U.S. Destinations

The Tao of Dow

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EDT

After 34 years with Marriott in positions ranging from summer lifeguard to senior vice president, global and field sales, ROGER DOW became president and chief executive officer of the Travel Industry Association in 2005. Under his leadership, TIA has established a partnership with the Travel Business Roundtable through which it is making itself more visible in governmental affairs. Recently, Dow took

New York & New Jersey

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EDT

2007 was an exciting year for New York City, with The Plaza celebrating its 100th birthday and reopening after three years of refurbishment and art-deco Radio City Music Hall celebrating 75 years of entertainment. In 2007, New York City welcomed an estimated 44 million visitors, with hotel occupancy rates averaging 85 percent. To accommodate visitors, new hotels keep springing up all over the city's

Georgia & the Carolinas

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Along the beaches of the Atlantic coast and barrier islands, owners and local CVBs have noted that some hotels and meeting facilities are in serious need of polishing and considerable updating to meet technology and amenities needs for today's meetings. Sun, sand, and golf are all essential, but so are Wi-Fi and ergonomic chairs if beach meetings are going to compete with the facilities in big cities.

Pre-Screened Or Bust?

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EDT

New airports and distribution channels could mean a breakthrough year for Registered Traveler.

Cruise News, New and Renovated Venues

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Cruise News, New and Renovated Venues