Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares
March 03, 2011
TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Rise in Family Travel in 2011
March 02, 2011
Experts from the private sector, opinion leaders and government representatives from within and outside the tourism sector will examine the state of global tourism at the upcoming Global Tourism Forum Andorra 2011 (Andorra la Vella, Andorra, 6-7 March 2011). Against a backdrop of economic challenges, and considering current developments in the Middle East and North Africa, the spotlight is clearly set on the future development of tourism, as one of the leading socio-economic phenomena of our time.
March 02, 2011
The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, has become the first head of state to join the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) joint campaign highlighting the importance of travel and tourism to global growth and development.
March 01, 2011
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February 28, 2011
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, vacationers might want to pay particular attention to the recent Frommer’s Guide poll naming Ireland as readers’ favorite tourist destination for 2011.
February 28, 2011
The results of a new corporate agency survey from ASTA and The Beat are out. One of the more interesting findings illustrates just how differently large and small corporate agencies function and the competitive advantages they offer companies seeking to manage their travel expenses.
February 25, 2011
With the global medical travel market poised to reach at least $60 billion by 2012, the 1st Annual Global Medical Travel Forum at the 2011 World Health Care Congress will gather global thought leaders to share insights on the future of the rapidly growing industry.
February 25, 2011
UNWTO welcomes efforts by the national authorities of Egypt and Tunisia to restore confidence among tourists and by foreign governments to update travel advisories accordingly. Tourism is a central component of both countries’ economies and, as tourists begin to return, can play an important role in overall economic recovery.
February 24, 2011
In continuing preparations for its groundbreaking 2011 New Zealand Convention and enhancing member participation, the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) has hired Association Acumen to manage professional services and benefits for the Society’s more than 1,200 members. The Society, known as 'Travel’s Most Trusted Voices,' officially announced Acumen’s hiring at SATW’s winter Board meeting in San Diego.
February 24, 2011
In the recent poll by the flights comparison website, Skyscanner.com found that the ‘power of pictures’ has a very strong influence on Facebookers’ travel plans, with more than half (52 per cent) stating that seeing friends’ holiday pictures had inspired them to book a holiday to the same place.
