Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares

Cuba Travel Services (CTS) commends the Obama Administration for its decision to expand the rights of Americans to travel freely. The President has directed that changes be made to regulations and policies governing: (1) purposeful travel; (2) non-family remittances; and (3) U.S. airports supporting licensed charter flights to and from Cuba.

The results of the survey indicate a shift in satisfaction of rewards currently offered by loyalty programs and demonstrates the need for a wider array of reward options to effectively engage and excite today's consumers - and especially frequent travelers.

American Small Business Travelers Alliance recently conducted an online survey of both members and non-members regarding travel booking methods.

Senior representatives of the private sector, governments and United Nations organizations will meet next March in the Principality of Andorra to analyse tourism and its key role in international economic growth and development at the Global Tourism Forum Andorra 2011 (6-7 March 2011).

IN-DEPTH: Interview with Andy Ellwood, director of Business Development, Gowalla

U.S. Travel Enters Cooperative Partnership to Promote IMEX America 2011

In the Middle East, $4 trillion USD has been announced in travel and tourism projects, $86 billion USD is earmarked for airport development and $7 billion USD is being invested in hotel projects - The number of tourists to the Middle East is projected to double to 136 million by 2020 - Dubai International Airport ranked 11th in passenger traffic in 2010

Annual study showcases increased economic benefits of tourism industry in Washington over 2009 levels

First-hand expert knowledge on offer at ITB Business Travel Days 2011 – orientation for travel managers, business travel bookers and event planners

Launching a new and innovative approach for marketers to directly connect with travelers