Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares
January 06, 2011
The U.S. Travel Association applauded news that qualified nationals from Mexico are now eligible to participate in the trusted traveler program known as Global Entry, and that the pilot program using automated kiosks has expanded to enable members of two more trusted traveler programs faster clearance when arriving in the United States from Mexico and Canada.
January 06, 2011
Both Domestic and International Visitors Contribute to an Increase in Hotel Room Stays, Air Passenger Volume, and Billion-Dollar Spending
January 05, 2011
Outbound travel is increasing at double-digit rates and will end this year well ahead of 2008 levels, thus setting a new record, according to the newly-published ITB World Travel Trends Report from Messe Berlin.
January 05, 2011
Visionaries, scientists and practical experts discuss forward-looking tourism trends and findings – with eco-mobility the new key topic in 2011 – Convention & Culture Partner Mongolia focuses on cultural tourism
January 05, 2011
Survey Shows Increased Interest in Vacation Rentals, With 40 Percent of Travelers Planning a Rental Stay in 2011
January 05, 2011
The members of the UNWTO Knowledge Network (UNWTO.Know), a worldwide community of innovative knowledge institutions, universities and other public and private organizations dedicated to furthering tourism know-how, will come together for the first time at the Network’s kick-off meeting, held in the context of the international tourism trade fair, FITUR 2011 (Madrid, Spain, 19 January).
January 05, 2011
Europe’s travel industry reports stable business in 2010 – gradual recovery expected in 2011 – Germany benefiting from rise in European tourism
January 04, 2011
ITB World Travel Trends Report predicts that social networks will have a massive influence on travel and booking behavior - Mobile services continue to expand - New display and payment models to boost sales
January 04, 2011
Strong currency encourages Brazilians to travel and shop – weak US economy slows recovery of North American market - the latest findings and forecasts of the Americas Travel Monitor
January 04, 2011
Travel Leaders Group now comprises nearly one-third of travel agency industry
