Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares

EADS' air-to-air refueling expertise will be a focus of this week's Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group (ARSAG) conference, which will include updates on the Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).

Felix Baumgartner Tests Next-Generation Suit in Wind Tunnel, Low Pressure Chamber and Open Air

The Company expects accelerated growth of the number of Smiles program participants, Buy on Board service and Ancillary Revenue for 2010 and 2011

RFID Keycards from VingCard Allow Guests to Skip the Check-In Line and Go Directly to Room Upon Arrival

Approximately 222,000 travelers arrived in Israel last month, a 46% increase compared to the same period last year and the greatest amount of travelers ever to visit Israel in the month of February.

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Benchmark Hospitality International has named Ted A. Davis vice president sales & marketing for the leading, privately-held hospitality management company. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s chief operating officer, made the announcement.

More than 500 delegates congregated at the 6th Annual China Hotel Development and Financing Conference, organized by Horwath HTL in conjunction with STR Global and the China Tourist Hotels Association (CTHA). The event was held from 24-26 March, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Sun Palace, Beijing, China.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Fairmont Pittsburgh, the city’s first premier luxury hotel.

Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Walgreens, BJ’s Wholesale, Meijer, Publix, H-E-B, Rank Among Retail Loyalty Leaders