Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares

Aeroflot continues its social programs within the "Following the War Glory" campaign

The two airlines mark five years of fruitful collaboration

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 3.8 percent to 56.9 percent. Average daily rate was up 3.4 percent to finish the week at CAD$125.91. Revenue per available room for the week jumped 7.5 percent to CAD$71.69.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds U.S.-bound travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to register through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. Beginning March 20, CBP will end its 60-day transition to enforced ESTA compliance for air carriers; VWP travelers without an approved ESTA may not be allowed to board U.S.-bound aircraft.

WebScapes Empower Meeting Planners with Additional Information and Offer Suppliers Added Opportunities to Showcase Locations

TRAVELCLICK®, the market leader in hotel e-commerce and business intelligence solutions, today announced that Leonardo Hotels is the first major European chain customer for its new Hotelligence360™ business intelligence solution. With 60 hotels across major cities in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and Israel, Leonardo Hotels, managed by Fattal Hotels, is adopting the new application across its portfolio.

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy ended the week with a 4.6-percent increase to 57.7 percent. Average daily rate dropped 1.9 percent to finish the week at US$97.80. Revenue per available room for the week was up 2.6 percent to US$56.44.

1,290-room Convention Property Implements eBooker Online Reservations and EZYield.com Rate Optimization; Increases Online Visibility 184 Percent to Sell More Rooms and Services

As we enter 2010, words like, 'economic downturn' and 'recession' are still lingering in everyone’s minds. The service industry among others was significantly impacted by the events commencing in the fall of 2008 and unfortunately, hotel spas were not immune. Hotel spa operators reported that they began to feel the impacts of the economic events early on in 2008, especially those within the luxury hotel segment.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront in Scotland marks milestone in the $1 billion relaunch