Unanimous support for Obama tourism plan
U.S. President Barack Obama’s plan to significantly increase tourism to the United States has been applauded by the country’s major travel industry organizations.
New ad laws ensure what you see is what you get
Travel company warns Americans of vacation deprivation
1Counting on the diversity of its uniqueness: Hawaii
Pay agreement puts QF, engineers dispute to bed
Bookings intact as CLIA calls for probe of Costa findings
Language no bar for tourism to China: CNTO
Customer service is today’s competitive advantage: Moltz

A ten-step guide to eating Vegemite
“So it’s like a quasi-vegetable byproduct paste that you smear on your toast for breakfast,” Obama said of the stuff. “Sounds good, doesn’t it?”

Want sport? Melbourne has you covered
It was 2006 and a young Marcos Baghdatis was in the Australian Tennis Open final. Those who knew little of the player could be excused for thinking him Australian given the home support lavished on the Cypriot.

Clarion Suites: the ‘Gateway’ to Melbourne
Every time I come to Melbourne I find something new to love about the city. Brunswick Street thrilled me on my first visit; last time it was a small Chinese restaurant on Little Bourke Street; and on this occasion, it is the Clarion Suites Gateway.
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Announce New Flight Schedules
Seattle to Become First Airport to Fully Combine Operations into Southwest
Emirates and Alaska Airlines Launch Frequent Flier Partnership
Airlines to celebrate Emirates’ Seattle launch with Double Miles, starting 1st March 2012
Traveling Internationally? Have A Drink On American Airlines
American Serves Up Complimentary Beer and Wine in Select International Main Cabins
Virgin’s business class good for Atlantic
Upper Class passengers travelling with Virgin Atlantic from domestic cities will experience full service offerings with the roll out of Virgin Australia’s new business class.
Horizon Air expands California flight options
Carnival leads company safety review following Costa tragedy
Late last week Costa Cruise’s parent company Carnival Corporation & plc confirmed that it would undergo a complete safety audit and review of all its cruise lines to counteract any future incidents.
American Cruise Lines Announces More Amenities aboard Queen of the Mississippi
Sliding glass doors; new room service accommodations
Concordia passengers will be taken care of: Carnival
Passengers on board the Costa Concordia can expect to be compensated for the ordeal they faced earlier this week when the ship began to sink after coming in contact with rocks off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy.
Royal Caribbean reviews safety post-Concordia
Emphasising a “perfect dedication to safety”, Royal Caribbean International president Adam Goldstein has announced the cruise company will undergo changes to update and improve on board safety procedures.
Carlson and Rezidor Establish the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Hotels and Rezidor to go to market and do business as the “Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group”
DoubleTree by Hilton Signs Agreement for First Hotel in Japan
Hilton Worldwide and ASV Investment Co., Ltd Sign Management Agreement to Open DoubleTree by Hilton, Naha in mid-2012
DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces Latest Location in Nation’s Capital With Stunning, Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel Transformation
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Silver Spring Celebrates New Name, Look and Feel Inspired by One of Montgomery County’s Revitalized City Centers
Enjoy a New York City Rendezvous in the Spirit of Valentine’s Day

An ITMI Yosemite
How to shut up three coachloads of International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) certified tour directors: take them somewhere as stunning as Yosemite. Because some places speak for themselves.

Yosemite National Park Tour
The ITMI tour directors were among the last people to see Yosemite before it was blanketed in the season’s first (and late) snow.

ITMI Symposium and Reunion – Part Two
“It’s like speed dating on crack,” one tour director said of the interview opportunities afforded by the International Tour Management Institute’s Symposium.
G Adventures Introduces G-Plus
Adventure travel leader expands comfort program & launches new brochure
Fiji’s New Off-Road Caves Safari…
Australian Jay Whyte, founder of the multiple award winning Sigatoka River Safari in Fiji has launched a new tour, Off-Road Cave Safari.
Kruger NP cleans up after floods
The clean up and repairs have begun in Kruger National Park after last week torrential rain caused flooding, forcing the rescue of 32 tourists who became trapped.
Unleash the Year of the Water Dragon with Lunar New Year Celebrations throughout China & Asia-Pacific
From dazzling firework displays to sensational fine dining, luxury hotels in China and Asia-Pacific – from Hong Kong to Shanghai to Bali – are ensuring that guests ring in 2012
St. Kitts & Nevis Becoming a Premier Golf Destination
What’s New and Noteworthy on Island
Amadeus unveils landmark HRS agreement
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry
New social events spice up AIME 2012
Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) have refreshed the show’s social program this year and are offering new networking opportunities on and off the show floor.
Groundbreaking Global Report on LGBT Tourism Released Created Through UNWTO-IGLTA partnershipThe United Nations World Tourism Organization unveiled its first report on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) tourism today during FITUR, Spain’s leading international tourism trade fair.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood, Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Huerta Break Ground for New Runway at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta helped break ground for a $791 million runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which will create thousands of jobs.
United and Houston Airport System Begin Redevelopment Project at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Groundbreaking Starts Construction Of New Terminal B South Concourse
Priceline.com Completes Implementation of Travelport 360 Fares and Pricing System
Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry and priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN)
Global Leisure Hotel Rates Increase Record +8.3% in December
International Visitation Up Two Percent in October 2011 and Up Five Percent October YTD 2011
Grand Circle Corporation Joins USTOA
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) kicks off 2012 with the addition of a new Active Member.
Luxe Bed, Breakfast and Bubbles at Sofitel Fiji
The Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa has launched an introductory offer for trade partners and travel agents who wish to experience the ‘French’ elegance of its new Luxury Room category.
January Storm Rolls Into Colorado and Lake Tahoe giving Skiers and Snowboarders a Powder Filled Weekend with New Terrain Open at all Vail Resorts
Skiers and snowboarders can thank Mother Nature for a feast of powder in Colorado this weekend.
Internationally Acclaimed Chef Gordon Ramsay to Open First Las Vegas RestaurantParis Las Vegas is pleased to announce internationally-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay will open his first Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steak, in the second half of 2012 in the heart of the picturesque resort.
Emirates Greets Dallas Ahead of Launch
Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has taken its message to the Lone Star State this week, that it is about to launch flights from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in less than two weeks.
Joan Collins Attends Donn Arden's Jubilee! at Bally's Las Vegas on Jan. 22
Joan Collins, English actress, author and columnist, checked out the 10:30 p.m. show of Donn Arden’s Jubilee!
Kendra & Bridget join CM Ultimate Events
Former AFL superstar Corey McKernan is delighted to announce three phenomenal celebrity guests who will join him at the first ever Aussie Party on Super Bowl Saturday in Indianapolis on Saturday February 4, 2012.
Travel Group Launches ULTRA for the Global Luxury Market
Questex Hospitality + Travel, the world's largest multinational media, event and eCommerce company serving the global hospitality and travel industry, today unveiled ULTRA, an exclusive invitation-only networking event set to launch in the first quarter of 2013.
Queensland Shore gets a little Jersey
Snooki and the rest of the Jersey Shore gang could be partying in favour of Queensland tourism, with reports that the eight housemates want bring one of the final seasons of the hit ‘reality’ series to the Gold Coast shore.

On Location ACTB Vienna
A Warm Welcome To Austria's Busy Travel Fair

Emirates Flight EK415 SYD-DXB Business Class
Saturday, 21 January 2012

Emirates Flight EK125 DXB-VIE Business Class
Saturday, 21 January 2012































