Texas

San Antonio Has The Largest Marriott In The World

Everything really is bigger in Texas

The world’s largest JW Marriott opened its doors this month in San Antonio, Texas, offering a hacienda-style getaway brimming with luxurious amenities.

Air Travel May Be Difficult

Texas travel may be affected by winter weather on Friday and Saturday

By eTN Staff Writer

For customers whose flight plans may be affected by winter weather forecast for southeast Texas on Friday and Saturday, the following airlines have announced travel options.

Online Hotel Bookings

Online travel industry claims win despite jury award to Texas cities

By MARILYN TENNISSEN

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Nearly a dozen popular online hotel booking services were hit with a verdict from a Texas jury recently, but the industry is still calling it a victory.

Leading Green Power Purchaser

DFW International Airport receives recognition from EPA

By eTN Staff Writer

Among the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Top 20 Local Government List of the largest green power purchasers, is DFW International Airport.

Jefferson city fires tourism director

The City Council of Jefferson, Texas fired Juanita Chitwood, the city's director of tourism development. Her termination was effective immediately.

Texas On Tour

Texas tourism heads to New York

By eTN Staff Writer

If you see a Texas cowboy in Manhattan... no, not the famous Naked Cowboy... it's because Texas On Tour has hit the Big Apple.

Promoting Travel And Tourism

Texas governor declares May 9-17 as Texas Travel and Tourism Week

By eTN Staff Writer

In recognition of the Texas travel industry and its significant contribution to the Texas economy, Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed May 9-17, 2009 Texas Travel and Tourism Week.

Texas Tourism

Texas airport issues “state of the airport” address

By eTN Staff Writer

Dallas Forth Worth (DFW) International Airport CEO Jeff Fegan presented the "state of the airport" address to the board of directors Thursday, highlighting DFW's success through tough economic times a

US and Brazil Air Service

Continental Airlines gets “tentative” green light to begin daily nonstop service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro

By eTN Staff Writer

Continental Airlines has announced that it has received tentative approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily year-round service between its Houston hub at Bush Interconti

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Crawford, Texas loses tourists as Bush term wanes

By voanews.com

While most eyes are fixed on the presidential transition that will occur in Washington, the looming departure of George Bush is already having an effect on a town far from the nation's capital.

Air Travel

Air travel: bluesy but not always groovy

By Nelson Alcantara

These days, air travel for the sake of saving a buck or two entails having to fly several airlines to get to a destination.

Ike Expected To Reach Texas Coastline On Saturday

Hurricane Ike update from Continental and Southwest Airlines

By eTN

(September 12, 2008) - As Hurricane Ike continues its path towards the Texas coast, airlines corresondingly have been altering flight plans.

Ike Heading Towards Texas Gulf Coast

Airline updates in preparation for Hurricane Ike

By eTN

(September 11, 2008) - According to the latest report from the US National Weather Service, Hurricane Ike is moving toward the west-northwest at approximately 12 mph, and this motion is expected to co

second class citizens?

If you were born in US you are a US citizen. That is unless you were born in Texas.

By MIRIAM JORDAN, wsj.com

WESLACO, Texas -- In the archives of local institutions, Juan Aranda's life is firmly rooted in this small south Texas town.

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Texas airports prepare to cut services as fuel prices rise

By chron.com

FORT WORTH — From his office overlooking the runways of one of the nation's busiest airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Chief Executive Jeffrey Fegan sees the slowdown coming this fall

Tropical Storm Edouard

Texas flights may again be affected by another tropical storm

By eTN

HOUSTON, TX (August 4, 2008) - Continental Airlines and AirTran Airways announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm Edouard.

Luxury Hotel Company Hires Industry Veteran

Omni Hotels appoints chief marketing officer and senior vice president of sales

By eTN

IRVING, Texas - Omni Hotels announced today that Tom Santora has joined the organization as its new chief marketing officer and senior vice president of sales.