Hotel experiences
By Hector Dsouza, eTN India
(eTN) - Current trends of travel indicate tourists and travelers are willing to pay the extra dollar if they are able to source a hotel which offers a better experience.
Research from World Travel and Tourism Council
The travel and tourism industry in the Americas region is three times the size of automotive manufacturing and roughly one-third larger than chemicals manufacturing and mining.
Office of Travel and Tourism Industries
The US Department of Commerce has just published the 2012 price schedule for purchasing data from the Visitor Arrivals Program (I-94).
International Tourism
People were eager to book holidays last year despite natural, political and financial uncertainty, says online travel retailer, Holiday Hypermarket.
Number of Australians traveling to New Zealand soars
Australian online travel agency, Jetabroad, has noted a large jump in the number of Australians traveling to New Zealand this March compared to the same time last year.
Meeting place for women who hate supping solo
Rochelle Peachey, the founder of the dating site I Love Your Accent, is sitting alone in a restaurant, gabbing away on her cellphone, when a few minutes into the conversation, the phone she's ...
Anzac express paths
Passport-free "Anzac express paths" between Australia and New Zealand should be established in both countries, the peak tourism body says.
Tourism to Greenland On The Rise
There's a good chance you've seen more of Greenland in magazines or on TV recently.
World Travel and Tourism Council
The global travel and tourism industry is double the size of automotive manufacturing and roughly one-third larger than chemicals manufacturing.
Joint Global Summit on tourism during turbulent times
The joint World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sendai Recovery and Asia Outlook Forum opens today with almost 500 industry professionals and ...
Touring Greece
LONDON, England - When planning a trip to Greece it's important to learn a few phrases to make sure your holiday runs as smoothly as possible.
Australians are on the Outward Bound
Australian outbound tourism is alive and well according to recent national figures.
Caribbean Travel
Life's not always a beach.
Travel Tips
If you want to score a gratis first class seat, swanky suite or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone. Here are a few easy ways to improve your chances and upgrade your experience.
Considerations and expectations for travel companies from their mobile strategy
By Ritesh Gupta
The travel industry continues to expand and refine its mobile portfolio as it attempts to engage and convert mobile shoppers.
2012 UK Travel Trends
Britons all been warned that the 2012 Olympics is going to have a big impact on Brits' transport and holiday plans this summer but new research has revealed that the majority of Brits are adopting ...
Industry GDP Contribution expected to top USD2 trillion
Travel and tourism is set for a milestone year as the industry’s direct contribution to the global economy is expected to pass US$2 trillion in GDP and 100 million jobs.
Scots are the most and English the least well-traveled in UK
LONDON, England - With one million more Brits traveling this year, but spending 4% less on average (1,920 per household pounds Sterling)*, it is expected that more holidaymakers look closer to ...
Travel Trends Survey
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tired of the "ugly American" stereotype of U.S. travelers abroad?
International Institute for Peace through Tourism
STOWE, Vermont – A joint meeting of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) Board of Directors and IIPT International Advisory Board was recently held at the Mandarin ...
Holidays in the UK
LONDON, England - The number of people choosing to enjoy UK breaks rather than going abroad continues to rise with Center Parcs seeing a 400%+ increase in website visitors that are searching for ...
Hot new companies in the travel industry
By Rosie Akenhead, Director of Events & Industry Analysis, EyeforTravel
EyeforTravel has picked five of the industry’s hottest new companies and invited them to “pitch” to their panel of investor judges as part of TDS Europe 2012.
Oil prices soar
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oil prices rose Monday after Iran cut exports to Britain and France, raising worries that higher gas prices may follow suit.
Channel - Social Media
By Ritesh Gupta
The process of nurturing internal experts that take care of social media marketing initiatives depends on several factors including the company culture, making social media intrinsic to marketing ...
NORTH AMERICA PROJECTED BOOKINGS TO THE UNITED STATES
According to the U.S.
Valentine's Weekend Getaways
NORWALK, Conn. - In a survey of the most popular destinations and hotels for Valentine's weekend and Valentine's Day Las Vegas clearly held the winning hand.
Restrictive visa rules killing medical tourism
NEW DELHI, India - If Bangalore seems tough to reach, Bangkok will beep on the hospital radar.
CruiseTrends Report and Cruise Index
DETROIT, Mich. - February 2012 CruiseTrends and Cruise Index reports have been released.
US Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE, Wash. - Even as snowfall slowed Wednesday in the Pacific Northwest, officials warned that falling temperatures would make roads icy and dangerous for drivers.
African Tourism
Africa's share of international tourist arrivals is expected to increase from 50 million to 60 million this year, according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) ...
