Dumbest travel trends — ever

Travelers checking into a Hyatt Place hotel might be perplexed initially.

Business travel swoons alongside economy

Meetings, conferences and conventions in the coming months may get smaller and less lavish as airlines slash domestic flights, travel costs rise and the economy drags.

GuestLogix provides Q2 outlook and comments on current airline industry trends

Toronto-based GuestLogix Inc. (TSX-V:GXI) a leading provider of on-board retail systems to the passenger travel industry, today provided its outlook for Q2 fiscal 2008 and commented on the impact of escalating fuel costs on its business.

Marriott CEO says international markets still strong

Marriott International, Inc. chairman and chief executive officer J.W. Marriott, Jr. today said that company's international lodging business continued to be strong but that softer demand trends were affecting the U.S. market.

Travel industry sees boom in multi-country bookings

Leading luxury online tour operator key2holidays has identified a new travel trend of “country collecting”. Analysis of all bookings made with the company over the last 12 months has shown a massive rise in the number of clients booking multi-centre, multi-country holidays with some combinations showing a four-fold increase.

Bride and groom bare it all

NEW YORK -- On a sunny, August day in the Berkshire Mountains, 600 guests stood waiting to witness Pamela and Lee tie the knot. But as the bride walked down the aisle, no one marveled at her wedding dress.

More destinations and onboard fun

Last year was a very good one for the cruise industry, with a spike in passenger numbers and a flurry of ship construction. But now it's time to look ahead to the top sailing trends for 2008. Oh, Caribbean, we shall miss you, but we'll think of you while basking in the Mediterranean sun.

New ships, more luxury

NEW YORK — More choices in food, activities, itineraries and luxury are some of the trends shaping the cruise industry for 2008. But the big unknown is what will happen with prices.

Beyond the Caribbean

Last year was a very good one for the cruise industry, with a spike in passenger numbers and a flurry of ship construction. But now it’s time to look ahead to the top sailing trends for 2008. Oh, Caribbean, we shall miss you, but we’ll think of you while basking in the Mediterranean sun.

Students traveling, but so are parents

My friend Betsy called me from in front of her stove, where she has been cooking for her four children for too many years to count.

"What's wrong with this picture?" she asked.

"I have one child headed to Colorado, another child headed to Israel, another one on her way to Mexico and the fourth is planning a trip to Norway."

2008: Where we'll go, and what we'll do when we get there

Whether you're going to Beijing or just spending a few days at the beach, 2008 is going to be a year of many and varied travel options.

Tourists answer the call of nostalgia

(TVLW) - Travel agents have reported the emergence of a new breed of "nostalgia tourists" who return to destinations of which they have fond memories.

A survey has found people are increasingly keen to visit spots where they had memorable holidays in their youth, while some married couples have been returning to their honeymoon ... read more

China 'red tourism' boom said good for economy

BEIJING (eTN) - More than 400 million people have taken "red tourism" holidays in the last three years in China, bringing in over $13.5 billion to many of the country's most economically deprived areas, a state newspaper said on Wednesday.

Dark future for airline garb

(eTN) - Air New Zealand will make changes to its controversial cabin crew uniform, with chief executive Rob Fyfe admitting that the colour is too pale.

The predominantly teal and schist colour uniform, designed by fashion label Zambesi, was launched at the end of 2005.

Government berated:'Stop taking tourism for granted'

(eTN) - Britain's tourism chiefs are up in arms over what they consider the fragmented approach to selling the country to holidaymakers at home and abroad. And, furious with a "lacklustre" Department for Culture, Media and Sport, they are calling for tourism to be moved to the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

Tourists to Britain face new restrictions

LONDON (eTN) - Tourists from outside the European Union face new restrictions including a sharp cut in the time they can stay here.

Under the new plans, expected to be announced this week, they will be given only a three-month visa. At present they can stay here for up to six months.

Air travelers prefer automated and online services

(TVLW) - Air travelers not only embrace new technology, but are keen for more high-tech travel options and are demanding "opportunities to take more control of their travel experience," according to the International Air Transport Association's annual Corporate Air Travel Survey of more than 10,000 active travelers, published last month.

Tourism Can Help In Global Action On Climate Change And Poverty

Bali, Indonesia, 13 December 2007 (TVLW) - The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, Francesco Frangialli, addressing the UN Climate Change Conference committed the sector to the common cause of climate change response, linking it closely with the fight against poverty.

Tourists skip metros as hotel rates rise

NEW DELHI (TVLW) - Rising rates of hotel rooms, especially in the metropolitan cities, is forcing international leisure tourists to make their visits to these cities shorter or skip them altogether.

The 53 Places to Go in 2008

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