Study finds online reviews a powerful tool
David - Dec 04, 2026
Do travel and other consumers use online reviews? Yes. Are they willing to pay more for high ratings? Yes. So…
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US tour groups action-oriented
David - Dec 04, 2026
Americans are increasingly looking for action on vacation, according to a new informal poll of leading tour operators. Nearly two…
TRAMS’ Rosen urges more repeat biz
David - Dec 04, 2026
Travel agency owners and managers must know their "Repeat Business Rate" or face shortfalls in revenue and profitability, according to…
Fort Lauderdale: more pre-post cruise stays
David - Dec 04, 2026
Greater Fort Lauderdale and Port Everglades are launching an escaladed marketing push to encourage pre- and post- cruise stays. The…
US train travel reports record year
David - Dec 04, 2026
Amtrak reported that ridership this year increased to 25,847,531, marking the fifth straight year of gains and setting a record…
Coming tourist attraction to North America: river cruising
David - Dec 04, 2026
River cruising, still in its infancy in North America in part because the ships lack the amenities of ocean liners,…
Don’t eat the airline’s food
David - Dec 04, 2026
Tasty news from the airlines: Continental menus feature hot gourmet sandwiches such as roast beef with gouda cheese on marble…
French hotels? Noisy, smelly and tired
Ian Jarrett - Dec 04, 2026
PARIS - One in four French hotels are in a state of disrepair and 24 percent of customers complain of…
AIME 2008 will be climate neutral event
Ian Jarrett - Dec 04, 2026
MELBOURNE - AIME 2008, 16th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, will set a new benchmark for exhibitions in Australia by…
Flying on a wing and a prayer
Ian Jarrett - Dec 04, 2026
CANBERRA - Pilots will lose all sense of direction, height and speed while flying at some point – and some…
The new billionaires’ club
Ian Jarrett - Dec 04, 2026
DUBAI - The Arab world now boasts a record 47 billionaires, according to the annual Arabian Business Rich List. The…
Meade makes a Rendezvous for 2008
Ian Jarrett - Dec 04, 2026
SYDNEY - Rendezvous Hotels & Resorts International has appointed Michael Meade as group senior vice president of sales & marketing.…
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