Fair trade tourism launched in South Africa
- Oct 27, 2026
An organisation in South Africa has awarded four tourism businesses with its groundbreaking 'fair trade' trademark.The concept of fair trade…
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ASTA relaunches consumer website
- Oct 27, 2026
The American Society of Travel Agents has launched a new website aimed at consumers.ASTA hopes the new site, www.TravelSense.org will…
Other industry news for the week
- Oct 25, 2026
***‘Shop’ shape***Millennium Hotels and Resorts in Boston and New York City have partnered with Macy’s to provide guests with a…
Baby Boomers account for 40+% of travel spending
- Oct 25, 2026
Baby boomers aged 35 to 54 generate more travel than other age group in the US, making more than 241…
$3 billion investment from confident US hotels
- Oct 25, 2026
The US lodging industry will spend $3 billion on renovations next year, or more money than any year since 1998,…
New TA revenue as teleconferencing becoming mainstream
- Oct 25, 2026
The latest tool of widespread technology to join E-mail, cell phones and instant messaging is Web conferencing, says a senior…
Hawaii’s first completely smoke-free hotel
- Oct 25, 2026
The opening of Hawaii’s first completely smoke-free hotel set for November 20 is a trend, hoteliers say.Said Bitsy Kelley, director…
Travelocity study reveals business travelers also price-conscious
- Oct 25, 2026
Leisure travelers aren’t the only ones looking for value these days. So are business people, says a new study.So what’s…
Hartlepool is the new Venice, or something
- Oct 24, 2026
The north-eastern town of Hartlepool, often better known for its chemical works and high unemployment rates, has been highlighted as…
Survey predicts US travel jump
- Oct 24, 2026
They still call themselves "value-minded," but in a survey released by American Express, American travellers seem to be thinking big…
USTOA offers help to stricken Far&Wide customers
- Oct 24, 2026
The United States Tour Operators Association and member companies say they are coming to the aid of travelers affected by…
Combative Ryanair boss confident over EU ruling
- Oct 24, 2026
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has launched a savage attack on his rivals and the EU, adding that he believes his…
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