Developing Countries Lead Dynamic World Tourism Growth
International tourist arrivals exceeded 6% growth in 2007 on the back of strong global economic growth. Developing countries grew by 8%. ...more

Continued Growth Signalled for Travel & Tourism Industry
The Latest Research for Travel & Tourism Anticipates a Slowdown in the Industry in 2008 but Prospects are Bright for the Coming ten Years ...more

American Express Travel Reports Growth in Cruising Popularity due to Value and 'New Generation' of Cruise Offerings
Exotic ports-of-call, luxury upgrades and customized excursions Help Broaden cruise Appeal ...more

United States Ranks 7th among Most Competitive Countries in Travel & Tourism Sector
World Economic Forum and Booz Allen Hamilton release second international study on travel and tourism competitiveness - Switzerland, Austria and Germany top the list of the 130 countries ranked ...more

Economy Foreclosing on Spring Break?
Access America survey finds half of American families scaling back spring break plans...or forgoing their vacations altogether ...more

Travel & Tourism Leaders Forecast Continued Growth For 2008
Despite repercussions of the ongoing global credit crunch, Travel & Tourism leaders today revealed that the industry will moderately be impacted and signalled continued growth rates for 2008 at a reduced pace. ...more

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Freesky Research Releases White Paper on In-Flight Wi-Fi Pricing
While in-flight GSM services are priced around international roaming rates, most airlines are still guessing what to charge for Wi-Fi services, with little operational data on which to base pricing strategies, according to a white paper released today by Freesky Research. ...more

Newmarket International and Software Management, Inc. Join Forces to Offer First-Ever Lead Automation Service for CVBs and Their Member Hotels
The leading group sales, catering and events software provider and the leading software provider for the destination marketing industry sign partnership agreement ...more

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Frontier Airlines Reports Preliminary Traffic for February 2008
Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRNT) today announced preliminary traffic results for Feb. 2008 for both Frontier's mainline operation as well as its wholly owned subsidiary, Lynx Aviation. ...more

Sun Country Airlines Names Stan Gadek CEO
AirTran Executive Joins Carrier ...more

VRG Announces New Interline Agreements with Six European Airlines
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE:GOL) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:Bovespa:) (NYSE:GOLL4) , the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A., announces six new interline agreements between VRG and European carriers. ...more

Alaska Air Group Reports February Traffic
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) today reported February passenger traffic for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). ...more

United Airlines Employees Receive $170 Million Related to 2007 Performance
$110 Million In Profit Sharing Paid To Employees Today ...more

New Air China Connection to Milan, Italy
Chinese flag carrier Air China is to launch a new non-stop service from Shanghai to Milan, effective from March 30, 2008. ...more

American to Begin Service From Kingston, Jamaica to Fort Lauderdale
American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, announced today it will begin new service between Kingston, Jamaica (KIN), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). The service will begin June 1, subject to government approval. ...more

SkyWest Airlines Names David W. Faddis Director - SkyWest Operations Safety and Compliance
Airline Expands Safety Division ...more

Southwest Airlines Responds to Customers' Unruly Behavior
Customers Questioned Due to Behavior, not Appearance, and Not Banned for Life ...more

American Airlines Statement Regarding Death of Passenger
American Airlines is very saddened over the death of passenger Carine Desir on Flight 896 from Haiti to New York's JFK Airport last Friday and extends its deepest sympathy to the grieving family. ...more

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Africa Adventure Consultants Continues to be a Leader in the Safari Industry
Boutique Safari Operator Now Offering Carbon Neutral Travel ...more

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Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 and Year-End 2007 Results
Net revenue for the year 2007 increased 14 percent to $859 million, and gross bookings increased 10 percent. ...more

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Chinese National Tourism Administration Approves NTA China Inbound Program Proposal
The Chinese National Tourism Administration has approved the National Tour Association's China Inbound Program proposal. NTA took a leading role in facilitating China inbound leisure travel and submitted its proposal to the Department of Commerce and CNTA in December. NTA will provide the CNTA with a list of tour operators qualified to organize and conduct leisure group travel from China to the United States. ...more

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