About That Item You Left in Your Room... - By Daniel Edward Craig

A recent story about a hotel housekeeper in Miami who found in $6,000 in cash in a guestroom got me to thinking about items guests leave behind. As travelers, we’ve all experienced that sensation upon arriving at the airport that our luggage feels pleasantly lighter – only to realize we left half our belongings in the closet. ...more

Survey Reveals Secret Life of Busy Business Travelers

Omni Hotels & Resorts Find Mobile and Social Applications Help Road Warriors 'Get it Done' and 'Have a Little Fun' ...more

Red Ink Rising

The road to fiscal sustainability ...more

Desperately Seeking a Break: National Survey Finds 56 Percent of America Needs a Vacation

'Access America Vacation Confidence Index' reveals opportunity for the travel industry ...more

Cheapflights.com Ranks 101 Airports on Affordability

After polling its vast airfare inventory, Cheapflights.com, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, has determined the most and least affordable departure airports in the U.S. with its list of 101 airports ranked on affordability. ...more

NCR Survey Finds Today’s Travelers Want More Control Managing Their Trip from Departure to Arrival

Results show travelers seek greater convenience and flexibility, including ability to manage itinerary changes and travel preferences via self-service channels ...more

Fourth of July Holiday Travelers Expected to Increase 17.1 Percent, AAA says

Travel by automobile continues to be dominant mode of transportation as AAA expects more emergency roadside assistance calls than any other summer holiday ...more

Hotels.com Hotels Price Index Reveals Now Is the Time to Book Your Five Star Room and Pay a Three Star Price

Great Deals Revealed from One to Five Star Hotels in More Than 60 International Destinations ...more

Doubletree Celebrates Newest City Center Hotel Location in San Antonio, Texas

Sweeping $8 Million Refurbishment Project Brings New Look, New Rewards and New Name ...more

Windstar Cruises Includes Roundtrip Airfare On Select Caribbean Sailings

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, will include roundtrip airfare from certain gateway cities on select fall and winter Caribbean sailings aboard Wind Surf on new bookings made now through July 23, 2010. ...more

U.S. Travel Statement Regarding Confirmation of John Pistole to Lead TSA

With the U.S. Senate confirmation of John Pistole to lead the Transportation Security Administration, Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement: ...more

Rhode Island to Host NTA's New Tour Operator Business-Builder, CONTACT

CONTACT, NTA's newest networking and educational event for tour operators, will debut August 1-3, 2011, in Newport, Rhode Island. CONTACT is one of a suite of business-builders NTA offers to address member business and education needs. This business-builder will focus on the tour operator, will always be held in North America. ...more

Courtyard by Marriott is 'Counting Calories'

Courtyard by Marriott is making it easier for travelers to maintain a healthy diet while on the road with the launch of new menus that list total calories for each item. ...more

Southwest Airlines Begins New Boston-Philadelphia Nonstop Service

Carrier Now Offers 13 Daily Nonstops to Philadelphia from the Boston Area (Boston Logan, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and Providence's T.F. Green International Airport) ...more

New Pacific Flier Airline Gives Neighboring Island Residents, Visitors a Low-Cost Option to Guam

The arrival of the new Pacific Flier airline at A.B. Won Pat International Airport will give residents and visitors of Palau, the Philippines, and Australia’s Gold Coast another low-cost option to come to Guam, according to Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB). ...more

US Airways and Spanair Expand Customer Choice

Expansion of Bilateral Codeshare Agreement Means More Destinations and Easy Connections for Customers ...more

US Airways Continues Building Its Charlotte Hub As It Resumes Service to Baton Rouge, La.

Flights Connecting Louisiana Capital and US Airways’ Largest Hub Begin Today ...more

Brand Awareness in Visual Times

Video Interview with Trust International’s Managing Director, Richard Wiegmann, on How to Attract and Win Customers in the Hypercompetitive Shopping Environment. ...more