Tourism News
Oil-Fueled Catastrophe in the Airline Industry Would Cripple U.S. Economy and Eliminate American Jobs
The skyrocketing price of aviation fuel will have devastating implications far beyond new
surcharges for checked bags and in-flight beverage services according to a new study prepared by the Business Travel Coalition (BTC). Not only are U.S. airlines and their passengers facing their darkest future, but fast-approaching airline liquidations will cripple the U.S. economy that depends [...]
Canada glams up its tourism appeal with buzz marketing to a well-heeled crowd
Pedestrians in downtown New York City might be startled to hear Canadian northerners discussing an oncoming polar bear.
Once the bear has their attention, those within range of new “whispering window” ads that emit sound over the city’s sidewalks get a prompt on their cellphones to watch a free short video showing a mish-mash of Canadian [...]
Chinese mainland tourism delegation starts inspection tour of Taiwan
A delegations of 33 travel agency managers began an inspection tour of Taiwan on Tuesday, Taiwan-based media reported.
The group will inspect tourism facilities following an agreement last week on mainland tourist travel to the island, Fan Guishang, head of the delegation was quoted as saying.
Fan, also deputy secretary of the mainland based Cross-Strait Tourism Association [...]
Hotel in Lake Buena Vista Offers Imaginative Accommodations
Springhill Suites Hotel in Lake Buena Vista Orlando, Florida in the Marriott Village is now offering imaginative and family-friendly accommodations, ideal for families coming to see Cirque du Soleil’s resident show, La Nouba at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The name “La Nouba” comes from the French phrase “faire la nouba,” which means [...]
Orlando Hotel Near the Airport Features Summer Breakfast Package for AAA Members
With the cost of food steadily increasing nationwide, summer travel season is one time of the year that a penny saved is definitely a penny earned. The Orlando Airport Marriott has just introduced a brand new AAA Breakfast Package with room rates starting as low as $119 per room, per night and includes breakfast for [...]
Real Estate Excursion Offers Unique Chance to Surf Nicaragua with a Star
Perfect waves groomed by all day offshores are breaking right now in warm water, and they’re only a short flight away. With fewer crowds, a higher concentration of quality breaks within a short distance, and very affordable ocean view property still available, it’s easy to see why Nicaragua is being dubbed “the new Costa Rica.” [...]
“Stretching Your Summer Travel Dollars” With Cheryl Hudak, American Society of Travel Agents
Summer is just about here, and we are heading for one of the most challenging vacation travel seasons in recent history. Gas prices are way up, and that’s pushing up the price of so many other things including hotels, airfare and even food.
“The first thing is to set a budget,” says Cheryl Hudak, President and [...]
