Travel Industry Wire

A new consumer survey focused on travel for the upcoming summer season unveils some surprising trends, from a renewed interest in planning ahead to a primary focus on value rather than strict budget considerations.

Vacation rentals may have arrived late to the online travel party - but the industry has rapidly transformed into a vibrant online segment and investor favorite.

AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year.

Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement applauding members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for passing last night S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, which included important travel-related measures that would help increase international travel to the United States and thereby boost U.S. economic growth and job creation.

Sales Team Adds Yet Another Executive with Significant Hotel Leadership Experience

+8.8% Increase Over April 2012 is Highest Year-over-year Increase Since August 2011

In fact the company are certain that technology will help to ensure there is a future for those that get it right.

21% of respondents who are planning to take a summer travel vacation this year are setting aside a larger budget for their travel plans than last year, while 52% expect to spend about the same amount.

Every year, families plan vacation time together traveling abroad. Often, this includes young children. With summer travel season around the corner, Vayama is sharing some pointers on how families can prepare for their international vacations.

Today, the Agency issued a notice to industry stating that it will apply a stricter approach to the enforcement of the all-inclusive price requirement and expects advertisers to maintain compliance on an on-going basis, regardless of the media used.