Travel Industry News Archive for 2012 Page 3

One billion tourists have travelled the world in 2012, marking a new record for international tourism – a sector that accounts for one in every 12 jobs and 30% of the world’s services exports.

Beginning sometime next year, Southwest will add a 'no-show' fee that will apply customers who miss a flight but fail to cancel their seat prior to takeoff.

The award is being presented on the first day of the conference to the popular CBS show for the innovative spotlight it shines on the travel and tourism industry.

To get ready for the 2013 sailing season, Holland America Line is launching one of its most popular annual promotions. The Sail & Save sale begins Dec. 10 and features special savings on multiple cruises and destinations.

JetBlue's Chief Operating Officer Rob Maruster along with other airline executives and crewmembers joined Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick; U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano (D-MA); Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary & Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Davey; Massport CEO & Executive Director Thomas P. Glynn and the Logan airport community to commemorate the announcement.

David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today's Commerce Department announcement on October 2012 international trade:

The U.S. Travel Association today strongly urged President Obama and Congressional leaders to agree on a balanced approach that averts the 'fiscal cliff' before the end of 2012. Roger Dow, president and CEO, issued the following statement:

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. have reached an agreement for a new joint venture that will create an expanded trans-Atlantic network and enhance competition between the U.K. and North America, offering greater benefits for customers traveling on those routes.

Toronto rose from third in 2011 to take the top spot this year, while Las Vegas (sixth last year) and Orlando (fourth last year) rose to push New York and Montreal down to number four and five, respectively.

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