Travel Industry News Archive for 2010

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park operator, today announced that John M. Duffey has been named Chief Financial Officer of Six Flags and Lance C. Balk has been named General Counsel of Six Flags. Both appointments are effective immediately. - More

The head of the U.S. Travel Association applauded President Obama’s new initiative to focus on America’s roads, rail systems and airports, calling it “a positive and much-needed step toward rebuilding and expanding the national transportation system and strengthening our economy.” - More

Cape Town climbs; Croatia down; Amsterdam top weekend destination - More

Creating a unique identity for your destination, resort or attraction - More

Expedia One of Google's Largest Customers - More

Booking a flight? Go on Facebook. Running late to the hotel? Send a tweet. Hotels, airlines and other segments of the multibillion-dollar travel industry are aggressively tapping into social media, ramping up their use of online sites such as Facebook and Twitter to build loyalty to their brands. - More

Pent-up Demand Also Leads to Lower Look-to-Books as Consumers Return to Booking - More

International tourist arrivals are estimated to have grown by 7% in the first half of 2010. While growth was modest in April as a consequence of the closure of European airspace following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, results were strong in May (+10%) and June (+8%). Data available for July indicates that growth is set to continue at a s... - More

Strong demand seen for new, more fuel efficient single-aisle airplanes - More

With typical room rates starting from just £35, the Tune Hotels business model is based on the low-cost airline structure with low-cost rooms focused on offering high-quality basics - excellent beds, powerful showers, air conditioned rooms, central locations, a clean environment, and 24 hour security – with guests paying extra only for... - More