Travel Industry News Archive for 2012

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has a dedicated promotion office in the US. Based in New York City, the office, which is staffed by a team of four and led by Country Manager Kershing Goh, will represent the emirate’s interests in developing tourism from the United States.

Compared to 2011, more Americans are planning to kick-off the summer with a Memorial Day weekend excursion this year; however, they are conscientious about travel expenses, according to a new Deloitte survey.

Average travel distance decreases significantly as holiday travelers economize by decreasing entertainment costs

TripAdvisor announced the results of its annual summer travel survey of more than 1,800 U.S. respondents. Eighty-six percent of travelers are planning leisure trips this summer, up from 81 percent that traveled last summer.

Company Earns Top Honors in 15 Categories, Including Best Overall Car Rental Company, and #1 in Service, Vehicles and Loyalty Program

Freeman’s appointment strengthens the travel industry’s ability to advocate for continued improvements to the aviation security screening process, as well as customs and entry procedures.

euromic, the premier international consortium of companies specializing in MICE travel, events and destination management, recently announced that it has added a new World Affiliate in Dubai, Emeco DMC in the Emirates.

Thomas Mason has been named to the new position of Vice President of Operations of The Service Companies, the leading one-stop-shop for heart of the house hospitality management in the hotel, casino and vacation ownership industries .

Senior finance executives worldwide are expressing moderate optimism about the prospects for economic growth over the next twelve months.

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