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The Alabama Supreme Court and the Second Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Leon County ruled decisively in favor of online travel companies, affirming once again that online travel companies (OTCs) are not subject to the application of lodgings taxes to their services.

Without question, Miami is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Both U.S. and international visitors love its warm weather, sandy beaches, and unique multicultural atmosphere, as well as its fine restaurants, exciting nightclubs and cultural attractions.

Companies named: American Airlines, Inc. - Avis Rent A Car System, LLC - Continental Airlines, Inc. - The Hertz Corporation - Hipmunk, Inc. - Hotels.com, L.P. - Priceline.com Incorporated - Southwest Airlines Co. - Travelocity.com LP - United Air Lines, Inc.

Decision represents a victory for consumers, travelers, the online travel companies and the Houston travel and tourism industry

those who expect to feel pressure to make changes (nearly half at 47 percent) were prepared to pull several cost-saving levers in the next six months.

Ruling that OTCs are neither owners nor operators of hotels, the Los Angeles Superior Court held that San Diego's occupancy tax ordinance did not apply to the booking services offered by the OTCs.

Labor Day weekend is fast approaching and many travelers are hoping to squeeze in one last summer weekend away. Travelocity analyzed its Labor Day booking data to find out which cities’ residents were most likely to take a vacation over the last unofficial weekend of summer. The web site also found the top three destinations for the residents of each city and how much on average they’ll pay for a hotel room at their destination.

Developer MIG 2000 Drives Russian US Collaboration

Summer Travel Plans Are Up, More Americans Planning to Stay Close to Home, According to New Research From Cambria Suites

Southwest Rules the Skies; Hilton Top ranked in Two Hotel Categories