Trends in Travel for 2008
Deloitte is releasing its 2008 Travel Industry Trends Report, which finds that five key trends will have a significant impact on industry expectations, strategies and brands in 2008....more
Top Ten Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Trends for 2008 - By Karen Weiner Escalera
Luxury markets will continue to expand, while consumers of all high-end luxury products will hone their tastes ever more pointedly. The urge for self expression will spread while a new ethical and environmental consciousness will take an even firmer hold. These are among the many forces that will help dictate where and how the affluent will spend their money in the new year of 2008....more
American Airlines Reports November Traffic
American Airlines, the world's largest airline, reported a November load factor of 81.2 percent -- an increase of 1.5 points compared to the same period last year. Traffic increased 4.1 percent year over year as capacity increased 2.2 percent....more
Continental Airlines Reports November 2007 Operational Performance
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) reported a November consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 80.1 percent, 0.6 points below the November 2006 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 80.4 percent, 0.7 points below the November 2006 mainline load factor....more
YouTube, Hilton, Starwood, Orbitz and Travelocity Discuss How to Monetize Social Media
Recent findings from EyeforTravel's 'Online Marketing Report' reveal that 79% of travel industry executives view social media as a long-term part of the online marketing mix. The evidence is clear: For the travel industry as a whole, UGC and social networking is not a passing fad - it's a must....more
SEO Tips for Press Releases
Many search marketing tactics come and go, but one channel of promotion that has steadily evolved is the practice of optimizing press releases for search engines....more
Strong Support For World Tourism Day Themes For 2008 & 2009
Following the successful World Tourism Day 2007 theme 'Tourism opens doors for women', the General Assembly underscored the importance of World Tourism Day (WTD) to be conceived as a yearly campaign to raise awareness on the constructive social role of tourism. ...more
AAA's Updated Diamond Rating Guidelines Reflect Industry Trends
AAA has updated its Diamond Rating Guidelines, the blueprint for assigning Diamond Ratings to more than 32,000 lodgings throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, to reflect current trends in the industry....more
World's Most Luxurious Hotels
Gas prices are rising, home sales have stalled and the stock market is more volatile than Great Adventure's Kingda Ka roller coaster. The perfect escape? A visit to one of the globe's most lavish hotels....more
The leading industry conference for hoteliers and tourism officials doing business in the Caribbean region. The Caribbean Hotel Association and the Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International team up for this annual event, featuring trend tracker Michael Tchong of Ubercool, Dec. 13-14, San Juan, PR.
Online branding, social media marketing, eCommerce, and more at HSMAI's 9th Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference, Dec. 3 in Phoenix prior to HEDNA.
