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Extraordinary Strength in International Air Travel Demand
International passenger growth seems unwilling to obey the old and largely imaginary rules about cyclicality. Demand is still running at high levels. Growth in the first Quarter will be a somewhat astonishing 9.4%. ...more

TripAdvisor Offers Travel Outlook for 2008
Travel Trends Survey Sheds Light on What to Expect in the New Year ...more

Traveler's Frustrations Down to 3.9 (out of 10) Says Latest Quarterly Index
Access America survey finds gas prices and airline security hassles are the biggest sources of frustration for travelers ...more

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Airlines

American Airlines to Launch New Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and San Salvador, El Salvador
American Airlines announced today it will begin new service between its Dallas/Fort Worth hub (DFW) and San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL), beginning April 7. The new route will be available for sale this Sunday, Jan. 20. ...more

In Flight Cell Phone Ban Could Hurt U.S. Competitiveness, According to Freesky Research
Over the last year, close to a dozen airlines have announced plans to allow passengers to send text messages from their own cell phones. Passengers in Australia, France, Turkey, Ireland, Malaysia, India, and other countries are now using mobile devices in flight, or will be able to do so sometime in 2008. However, passengers in the United States will have to wait. ...more

The power of prediction in air travel
Hugh Crean bears the title of president and CEO of Seattle's Farecast.com. But evangelist in chief better fits him. ...more

Hawaiian Announces Schedule, Fares for New Manila Flights
Hawaiian Airlines announced today the inauguration dates, flight schedule and fares for its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Manila. ...more

SPACE ACCESS(R) Offers Major Expansion of Space Tourism Beginning January 2008
SPACE ACCESS(R), a Miami-based company, will revolutionize the tourism industry by introducing affordable space travel made possible through its advanced enabling technologies. ...more

Air Transport Association Commends DOT Plan to Ease New York Airspace Congestion
Urges Continued Government-Industry Collaboration ...more

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Internet

Google U.K. and comScore Reveal Importance of Search Engines at All Stages of Path to Purchase in Travel Sector
Google U.K. and comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), announced the results of a study into online consumer behaviour in the travel sector, finding that consumers are using search engines in more sophisticated ways to research and purchase travel in the UK. ...more

Hitwise December2007 Travel Category Report
The Hitwise Travel Report provides marketers an understanding of the competitive online travel landscape in terms of competitive clickstream, including traffic sources and referred destinations. ...more

Travel Bookings: Rich Media Trumps Traveler Reviews
When it comes to making travel purchasing decisions, most American travelers would rather see the options for themselves than simply act on the recommendations of others. In fact, travelers want to view the options in detail via pictures, online maps and video. ...more

2008 New Year Travel Resolutions with EnGrande SL
Looking to travel more but lower expenses for 2008? Get moving thanks to EnGrande's range of 'Urban 30's' discount online reservations websites, discover, visit, enjoy and live new experiences at affordable rates! ...more

Virtualis Convention And Learning Center Opens In Second Life
Today Corporate Planners Unlimited, Inc. announces the opening of its new Mega Convention Center, VIRTUALIS, the largest virtual tradeshow, meeting, conference and community gathering and special event and innovative conference and community gathering space in Second Life. ...more

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Other

Groundbreaking Study Will Examine Chinese Leisure Travel Preferences, Attitudes and Activities
Study Comes on Heels of New Government Policy Opening U.S. to Millions of Potential Chinese Visitors ...more

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