In the Game of Business, Playing Fair Can Actually Lead to Greater Profits
Tune into 'The Apprentice,' and you get an all-too-common view of business. Every week, all of the wannabe moguls try to impress Donald Trump by preening, cajoling and conniving. In this world, toughness is the measure of every CEO, and the boss glories in firing people and squeezing every penny out of suppliers. ...more

When Are Emerging Markets No Longer 'Emerging'?
The term 'emerging markets' is now more than 25 years old and has come to define wide swaths of the world undergoing rapid economic change. Dozens of countries fall under the label even though they are evolving at their own pace and with their own twists on economic development. ...more

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Asia Pacific Tourism Revenues Set to Soar to US$4.6 Trillion by 2010
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is forecasting robust growth for travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region, with tourism revenues to top US$4.6 trillion and visitor arrivals to reach close to 500 million by the end of 2010. ...more

AAA Survey Measures Effect of High Gas Prices on Members
Gas mileage is most important criteria in determining next vehicle purchase ...more

Travel Agents At Clia's Cruise3Sixty Express Strong Optimism For 2008
With Lines Investing in New Ships, Destinations and Shipboard Innovations, Sellers Urged to be Proactive, Knowledgeable in Reaching Key Market Segments ...more

U.S. Business Travelers Identify Security as Chief Concern
Expedia Corporate Travel survey finds business travelers are taking specific measures to ensure safety in a chaotic travel environment ...more

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Amadeus and HTH Worldwide Form Partnership to Provide Global Health Information to International Travelers
HTH Worldwide global health and safety databases to be seamlessly integrated into the Amadeus Selling Platform for North American travel agents ...more

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Travel PR Campaigns by Savvy Pros Combine Online and Traditional Media
Savvy travel public relations campaigns today should now cover both online and traditional media to be most effective. With 75% of the traveling public going to the web first to research their trips whether for leisure or business, its best to engage a media relations specialist conversant in hotel public relations that understands how to secure coverage online as well as in magazines, newspapers, television and radio. ...more

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Farecast Summer Forecast Reveals Fares to Europe Soar
Fly shoulder seasons in May and September to save $350 per ticket on average to Europe ...more

Frontier Airlines Offers Intra-Colorado Commuter Pass
Flexible, affordable Commuter Pass a great way to visit Frontier's exciting new Colorado markets ...more

Bad News for Airline Passengers, Federal Court Overturns NY Passengers Rights Law
Coalition Vows to Fight On! ...more

XCOR Aerospace's Suborbital Vehicle to Fly Within Two Years
A small California aerospace company today unveiled a new suborbital spaceship that will provide affordable front- seat rides to the edge of space for the millions of people who want to buy a ticket. ...more

American Airlines Launches New Application Using Facebook Platform
Users Can Share Personal Favorites, Travel Experiences and Details About Upcoming Trips, Interact with American Airlines in Social Environment ...more

AirTran Airways is Newest Air Transport Association Member
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, today announced that AirTran Airways will become its newest and 19th airline member, effective April 1, 2008. ...more

AirTran Airways Hires Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas as Corporate Communications Manager
Tinsley-Douglas brings over 18 years of communications experience to the position ...more

Dubai, Syria to Launch New Airlines
Two new airliners are to join the rapidly developing aviation industry in the Middle East. ...more

SkyWest, Inc. Reports Combined February Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines
SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) reported a 7.6 percent increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for February, while available seat miles (ASMs) increased 8.4 percent compared to the same period last year. ...more

Continental Airlines Names New Diversity Director
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced the appointment of Diedra Fontaine to the position of director of diversity and sales development. In this role, Fontaine will manage Continental's important diversity initiatives and will enhance sales in key, niche markets. ...more

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Orbitz Worldwide Names Richard P. Fox to Its Board of Directors
Duties to likely include leadership of the company's audit committee ...more

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Travel Acquisitions Group Acquires TraveLeaders from American Leisure Group Limited
Travel Acquisitions Group (formerly Carlson Leisure Group) and American Leisure Group Limited announced that TAG has acquired TraveLeaders from ALG's significant subsidiary American Leisure Holdings, Inc. TAG also named travel industry veteran Alan Hale as TraveLeaders' new president. ...more

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Become A Green Traveler TODAY! - By Doug Kennedy
Having been personally committed to helping save our environment for as long as I can remember, it is exciting to read lately about the numerous hotels and hotel brands that are minimizing their environmental impact, reducing waste, and even introducing 'Green Rooms' as an accommodation type. ...more

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AirDepartment.com is now iTravel Solutions
To better reflect the evolution of AirDepartment.com's dynamic packaging reservation system and the diverse marketing solutions now offered, we've changed our name to iTravel Solutions. ...more

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Royal Caribbean International Hunts for First-Ever British Godmother for 'Independence of the Seas'
Royal Caribbean International has launched a nationwide search for a British Godmother to reign over the cruise line's newest and largest ship, Independence of the Seas, when she launches in Southampton, next month (April 2008). ...more

How Free Are We To Travel?
As millions of people prepare to take a spring holiday break, there are mutterings in the background: from governments wanting to raise taxes, environmental groups decrying excessive leisure travel, and destinations fearing for the survival of local culture. ...more

Windstar Cruises Announces 2009 and Winter 2010 Deployment
New Signature Collection Series, Venice Roundtrip Sailings and Elegant Ship Enhancements Aboard Wind Star, Wind Surf and Wind Spirit Cruises ...more

NTA Organizing Industry-Wide Grassroots Network to Elect a Travel President
NTA is organizing the travel industry's most comprehensive grassroots network as part of its ongoing efforts this presidential season. ...more

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