Efficient Markets or Herd Mentality? The Future of Economic Forecasting

Ever wonder why you succumbed, yet again, to advertising hype or deceptive packaging and overpaid for a product? Or bought securities that you know were overvalued when the herd instinct was just too strong to resist? ...more

NTA Announces 2010 Board of Directors

NTA held its elections for the Board of Directors during the 2009 NTA Annual Convention in Reno, Nevada, and Cathy Greteman of Star Destinations Inc. was inducted as the 2010 NTA chairman and CEO. ...more

Space hotel on schedule to open

The company behind plans to open the first hotel in space predicts a holiday in orbit will soon become a realistic travel option. ...more

Upcoming Facebook changes: 7 things brands need to know

Email is now a supported channel, and status updates are no longer guaranteed ...more

U.S. Travel Urges President, Congress to Utilize Travel as a Vehicle for Job Creation

In advance of the White House Jobs Summit this Thursday, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow sent an open letter today to President Obama and Congressional leaders outlining plans to spur economic growth and job creation in the United States. ...more

CBP Announces Changes for Commercial Frequent Traveler Program Members

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that members of its Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program will not be able to use their old FAST cards in passenger lanes effective January 5, 2010. ...more

Taking A Position For Greater ROI

Positioning is the foundation for successful marketing ...more

VIDEO: OTAs and TPIs - The Gateways to Purchase Consideration

VFM Leonardo, the leader in online visual content distribution for hotels, has launched a new video on VTV Channel featuring Henry Harteveldt, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research. In this episode, Henry discusses the role online travel agencies (OTAs) and similar sites in the travel planning process. ...more

Practical Traveler - Apps for the iPhone - A Traveler's Companion, Pocket Size

It's a quarter to five in the morning, and I have a plane to catch in two hours. But why rush out the door if my flight is already delayed? ...more

White Paper - Increase Your Returns Using Event-Based Marketing

Learn how event-based marketing will help you grow customer relationships. ...more

ASTA Study Reveals Hot Spots for Consumer Travel

The recently released ASTA Travel Agency Business Trends survey has found that consumer interest in cruises remains for high for the upcoming winter and spring travel seasons, with the Caribbean and Mexico topping the destination charts for winter travel and spring finding U.S. travelers heading to the Caribbean and Europe. ...more