http://www.travelindustrywire.com Travel Industry News EN http://www.travelindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.travelindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71515PATA_to_Focus_on_Human_Capital_Development_and_Corporate_Social_Responsibility.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71515PATA_to_Focus_on_Human_Capital_Development_and_Corporate_Social_Responsibility.html The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association's increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:41:28 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71502U_S__Travel_Applauds_Senators_Klobuchar__Lee_and_Hirono_for_Offering_Measure_to_Boost_U_S__Economy__Create_Jobs.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71502U_S__Travel_Applauds_Senators_Klobuchar__Lee_and_Hirono_for_Offering_Measure_to_Boost_U_S__Economy__Create_Jobs.html Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement commending members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for approving an important travel-related amendment to S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, and specifically Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) for their leadership. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:30 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71501GBTA_Africa_Programme_for_Energy___Resources_Travel_Symposium.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71501GBTA_Africa_Programme_for_Energy___Resources_Travel_Symposium.html Inaugural GBTA Africa Event to Heavily Feature Duty of Care Thu, 16 May 2013 11:48:26 EST http://www.airlinenewsresource.com/article71493Airlines_for_America_Projects_Increase_in_Summer_Travel_As_Record_Number_of_Customers_Fly_Internationally.html http://www.airlinenewsresource.com/article71493Airlines_for_America_Projects_Increase_in_Summer_Travel_As_Record_Number_of_Customers_Fly_Internationally.html A4A said it expects U.S. airlines will carry close to 209 million passengers globally from June through August, an increase of 1 percent from the same period in 2012. The system-wide summer estimate includes 27 million international passengers, a record number for U.S. airlines. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:23:52 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71492UNWTO_Welcomes_Trinidad_and_Tobago_As_Its_New_Member.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71492UNWTO_Welcomes_Trinidad_and_Tobago_As_Its_New_Member.html Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years. The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas starting today in San Jose, Costa Rica. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:18:01 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71490International_Tourism_Revenues_Grew_by____in_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71490International_Tourism_Revenues_Grew_by____in_____.html Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by 4% in 2012 reaching US$ 1075 billion. This growth is equal to the 4% increase in international tourist arrivals which reached 1035 million in 2012. An additional US$ 219 billion was recorded in receipts from international passenger transport, bringing total exports generated by international tourism in 2012 to US$ 1.3 trillion. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:23 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71469Launch_of_TrustYou_Sabre_Red_App_Delivers_Tremendous_Time_Saving___Transparency_to_Travel_Agents.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71469Launch_of_TrustYou_Sabre_Red_App_Delivers_Tremendous_Time_Saving___Transparency_to_Travel_Agents.html Agents Can View Hotels’ Overall Ranking Across All Guest-Review Platforms to Get a Comprehensive Look at How Properties Fare Without Spending Hours Online - App Aggregates User Sentiment From Major Review Sites Thu, 16 May 2013 07:46:35 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71467Expedia_ca_Research_Finds_Most_Canadians_Love_Summer_Long_Weekends_for_a_Quick_Getaway.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71467Expedia_ca_Research_Finds_Most_Canadians_Love_Summer_Long_Weekends_for_a_Quick_Getaway.html The survey found that Canadians view the four national summer long weekends as an opportunity - or perhaps an excuse - to travel, with 66 per cent of respondents stating they take advantage of at least one long weekend over the summer to go on holiday. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:33:01 EST http://www.airlinenewsresource.com/article71452IATA___Travelport_Arbitration_Proceedings_on_Ticketing_Data_is_Settled_by_the_Parties.html http://www.airlinenewsresource.com/article71452IATA___Travelport_Arbitration_Proceedings_on_Ticketing_Data_is_Settled_by_the_Parties.html Travelport and IATA have, through arbitration proceedings, reached a confidential settlement agreement regarding the use by IATA of ticketing data transmitted by Travelport. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:37:37 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71411Air_Ticket_Sales_by_U_S__Travel_Agencies_Running_Flat_in______Vs______.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71411Air_Ticket_Sales_by_U_S__Travel_Agencies_Running_Flat_in______Vs______.html Ticket transactions for the first four months of 2013 also remained flat at -0.61 percent over the same period in 2012 at 51.3 million. Year-to-date passenger segments decreased 1.91 percent to 115.3 million compared to 117.5 million in the four months of 2012 and 116.5 million in 2011. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:02:52 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71407Colombia_Poised_to_Break_Tourism_Records_in_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71407Colombia_Poised_to_Break_Tourism_Records_in_____.html Building on solid tourism numbers in 2012, Proexport Colombia predicts to receive close to 2 million of tourists visiting Colombia in 2013. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53:00 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71374Sustainable_Travel_Leadership_Network_TravelWell_Discussion_in_Jamaica.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71374Sustainable_Travel_Leadership_Network_TravelWell_Discussion_in_Jamaica.html Network of Travel Leaders Convenes For Bi-Annual Meeting, Announces New Sustainability Transparency Tool Mon, 13 May 2013 09:18:28 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71356UNWTO___ATM_Ministerial_Forum_Welcomes_over____Ministers_As_Second_Annual_Meeting_Emphasises_Need_for_Aviation_and_Tourism_Sector_Synergy.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71356UNWTO___ATM_Ministerial_Forum_Welcomes_over____Ministers_As_Second_Annual_Meeting_Emphasises_Need_for_Aviation_and_Tourism_Sector_Synergy.html More than 25 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:57 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71355Orbitz_Survey_Names_Cancun_the____International_Destination_for_Summer_Travel.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71355Orbitz_Survey_Names_Cancun_the____International_Destination_for_Summer_Travel.html All signs point to a glorious summer season as Cancun is named the top international destination for summer travel by Orbitz. Orbitz Summer Travel Insider Index analyzed air and hotel booking data from Orbitz.com and picked the 10 most popular summer destinations. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:01 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71321Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_to_Deliver_Keynote_Address_at_GBTA_Convention_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71321Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_to_Deliver_Keynote_Address_at_GBTA_Convention_____.html The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced that former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver the Wednesday General Session keynote at the GBTA Convention 2013. The GBTA Convention 2013 will be held August 4-7, 2013, in San Diego, CA. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:33:53 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71293Nearly____Percent_of_Americans_Avoid_Visiting_Major_U_S__Cities.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71293Nearly____Percent_of_Americans_Avoid_Visiting_Major_U_S__Cities.html Hotwire.com revealed more results from its second annual American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted online on its behalf by Harris Interactive in October 2012 among over 2,000 U.S. adults. According to the survey, many Americans avoid traveling to major domestic cities because these destinations seem too expensive to visit. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:37:55 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71289Study__Cutting_Business_Travel_Can_Hurt_Profits___USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71289Study__Cutting_Business_Travel_Can_Hurt_Profits___USATODAY.html Businesses that continued to send employees on the road during the recession were more profitable than those that cut back on business travel, a new study out today has found. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:29:29 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71278International_Arrivals_and_Nights_to_Europe_for_the_First_Months_of______Point_to_a_Slower_but_Continued_Growth.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71278International_Arrivals_and_Nights_to_Europe_for_the_First_Months_of______Point_to_a_Slower_but_Continued_Growth.html The European Travel Commission (ETC) announced that the first quarterly report on European Tourism in 2013 - Trends & Prospects has just been published. International arrivals and nights to Europe for the first months of 2013 point to a slower, but continued growth for most of the reporting destinations. As 2012 was a strong year for tourism, Europe’s modest upward trend confirms the health of its tourism sector against overall economic turmoil. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:06:56 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71276U_S__Travel_Commends_TSA_s_Expansion_of_PreCheck_for_International_Travel.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71276U_S__Travel_Commends_TSA_s_Expansion_of_PreCheck_for_International_Travel.html Broadened Program Will Improve Aviation Security and Passenger Screening Process Wed, 8 May 2013 09:55:46 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71274Dow_Details_Vast_Impact_of_Travel_Spending_on_American_Economy.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71274Dow_Details_Vast_Impact_of_Travel_Spending_on_American_Economy.html Expanding Visa Waiver Program and Improving the U.S. Entry Process Will Help America Realize 'Enormous' Growth, Says U.S. Travel Head in Testimony Today Wed, 8 May 2013 09:54:11 EST