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/article63410Abu_Dhabi_Launches_As_a_Travel_Brand_in_the_US.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63410Abu_Dhabi_Launches_As_a_Travel_Brand_in_the_US.html Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has a dedicated promotion office in the US. Based in New York City, the office, which is staffed by a team of four and led by Country Manager Kershing Goh, will represent the emirate’s interests in developing tourism from the United States. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:44:13 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63408Summer_Leisure_Travel_Expected_to_Rise_While_Consumers_Remain_Value_Conscious.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63408Summer_Leisure_Travel_Expected_to_Rise_While_Consumers_Remain_Value_Conscious.html Compared to 2011, more Americans are planning to kick-off the summer with a Memorial Day weekend excursion this year; however, they are conscientious about travel expenses, according to a new Deloitte survey. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:35:10 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63392____Percent_Increase_in_Memorial_Day_Travel_Projected_by_AAA.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63392____Percent_Increase_in_Memorial_Day_Travel_Projected_by_AAA.html Average travel distance decreases significantly as holiday travelers economize by decreasing entertainment costs Tue, 15 May 2012 12:29:07 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63388___Percent_Will_Travel_for_Leisure_This_Summer_Compared_to____Percent_in_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63388___Percent_Will_Travel_for_Leisure_This_Summer_Compared_to____Percent_in_____.html TripAdvisor announced the results of its annual summer travel survey of more than 1,800 U.S. respondents. Eighty-six percent of travelers are planning leisure trips this summer, up from 81 percent that traveled last summer. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:24 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63384Hertz_Dominates_Zagat_Car_Rental_Survey.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63384Hertz_Dominates_Zagat_Car_Rental_Survey.html Company Earns Top Honors in 15 Categories, Including Best Overall Car Rental Company, and #1 in Service, Vehicles and Loyalty Program Tue, 15 May 2012 12:11:11 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63375U_S__Travel_s_Freeman_Named_Passenger_Advocacy_Chair.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63375U_S__Travel_s_Freeman_Named_Passenger_Advocacy_Chair.html Freeman’s appointment strengthens the travel industry’s ability to advocate for continued improvements to the aviation security screening process, as well as customs and entry procedures. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:56:58 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63369euromic_Expands_into_the_Middle_East_with_New_World_Affiliate_in_Dubai.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63369euromic_Expands_into_the_Middle_East_with_New_World_Affiliate_in_Dubai.html euromic, the premier international consortium of companies specializing in MICE travel, events and destination management, recently announced that it has added a new World Affiliate in Dubai, Emeco DMC in the Emirates. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:30:12 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63368The_Service_Companies_Expands_Management_Team_with_Appointment_of_New_Vice_President_of_Operations__Thomas_Mason.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63368The_Service_Companies_Expands_Management_Team_with_Appointment_of_New_Vice_President_of_Operations__Thomas_Mason.html Thomas Mason has been named to the new position of Vice President of Operations of The Service Companies, the leading one-stop-shop for heart of the house hospitality management in the hotel, casino and vacation ownership industries . Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:36 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63360Finance_Executives_Expect_Moderate_Growth.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63360Finance_Executives_Expect_Moderate_Growth.html Senior finance executives worldwide are expressing moderate optimism about the prospects for economic growth over the next twelve months. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:34:58 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63355Travel_Outpacing_Other_U_S__Exports__Industry_Hits_Record_High_in_March.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63355Travel_Outpacing_Other_U_S__Exports__Industry_Hits_Record_High_in_March.html David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on the Commerce Department announcement on international trade: Mon, 14 May 2012 13:34:20 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63354U_S__Travel_Hails_National_Travel_and_Tourism_Strategy.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63354U_S__Travel_Hails_National_Travel_and_Tourism_Strategy.html Industry Applauds Goal of Welcoming 100 Million International Visitors Annually by 2021 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:32:13 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63350Air_Ticket_Sales_by_U_S__Travel_Agents_in______Continue_to_Run___Percent_Ahead_of_Last_Year.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63350Air_Ticket_Sales_by_U_S__Travel_Agents_in______Continue_to_Run___Percent_Ahead_of_Last_Year.html Ticket Transactions Virtually Flat Compared to Same Period 2011 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:22:46 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63322GBTA_Supports_National_Tourism_and_Travel_Strategy.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63322GBTA_Supports_National_Tourism_and_Travel_Strategy.html Business Travel Plays a Key Role in Increasing Tourism and Travel to the U.S. - Expansion of Visa Waiver and Trusted Traveler Programs are Vital Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:17 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63297Forecast_Optimistic_For_Upcoming_Summer_Travel.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63297Forecast_Optimistic_For_Upcoming_Summer_Travel.html 92 percent of Americans will hop into cars, planes, buses and boats in the upcoming months to spend quality time with loved ones. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:49:23 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63294Summer_Air_Travel_Outlook__Packed_Flights___USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63294Summer_Air_Travel_Outlook__Packed_Flights___USATODAY.html Although domestic air travel will be largely flat this summer, U.S. airlines predict a record number of passengers on international flights. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:42:22 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63286ATTA_Expands_Membership_Benefits__Introduces_Legal_Document_Templates_for_Tour_Operators.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63286ATTA_Expands_Membership_Benefits__Introduces_Legal_Document_Templates_for_Tour_Operators.html With the expertise of attorneys Mona McPhee of McPhee Law Office, and Chun Wright of the Law Office of Chun T. Wright, PLLC, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) added to its expanding member benefits portfolio a series of company and customer legal templates and tip sheets. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:09 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63285ATME_Announces___nd_Annual_Travel_Marketing_Conference.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63285ATME_Announces___nd_Annual_Travel_Marketing_Conference.html The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) announces its annual conference June 26-27, 2012, at the W Chicago – City Center Hotel, as well as keynote speakers for the 32nd annual conference. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:03:45 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63283Sustainable_Travel_International_and_Ecoism_Proving_the_Value_in_Social_Enterprise_Nonprofit_Partnership.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63283Sustainable_Travel_International_and_Ecoism_Proving_the_Value_in_Social_Enterprise_Nonprofit_Partnership.html Through collaboration and resource sharing, sustainable tourism marketing partnerships succeed in delivering ROI, credibility, and integrated thinking. The result: destinations and travel companies develop plans and products designed to benefit the local community, while protecting valued tourism resources. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:22:05 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63280Business_Travelers_Are_Generally_Successful_and_Enjoy_Hitting_the_Road_but_Need_Support_Managing_Costs_and_Hassles.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article63280Business_Travelers_Are_Generally_Successful_and_Enjoy_Hitting_the_Road_but_Need_Support_Managing_Costs_and_Hassles.html Globally, business travelers feel their needs are being met – but there is room to improve – especially when it comes to serving the needs of travelers in managed programs. This is the finding of Global Business Travel Association Foundation’s Global Business Traveler Study 2012 – sponsored by Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management services. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:13:10 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63262U_S__Travel_Urges_Congressional_Focus_on_Inbound_Asia_Pacific_Travel.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article63262U_S__Travel_Urges_Congressional_Focus_on_Inbound_Asia_Pacific_Travel.html Travel from the Asia-Pacific region to the U.S. is critical to the economy, and U.S. policy should ensure future growth, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow asserted in testimony before Congress today. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:51:17 EST