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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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The organisation representing the world’s foremost private-sector Travel & Tourism businesses, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has welcomed the Prime Minister’s promise to establish a new tourism strategy by the end of the year. In a speech today Mr Cameron said the income generated from the £115 billion-a-year tourism sector was “fundamental” to
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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Get the classic #AYCJ-7 Pass with no day-of-week restrictions for only $699 or grab the new #AYCJ-5, excluding Friday and Sunday travel, for just $499 Where would you go if you could All You Can Jet™ (#AYCJ™) on JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU)? Today through August 20* members of TrueBlue can purchase the classic AYCJ-7 Pass
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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Travelocity Data Shows Cheap Flights for End-of-Summer Travel Travelocity’s Labor Day data report reveals good news for travelers looking for cheap flights over the upcoming holiday weekend. Average domestic airfare is at its lowest point of the summer, and Labor Day weekend is the least expensive of the three summer holiday weekends to fly. Additionally,
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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So how are our reputations faring with two thirds of the year almost gone? In 2009 we were beset with challenges never experienced, stretching our resources, shaking our sensibilities. It was primal reaction time. We were all out, trying everything to survive.
Is our Brand still intact or has something new evolved? Our Customers
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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Expedia grows its Brazilian operations to help hoteliers reach the worlds largest audience of travelers Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, announced the expansion of its operations in Sao Paulo and growth in the international travel bookings the company is delivering to Brazilian hotels. Expedia® operates more than 90 Expedia and Hotels.com® travel
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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Those who travel a lot (also known as “Power Travelers”) know that the best time to visit a popular destination is in the “off season” when there are fewer crowds. While searches for flights to London are the most popular amongst US travellers throughout the year, many of the most popular destinations vary hugely in
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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Around the World, Cruisers are Pursuing Favorite Activities, Enriching Mind and Spirit, and Living out Ultimate Fantasies while on a Cruise Is a shore excursion reason enough to take a cruise? In order to continually provide new experiences for the large number of cruisers who keep coming back for more, and, equally important, to capture
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Aug 17th, 2010 |
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A recent report by the Canadian Tourism Research Institute reported that Canadians are travelling to southern destinations more than ever. Between 2000 and 2009 there was a 98 per cent increase in snowbird trips and itravel2000 was prepared for this increase in Multi-Generational Travel.
“Quick recognition of the growing trend in Multi-Generational travel, ensured
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Aug 16th, 2010 |
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The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) is expanding its promotion in the lucrative Chinese travel market to Shanghai, while cutting office operating costs countrywide 50 percent, Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki announced. The new office, which opens in Shanghai Aug. 18, is in the heart of the city’s business district in the U.S. Commercial Center
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Aug 16th, 2010 |
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Launched earlier this year in beta as a powerful, easy to use flights search first in the UK and then in Germany, zugu is now also available in the U.S. All three sites will help users find great hotel deals in one single site, while zugu.co.uk users can enjoy both hotels and car hire search.
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