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TripAtlas.com Travel Professionals Benefit From 130% Increase in Consumer Leads as Portal’s Growth Streak Continues
In January 2010, TripAtlas.com (http://www.TripAtlas.com), the world’s largest online travel resource, has seen a 130% increase in consumer travel leads from December 2009 – as well as a 60% increase since the summer – and is encouraging agents and tour operators to take advantage and become part of the fastest-growing all-in-one travel magazine, research and [...]
WTTC Announces Shortlist of Finalists for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Under WTTC’s stewardship since 2003, the prestigious Awards recognise best practice in sustainable tourism in four different categories – Destination Stewardship, Conservation, Community Benefit and Global Tourism Business. Over 160 entries were received this year from over [...]
Kingdom seeks 20% increase in Indian visitors
Jordan is targeting a 20 per cent increase in the number of Indians visiting the Kingdom this year, the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) said on Thursday.
According to JTB Director General Nayef Fayez, some 29,000 Indian tourists visited Jordan in 2009, following the opening of a JTB office in New Delhi last April.
Last year, the government [...]
Royal Caribbean reports better than expected fourth quarter earnings
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009 and provided guidance for 2010. “Good cost discipline and better than expected revenues have enabled us to end 2009 on a decidedly upbeat note,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer. “We’re happy to say goodbye to 2009 and pleased [...]
Asia now world’s biggest air travel market
The Asia-Pacific region has overtaken North America as the world’s largest air travel market with 647 million passengers in 2009, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Monday.
By contrast, 638 million people flew on commercial flights in North America last year, IATA announced at an aviation business conference on the eve of the Singapore Airshow [...]
Final Call for 2010 World Travel Awards Nominations
The entry deadline for the 2010 World Travel Awards has been extended by two weeks to 14 February. The organisers report that this year is set to be the most hotly-contested yet and that there had been a record number of entries, ranging from household travel brands to newly-launched boutique products, all vying to scoop [...]
International Travel and Luxury Professionals Gathered in Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo Travel Market (MCTM) for Prestige Travel and Luxury Lifestyle exhibition took place from the 15-17 January 2010 at the international exhibition center Grimaldi Forum. During the three days of the exhibition, tourism experts and privileged visitors had the possibility to get acquainted with unique international Travel and Luxury professionals.
The topic of this [...]
Amex Reports Corporate Travel Sales Stabilizing After Deep 2009 Drop
Reflecting the depths reached by the corporate travel industry in 2009, American Express’ global corporate travel sales shrunk 30 percent year over year to $14.6 billion, the company announced late yesterday in its fourth-quarter earnings call. That slide, however, seems to have stabilized as its global corporate travel sales were $4.1 billion in the quarter, [...]
Asia’s Most Wanted: Top Ten Asian Travel Destinations
Wotif.com, a leading accommodation website in Asia-Pacific, has announced the ten most popular Asian regions, based on its booking data for 2009*.
The tough economic climate and political turmoil were not able to knock Thailand from the top region position, which it has now held for three years running. It was followed in the top five [...]
Five consumer travel strategies for 2010
This year, planning your travels isn’t just about finding the best price, though that’s certainly on everyone’s mind. There are also new practicalities to consider that could have just as big an impact on your travels as how much you pay for your ticket. But in a year that will be marked by economic uncertainty, [...]
