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Travel industry continues to put Americans back to work
Breaking Travel News
October 10, 2012
David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on September 2012 Labor Department report.
Should U.S. airlines allow cell calls during flight?
USA Today Travel
October 8, 2012
Since May, passengers on some Virgin Atlantic flights from London to New York have turned on their cellphones in the air, typed out text messages or made calls — without getting in trouble for it.
Apple goes Brazil nuts in bid for tourists
New York Post
October 8, 2012
We want more of Brazil! New York City officials are lobbying Washington to loosen entry requirements for Brazilians — especially its high-spending tourists. The South American giant already accounts for more overseas visitors here than any nation other than the United Kingdom, but “we are leaving millions of tourism dollars on the table by not opening up our doors to the Brazilian market,” said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Co., the city’s tourism bureau.
Hotels to spend $5 billion on makeovers this year
USA Today Travel
October 8, 2012
This year, hotels are expected to spend $5 billion on upgrades — a whopping 33% more than last year, the Los Angeles Times reports, citing a report from New York University.
Why tourism may prosper as an orphan
Travel Weekly
October 8, 2012
The apparent success of the partnership between the federal government and the travel industry to boost inbound travel numbers (see related article, "Success breeds challenges in government-industry partnership") raises an interesting question: Is a Department of Tourism and/or a national tourist board the next logical "ask"?
Book Thanksgiving flights early this year
USA Today Travel
October 6, 2012
Thanksgiving airline seats and fares are disappearing faster than Aunt Vera's green-bean casserole.
So unless you want the leftovers, book now.
Travel Industry Continues to Put Americans Back to Work
Travel Agent Central
October 5, 2012
The Labor Department's report that the economy created 114,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent, the lowest level in 45 months, was noted by David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association. Huether offered his analysis, including noting a slight decline in industry employment.
Speedy Airport Security: Should You Apply?
The New York Times Travel
October 3, 2012
WHO hasn’t stood in an airport security line shoeless, beltless, clutching a Ziploc bag and inching grimly toward a full body scanner? A few weeks ago, I decided I’d had enough. I applied for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program, which expedites passenger screening and customs declaration processes for fliers willing to undergo background checks and pay a $100 fee. If you’re already a member, you’ll soon be zipping through more airports. If you’re not a member, get ready to see a lot more travelers scoot ahead of you in line.
$100 For A Carry-On Bag? Is Spirit Airlines Taking Airline Fees Too Far?
International Business Times
October 2, 2012
Beginning Nov. 6, Spirit Airlines will raise its fee to $100 just for carry-on bags. To put that in perspective, Spirit and Allegiant are the only two U.S. airlines that charge anything for carry-on bags. This does not mean that other airlines are not also making money by charging customers for luggage. According to the Associated Press, airlines earn millions of dollars in revenue from baggage fees alone.
Success breeds challenges in government-industry partnership
Travel Weekly
October 2, 2012
In a surprisingly brief time, the public-private efforts to increase inbound tourism have exceeded all expectations — so much so, in fact, that keeping up with additional increases in arrivals might present the next set of challenges for the partnership between the U.S. government and travel industry leaders.
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