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Airlines, airports cater to international travel
USA Today
December 5, 2012
For many U.S. airlines, flights that cross oceans and continents have fast become as important as those that cross the country.
Airlines, airports cater to international travel
USA Today
December 5, 2012
For many U.S. airlines, flights that cross oceans and continents have fast become as important as those that cross the country.
Need A Job? Try The Travel Industry
International Business Times
December 5, 2012
Are you out of work and looking for a job? According to a first-of-its-kind study from the U.S. Travel Association, workers who begin their careers in the travel industry have greater access to educational opportunities, enjoy better career progression and achieve higher wages.
More than half of travel jobs pay a middle-class salary, study says
Los Angeles Times
December 4, 2012
More than half of all travel industry jobs in the U.S. pay a middle-class salary or higher.
Foreign visitors spend record $13.9 billion in U.S. in September
Los Angeles Times
December 4, 2012
Spending by international visitors to the U.S. continues to rise, setting a record in September.
USTA's Dow: Obama's reelection presents ‘opportunities’ for travel industry
Successful Meetings
December 4, 2012
Whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent — or none of the above — you have to agree: President Barack Obama’s victory in the November presidential election was also a victory for travel and tourism.
Holiday air travel 4% more expensive than in 2011, study says
Los Angeles Times
December 3, 2012
Flying for the holidays has gotten a bit more expensive this year.
A Forecast of the Meetings Industry in 2013
Meetings and Conventions
December 1, 2012
Prognosticators for M&C's annual forecast really had their work cut out for them this year, their efforts further complicated by the U.S. elections and continuing economic uncertainty.
Brand USA reboots for version 2.0 with new CEO and new vision
Skift Travel
November 29, 2012
Brand USA’s Board of Directors formally approved the appointment of Chris Thompson as the organization’s new executive director, CEO, and president today.
House to hold hearing on TSA's impact on commerce
The Hill
November 28, 2012
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday to review the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) impact on commerce in the U.S.
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