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As Thanksgiving sneaks up, hotels and restaurants seek last-minute business
The Miami Herald
November 19, 2012
With a superstorm and major election in the national rearview mirror, Americans can be forgiven if they aren’t exactly prepared for a feast — or flight — on Thursday.
The New York Times
November 19, 2012
Rising fuel surcharges have begun to become an issue in negotiations between airlines and corporate travel managers over the cost of airline tickets.
U.S. travel operators 'very optimistic' after Taiwan's VWP inclusion
Focus Taiwan News Channel
November 19, 2012
United States travel operators expressed high optimism Monday that Taiwan's Nov. 1 inclusion in the U.S. Visa Wavier Program (VWP) will boost the U.S. tourism sector, anticipating a 30 percent to 200 percent increase in Taiwanese visitors within a year.
Lower gas prices, improving economy brighten Thanksgiving travel forecast
The Kansas City Star
November 18, 2012
Need another encouraging sign that the U.S. economy is slowly on the mend?
Look to this year’s Thanksgiving holiday travel forecasts.
Conference focuses on attracting international tourists to U.S.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
November 15, 2012
Expect nationwide efforts to attract international travelers to carry on despite increased travel restrictions.
TSA puts controversial scanners in storage
USA Today
November 15, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration has put 91 of its full-body scanning machines worth $14 million in storage because of privacy concerns, officials told a House hearing Thursday.
TSA puts controversial scanners in storage
USA Today
November 15, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration has put 91 of its full-body scanning machines worth $14 million in storage because of privacy concerns, officials told a House hearing Thursday.
IPW 2013 early registration discounts end November 16
International Pow Wow
November 13, 2012
For 2013, International Pow Wow heads to Las Vegas, June 8-13. Thousands of U.S.-based travel suppliers count this event as the safest wager in the market — investing time and money at IPW delivers a guaranteed return. Register now for a high-reward approach to building international business. The annual event convenes more than 1,200 international and domestic travel buyers from more than 70 countries, ensures face time with eager buyers through an appointment-driven format and provides access to hundreds of travel journalists. Register early and save up to $295 — early registration discounts end November 16.
TSA wants to warn infrequent travelers of recent security measures
Post-Gazette Washington Bureau
November 13, 2012
Your famous cranberry sauce: Not allowed onboard unless you've made less than 3.4 ounces of it.
DOD Suspends Attendance at Outside Meetings, Adopts New Conference Guidelines
Meetings Net
November 12, 2012
The U.S. Department of Defense has suspended attendance for Army personnel at non-Department of Defense conferences through the end of 2012.
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