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May 01, 2012
The life of a CVB chief
Throw a beach location into the mix, and it ups the superlatives. More»
April 27, 2012
Travel's contribution, by the numbers
Much of the discussion at the World Travel and Tourism Summit in Japan focused on the global nature of the industry, and research was released during the summit suggesting that the sector’s total contribution to world gross domestic product was 9.1% in 2011. But ... More»
April 26, 2012
The mysterious individual
During a presentation meant to reassure  tourists that it’s safe to travel in Japan, the presenter showed a chart indicating that radiation levels in Tokyo and Sendai are lower than in New York. More»
April 24, 2012
Getting political at WTTC
It sure sounded like an endorsement to TC. More»
April 20, 2012
The president of Mexico's agenda
When President Felipe Calderon finally appeared, he received an enthusiastic welcome, despite the delay. More»
April 19, 2012
A Titanic feast, recreated
For the passengers who sailed from New York en route to the spot where the Titanic sank, a historical meal was worked into the journey. TC chatted last week with Frederic Camonin, executive chef of the Azamara Journey. That’s the charter ship for the Titanic Memorial Crui More»
April 18, 2012
Flights of fancy
Abercrombie & Kent is getting back into the private jet business. More»
April 10, 2012
The submerged surprises on the Cay
At Disney Cruise Line’s private Bahamian isle, Castaway Cay, not all of the attractions are above ground. More»
April 09, 2012
Avalon gets personal
Avalon Waterways is promising  to unveil some big news this week. More»
April 04, 2012
The Google-Trip Advisor rumor mill
But as one analyst whispered to TC .... More»
April 03, 2012
The docket about the slots
Who knew that the traveling public cared so much about which airlines fly to Washington Reagan National Airport? More»
April 02, 2012
Delicacies at Tianguis
Ceviche, warm tortillas, fancy pastries, cookies and candies tempted TC on the Tianguis tradeshow floor. But one item in particular caught our eye at the Oaxaca booth. More»
March 27, 2012
Malia in Mexico
Finally, the White House tacitly acknowledged that yes indeed, Malia was in Oaxaca, she was safe. End of story? Not quite. More»
March 27, 2012
... and the pope in Mexico
Another public figure making news in Mexico last week was Pope Benedict XVI, who began a weekend visit there. More»
March 26, 2012
Viking's not done yet
Viking River Cruises Chairman Torstein Hagen was in the mood to give plenty of insight into the company’s possible plans during last week’s Longships naming ceremony. More»
March 21, 2012
More river cruise ships on the way?
TC’s head was already spinning trying to keep track of all the ships being launched this year and next. More»
March 20, 2012
Get a carfirmation during your preservation
To support its “Travel at the Speed of Hertz” positioning and “Journey On” slogan, the car-rental giant has gotten into the side business of lexicography. More»
March 19, 2012
Thrills and chills
Polar specialist Quark Expeditions is  one of the stars of a seven-part documentary series called “Frozen Planet.” More»
March 14, 2012
Caribbean (Airlines) in London
Looks like the carrier is planning a return to London, but not to Heathrow. More»
March 13, 2012
This hotel is the cat's meow
It’s hard to stand out in a crowd — especially if you’re a hotelier opening a high-end property in Abu Dhabi. More»

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5/23/2012
6th annual Tourism Human Resources Conference, sponsored by the Caribbean Tourism Organization
Barbados
5/30/2012
Successful Meetings event: SMU Colorado
Brown Palace & Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver
5/30/2012
HSMAI's MEET West
Anaheim (Calif.) Marriott
6/1/2012
Successful Meetings event: SMU Colorado
Brown Palace & Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver
6/3/2012
Global Spa & Wellness Summit
Aspen, Colo.
6/6/2012
Thailand Travel Mart
Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Center, Bangkok

7/9/2012
Successful Meetings event: SMU Caribbean
Gran Melia Puerto Rico Golf Resort
8/8/2012
Successful Meetings event: SMU Florida
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando
8/15/2012
ACTE Asia Education Conference
Singapore
8/19/2012
Successful Meetings event: SMU Southeast
North Carolina
9/5/2012
TravelAge West webinar: Hawaii Travel Outlook, part 3
Online
9/5/2012
HSMAI's MEET National
Walter E. Washington (D.C.) Convention Center

9/6/2012
International Expo & Business LGBT Mexico
Cancun
10/1/2012
2012 Global Congress on Travel, focusing on legal, safety and security
Houston
10/3/2012
TravelAge West webinar: Hawaii Travel Outlook, part 4
Online
10/8/2012
2012 Adventure Travel World Summit
Lucerne, Switzerland

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