Austrian tourism interests are in a buoyant mood, owing to very
positive 1998 visitor statistics. After years of steadily dropping
figures, the country logged a 1 million increase in international
arrivals last year. Of course, the statistics didn't break out how
many of Austria's extra visitors exclaimed, upon deplaning, "G'day,
mate! Throw a shrimp on the barbie. Hey... where are all the
'roos?"
The U.S. Postal Service's Allegheny region is seeking bids on
its travel account, previously held by SatoTravel. Let's hope this
doesn't leave SatoTravel disgruntled.
Reacting to a Florida travel company's use of its name in the
marketing of outside-agent kits, ASTA said it will vigorously
defend its trademark and decried its unauthorized use. Whoops. Does
this mean I can't launch my line of ASTA designer boxer shorts?