August 14, 2006
News Briefs, Week of Aug. 14, 2006 Hilton mulls sale of Scandic brand Hilton said it was evaluating "strategic alternatives" for its Scandic brand, including the possible sale of all or part
Phillips concludes his 21-year tour as NTA executive Will resign presidency at end of September David Cogswell T he man who has been the face and voice of the National Tour Association for over a decade
August 14, 2006 by Mark Chesnut
Renovations accompany Tesoro rebranding Mark Chesnut A new resort brand has hit the shores of Mexico, and it hopes to make a splash with travel agents and travelers. Newport Beach, Calif.-based
State of Texas issues cease-and-desist order Trip Assured comes under fire Nadine Godwin T he Texas Dept. of Insurance issued a cease-and-desist order against Trip Assured, saying the company sold
I've written plenty of times about the impact of high oil prices on U.S. airlines. But this is the first time I've written about the way high prices may be helping them.
Travel Weeklys Hawaii E-letter: Aug. 14, 2006 THE 36TH ANNUAL KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL dates have been set for Nov. 3 to 12. The festival includes farmer-showcased products, coffee tastings and
Travel Weekly's Home-based Agent E-letter: Aug. 14, 2006 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS are among those who can join a new group health insurance program available to members of the Association of Retail
Traveler hassles, carrier headaches result from thwarted terrorist plot Andrew Compart A ir travelers faced new fears and airport security hassles in the wake of a thwarted terror plot against flights
UNWTO laments Middle East unrest E ven if hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon subside, it may be some time before either countrys tourism industry rebounds, said the United
August 14, 2006 by Mark Pestronk
Q: To avoid the $3.50 fees that will kick in starting Sept. 1, it looks like my agency has no choice but to enroll in our vendor's so-called optional program, under which we will be protected from fees