June 23, 2003
NEW YORK -- Orbitz isn't eager to copy Expedia and Travelocity in opening itself up to travel agent bookings, according to Jeffrey Katz, chairman and CEO of the online travel site.
NEW YORK -- Portugal offers unique accommodations virtually unknown by U.S. travelers: Solares de Portugal.
June 23, 2003 by Arnie Weissmann
Pop quiz time. Which of the following currently is having the greatest impact on leisure travel: a) the economy, b) the threat of terrorism, c) health issues such as SARS or d) conflict in the Middle
No one cared more about the cruise business or travel agents than Bob Kwortnik, the Cruise Lines International Association's longtime director of training. When he died at 64 a few weeks ago, the
NEW YORK -- The Park Central Hotel, at 870 Seventh Ave. at 56th Street, completed a number of enhancements geared toward its corporate customers.
June 23, 2003 by Mark Pestronk
Q: In the spring, Orbitz released a study that found airlines allegedly spend 37% less distributing tickets through Orbitz than through Sabre travel agencies, even without using the new, direct
We are happy for Hobbit Travel that Sabre agreed to pay the $20,000 fine that was assessed on the agency recently by the Transportation Department's enforcement office. Hobbit, in case you missed it,
This just in: Spirit Airlines, the largest privately held carrier in the U.S., is meeting with big-name investment bankers, trying to nail down another $75 million to $100 million dollars.
Travel Weekly's Hawaii E-Letter: June 23, 2003 WHO SAYS THERE ISN'T ENOUGH MUSIC in Waikiki? A concert entitled, "Ukulele! The Legend Continues," will take place at the Sheraton Waikiki on
June 20, 2003
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The state of Florida dropped criminal charges against Premier Travel International here and its majority owner Bryan Yamhure.