November 23, 2002
WASHINGTON -- The Travel Agent Arbiter could handle debit memo cases with little or no increase in staff and no immediate increase in funding, although it would have to develop a fee schedule for the
November 22, 2002
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The National Tour Association announced its 2003 board of directors, which was elected at its annual convention, held Nov. 8 to 13 in Los Angeles.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- ASTA, citing tough economic times, laid-off a dozen employees that worked in its headquarters here.
MOORESTOWN, N.J. -- ModernAgent.com, which last spring launched a Web-based clearinghouse of incentives offered by suppliers to front-line agents, created a program designed to allow agents to e-mail
If all goes as scheduled, I'll be in Miami as you're reading this. I've got a date with a cruise line today, not to take a cruise but to have a chat.
November 21, 2002
NEW YORK -- American Express will provide American Airlines' Web fares through the GDS to corporate travelers by first quarter 2003, but not through AA's EveryFare program.
ARLINGTON, Va. -- US Airways launched a Web site for agents Nov. 21 that provides access to more of its fares, including E-Savers and discounted weekly fares for getaway weekend travel.
WASHINGTON -- The National Tour Association said some 30 tour operators that previously applied but were deemed too large to qualify under old guidelines for the Small Business Administration's
WASHINGTON -- The Travel Industry Association praised Congress for passing a Homeland Security bill that would create a cabinet-level department to prevent terrorism in the U.S., but urged lawmakers to
MINNEAPOLIS -- Park Hospitality, parent company of Park Plaza and Park Inn hotels, said the company has begun marketing the two hotel brands separately.