December 4, 1999
AUSTIN, Texas -- A new policy implemented Dec. 1 requiring drivers of U.S.-registered vehicles to leave refundable deposits of up to $800 before entering Mexico is drawing criticism from Texas Gov.
December 4, 1999 by Rose A. Hache
Hiring for character is as important as selecting for computer skills and sales ability. In my law practice where I advise the owners and management of agencies, I have found that people can be taught
Maybe it is because I have spent so much of my career writing for retailers that I pay extra attention to what those outside the travel business do to please and maybe even amuse their customers.
December 3, 1999
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- In a time when some are questioning the value of travel agencies, Lorraine Travel Bureau here received a commendation from an unusual source: the U.S. Coast Guard.
December 3, 1999 by Brian Major
NEW YORK -- Cruise operators are finding increasingly fertile waters beyond the industry's traditional South Florida base.
800 Travel Systems, Tampa, Fla., said that through a joint venture with Sabre, it integrated a live on-line chat feature as a customer enhancement to its Web reservations site, www.lowairfare.com.
In its first six months of operation, AlfresCo Alliance, the Research Triangle, N.C.-based corporate adventure firm founded by travel agency owner Nancy Johnson, had specific trips written up in two
Vistana Inc. began construction on its second property in Orlando, the 1,450-villa Vistana Vacation Villages. The property is scheduled to open July 28 and will pay travel agents 15% commission when
AUSTIN, Texas -- A company specializing in travel for airline employees broadened its offerings with a Web site for travel agents, featuring discounted packages to agents and their traveling companions.
KEY WEST -- The Wyndham Casa Marina Resort & Beach House, formerly a Marriott operation, is about to launch an $8.5 million renovation along with an enhancement of its guest services.