Understanding the top 5 travel distribution trends

Where is the travel sector headed? Which areas of distribution are going to see maximum growth? How is the whole travel planning, booking and in-destination process changing for the travellers?

Yet another travel search engine refines its offering

Adioso, a travel search engine for “spontaneous and adventurous travellers”, is gearing up to roll-out the latest version of its offering.

TUI Travel cut at Goldman, Thomas Cook preferred

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Goldman Sachs on Tuesday cut its rating on U.K. tour operator TUI Travel to neutral from buy, saying it sees better value elsewhere in the sector. The broker noted recent media reports suggesting that TUI AG , which owns 54% of TUI Travel, is considering buying the minority interests in the company to refocus on tourism. "While we do not rule out a takeover of the ...

Travel agency opens appeal on guide rap

Win's Travel Agency yesterday began its appeal against a decision canceling its Travel Industry Council membership for hiring an unlicensed tour guide.

Pride Hotels to invest Rs 1,000 cr for expansion

Mumbai-based hospitality company The Pride Hotels today said it will invest Rs 1,000 crore in the next five years to open ten new properties across India and expand existing ones.

Yap buckles down to work after vacation

FOLLOWING a much needed, two-week vacation in the United States, reigning Philippine Basketball Association most valuable player James Yap is back in town and looking to pick up where he left off last season.

Collecting vacation days: Why some people just won't go away

He didn't go anywhere or do anything special, but for Rob Gagliano, a weeklong vacation from work this summer was just what the doctor ordered - literally.

Expansion in Andalusien

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts setzt seinen Wachstumskurs mit einem neuen Haus in Marbella fort.

Biz Buzz: SLO-based Mindbody gets $14 million infusion

San Luis Obispo’s Mindbody Inc. has gotten a $14 million boost from Silicon Valley investor Bessemer Venture Partners.

Vacation bible school

It was a Praise Party’ at the Vacation Bible School held recently at Frankford Plains United Methodist in Augusta. Students were asked to write letters to distribute to American troops. The school was attended by 100 children, all of whom were entertained by musical director Linda Tartar and many volunteers.

Thai Resident Rate Marriott Hotels Thailand

Marriott Hotels Thailand present a special offer ‘Thai Resident Rate’ for those who book in advance at all Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Thailand*; will receive a 35% off the Best Available Rate for

Gala on the Green benefits college students and programs

UKIAH – A vacation in Mazatlan, a ski weekend at North Lake Tahoe, a three-night stay at Irish Beach near Mendocino, and a gourmet progressive dinner at three vineyard estates are among the live auction items to be offered at this year’s “Gala on the Green,” an annual fundraiser to benefit Mendocino College students and programs.

Gala on the Green benefits college students and programs

UKIAH – A vacation in Mazatlan, a ski weekend at North Lake Tahoe, a three-night stay at Irish Beach near Mendocino, and a gourmet progressive dinner at three vineyard estates are among the live auction items to be offered at this year’s “Gala on the Green,” an annual fundraiser to benefit Mendocino College students and programs.

Beach offers one last whiff of summertime

Eddie Via and Rosette Atkins set up chairs and a blanket under a shady tree on Huntington Beach Monday. The Richmond couple detoured from their original plan to visit Virginia Beach on Labor Day, deciding the less traffic they hit, the more relaxing their day would be.

Travel lets Midland Academy Charter teacher show students different perspectives

Through her travel and teaching experience abroad, Sarah Duran finds a way to engage her Midland Academy Charter School students.

As Jacksonville tightens travel belt, utility and port authority plan to increase their budgets

As tough financial times have caused City Hall departments to make drastic cuts to their travel budgets , two of Jacksonville's independent authorities are planning to spend more. JEA and the Jacksonville Port Authority are increasing their travel and training budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, although both point out what they'll spend is still less than 2008 levels, before the economic ...

Terrell cruises past Greenville, 42-7

Terrell's offense amassed 461 yards of total offense en route to earning a 42-7 victory over Greenville on Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Federer cruises into Open quarters

Even Roger Federer had to say he was sorry for the way he won the pivotal second-set tie-breaker over pal Jurgen Melzer and advanced to the US Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Mexico Beach Officials Glad Tough Summer Season Is Over

Tourism officials along Florida's "Forgotten Coast" look forward to forgetting about what has been a tough summer season.

Federer cruises into last eight

Roger Federer continues his smooth progress through the US Open draw with a straight-sets win over Jurgen Melzer in round four.

Charley Hoffman Cruises to Second Career Victory in Deutsche Bank Championship

There was no one working harder this Labor Day than Charley Hoffman , yet he made that hard work look so easy.

Designer hotels find new place to dock

With the reopening of the 150-year-old Shiliupu Dock, the abandoned pier is now turning itself into a creative hub by attracting designer hotels, restaurants and shops.

Beach Business Boost Welcomed Labor Day

Beach business owners were concerned those who left ahead of Hurricane Earl would not return for the Labor Day holiday, but worries were eased Monday as Eastern Carolina beaches were buzzing with vacationers.

Fiji's action packed adventure

FOR unexpected adventure beyond the beaches and resort pools, look no further than Fiji's volcanic Upper Nuava River rapids.

Summer Tourist Season Ends Successfully

Operators of local tourist attractions and area business owners say the struggling economy didn't negatively affect the summer vacation season.

Local deals through your iPhone

Looking for some great local deals at your fingertips? Look no further, Appoola.com is the local web coupon that helps you get deals on everything from spas, salons and restaurants.

Air Safety Board Says Babies Should Have Own Seats

The National Transportation Safety Board is pointing to a deadly Montana plane crash as evidence that children should not sit on adults’ laps.

France travel update: Strike to disrupt trains, planes, subways and buses

Travelers to France, beware: A widespread labor strike that began Monday is already disrupting train travel in France and is expected to spread Tuesday to airports, subways and buses too, the Associated Press is reporting. Getting around by car may not be so easy either. Hundreds of street demonstrations are planned Tuesday throughout France, including Paris, [...]

France travel update: Strike to disrupt trains, planes, subways and buses

Travelers to France, beware: A widespread labor strike that began Monday is already disrupting train travel in France and is expected to spread Tuesday to airports, subways and buses too, the Associated Press is reporting. Getting around by car may not be so easy either. Hundreds of street demonstrations are planned Tuesday throughout France, including Paris, [...]

Nadal cruises into the last 16

RAFAEL Nadal swept into the last 16 at the US Open on Sunday, but Andy Murray’s campaign came to a shuddering halt.

Virtual Goods, Sold Through Real-Life Marketing

Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.

Back to the beach

MARK HIBBS ATLANTIC BEACH — The sign out front at the small but colorfully painted Caribbe Inn on Fort Macon Road reads, “Goodbye Earl, hello Labor Day,” a sentiment likely shared by many here.

Travel › Air France begins A380 Flights between Paris and Tokyo

Air France has launched Airbus A380 flights between Paris and Narita. The aircraft, with registration number F-HPJD, is Air France's fourth A380, and departs Paris…

Harrogate: Royal Pump Room Museum

HARROGATE — "Harrogate is the queerest place with the oddest people living the strangest lives," Charles Dickens once said of this hillside city just down the road from RAF Menwith Hill.

Travel time study begins this month

The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has commissioned a regional travel time study over the next two months.

Hotels almost full for World Equestrian Games

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Hotel rooms in Lexington are getting harder to find for the World Equestrian Games. The games are later this month and the Lexington Herald-Leader reports some hotels are already full, including the 367-room Hilton Lexington downtown. The rooms are especially hard to come by during the second week of games. That week includes a weekend that also sports horse ...

Djokovic cruises into U.S. Open quarters

Former runner-up Novak Djokovic handled American Mardy Fish on Monday to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open.

Air travel up at Lake Charles Regional

The end of summer marks several major milestones for Lake Charles Regional Airport. In June Lake Charles was the 18th most profitable market for American Airlines in their American Eagle system. It was

NH tourism dream vacation contest ending

New Hampshire's 2nd annual "Dream Vacation" photo contest is about to end. The program, which runs through Monday, features an online photo contest, with the winner receiving a vacation package worth $2,500. Participants have to download and print a sign that reads, "I Love it Here" and then take a picture of someone holding the sign somewhere in the state. New Hampshire - United States ...

2010 summer good for tourism on SC's Grand Strand

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Officials along the Grand Strand say business this summer has been solid after a couple of tough years at South Carolina's most popular vacation destination.

Nova deal makes Centara Hotels nation's largest chain

Centara Hotels and Resort has landed more management contracts for its two new brands "Centra" and "Centara Residence and Suites".

Beach trips, tubing, made great summer in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK - It happens every year: the long days suddenly become shorter, the temperature begins to drop and those same commercials are shown on the television. It is “back to school” time and no matter how hard you want to fight it, it comes every year.

Celeb hotspots cater to unusual VIP requests during Toronto film fest

TORONTO - Discreet dinner reservations are rolling in, personal shoppers are prepping, and hotels and spas are setting the mood. Oh, and can someone put a private plane on standby in case a certain VIP wants his favourite meat flown in again?

O.C. housing's zip is at the beach

Living in Corona del Mar always has pizzazz. But the beach-close village's housing market also had the zippiest housing market in the county this spring. The Zippy rankings are The Register's compilation of three key housing metrics -- we rank each...

Photos! Stars on Vacation

Actress Halle Berry relaxes in the sizzling Miami heat, while Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony vacation in the South of France. Check out more vacation photos of the stars! Photos courtesy of x17online....

Travel chaos warnings over London Underground strike

Thousands of London underground passengers face travel chaos tonight as unions stage the first in a series of strikes over staffing cuts.

What's Behind Craigslist's Self-Censorship?

Craigslist left everyone guessing why the site decided to close its adult services section on Friday by replacing the steamy destination with a "censored" banner. The online classifieds Website took action without releasing a statement and has so far refused comment. Craigslist's adult services section housed sexually explicit ads for escorts, masseuses and similar content. The move comes after ...

Rooney will travel to Switzerland, say FA

Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite being engulfed by lurid revelations about his private life, the Football Association confirmed on Monday.

Spas, massage just the ticket

SPAS and massage are the words for health and relaxation and in South-East Asia locals and people on holiday from throughout the world take advantage of this time-honoured tradition.

Top European Travel Professionals Meet at Online Marketing & Social Media in Travel Summit

How can travel companies get the most out of the time and resources they allocate to online marketing and social media? What innovative strategies and tactics can be deployed to drive real return on social media and avoid wasting time? When and how should travel companies invest in mobile?