Lists provide destinations worthy of a visit this year
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:54:52 GMT

Eager to get ahead of the crowds? TripAdvisor has identified the Top 10 emerging destinations in the United States.



Judge: Deal To Buy Garden City Hotel Is Dead
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:48:13 GMT

BY EDEN LAIKIN. eden.laikin@newsday.com : ELLEN YAN -- Newsday , December 31, 2008 Wednesday ALL EDITIONS The $91-million deal to sell the landmark Garden City Hotel is officially dead, an apparent victim of ...



Tourism Downturn To Hit Western Australia Hard
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:44:46 GMT

Tourism downturn to hit WA 'hard' ABC Premium News , December 30, 2008 Tuesday 9:13 AM AEST Western Australia's peak tourism body says the state will feel the full effects of a sharp downturn in international ...



Big cruise deals are washing in
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:42:55 GMT

Consumers are drowning in a sea of bad economic news. So are cruise lines. Consumers, though, are under no obligation to spend their money, but ships do have to sail.



Trident Reopens Tomorrow, No Pak Nationals Allowed
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:26:24 GMT

Report from UNI brought to you by HT Syndication. Mumbai Mumbai, Dec. 20 -- Fighting all odds since the November 26 terrorist attacks, the luxurious Trident hotel and Taj Palace and Towers, are ready to reopen ...



Australia To See Biggest Tourism Drop In 20 Years
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:15:16 GMT

A new report says Australia is about to suffer its biggest drop in the number of overseas visitors in 20 years.



Analyst: Starwood may gain by Zell stake
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:05:40 GMT

The possibility that real estate magnate Sam Zell may increase his stake in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.



Europe to lose out to Far East in 09
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:38:22 GMT

Travel in 2009 will see popular foreign destinations like Europe lose to Far East destinations like Macau, Mongolia, Turkey and Egypt, as the rate of currency, visa processes and connectivity will rule decisions of Indian travellers...



Islamabad Marriott Reopens
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:33:32 GMT

THE WORLD; Pakistan hotel reopens with caution after deadly blast; Islamabad's elite gather at the Marriott amid heightened security.



Priceline.com Says Great Hotel Deals Make This The Time To Ring In The New Year In A Big City
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:16:40 GMT

This may be a great opportunity to join the New Year's celebration in a major U.S. city.



Hyatt's growth driven by demand in Middle East and China
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:01:24 GMT

Hyatt has continued its run of year-on-year growth in 2008, with the Middle East and China underpinning the hotel chain's global expansion.



Hotel stocks suffer in year of the 'staycation'
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:59:05 GMT

As the term "staycation" gained traction in the American lexicon, hotel stocks plunged in 2008 as both consumers and businesses cut back on travel spending.



Search For Cruise Ship Employee Overboard
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:47:31 GMT

The Coast Guard is searching the waters off Florida for a cruise ship employee who reportedly fell overboard.



Time runs out for heyday of time-share sales
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:52:11 GMT

In tough economic times, timeshare vacation properties are becoming less affordable for many.



New York: Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Temporarily Increasing Hotel Tax
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:02:48 GMT

..."bringing the aggregate hotel tax to 14.25 percent, which is still comparable to other municipalities. This new rate would go into effect on March 1, 2009 and remain in effect until December 1, 2011"...



Scotland Hoteliers Prepare For Price War
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:14:53 GMT

Hotels are already dropping prices by up to 15per cent and will "batten down the hatches" as the industry is plunged into the rates battle, and restaurants will be forced into similar aggressive cutprice marketing, according to one of Scotland's leading hoteliers.



Beijing to spend 1 bln yuan to improve tourism infrastructure
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:43:26 GMT

China's capital will spend 1 billion yuan (about 147 million U.S. dollars) to build new tourist attractions over the next two years, Deng Minshan, chief of the economic and trade section of the municipal development and reform commission, said on Monday. Existing tourist zones, including those based on traditional culture, modern entertainment and nature, will be upgraded, he said...



Islamic Tourism to Israel Picks Up
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:58:56 GMT

...Muslims were keen to sign up for the Three Faiths Forum tour, and many were already planning on making a return trip.



Travelers find doing good more difficult with tighter budgets
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:43:51 GMT

During these tough economic times more individuals will be looking to charitable organizations for assistance, therefore charities will be looking for more donations and volunteers.



Americans refuse to forgo vacations
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:54:01 GMT

Despite a bleak economy, Americans are still going to find a way to see the world next year.