Posted on 07/27/2010

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa under construction in Ko Olina, Hawaii, will begin accepting reservations for hotel rooms and vacation packages Aug. 2 through the Walt Disney Travel Company.

Posted on 07/27/2010

Alaska Airlines demonstrated next-generation flight procedures during a test flight over Puget Sound that burned less fuel and reduced emissions by 35 percent compared to a conventional landing.

Posted on 07/27/2010

JetBlue Airways reported record revenues and its highest-ever quarterly operating income for the second quarter and was optimistic about the future, forecasting higher revenues and more flights to the destinations it serves.

Posted on 07/26/2010

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) reported second quarter 2010 net income increased to $60.5 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to a net loss of $35.1 million, or ($0.16) per share, in second quarter of 2009.

Posted on 07/26/2010

The Harris Poll has found that for Americans, if they could vacation in any country in the world, outside the U.S. without any worry about the cost, Italy would be the number one country.

Posted on 07/26/2010

Continental Airlines, mirroring other major U.S. carriers’ positive financial results, reported second quarter 2010 net income of $233 million for the second quarter.

Posted on 07/23/2010

Adventures by Disney introduced Egypt as a new destination, with eight- and 10-day excursions. The family adventure tour operator is also offering 18 other destinations and 20 itineraries for 2011, including “Signature Trips” to Italy and Costa Rica, with options to book enhanced travel experiences.

Posted on 07/23/2010

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) said that passenger revenue, based on a sample group of carriers, rose 25 percent in June 2010 compared to the same month in 2009, marking the sixth consecutive month of revenue growth.

Posted on 07/22/2010

Princess Cruises in the fall 2011-spring 2012 cruise season will offer South American cruises and cruise-tours, taking passengers down the Amazon River, around Cape Horn, along Brazil or up to Machu Picchu.

Posted on 07/22/2010

The U.S. Travel Association unveiled results of what it calls a “landmark analysis,” which projects the effects of the BP oil spill on travel to the Gulf Coast are likely to last up to three years and cost the region $22.7 billion.

Posted on 07/22/2010

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation announced its continued expansion in Louisiana with the opening of the 170-room Wyndham Garden Hotel Baronne Plaza New Orleans.

Posted on 07/21/2010

French air traffic controllers reportedly will begin a two-day strike on Tuesday night, July 20, which is expected to disrupt flights in and out of France.

Posted on 07/21/2010

Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) has published its annual list of the top 135 travel agent specialists and generalists, which will appear in the magazine’s August issue

Posted on 07/21/2010

Continuing a string of favorable earnings reports for U.S. airlines, US Airways reported a profit for the second quarter 2010 of $279 million, citing business travelers who paid more for their tickets.

Posted on 07/17/2010

Cruise companies are increasingly choosing Stockholm as their port of initial departure or final destination.

Posted on 07/17/2010

Users of the London Pass, the “swipe” card for tourists wishing to visit top tourist attractions in London, cited “value for the money” as their top reason for purchasing the pass.

Posted on 07/17/2010

Though cruise sellers agree that “value” continues to be the main message imparted by cruise line marketing and advertising, the way in which value is defined – and how it’s packaged – varies.

Posted on 07/13/2010

Six legacy carriers have formed an alliance to create a standard computer language to use for coding a variety of airline products and functions, including merchandising fees for ancillary services.

Posted on 07/13/2010

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s adventure vacation specialist, is promoting marine ecology awareness by offering exciting new Caribbean Sea snorkelling packages designed to show divers of all ages and levels of expertise the underwater wonders of Belize’s famous barrier reef and cayes.

Posted on 07/12/2010

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norwegian Epic set record-breaking booking levels for the past two weeks on the heels of its inaugural activities in Europe, New York and Miami.

Posted on 07/12/2010

The Brazilian Tourism Ministry has launched a $30 million international tourism campaign featuring television and print advertisements, as well as social media programs designed to “excite encourage and motivate” leisure and business travelers to visit the country.

Posted on 07/12/2010

Carnival Cruise Lines is hosting its first “1-2-3 Go! Sale,” which combines three sales incentives -- cash back of up to $160 per stateroom, best-available upgrades and “Fun Select” rates.

Posted on 07/10/2010

Luxury Safari Outfitter MIcato Safaris Tops the Charts for an Unprecedented Seven-Time Travel + Leisure "World's Best" Win in its Category.

Posted on 07/09/2010

Luxury Diving and Fishing Destination Announces Vacation Discounts; Scuba Vacation Giveaway

Posted on 07/07/2010

On Thursday, LAN Airlines and its affiliates inaugurated their fourth U.S. gateway at the San Francisco International Airport with LAN Peru’s nonstop service to Lima

Posted on 07/07/2010

THERE seems to be a fine line between a drug-war battlefield and a hip bohemian city, and Bogotá has crossed it. In just a few years, this subtropical city has clamped down on violence, cleaned up its act and emerged as the trendy capital of Colombian cool, safe enough to visit but still seedy enough to feel far from home. With its stretches of drab urban jungle, Bogotá is not conventionally pretty and its pleasures not immediately clear. But it rewards intrepid travelers who hop across its archipelago of neighborhoods to unearth artistic and cultural gems.

Posted on 07/07/2010

Throughout Germany hundreds of different open-air music festivals and cultural happenings offer a variety of international and local artists drawing large crowds either within the cities or special outdoor venues this summer.

Posted on 07/07/2010

The Mexico Tourism Board has launched an advertising campaign in the United States and Canada to inspire visitors to explore the wide variety of offerings that have long made Mexico the top foreign tourist destination for North Americans.

Posted on 07/06/2010

Orient-Express announced the reopening of the Hiram-Bingham, Peru's deluxe train service to Machu Picchu’s Inca Citadel.

Posted on 07/06/2010

Visit London unveiled an extensive list of summer events. You're sure to find something for everyone!

Posted on 07/06/2010

Viewers around the world will join a one-of-a-kind, online phenomenon in July to experience "World of Color," the new after-dark spectacular presented nightly in Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, CA.

Posted on 07/02/2010

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic, the largest ship ever to dock in the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, arrived July 1 for its official inaugural festivities following its maiden transatlantic voyage from Southampton, U.K.

Posted on 07/02/2010

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee voted Wednesday to reverse the ban on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba and to ease restrictions on the sale of American commodities there. But the vote is only a first step toward possible full congressional approval of the changes.

Posted on 07/01/2010

Flights have resumed on John F. Kennedy International Airport’s “Bay Runway,” the region’s longest and busiest runway, on June 28 after a four-month closing to reconstruct the runway, implement flight delay measures, increase the width to handle the world’s largest commercial planes, and transform it into a state-of-the-art runway for the future.

Posted on 06/28/2010

Collette Vacations unveiled five land-cruise programs for 2011 available for sale now including: Russian River Cruise, Splendors of the Nile, Journey through Jordan & Egypt, Cruising Greece & Turkey, and Cruising the Best of Scandinavia.

Posted on 06/24/2010

Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, will operate seven-day Caribbean cruises from Galveston beginning Nov. 14, 2011. It will become the largest cruise ship based at the port year-round.

Posted on 06/24/2010

Oceania Cruises showcases Pacific Northwest cuisine on Regatta in Alaska from May through August 2011. Highlights of Oceania’s maiden Alaska season include two days of glacier cruising and a mix of marquee and off-the-beaten-path Inland Passage ports.

Posted on 06/21/2010

Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic arrived in Dover, England, for the first time to begin its first-ever Northern European voyages.

Posted on 06/21/2010

For its second World Voyage, the Queen Elizabeth will again offer a complete circumnavigation of the globe on a 107-day journey from Southampton.

Posted on 07/27/2010

The center of Tropical Storm Bonnie skirted north of the Florida Keys on Friday, without leaving any appreciable impacts.

Posted on 07/26/2010

NYC & Company, New York City's marketing, tourism and partnership organization, announced NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2010 will be extended until Monday, Sept. 6, offering the same prices -- $24.07 for three-course prix-fixe lunches and $35 for three-course prix-fixe dinners -- at more than 170 dining establishments.

Posted on 07/21/2010

The U.S. Department of Transportation said it granted antitrust immunity to American Airlines and four international partners in “oneworld” to form an integrated global alliance, but also imposed several conditions that it said will protect consumers and preserve competition.

Posted on 07/17/2010

Wyndham Hotel Group announced the appointment of Anne Cole as vice president, content strategy and operations.

Posted on 07/13/2010

Celebrity Cruises and Direct Line Cruises partner to offer Jones Beach concert patrons incredible cruise deals.

Posted on 07/12/2010

Even if the United States lifts the travel ban to Cuba, don’t expect Havana to be a port of call for American cruise lines any time soon, says Richard Sasso, board chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association.

Posted on 07/12/2010

Airline revenues from corporate travel this year are on pace to approach levels last seen in pre-recession 2008, as carriers continue their climb out of the depths of the downturn.

Posted on 07/10/2010

The West Coast’s biggest annual Filipino-American gathering returns to Knotts Berry Farm - Kababayan Fest

Posted on 07/10/2010

Young golfers who aspire to be among the ranks of the pro tour or kids who just want to have fun with their families can now tee up at Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club’s Johnny Miller Signature Golf Course—for free and Callaway® junior rental golf clubs are complimentary.

Posted on 07/07/2010

Princess Cruises has launched a new Caribbean Super Sale, offering savings on select 7- to 14-day voyages in 2010 and 2011.

Posted on 07/07/2010

Passport fees are about to go up again. The State Department says beginning July 13th, passport costs for an adult will go from 100 to 135-dollars, including a 25-dollar administrative fee.

Posted on 07/06/2010

At Paris-Orly airport, unaccompanied minors with connections of over an hour on an Air France flight within Metropolitan France or to the French Overseas Departments can now use an exclusive new lounge.

Posted on 07/06/2010

AMA Waterways has announced a special “Vineyards of the Rhine and Mosel” cruise this fall, which includes visits to world-famous wineries, offsite dinners hosted by renowned winemakers, and onboard lectures.

Posted on 07/06/2010

Mandarin Oriental, New York is celebrating the new location of Fall Fashion Week at Lincoln Center this September with its Fall Fashion Week and NYC Stylist packages.

Posted on 07/02/2010

British Airways (BA) has welcomed its 50 millionth customer through the doors of Heathrow Terminal 5 as the busy summer holiday season moves into full swing.

Posted on 07/02/2010

Delta Air Lines said it will sell two of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiaries, Mesaba and Compass Airlines.

Posted on 07/01/2010

ASTA has endorsed H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act. The bill, which is slated for consideration in a House Agriculture Committee meeting, would end longstanding U.S. government restrictions preventing American citizens from traveling to Cuba.

Posted on 06/30/2010

Vivienne Tam, prominent fashion designer, joined João Manuel Costa Antunes, director of Macau’s Government Tourist Office and senior executives from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hongkong Land and Shun Tak Holdings at a ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the new 213-room Mandarin Oriental, Macau.

Posted on 06/30/2010

American Cruise Lines’ fifth ship, the Independence, will be christened on July 4 in Rockland, Maine.

Posted on 06/30/2010

California's Great America theme park in Santa Clara, Calif., is offering free admission to military personnel over the July 4 holiday weekend through its new Tribute to the Armed Forces 2010 program.

Posted on 06/28/2010

The U.S. and Europe have signed an agreement expanding the 2007 U.S.-EU Open-Skies Accord. Cynthia Stroum, the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg and Susan Kurland, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, along with representatives of the European Union (EU) and its 27 member nations, formally signed an aviation agreement.

Posted on 06/28/2010

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell (pictured) signed legislation on June 24 that reduces the cruise passenger head tax from $46 to $34.50. Reversing the decline in visitor travel has been a focus of the Parnell administration.

Posted on 06/28/2010

NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, has launched a multi-faceted marketing campaign for the city. The year-long campaign represents the evolution of the city’s global marketing efforts under the tagline “See More. Be More. This is New York City.”

Posted on 06/24/2010

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has suspended daily production of offshore Transocean/BP oil spill trajectory maps because a change in ocean currents has minimized impact risks to the Florida Keys and most of the Florida peninsula.

Posted on 06/24/2010

AAA projected the number of Americans traveling this Fourth of July holiday weekend will increase 17.1 percent from 2009, with approximately 34.9 million travelers taking a trip at least 50 miles away from home.

Posted on 06/18/2010

Cruise West will operate two new itineraries on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers starting in March. The river voyages will take place aboard the American-flagged Spirit of America, formerly the Spirit of Glacier Bay.

Posted on 06/18/2010

Club Med said it will invest $25 million in an enhancement program for the newly renamed Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Florida. As the only family all-inclusive resort in the United States, Sandpiper Bay will become the flagship of Club Med "Premium Sports" resorts.

Posted on 06/16/2010

U.S. arrivals to the Caribbean are on the rebound, according to John Maginley, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. As gauged by recorded arrivals from 23 of the 33 CTO member countries from January through April, visitor arrivals were up 4.5%. The U.S. picture was even brighter, with a 6.5% jump. By contrast, Canada was down 1% and the European markets were "doing very poorly as ...

Posted on 06/16/2010

Travel agency sales through ARC are apparently in full rebound mode, rising 25.7% in May, to nearly $7.1 billion. Not only is that the third consecutive month with total sales exceeding $7 billion, the year-to-date story marks five steady months of double-digit increases over the sagging sales of 2009. A big factor in the rebound is rising airfares coupled with an increasing proportion of ...

Posted on 06/14/2010

The program explores three eras of Ecuador's history: the pre-Columbian, the colonial and the contemporary.

Posted on 06/14/2010

AMResorts is set to open a Dreams Resort & Spa in Santa Elena, Costa Rica. The 400-suite property will be the company’s first in the country, and the fourth Dreams in AMResorts’ portfolio. Located in the popular province of Guanacaste, about an hour from the Liberia Airport, the resort site is near the border with Nicaragua and adjacent to Parque Nacional Santa Rosa - a national park. ...

Posted on 06/14/2010

The U.S. Senate passed legislation designed to increase security and law enforcement on cruise ships in international waters. The law originated when the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act in July 2009. Sponsored by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), the legislation primarily formalizes crime reporting to U.S. authorities and establishes crime ...

Posted on 06/12/2010

AllThingsCruise is a website for cruise enthusiasts that helps vacationers research and plan their next cruise. Here, they provide the best reasons to consider an inaugural cruise.

Posted on 06/12/2010

An online survey shows a bright future for summer travel.

Posted on 06/09/2010

"Exotics" Voyages Explore the Globe with Journeys to Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Posted on 06/09/2010

WB Surf Camp is Holding Registration for Teen Travel Camps with Destinations in Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Outer Banks of NC, California, Barbados and Other Worldwide Locations. The Summer Camps Run in Seven Through Fourteen Day Sessions and Are Offered to Teens Ages Fourteen to Seventeen Years Old. Sign Up Online at WBSurfCamp.com or by Phone at 866-844-7873 for Sessions Being held in ...

Posted on 06/07/2010

A free guided tour of famed author D.H. Lawrence’s 160-acre ranch will be open to the public on Saturday, June 19 in addition to a free presentation on the history of the ranch and the many famous people that lived in the Taos, NM property.

Posted on 06/02/2010

Mainstage Performances Include: Bob Dylan, Mary J. Blige, Weezer, Hole, Rise Against, Neko Case, The Decemberists, J. Cole and More

Posted on 06/02/2010

For the best first family visit to Walt Disney World, complete planning by June 6. This timing allows a visit in early December--the best time to visit Walt Disney World--while hitting the 180 day reservation window for some of Disney's best-loved family meals.

Posted on 05/27/2010

Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering its first-ever sailings to New Zealand. The Paul Gauguin will operate two two-week sailings to New Zealand departing Nov. 6 and Nov. 21

Posted on 05/25/2010

The newly renovated Blue Dolphin Inn is a premier destination for a romantic getaway on the California Central Coast.

Posted on 05/19/2010

According to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker, summer travel is still a priority for a majority of Americans this year. The survey also reveals that 35% of travelers will turn to offline resources, such as travel agents, to plan and book their summer vacations.

Posted on 05/19/2010

Walt Disney World is about to begin building its first new hotel in seven years, a 2,000-room resort that will open in 2012.

Posted on 05/19/2010

39th Annual free-spirited community street fair expected to draw 100,000 onlookers to shop, dine, drink, rock, experience art and take in the spectacle.

Posted on 05/19/2010

Privately guided tours prove cheaper, more flexible and simply more fun for families. Whether it’s accommodating elderly grandparents or energetic children, a private guide will take the time required to make sure families traveling together get the most out of their travel experience.

Posted on 05/18/2010

The South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased welcome the 22nd annual National Conference on Medjugorje, being held May 21-23 at the University of Notre Dame Joyce Center.

Posted on 05/18/2010

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation (MNMF) is presenting Taste of Santa Fe 2010, a two-day festival benefiting the New Mexico History Museum. The event will begin on Friday, July 16 and be hosted by celebrated Chef John Rivera Sedlar.

Posted on 05/18/2010

CaboVillas.com (Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations), the leading provider of Cabo San Lucas resorts & villa vacations is offering complimentary activity admissions with select vacation rentals.

Posted on 05/18/2010

CMH Summer Adventures and the NCC team up to offer summer hiking holiday in British Columbia with grizzly bear specialist Dr. Michael Proctor.

Posted on 05/16/2010

Thousands of Golf Travelers Using GolfTripGenius for Golf Pairings, Setting-Up Trip Tournaments with Innovative Web-hosted Platform; Tee Sheet, Scorecard and Leaderboard Features Prove Easy-to-Use, Fast and Fun

Posted on 05/16/2010

Visitors to Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York will receive the VIP treatment this summer when they stay three consecutive nights, Sunday-Thursday, at participating accommodations throughout the region beginning June 1 and concluding September 9, 2010. Over 20 accommodations will be offering the Summer Stay & See package, which includes the exclusive Finger Lakes Wine Country Experience ...

Posted on 05/16/2010

Beards, Beer and Hot Air Balloons On Tap for June 5 in Bend Oregon! Facial hair aficionados are looking forward to seeing the nation’s best beardletes compete in the 2010 National Beard and Moustache Championships in Bend, Oregon.

Posted on 05/15/2010

Ride the Rockies, Colorado Peace Ride, and Peaks and Pints are three cycling events that will roll through Ouray this summer.

Posted on 05/15/2010

Relax for Hope is a fundraiser that includes up to 6 spa services in one day for only $150. 100% of the proceeds are going to Lincoln City's Relay for Life - an American Cancer Society event. A special hotel rate is included with the package as well as entry into drawings for an $825 gift basket, 7 night stay at Worldmark in Depoe Bay and each participant willl receive a commemorative spa robe.

Posted on 05/15/2010

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is a key attraction in Lehigh Valley, home to the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton.

Posted on 05/15/2010

Time is running out for entry into the Mesquite Amateur Golf Tournament scheduled May 31-June 4. This year's event is expected to draw about 600 golfers who will play on six different Nevada courses.

Posted on 05/15/2010

The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina is offering summer memberships for its golf course. In addition to gaining access to one of the top golf courses in Stuart, Florida, members receive discounts on a variety of resort activities and services.

Posted on 05/15/2010

Today Show anchor recreates the iconic "lift scene" from the movie and the upcoming "Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure" will offer attendees the same opportunity.

Posted on 05/15/2010

The Milford, Ohio-based franchisor of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp- Resorts has added five new parks in time for this year’s camping season.

Posted on 05/12/2010

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe re-opened today from its mid-mountain location on Northstar® Resort, ready to welcome guests for its first summer season.

Posted on 05/08/2010

The singles cruise agency improves Web experience for singles community.

Posted on 05/08/2010

To celebrate the Peanuts 60th Anniversary, Knott’s Berry Farm will debut a new nighttime light show that showcases the Peanuts Gang and reminds us why our heart still belongs to good ol’ Charlie Brown.

Posted on 05/06/2010

Genre-crossing hip-hop band The Roots join the 2010 Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival lineup. Music's biggest beach party, The Hangout, to take place May 14th - 16th in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Posted on 05/04/2010

The Corning Museum of Glass presents GlassLab on the Vitra Campus during Art Basel 2010. GlassLab pairs international designers with glassmakers; designers bring glass design concepts and the teams prototype those concepts in live working sessions open to the public. Designers will include Wendell Castle, Tomas Libertiny, Atelier Oi and Jeff Zimmerman.

Posted on 05/02/2010

Six Ships to Offer Gulf of Alaska and Inside Passage Sailings; Cruisetour Choices Give Travelers Many Ways to Enjoy the Wilderness; Affordable Options Start at Just $299 for Three Days at Denali.

Posted on 05/01/2010

May in the Florida Keys features many exciting events including live entertainment at a singers and songwriters festival, a thrilling beach-launch boating race, and a wacky attempt to break a Guinness world record. To give visitors even more reason to enjoy their visit to the Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resort Villas & Marinas is offering three great discounts and deals this May.

Posted on 04/30/2010

The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival have just announced a new Jazz Market to be held in the Barbican for the first time during the festival weekends in May.

Posted on 04/29/2010

Looking for something to get your adrenaline pumping this Summer? Cornwall's most exciting tourist attraction Adrenalin Quarry, which features the UK's longest zipwire, opens for fun for all ages.