Travel Promotion Act’s final hurdle

The ground-breaking US Travel Promotion Act has now been passed by the U.S, Congress, and has now been handed back to the U.S. More

Deputy Assistant Secretary joins WTM line-up

Another World Travel Market and Visit USA Association members will once again be out in force at the show. More

AIRLINES

New York boost for Manchester

American Airlines is adding a new service for passengers travelling between Manchester and New York (JFK). More

Denver bucks the trend

Denver International Airport had its busiest August in airport history—marking two straight months of passenger traffic growth. More

ATTRACTIONS

Royal Caribbean partners Universal

Royal Caribbean International has set up an exclusive partnership with Universal Orlando Resort to offer theme park and cruise packages to the British and Irish markets. More

New Disney exhibition

The New Orleans Museum of Art has become the only North American venue for a new exhibition on all things Disney. More

GROUND ARRANGEMENTS

Happy Birthday Route 66

Route 66 will next month celebrate its birthday. More

Bus Association accolade for Dodge City

The American Bus Association (ABA) has designated the Dodge City Days Festival as one of the “2010 Top 100 Events in North America”.More

HOTELS

Mandarin brings a touch of The Orient to Vegas

The prestigious new Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is set to open its doors on December 4. More

Indigo opens in Georgia’s capital

THE USA’s latest Hotel Indigo has opened in Athens, Georgia. More

 

 

 

 

 

New Park City ski options

Skiers visiting Park City, Utah have two new accommodation options for this winter’s season. More

TOUR OPERATORS

Jetsave champions value

Jetsave has put the focus on value in its new Jetsavers offers brochure for North America. More

Thomson tailors North America

Thomson Tailormade has launched a new America & Canada brochure, offering a widespread selection of properties and packages to suit every taste and budget. More

TOURIST OFFICES

All at sea with Great Lakes

Great Lakes of North America is to host the Tall Ships Challenge race series in 2010 and to raise the profile of the event it is giving away a beautiful model of one of the ships. More

New York travel deal with London

Mayor of London Boris Johnson and New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg have announced a two-year tourism agreement between New York City and London to boost travel between the two cities. More

New Hampshire gives skiers a lift

The New Hampshire Ski Group USA has announced that skiers and snowboarders visiting the state from Europe can enjoy access to five different mountains all on just one lift pass, as well as a free extra day's skiing when a six-day lift pass is booked. More

AND ANOTHER THING...

Living cherokees

Living history is now just a click away following the launch of a new website from the Cherokee Nation’s Cultural Tourism Department. More

Get in an historic driving seat

Ever wondered what it's like to ride in a vintage Model T Ford - or the car that Russian dictator Joseph Stalin once toured in? More

Grumpy old men head for Wabasha!

If you number Grumpy Old Men among your clients, send them to the Grumpy Old Men Festival in Wabasha, Minnesota. More