Major boost for US promotion efforts

For the first time in decades, the USA is edging towards a new travel promotion policy following the approval of ‘The Travel Promotion Act of 2009’ by the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation. More

ESTA reminder

Remind all US-bound clients that registering on the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) – now a compulsory requirement – is completely free of charge. More

HOTELS

World's first combined aloft and elements

Opening in July 2009 the 142-room aloft and 147-room element will be joined on the property they share in Linthicum, Maryland. More

Terranea Resort opens in LA

Los Angeles has a new luxury resort on the Pacific Ocean - Terranea Resort. More

TOUR OPERATORS

Cosmos winners

Cosmos reports two clear winners in its range of US touring options this year – the National Parks & Canyon Country tour and the Western Treasures tour. More

Trekking into Alaska

TrekAmerica is offering a number of tours to Alaska during the summer months to enjoy whale watching, the midnight sun and a chance to see the Northern Lights. Tours range from seven to 28 days. More

TOURIST OFFICES

Palm Springs

Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has appointed a new representation company in the UK. More

Smile for Orlando

Standby for an upsurge in Orlando enquiries when Orlando launches its multimedia advertising campaign using the message ‘Orlando Makes Me Smile’.  More

 

 

 

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS

United fights the flab

Passengers carrying extra baggage on their bodies will have to pay for an extra seat - if they want to fly the friendly skies with United Airlines. More

GROUND TRANSPORT

Alamo and Virgin Holidays on new road

Alamo Rent a Car will be Virgin Holidays’ preferred car rental supplier from January 1 2010. More

Red Line debut

Red Line Tours has launched a new daily walking tour of Hollywood locations. More

H-C Travel revs up

H-C Travel has added 12 new locations for its USA motorbike tours options for 2009. More

ATTRACTIONS

King Kong’s Universal comeback

Universal Studios is unveiling a number of new initiatives in both its California and Florida theme parks. More

Chicago gets Modern

The Art Institute of Chicago has opened a new Modern Wing. More

AND ANOTHER THING

Hawaii rides the wave

Hawaii is paying homage to the wave with the opening of a new museum of surfing in Hononlulu. More