VUSA welcomes its new chair

Kate Burgess-Craddy is the new Chair of the Visit USA Association following the recent Board elections, when Peter Moss advised that he wished to stand down as Chairman. Kate was elected unanimously by the Board. More

The ESTA Eight

Eight million international travellers have successfully applied to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program using the Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA). More

Travel Promotion edges closer

America’s proposed Travel Promotion Act, which will create a public-private partnership to raise funds to promote travel to the United States, continues its slow progress with the Senate and House versions having now been introduced in both chambers. More

TOURIST OFFICES

Orlando says ‘thank you’ to agents

As a thank you to all members of the travel and tourism industry, the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) is offering ‘Hospitality Appreciation Days’ between September 1 and November 15, 2009, featuring more than 115 special offers from such as accommodation, attractions, dining and shopping. More

Key West celebrates its sunsets

Key West’s nightly Sunset Celebration has been named America’s best unheralded free attraction, and Bahia Honda State Park near Big Pine Key has been ranked second in a list of best United States beaches by TripAdvisor. More

Birmingham link improves Great Lakes access

Access to the Great Lakes of North America has been improved with the recently introduced non-stop air route from Birmingham to Philadelphia with US Airways. More

AIRLINES

British Airways takes a gamble on
Las Vegas

British Airways is to start daily services to Las Vegas from October 25. More

 

 

 

GROUND TRANSPORT

On track for the Bonneville Speed Week

Line up your speed-freak and petrol-head clients for the Race to Bonneville Speed Week in Utah between August 8-14. More

Alamo helps clients go easy on the gas

ALAMO Rent A Car is providing ‘green tips’ this summer to North American fly-drive customers. More

TOUR OPERATORS

Jetsave cooks up tasty family
catering deals

Jetsave’s Florida 2009/10 brochures have an array of new offers for families. More

Free Universal tickets for US-bound thrill seekers

TrekAmerica is extending its range of offers by giving away free tickets to Universal Studios for bookings in July 2009. More

ATTRACTIONS

Lasers and waxworks come to Hollywood

Described as an iconic laser show, the Laserium CyberTheater has opened its flagship location in Hollywood. More

Chuck Berry blooms again

Legendary performer Chuck Berry is to give a one-off performance in the Missouri Botanical Garden on July 24 to celebrate the Garden’s 150th birthday. More

AND ANOTHER THING

Dig This in Colorado

America's first heavy equipment theme park has opened in Steamboat Springs in Colorado, an thrill-seeking traveller’s idea of heaven where visitors can guide a 20-ton truck around 10-acres of ‘sandbox’. More