VUSA to push the ‘value’ message for 2010

Two thousand and nine might have been one of the toughest years for travel and tourism but the US remains the top long-haul destination out of the UK and still offers outstanding value for money. More

TOUR OPERATORS

TrekAmerica has Grand designs

TrekAmerica has re-launched its adventure brand as Grand American Adventures More

Funway adds some fun hotels

Funway Holidays has launched its ‘USA 2010’ brochure with a number of new hotels featured across the USA... More

ATTRACTIONS

Universal gets festive

Universal Orlando Resort has kicked off its biggest-ever seasonal holiday celebration, featuring more entertainment options than ever before. More

Six Flags offers salvation ride

Six Flags Magic Mountain has unveiled its latest roller coaster with the debut of Terminator® Salvation™: The Ride. More

TOURISM OFFICES

Winter cheer from New York City

NYC & Company, the Big Apple’s official tourism organization, is highlighting a value-added winter promotion that runs throughout January and February 2010. More

LA opens doors galore in 2010

Los Angeles is heralding a host of openings in 2010 from galleries and museums to hotels and terminals. More

HOTELS

W Hotels opens ninth property in Boston

W Hotels Worldwide unveiled its latest W hotel last month (December). More

 

 

 

 

LA hotel scene gets refresher course

Los Angeles’ hotel sector is being boosted by sleek new boutique properties and beautifully refurbished properties. More

Austin gets set for capital expansion

Austin, the state capital of Texas, will see new five-star hotels open in 201O More

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Seattle cruises to new cruise record

The Port of Seattle has had a record-breaking cruise season this year, consolidating the Washington city’s strong position in the Alaska cruise market More

New LA Metro line is proving tasty

Foodies Rejoice as New Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Opens More

AND ANOTHER THING...

Key Largo festival has visitors clutching at claws

To those who know their crabs, stone crab claws are the best-tasting crab in the world.... More

Whale of a time is quite Pacific

To see one of nature’s most spectacular annual events, the annual migration of the Pacific gray whales, head to California between December and April. More

JUST FOR AGENTS

‘Book to Win’ five days in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County CVB and Continental Airlines are inviting agents to “live it up like a celebrity in Palm Beach” with the launch of a ‘Book to Win’ competition. More

Keith Prowse can vouch for agents

Agents can win a range of prizes, including shopping vouchers worth up to £150, when booking Walt Disney World Tickets for 2010 with Keith Prowse Attraction Tickets. More