US Act to boost global promotions

America’s long-awaited Travel Promotion Act has finally been passed by the US Senate by a vote of 79-19. More

Top speakers to attend Visit USA General Meeting

The Visit USA General Meeting will be held on October 1 with a great line up of speakers set to be in attendance. More

Hopes rise for furture growth

Visit USA members are standing by to reap the benefits of a less than perfect British summer, as the “staycation” trend widely back-fired for those who stayed at home this year. More

AIRLINES

Delta launches lie flat seats

Delta Air Lines has launched a new full-flat seat that will become the standard in its BusinessElite class on international flights served with Boeing 767-400 aircraft. More

Continental bag charges

Customers travelling with Continental Airlines on certain economy class tickets are now be able to check-in only one bag for free and will pay $50 for a second checked bag. More

Etihad’s American codeshare deal

Etihad Airways passenger now have greater access to the American market, following regulatory approval for a new codeshare agreement between the airline and American Airlines. More

ATTRACTIONS

PR boost for Keith Prowse

Keith Prowse Attraction Tickets and Tours has appointed travel and tourism specialist, KBC PR & Marketing, to handle its public relations activities in the UK. More

Busch Gardens to launch Sesame Street attraction

Busch Gardens, Tampa, will next spring expand its appeal to families with young children by opening a new Sesame Street-themed playland area. More

LA’s Madame Tussauds makes the pass

The recently opened Madame Tussauds Hollywood has now been added to the new Hollywood CityPass. More

Planet Shark lands in Georgia’s Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta will be home to the world debut of the “most comprehensive and innovative out-of-water shark exhibition to tour the world.” More

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND ARRANGEMENTS

Starline adds new loop

In Santa Monica, Starline Tours’ CitySightseeing, which uses a London-style double-decker bus for its tour, has opened the latest loop in its network of CitySightseeing Hop-on, Hop-off routes. More

Award win for Colorado rail

Colorado has got itself on track to an award win thanks to its increasingly popular rail route. More

West Virginia gets on track

West Virginia is targeting rail enthusiasts by raising the profile of its range of great train journeys. More

HOTELS

MGM lays on the VIP style

MGM Grand has launched the first hotel guest privilege programme in Las Vegas. More

Marriott goes country in San Antonio

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa has announced a new opening date for their 1,002-room property located in the Cibolo Canyons countryside. More

Hyatt’s hat-trick offer

Hyatt Resorts has announced the return of its “Three for Free” offer, where guests receive three free rewards during their stay. More

TOUR OPERATORS

Premier goes for growth

Premier Holidays has expanded its product range in its new America brochure to reflect a 24 per cent year on year increase in sales. More

TrekAmerica cooks up new business

TrekAmerica is aiming to capitalise on the publicity given to the US by Jamie Oliver’s latest culinary TV programme. More

TOURIST OFFICES

Hawaii hits the road – sign up now!

Hawaii Tourism Europe is holding a Hawaiian evening for agents at the Imagination Gallery, in London. More

Beginners bonanza from Lake Tahoe

The ski resorts of North Lake Tahoe are offering beginners the chance to learn to ski at a discount price in the 10th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend. More

Texas ropes in PR service

Texas Tourism has appointed Hills Balfour Synergy to oversee its tourism PR and trade relation services in the UK. More

AND ANOTHER THING...

Chocolate comes of age in Boston

Fashions may come and go but some things clearly have enduring appeal – including chocolate, as surely proved by the 21st season of the The Langham, Boston’s Chocolate Bar event. More

Texas thinks big

Texas has become famous for its larger than life events - ranging from the world’s largest livestock and rodeo show to the championship chilli cook off. More