Author Archive: Amey Myers
Kayak bought by Priceline
9 November 2012
Travelers may soon have a few surprises when searching for the best prices as they try to buy plane tickets and rent cars or hotel rooms, because price-comparison site Kayak ... read more
Organizations selected to promote Golf Coast tourism with BP grants
8 November 2012
More than 100 lucky organizations got shares of over 40 million dollars in BP funds to help them promote Gulf Coast’s tourism and seafood industries. The 110 nonprofit groups and ... read more
Airlines Cancel Flights as Winter Storm Hits USA
8 November 2012
Not long after hurricane Sandy passed through, another storm blocked the air traffic in the New York region, forcing airlines to cancel various flights.
United and American Airlines suspended operations in ... read more
Baltimore Tourism Bureau Launched Microsite for Same-sex Marriage
8 November 2012
Baltimore’s Tourism Bureau is quick at capitalizing on Maryland’s recent approval of same-sex marriage and is welcoming LGBT community members who are planning their wedding with a freshly released microsite. ... read more
5000 Affected by Cruise Cancellations in Australia
7 November 2012
5000 thousand travelers around Australia have seen their vacation plans out the window as 20 cruises on the luxury liner, Athena, have been canceled. Sydney-based Classic International Cruises Pty Ltd, ... read more
Ryanair Profits Up 10%
7 November 2012
Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s CEO, has announced in a recent press conference that the company’s profit rose by 10% in the first nine months of the year, compared with 2011 results. ... read more
Tourism Trends in 2012, From Luxury Treats to Shopping Sprees and Back to Tech-free Packages
6 November 2012
The Euromonitor’s WTM Global Travel Trends Report 2012, which has just been released, highlights tendencies all over the world, bringing up luxury shopping voyages or hotels within malls for the ... read more
