Author Archive: Amey Myers

Florida Tourism Gets 30 Million USD Marketing Funds from BP

11 April 2011 Florida tourism bp marketing funds After losing most of their tourism business last year, the effort to support tourism in Florida and its Panhandle beaches has just gotten a new boost of 30 million US ... read more

Local Vacations, Preferred Option for Middle-Class Britons

11 April 2011 Middle britons local vacations According to research by Experian, the increasing financial pressures of 2011 are forcing more then 25% of British middle class families to reconsider their vacation plans. Experian’s study, which surveyed 2,000 ... read more

Google to Accept Justice Department Terms on ITA Deal

8 April 2011 Google accepts terms ita deal After yesterday’s news stating the Justice Department was close to reaching and agreement on the Google-ITA deal, anonymous sources are once again sharing glimpses on how the negotiations are going. ... read more

Rome2Rio Adds Various Means of Transportation to Travel Search and Planning

7 April 2011 Rome2rio travel search planning Designed and developed by two ex-Microsoft employees, the newly launched Rome2Rio travel search engine identified a severe lack in online tourism search offerings – while a horde of sites compete ... read more

American Express Announces Platinum Features to Boost Travel

6 April 2011 American express platinum card travel We have recently discussed about the hassle traveling abroad and paying with your credit card can be when you factor in transaction fees and other commissions added by banks and ... read more

Heavier Passengers Lead to Coast Guard Rules Change for Small Boats

5 April 2011 New cost guard rules boats All travel companies offering boating services to travelers across the USA will have to comply with new regulations from the Coast Guard. As ship passengers are getting heavier, the Coast ... read more

Big U.S. Air Carriers Increase Prices for Round Trips

4 April 2011 Us airlines price increase With the approaching busy summer travel season, U.S. airlines like United, Continental, American and Delta are raising their prices for round trips by $10. The big U.S. airlines’ move is but ... read more