Author Archive: Amey Myers

New Destinations and Ships Presented by the Norwegian Cruise Line

15 December 2010 New destinations and ships presented by the norwegian cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line has announced today its plans for a big expansion in Europe for 2012. Four ships will be dedicated to this expansion — two of them year-round. 2,018-passenger ship ... read more

As Delta Pulls Out of Virginia City, US Airways Expands

2 December 2010 As delta pulls out us airways expands Next spring, US Airways will upgrade a few of its turboprop flights to regional-jet flights at Virginia’s Lynchburg Regional Airport. The Associated Press notes US Airways’ “announcement follows news of ... read more

Snow Disrupts Travel Across Europe, Shuts Down Airports

2 December 2010 Snow disrupts travel in europe Winter decided to opt for a strong display of snow, cold weather and icy roads this year, even before the first winter day in the calendar. Severe conditions impaired travel ... read more

TUI Full-year Travel Loss Widens

2 December 2010 Tui travel loss widens TUI Travel Plc, Europe’s largest tour operator, has just announced its its full-year loss widened due to their decision to reduce capacity and the great decrease in bookings caused by ... read more

New Travel Agent Commission System Launched by Choice International Hotels

1 December 2010 Choice travel agent commission system Choice Hotels International Inc. selected Dell Services as their sole partner in processing travel agent commission payments for their main brand and subsidiaries. This decision is a result of ... read more

Airports and airlines Make it Easier For Travelers to Get Alcohol

30 November 2010 Airports and airlines travelers alcohol Lately, experiencing happy hour at 30.000 feet has become easily accessible to travelers, as some airports in the U.S. have started to allow the purchase of alcohol. Also, if you ... read more

Online Travel Booking on The Rise

29 November 2010 Online travel booking on the rise A new study by IDC Retail Insights shows that consumers show an increasing preference for online methods when booking their travels and making other purchases. To reach these results, IDC ... read more