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IATA Thinks Walk-through “Sniffing” System Will Speed Airport Checks

6 June 2011 IATA Thinks Walk-through “Sniffing” System Will Speed Airport Checks One of the biggest problems of today’s air travel is the amount of time spent by travelers in airport security checks. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) the ... read more

Groupon Partners with Expedia to Offer Travel Deals

2 June 2011 Groupon Partners with Expedia to Offer Travel Deals Groupon, an online business offering coupons and deals, has partnered with online travel agency Expedia and introduced travel deals through their new service – Groupon Getaways. The new travel deal ... read more

World’s Most Popular Travel Destination Cities Lead Financial Recovery

1 June 2011 World's Most Popular Travel Destination Cities Lead Financial Recovery After being hit by the recession, some harder than others, the world’s most popular cities are leading the global financial recovery due to their status of popular tourist destinations and ... read more

Survey: Traveling Families Want Better Airport Facilities

30 May 2011 Traveling Families Want Better Airport Facilities The majority of travelers traveling with their loved ones believe airports do a poor job at providing families with the facilities they need, according to a new survey published by ... read more

Hampton Hotels Names Top 10 Weekend Getaway Destinations in the USA

27 May 2011 Hampton Hotels Names Top 10 Weekend Getaway Destinations in the USA Travelers across the USA have decided which are this year’s top 10 weekend getaway destinations across the country. According to the annual “Weekend Getaway Survey” by Hampton Hotels that taps ... read more

Survey: Travelers Find Smartphones Extremely Useful

25 May 2011 Travelers Find Smartphones Extremely Useful Travelers rely heavily on their mobile devices as useful companions on their trips. According to a new TripAdvisor survey on mobile device use conducted on over 1,000 US travelers, 38% ... read more

New Volcano Eruption in Iceland Has Minor Impact on International Travel

23 May 2011 New Volcano Eruption in Iceland Has Minor Impact on International Travel Yesterday’s eruption of the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland took its toll on local and international flights for a brief period, but won’t cause major travel disruptions in the country or ... read more