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ATMC Young Executive of the Year Award 2012

February 20, 2012 Association No Comments

The Association of Travel Management Companies (ATMC) today announced the launch of a new initiative, the ATMC Young Executive of the Year Award.  Nominees for the award will be encouraged to submit to the ATMC examples of successful travel management innovation in areas including client management, technology, social media, product development and marketing. … Continue Reading

Former President of the United States, George W. Bush To Keynote at the GBTA 2012 Convention

February 20, 2012 Association No Comments

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced that the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, will be featured as a keynote speaker at the annual 2012 GBTA International Convention & Exposition at the Boston Convention Center inBoston, MA, July 22-25, 2012. President Bush’s appearance is made possible by Orbitz for Business.  … Continue Reading

Visit California newest member of International Council of Tourism Partners

February 17, 2012 Association No Comments

From the Pacific Ocean to canyon national parks, from the hills of San Francisco to the bustle of Los Angeles, from happy San Diego to glitzy Hollywood, when you think California, you think of vacations and adventures. … Continue Reading

Euro Debt Crisis Threatens U.S. Business Travel

February 17, 2012 Association No Comments

If the European debt crisis grows significantly worse it would wreak havoc on U.S. business travel, according to new research from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation (GBTA). According to a new report, U.S. Business Travel Outlook: European Debt Crisis Scenario, a severe crisis could result in a 9% decline in trips and 16% drop in spending – nearly $88 billion.    … Continue Reading

Board outcome accurately reflects regional diversity

February 17, 2012 Association No Comments

Today’s historic outcome at the Tourism Industry Council NSW Annual General Meeting “accurately reflects the Tourism Industry Council NSW’s regional diversity and membership base” said its General Manager Andrew Jefferies. … Continue Reading

Visas campaign a top priority for ETOA this year

February 16, 2012 Association No Comments

ETOA opened its seminar program for 2012 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Brussels on the February 6. The focus was tourism to and from Russia, and if there was a thread that ran throughout the day, it was the issue of visas. … Continue Reading

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association Reports Record Numbers for January 2012 – Totally Toronto Is ‘Totally’ There

February 16, 2012 Association No Comments

On January 31, 2012 the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) professionals reported a record high for hotel occupancy year over year since 2009. Analysis of data from the GTHA monthly occupancy statistic listings shows a close to 4% increase in 2012 versus 2009. … Continue Reading

PATA to Run Six-Part Sustainability Webinar Series

February 16, 2012 Association No Comments

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched a series of webinars for 2012 that will tackle topics such as crisis management, social media, sustainability, and cross-cultural training.  … Continue Reading

U.S. Airlines Set New Records for On-Time Performance, Customer Service

February 16, 2012 Association No Comments

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today reported the best performance ever in 2011 for three key customer-service metrics, including the best on-time arrival rate for any fourth quarter in history. … Continue Reading

Use Aviation As A Strategic Asset

February 15, 2012 Association No Comments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged policy-makers to use aviation as a strategic asset. “When the relationship between industry and government works, the results are brilliant. … Continue Reading



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