Nobody Asked Me, But... No. 65 - By Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC

A Well-Deserved Compliment for Steve Rushmore; Impertinent Questions in Search of Pertinent Answers ...more

The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference Features Voluntourism Activities for the First Time

elegates will Leave Positive Footprint by Rolling Up Sleeves to Work on a Community Garden and Outdoor Ecological Restoration Activities ...more

Marriott International Opens First Hotels in Sweden, Continues Aggressive Growth in Europe

This week Marriott International, Inc. hosts grand openings for its first two hotels in Sweden - the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen and the Renaissance Malmo. ...more

New Doubletree Hotel Now Accepting Arrivals at Washington Dulles International Airport

Located less than 10 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport and 45 minutes from Washington DC, this Doubletree is the only full-service hotel product serving the Dulles Town Center shopping and entertainment district with 171 guestrooms and 5,000 square feet of event space. ...more

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Notre Dame Opens

White Lodging and Kite Realty Group Trust announced today the opening of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Notre Dame. The opening is two months ahead of schedule and in time for the busy Notre Dame Football season and other collegiate events. This property is the only nationally affiliated first class hotel near the Notre Dame campus. ...more

U.S. Travel Applauds President Obama for BP Escrow Account Deal

In response to the announcement that BP has agreed to create a $20 billion escrow account to handle future claims related to the oil spill, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement: ...more

Spirit & ALPA Sign Tentative Agreement - Flights to Resume Friday, June 18

Spirit Airlines and its pilots, represented by the Airline Pilots Association, International (ALPA) announced today that they reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The contract, which was unanimously recommended by the union’s leadership, is subject to ratification by the pilot membership which is planned for July. ...more

A Dog's Delight: Jumeirah Essex House's New Canine Turndown Program

Jumeirah Essex House proudly announces the launch of the iconic hotel’s first ever Canine Turndown Program designed to pamper even the most discerning four-legged guests. ...more

Alaska Airlines Announces New Seattle-St. Louis Service

Alaska Airlines will inaugurate daily service between Seattle and St. Louis starting Sept. 27, 2010. To introduce the new route, the airline is offering $109 one-way fares on tickets purchased by July 1 for travel through Nov. 17, 2010, on select flights between Seattle and St. Louis. ...more

Air Canada Continues to Grow Toronto Hub and Expand Transborder Service with Launch of Non-stop Flights to San Diego, CA and Portland, OR

Air Canada today continued to fortify its Toronto hub and strengthen its position as the leading transborder carrier with the launch of the only daily, non-stop flights to San Diego, CA and to Portland, OR. Both flights offer a choice of Executive or Economy class service, and feature the carrier's personal in-flight entertainment system available at every seat. The non-stop flights from San Diego to Toronto, and from Portland to Toronto will launch tomorrow morning, June 18. ...more

Repositioning Your Destination: Ten Questions to Ask

Turning around underperforming resorts requires insight ...more

Asia Pacific Economic Outlook - June 2010

The June 2010 edition of the Asia Pacific economic outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, Japan, India, and the Philippines ...more

Hotwire Reveals Canadian Hotel Rate Report for June 2010

Continued Strength of Canadian Dollar Fuels Bargain Hotel Rates ...more