http://www.traveldailynews.com These are the latest news from www.traveldailynews.com en-us http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31794 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 According to the June edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer international tourism declined by 8% between January and April compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31793 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 SITA, the specialist air transport IT provider, outlined its vision of the future of mobility in the industry as the 2009 Airline IT Trends Survey reveals that 78% of airlines intend to adapt their web-sites to work 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31792 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) voiced concern about the lack of a fully implemented biometric air exit procedure in the United States, which will prevent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31791 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The 120 delegates at the Tourism Society 2009 Annual Conference unanimously agreed that the tourism industry has the potential to save the UK economy. The conference included presentations 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31790 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The European Commission decided not to raise any objections to an additional public support, amounting to around £24.3 million in public funds coupled with £22.5 from EU funding, for the 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31789 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Europcar, the number one car rental company in Europe, and easyJet, Europe's leading low-cost airline, has announced the extension of their strategic partnership until the end of 2011. The two 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31787 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Denver International Airport has selected Parsons Transportation Group to serve as program manager for the airport’s South Terminal Redevelopment Program. DIA’s plans to develop the area 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31785 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The 4th July will see Virgin Blue launching direct daily flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island, one of Queensland's most popular tropical island getaways. The decision to commit an aircraft to operate the 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31784 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) Under 30 Gateway, launched on July 1, 2008, is celebrating its inaugural year by giving nonmembers a special $50 join rate, and recognizing 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31783 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 EZYield.com, the originator of automated online channel management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry, announced the launch of a custom-developed integration platform for SoftBrands’ 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31782 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Serena Hotels has taken over operations and management of two new luxury boutique properties, namely the Mivumo River Lodge and the Selous Wildlife Lodge, located within Africa’s largest game 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31781 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Casinos and other gambling establishments across Russia were legally obliged to shut on Wednesday, as a law aimed at curbing gambling addiction came into effect. 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31780 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The International Air Transport Association IATA has appointed Kati Ihamaki, Finnair's Vice President Sustainable Development to its Environment Committee, which currently has 15 members 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31779 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 GuideGecko, the innovative online store and publishing platform for travel guides, unveils its new guide preview functionality. Guide previews allow consumers to look inside independent guidebooks before 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31778 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Last week saw the unveiling of the ‘QHotels Agency Charter’, a brand new industry initiative which has been introduced to underline the brand’s recognition of, and commitment to, agency business. 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31777 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) has voiced its’ condemnation of the move by United Airlines (United - UA) to transfer credit card merchant fee costs to selected United States 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31776 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Fifteen couples from France and the Benelux countries have tied the knot in a traditional Lanna Thai ceremony held in Northern Thailand as part of a partially sponsored event organised by the Tourism 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31775 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Air France has taken careful note of the progress report published by the French Air Accident Investigation Bureau (BEA) concerning the AF 447 accident. In presenting the initial facts, this 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31774 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced that Visitor Oyster will be sold onboard all easyJet flights to London Luton, Gatwick and Stansted. 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31773 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Continental Airlines announced that it received the highest possible "Power Circle Rating" on the annual J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. This achievement 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31786 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Friendly low fares airline, Jet2.com and tour operator, Jet2holidays.com, are set to reward one lucky travel agent for their hard work this summer with a top of the range flat screen TV and DVD player, 03/07/09 http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/31788 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 TripAtlas.com, the world’s largest online travel resource, are signing up more travel agents from around the world who love the many benefits of TripAtlas PRO. It features the most comprehensive 03/07/09