Building on the momentum from President Obama’s announcement last week highlighting the travel industry’s significance to the economy, the U.S. Travel Association today announced a major year-long campaign intended to raise its profile across the nation and among policymakers in Washington, DC. “The world is experiencing a travel boom and the United States needs to …
Seven seems to be Glenwood Springs’ lucky number. The Colorado mountain town now known as America’s Most Fun Town was named one of the top seven small ski towns in America by Rand McNally and USA Today, both designations part of their Best of the Road series. Seven is also a prime number in Glenwood …
Corinthia Hotels, a luxury collection of five-star properties in Europe and the Mediterranean region, recently joined for the first time the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). This step comes at a time when 2011 figures indicate that Corinthia Hotels experienced an overall growth of 23% from the US market. Pictured from L-R are Andy …
TRAVELSAVERS has announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Jim Baer as Vice President, Business Development. Effective immediately, Baer will be responsible for increasing TRAVELSAVERS’ membership base of independent travel agencies nationwide. “We’re pleased to welcome Jim to our team,” said Kathryn Mazza-Burney, Executive Vice President of Sales and Service at TRAVELSAVERS. “We’ve enjoyed a …
Giglio Travel is promoting two FAM trips to Italy in March. The first is an eight day FAM March 13-20 with visits to Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Trip highlights include a four star hotel for six nights in the center of Sorrento, six breakfasts, four special tastings and lunches, two dinners, and four guided …