Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U. S. Travel Association, issued the following statement in response to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) announcement that it will soon expand its Pre? traveler screening program to 60 more airports nationwide: “The travel community applauds this move to dramatically expand the Pre? program, which already has immensely …
David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on Wednesday’s Commerce Department announcement that the trade deficit deteriorated by $4.6 billion in July 2013 to $39.1 billion. “After growing five of the first six months of the year, travel exports edged down slightly in July, falling million …
The Travel Institute, in conjunction with the release of its new Destination Specialist North America course, launched a Geography Bee. Through October, travel professionals will be asked to identify an attraction that is featured in the new course. Each week a winner’s name will be randomly chosen from the correct entries. Each week’s winner will …
Located on Marco Island, Florida, The Marco Beach Ocean Resort is a 98-suite boutique resort featuring elegantly appointed one and two bedroom suites with full kitchens overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Opening in 2001, Marco Beach Ocean Resort is the vision of Aubrey J. Ferrao, President of the Gulf Bay Group of Companies, whose other …
Tee off this summer at the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort with a special package that includes two rounds of golf and accommodations with rates starting at $159 per room, per night, based on double occupancy. The Summer Golf Package includes a beautifully appointed Classic Room for one night and two rounds of golf …
Triple Creek Ranch, a luxury resort in the Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies, has been named the highest-ranked U.S. property in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2013. The readers of Travel + Leisure rated Triple Creek Ranch #13 in the world in the 18th annual poll, ranking properties based on rooms, location, …
Gideon Garcia has joined CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (CATC) as Chief Operating Officer. Garcia has worked with Holland America Tours and HAP-Alaska/Yukon, based in Alaska, since 1997 and has held several positions with increasing responsibility. Having completed his MBA at the University of Fairbanks, he brings substantial experience managing departments with 500 seasonal employees and …
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The AAA Four Diamond Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa announces the appointment of Glenn Sampert as general manager. Mr. Sampert previously served as the general manager of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino, a 694-room property in Nassau, Bahamas. Mr. Sampert is a Vancouver, British Colombia native who has been a part of …