Managed Travel Makeover: IT Consumerization Redefines Corporate Travel
SHERMAN, CT-- - A new report from PhoCusWright reveals that the wall once separating corporate travel from leisure travel and employees' personal lives is eroding, creating a "smart," digitized ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:44:00 -0700
 
'Social travel' start-ups help travelers gather friends' tips
SAN JOSE — Wondering where to go on vacation this year, and what to do? A growing number of "social travel" start-ups offer alternatives to the trusty, dusty guidebook.

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:27:24 -0700
 
Travel agents remain vital source for cruise sales
Even from home-based operations, travel agents are key industry advocates Four months after the Costa Concordia tragedy, travel agents say they're seeing more demand for their expertise as travelers return for guidance on cruise purchases.

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:33:46 -0700
 
UN imposes travel ban on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Friday imposed a travel ban on five leaders of an April 12 military coup in Guinea-Bissau and threatened an arms embargo and financial sanctions if the tiny West African coastal state does not return to civilian rule. The 15-member council "demands that the Military Command takes immediate steps to restore and respect constitutional order ...

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:50:30 -0700
 
Mad About Travel makes its way to Davao
Latest leg of The Travel Club event to be held at the Abreeza Mall The Travel Club brings back Mad About Travel, the travel specialty store’s event made especially for its patrons. The theme of this year centers on fitness and relaxation, with the latest installment to be held at the Activity Center of the Abreeza Mall in Davao on May 18 to 20. Mad About Travel was recently concluded at TriNoma ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:11:40 -0700
 
GBTA Forecasts Double Digit Percentage Increases in Brazilian Business Travel Spending
SAO PAULO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Inaugural survey sees business travel spending contributing to economic growth and job creation in BrazilThe Global Business Travel Association ("GBTA"), ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:39:00 -0700
 
U.N. imposes travel ban on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Friday imposed a travel ban on five leaders of an April 12 military coup in Guinea-Bissau and threatened an arms embargo and financial sanctions if the tiny West African coastal state does not return to civilian rule. The 15-member council "demands that the Military Command takes immediate steps to restore and respect constitutional order ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:43:35 -0700
 
TRAVEL COSTS GET STEEPER
While continuing economic uncertainty around the world has rattled business confidence, it has not stopped companies from sending their battle-tested travelers back on the road this year.

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:01:00 -0700
 
Oversee.net Hires Raj Beri as General Manager of Travel Vertical
Oversee.net®, which operates a global online performance marketing network with over 250 million unique visitors per month, announced that it had hired Raj Beri as General Manager of its Travel Vertical which includes LowFares.com, FareSpotter.net, AboutAirportParking.com and AirportParking.com.

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700
 
Facebook Travel App Gogobot Hits 1 Million Registered Users
Facebook social travel app Gogobot announced on Wednesday that it has reached the 1 million registered users mark.

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:39:34 -0700
 

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