In this Issue:
Beyond the Gateways Drive in UK Urges Trade to Boost Second-Tier USA Destinations
Kansas, Oklahoma,Kentucky and the county that was home to FDR get the attention of UK tour operators … read more …
U.S. Hotel Rates “Going through the Roof”
What happens when room supply doesn’t keep up with demand? … read more …
What Does A Club Sandwich Ordered from Room Service Cost in 15 Cities
And now, the most expensive city in the U.S. for ordering a club sandwich and a bottle of water is … read more …
New Multi-Purpose Entertainment and Attraction Destination Opening soon in Buena Park
Knott’s Berry Farm getting company as an tourism draw for this Orange County community … read more …
USA is Clear Long-Haul Favorite for Travelers from Key Asia Pacific Markets
If they had their druthers–What are druthers, anyway?–they’d rather visit the USA … read more …
Germany Notes: Thomas Cook Reducing Amount of Deposit For Package Tours and DER Appoints New Manager
Is the trade taking steps to find a way to boost flat sales? … read more …
UK Hodge Podge—Product, Prognostications and Personnel Changes
Dubai-based company acquires another UK operation, while Thomas Cook welcomes a former TUI executive … read more …
City Tours, Visits to National Parks and Monuments are Most Popular Activities for North American Travel
An NAJ tour operator survey tells us how a dozen visitor activities rank in popularity … read more …
New Members Named for NAJ Strategic Advisory Council
Major industry players represent major travel industry sectors on the 15-member group … read more …
Strong background in Miami for this new Brand USA marketing chief who joins the agency from Toronto … read more …
For Canada, Chinese Actor Stars in Film Promo, While Fam Tour Targets UK
A world famous actor and model–he was born in Taiwan and his father is from Shanghai–whose home town is Vancouver, BC is pitching Canada abroad; a fall fam tour targets the UK trade …read more…