In this Issue:
Werner Escher, “Global Ambassador of South Coast Plaza,” Dies at 85
Visit Florida has New President & CEO
“Perfect Storm” Threatens Solvency of Many UK Tour & Travel Businesses
Japanese Trade Sees Visit USA Traffic Holding Steady
Home Rental Capital of World Scores—Brazil’s Trend Group Buys 500 Homes for Its Florida Inventory
ABTA’s Outlook for 2017 Points to U.S. South as Hot Destination
Nude Video Selfies—Not the Best Way to Promote Your Destination
IN MEMORIAM: Kenneth Schwartz
HODGE PODGE: Shifts, Shakeups and Occasional Shaftings in the Tour and Travel Industry