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Travel Leaders’ Agents Optimistic Despite Slump in Bookings
By : George Dooley - JANUARY 06, 2009
Travel Leaders' 2009 Travel Trends Survey reveals how the U.S. recession is playing a significant factor in various trends, and lists the top trip types and destinations for the new year.
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Film Festival, Carry-On Luggage, Airport Nuisances Top Year-End Travel Survey
By : Travel Agent Central Contributor - DECEMBER 24, 2008
A nationwide survey of more than 200 travelers was conducted earlier this month by RUF Strategic Solutions on behalf of Travel Guard.
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Global Tour Operator Releases 2009 Travel Trends
By : Travel Agent Central Contributor - DECEMBER 24, 2008
River cruising and travel to Europe and South America are just a few travel trends expected to gain popularity in 2009, according to a study by Globus.
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Forecast: Travel Agents to Be in Higher Demand in 2009
By : Travel Agent Central Contributor - DECEMBER 23, 2008
Peter Yesawich, president and CEO of Ypartnership, expects more consumers to turn to travel agents when planning their trips in 2009.
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Department of Commerce: International Visits Up 8 Percent
By : George Dooley - DECEMBER 23, 2008
Commerce reports wins and losses in international travel.
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Report: Top Economical Destinations for 2009
By : Travel Agent Central Contributor - DECEMBER 23, 2008
A report by the UK-based newspaper The Herald has listed some less traditional destinations for travel in 2009, citing cost-efficient savings.
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Travel, Tourism Spending Drops in Third Quarter
By : Kirk Cassels - DECEMBER 17, 2008
The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that spending on tourism and travel dropped at an annual rate of 8.1 percent in the third quarter, the largest decrease since 2001.
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Report: Poor Economy, Holiday Travel Prompt Airfare Decreases
By : Travel Agent Central Contributor - DECEMBER 16, 2008
As the current economic downturn impacts holiday travel, agents and travelers can expect last-minute airfare sales and a decrease in overall transit, USA Today reports.
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Fantasy Draft Getaways: The Latest Niche Market?
By : Joe Pike - DECEMBER 10, 2008
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino could be onto something with its fantasy sports draft package.
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Top Travel Trends for 2009 from American Express
By : Travel Agent Central Contributor - DECEMBER 09, 2008
Authentic travel, second-city travel, and "climate" sightseeing expected to grow in the coming year, say specialists.
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