Archive: October 2009

The U.S. Travel Promotion Act is awaiting a final vote in the Senate after approval by the U.S. House of Representatives Oct. 7. [...] Read more

Disney’s first-ever Hawaii resort breaks ground in November and will feature a working taro loi, water slides erupting from a faux volcano, along with Disney characters doing backstrokes in the pool. [...] Read more

Planners may be in a favorable negotiating position with hotels now, which are desperate to put heads in beds, but the tides may turn in the future with room numbers declining. [...] Read more

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, had the second highest ridership in the railroad’s history in 2009 with 27.2 million passengers. [...] Read more

Two plans for a high-speed rail line connecting Las Vegas to Southern California are being proposed by competing groups aiming to cut traffic and travel time. [...] Read more

United Airlines is offering annual subscriptions allowing passengers to check two bags at no additional cost any time they fly for $249. [...] Read more

The Alpharetta CVB and Welcome Center combined resources in October and moved to a new joint location. [...] Read more

The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, located in Laurel Highlands, Pa., is offering a Winter Relief Conference Package from Nov. 22 through March 31. [...] Read more

With revenue down, many companies and organizations are cutting back on their meetings and events calendars. Online services and social media tools are helping reduce or eliminate cancellation and attrition fees by rebooking or reselling canceled meeting space. [...] Read more

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod held its annual PRAY 2009 event in St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 10 – 11. [...] Read more