Archive: May 2010

Smartphones and other mobile technologies are making travel easier, replacing paper boarding passes and easy-to-lose room keys as airports, airlines and hotels begin to cater to the plugged-in traveler. [...] Read more

A battle brewing in the travel industry could impact meeting planners. [...] Read more

“We are still open for business,” convention and visitor bureaus across the Gulf Coast assert as the Deepwater Horizon well continues to gush oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Many cities are sweetening deals for travelers, offering incentives such as waived deposit fees and extended cancellation periods. [...] Read more

Planners can find value across the country from these deals and packages. [...] Read more

The flag opened 37 new properties in April, and still has hundreds more in the pipeline. [...] Read more

The 321-room hotel in the MetroTech business center kicks off a wave of new hotels opening in the revitalized neighborhood. [...] Read more

The World Religious Travel Association has designated 2010 “The Year of Travel Ministry.” The year-long campaign’s goal is to encourage and assist individuals and faith communities to integrate travel with their faith. [...] Read more

The Grand Atrium at 200 Peachtree opens June 5. [...] Read more

Visit Jacksonville, SMG and the local hotel community have joined forces in an effort to ease the process for meeting planners. [...] Read more

More than 600 participating museums are extending the offer to personnel from the five military branches. [...] Read more