President's Letter

What it Means to be Virtual

By Mark Murphy

Our company created the first Virtual Travel Event close to three years ago. Since that time others have tried to follow but have missed the boat for a variety of reasons. In one instance, a media company thought the sheer act of licensing a third party platform put them in the space. It doesn’t. Any event, whether online or in person, requires robust and relevant content.

Top Travel News

» French Cruise Line Compagnie du Ponant Opens Miami Office
» Turismo Chile Updates Post-Quake Travel Conditions
» UNWTO Chief Sees Positive Signs for Travel in 2010
» OAG Reports Global Airline Capacity Exceeding Pre-Recession Levels
» Vail Resorts Reports 22.7 Percent Decline in Quarterly Revenue
» Princess Cruises Announces its Largest Europe Program for 2011
» Amadeus Survey Finds Travel Agents Optimistic About Future
» Cruise Lines Report Strong Bookings During Wave Season

Cruise News

» Oceania Cruises Introduces 2011 European Collection
» CruiseIndustryFacts.com Posts Gastrointestinal Illness Prevention Information
» Crystal Cruises Offers Excursions to Cosmonaut's Star City
» Alaska Gov. Parnell to Attend Miami Cruise Shipping Show

Cruise Deals

» America's Vacation Center - Travel Agent Stimulus Plan
» MSC Cruises - Our newest addition to the fleet- MSC Magnifica
» Holland America Line - Discover Holland America Line’s new ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, debuting July 4th.
» Paul Gauguin Cruises - Up to 45% Off plus FREE or 2-for-1 airfare on Tahiti and French Polynesia Luxury Cruises
» CLIA - CLIA’s cruise3sixty – The Hottest Ticket in Town Just got Hotter
» Globus family of brands - Save $300 per couple on air-inclusive 2010 Globus family of brands Europe vacations.*
» Globus family of brands - Save $1,000 per stateroom on select 2010 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise vacations.*
» Norwegian Cruise Line - Final week! Reduced Deposit Fleetwide + Upgrades
» CLIA - Join CLIA and Profit!
» Azamara Club Cruises - Book Europe 2010 and Receive a $200 Bonus Commission!
» MSC Cruises - New Reduced Europe Airfare from $369**
» Windstar Cruises - 2010 Greek Isles Cruises
» Windstar Cruises - 2010 Costa Rica and Panama Canal Cruises

Hotel & Resort News

» Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Increases by 3.4 Percentage Points
» Maui Land & Pineapple Reports Narrowing Quarterly Losses
» Disney's D23 Announces Two-Day Destination D Event
» Terranea Resort Launches Hollywood-Themed Kids' Programs
» Mansion on Turtle Creek Unveils Major Redesign
» Waikoloa Beach Marriott Offers Baggage Promotion
» Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Offers Tax Relief Package
» Santa Clara Hotels Offer Great America Packages
» Reno's Grand Sierra Resort Offers Spring Room Packages
» Fairmont Kea Lani to Participate in Earth Hour
» Joie de Vivre Has Most Green Hotels in San Francisco
» Keauhou Beach Resort Celebrates 40th Anniversary
» Sundance Resort Offers 2010 Tree Room Author Series
» Outrigger Launches Phuket Website for Travelers
» Aruba's Bucuti Beach to Debut Adults-Only Policy in 2011
» Eurostars Hotels Implements Chain-Wide Food Safety Program
» Sandals to Add Overwater Suites in St. Lucia
» Luxe Hotels Worldwide Adds Properties in Paris, London
» Marriott Completes Major Renovations of U.K. Properties
» Marriott to Add Two Properties in Tianjin, China
» Almond Resorts Offers Discounts on St. Lucia and Barbados
» Sonesta St. Maarten Resorts Feature Spring Forward Sale
» Scotland's Gleneagles Hotel Wins MICE Award
» Grenada's LaSource Sets Summer Special Promotion
» Bentley London Launches Private Hotel Concept for Groups
» London's Westbury Mayfair Offers Theater Package
» Stafford London Offers Assortment of Package Promotions
» Marrakech's La Mamounia Hotel Receives Accolades
» Vail Brings Back the Epic Pass for the Third Year

Hotel & Resort Deals

» Barcelo Hotels and Resorts - Barcelo Maya Beach Resort - Complimentary Honeymoon Package
» Elite Island Resorts - Save up to 30% + Free Golf at Village Inn & Spa
» Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas - KRAVE EXCITEMENT OFFER
» Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas - Fortunes of Fame Package
» SuperClubs - Booking Reward!! Valid on all SuperClubs bookings!
» Elite Island Resorts - Booking Reward valid on all Elite Island Resorts bookings!
» Barcelo Hotels and Resorts - Reduced Rates at Barcelo Maya Beach Resort Complex with TI!
» SuperClubs - Blue Mahoe Spa Services

Tour & Package News

» Travel Impressions Adds 13 California Hotels
» Virgin Vacations Offers Freestyle London Theater Deals
» Pleasant Holidays Expands "Kids Fly for Less, Stay for Free"
» General Tours Offers Savings on Galapagos Cruise-Tours
» City Running Tours Adds Guided Tour of Philadelphia

Tour & Package Deals

» Funjet Vacations - Energize Your Business with the Power of the Sun
» Travel Impressions - Save up tp $170 per couple in the Dominican Republic at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts!
» Travel Impressions - Save up to $230 per couple at Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa!
» US Airways Vacations - Best of Las Vegas Air, 3 nights & 2 show tickets from $139
» Delta Vacations - Save up to $250 at Marriott Resorts in Hawai’i
» Continental Airlines Vacations® - Earn up to 2,000 bonus miles to Europe, or earn 5,000 bonus miles for an escorted tour booking
» US Airways Vacations - Save up to 40% on your Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel
» Tahiti Legends - Sofitel Moorea Resort - Free Breakfasts!
» CIE Tours International - Save $200 per couple on Irish Tours - Happy St. Patrick's Day!
» CIE Tours International - Save up to $900 per couple! - Offer Ends March 15
» Funjet Vacations - Save up to 45%
» Collette Vacations - Save up to $500 per couple on Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventure tours

Travel Agents News

» ASTA's Destination Expo to Feature Starwood's Hodges
» ASTA Expo to Include Certification Courses on Turkey

Travel Technology News

» Amadeus LinkHotel Broadens Reach of Smaller Hotels
» Sabre Hospitality Reports Growth in Hotel Sales in 2009
» Travelport Launches Travelport Opinions for U.K. Agents
» Kempinski, GTA Sign Distribution Agreement
» iZento Offers Facebook Marketing Feature for Travel Agents
» Expedia Media Solutions Expands Destination Marketing Partnerships
» TripAdvisor Survey Reveals U.S. Air Travel Likes, Dislikes
» Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Teams with Google for Biking Maps

Travel Technology Deals

» CLIA - CLIA’s cruise3sixty – The Hottest Ticket in Town Just got Hotter
» Travel Agent Academy - Test Your Knowledge...and Your Luck!
» CLIA - Join CLIA and Profit!

Airline News

» DOT Reports Slight Increase in Airline Employment Totals
» EVA Air Launches Environmental Action Website
» LAN Airlines Reports Ticket Sales to All Destinations Back to Normal
» V Australia Offers Intro Fare to Northern Territory

Airline Deals

» Air India - Air India's ALL-INDIA service from Chicago

Car Rental & Rail News

» Amtrak Launches Website Aimed at National Park Visitors
» Avis Budget Among Top Corporations For Women's Business

Car Rental & Rail Deals

» Alamo Rent-A-Car - Soak Up The Sun & Save 15%
» Alamo Rent-A-Car - $25 Off Weekly Rates!
» Auto Europe - Save 15% on a Mercedes-Benz or Luxury Car Rental
» Auto Europe - Book Early & Receive A Guaranteed Free One Car Class Upgrade in Select Countries!

Destination News

» European Cities Marketing Reports Recovery of Tourism Market
» Greece Admitted Into U.S. Visa Waiver Program
» World Travel Award Nominees Unveiled at ITB Berlin
» Visit London to Host Afternoon Tea in New York City
» Texas Tourism Unveils Complete Website Redesign
» Royal Gorge Route Railroad to Host Contest Winners
» Australia to Develop Red Centre Way as National Landscape
» Santo Domingo Named American Capital of Culture 2010
» Dusseldorf Adds New HopOn HopOff Tour Bus
» Rain Forest Aerial Trams Offers Agent Fam Rates
» Saint Lucia Tourist Board Details Hotel Product Improvements
» Bermuda Prepares for 13th Annual International Film Festival
» London Sightseeing Pass Adds St. Paul's Cathedral

Destination Deals

» Switzerland Tourism - Ski.com Grand Hotel REgina Alpine Wellfit
» Puerto Rico Tourism Company - Upcoming FAM Trip Only $275* for air
» Travel Agent Academy - Become a Barbados ELITE Club agent
» Travel Agent Academy - Become a Puerto Rico Travel Expert
» Puerto Rico Tourism Company - Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar - Tee Time for Two!
» Alaska Travel Industry Association - Alaska Tour & Travel - $299 Online Booking Bonus for Alaska Cruises
» Alaska Travel Industry Association - Alaska Denali Tours - Alaska Vacations
» Puerto Rico Tourism Company - Explore/Experience Puerto Rico Wellness & Spa

Business Travel News

» Business Travel Association Applauds TSA Nomination Process
» TRX Reports Smaller Net Loss for Fourth Quarter

People News

» Royal Caribbean's Goldstein Receives Golden Compass Award
» Carmel Valley Ranch Appoints Olson as General Manager