President’s Letter

Actions Louder Than Words

By Mark Murphy

Editor's Note: Travel Pulse will not publish on Friday, July 3, but we will be updating top stories. Travel Pulse will return on Monday, July 6.

There is a saying that all of you are familiar with: “Put your money where your mouth is.” Another way of communicating that same point is another saying: “Actions speak louder than words.” In today’s column, I’m going to combine words with something that will actually take place later this month. As many of you are well aware, travel to Mexico has suffered greatly from a series of negative events. These have been covered extensively in the consumer media in one light, and through our own media outlets in quite a different light.

Top Stories & Trends

» Americans Traveled Less, Spent More in 2008
» Hyatt Launches Online Travel Specialist Training Program
» WTAAA Condemns United Airlines Credit Card Fee Policy
» IHG Announces Regional Restructuring, Cost-Saving Program
» W Vieques Retreat & Spa Set to Open in November

Cruise News

» Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2010 Value Itineraries
» Clipper Vacations Announces 23rd Anniversary Sale

Cruise Deals

» Cruise Planners - What's big, blue with cruisitude written all over it?
» Hurtigruten - GREENLAND SINGLE SAVER
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» Port of San Diego - Coronado for a true Big Bay treat
» Port of San Diego - Big Bay July 4 Fireworks Show Promises a Big Boom (Updated)
» Louis Cruises - 10 Day Moorish Coasts Cruise 2009
» Louis Cruises - 10 Day Mediterranean Jewels Cruise
» AMAWATERWAYS - Travel Agent FAM - Become a European River Cruise Specialist
» Windstar Cruises - Sail with Award-Winning Travel and Fashion Photographer Stephanie Pfriender Stylander!
» Windstar Cruises - Travel Agent Standby Rates!
» Viking River Cruises - 2010 Early Booking Discount Offer
» Viking River Cruises - Bonus Commission Offer for Agents
» Hurtigruten - $50 Booking Reward on all cruises

Hotel & Resort News

» Bahamas' Our Lucaya Resort Joins Radisson Collection
» Hotel Molokai Rebranded as Aqua Hotels Property
» Whaler on Kaanapali Beach Offers Cash Commission Bonus
» Kapalua Land Company Cancels LPGA Classic
» New Jersey's Natirar Farm Launched by Richard Branson
» Crowne Plaza to Make First Foray in Portugal
» Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront Opens After Revamp
» Hilton Cancun Unveils New Ballroom, Convention Center
» Hilton Properties in Paris Present "Go Green" Package
» Sicily's Verdura Golf Resort Offers Introductory Special
» Castel Monastero Opens as New Tuscan Resort
» Split's Hotel Marijan Joins Hilton Chain
» Omni Berkshire Place Offers "We Love New York" Package
» Mandarin Oriental Offers Summer Breaks Promotion

Hotel & Resort Deals

» Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas - Pueblo Bonito Bonus Commission and Mercedes Sweepstakes.
» Fiesta Americana Grand Hotels & Resorts - Half of your client’s stay is on us!
» Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún - Half of your Vacation Stay On Us! + 25 % off food, beverage, & spa!
» SuperClubs - 2010 Early Booking Bonus Savings
» Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún - $25 Booking Reward

Tour & Package News

» Apple Vacations Launches Service from Michigan to Cancun
» Collette/Smithsonian Journeys Upgrades Tour of Mexico's Yucatan
» United Vacations Launches Las Vegas Giveaway III
» Southwest Airlines Vacations and Westin Offer Specials
» Celtic Tours Reduces Price on St. Patrick's Tour
» Southwest Airlines Vacations Offers Sheraton Special
» SpiceRoads Offers Bike Tours in Bangkok Area

Tour & Package Deals

» Funjet Vacations - MGM MIRAGE Offer - Just extended!
» Funjet Vacations - 500 Club Exclusive Incentive with El Dorado Spa Resorts & Azul Hotels
» Travel Impressions - Sandals Sun-Sational Summer Sale! Save up to 65% Plus Get One Night Free!
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» Tahiti Legends - Book the Best for Less
» Tahiti Legends - Intercontinental Bora Bora and Thalasso Spa – Stay 5 Pay 3 in Overwater!
» Worry-Free Vacations - Booking Reward on all Worry-Free Vacations bookings
» MLT Vacations - Booking Reward on all MLT Vacations bookings
» Isramworld - Tel Aviv to Cairo Roundtrip FREE-an IsramWorld Exclusive
» Isramworld - Cruise Greece by Yacht
» Worry-Free Vacations - Receive up to $400 off airfare to El Dorado Spa Resorts or Azul Hotels, by Karisma
» Worry-Free Vacations - Save up to $200 to Jamaica…Once you go, you know
» Continental Airlines Vacations® - Receive up to $400 off airfare to El Dorado Spa Resorts or Azul Hotels, by Karisma
» Continental Airlines Vacations® - Save up to $200 to Jamaica…Once you go, you know
» SuperClubs - 3 for 14 Repeat Guest Program for Hedonism II Only
» Grand Canyon Railway - Railway Express - 2 days, 1 night
» Grand Canyon Railway - Grand Canyon Railway Hotel at 50% discount
» Avanti Destinations - Save Up To $400 per couple Munich, Salzburg and Vienna
» Avanti Destinations - Costa Rica 9 days/8 nights $1167*

Travel Agents News

» Travel Guard Opens New World Headquarters in Wisconsin

Travel Technology News

» Travelocity Launches "Summer of Possibilities" Campaign
» Japan Ryokan Association Selects Utell Connect and Netbooker
» DealBase.com Announces New Hotel Deal Alerts

Travel Technology Deals

» Vayama - Vayama for Travel Agents - Sell Airfare Profitably

Airline News

» Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Members Now Earn Double Miles
» Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Discounts to Hawaii
» Air Canada, IAMAW to Resume Talks on Pension Funding
» AirTran Passenger Sets Record for Most Flights in 30 Days
» US Airways Starts Philadelphia-Tel Aviv Services
» Afghanistan's Safi Airways Now in GDSs
» Icelandair Ranked Among Top European Airlines
» Bmi Launches Pre-Flight Lounge Dining for Business Class
» Survey Shows People Prefer Dentist's Chair to Middle Seat

Airline Deals

» Virgin Atlantic - Be a Red Hot Producer and win tickets on Virgin!

Car Rental & Rail News

» Auto Europe Offers Agents 20 Percent Commission

Car Rental & Rail Deals

» Auto Europe - Save 15% on a Mercedes-Benz or Luxury Car Rental and Drive your Dream Car in Europe!
» Auto Europe - Book Early & Receive A Guaranteed Free One Car Class Upgrade In 4 Countries!

Destination News

» Santa Barbara Debuts "Compliments of Santa Barbara" Promo
» New Noise Santa Barbara Festival Announced
» Downtown Colorado Launches Heritage Tours Website
» Croatia Unveils Summer Calendar of Events
» Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association Elects New Board
» Atlantic City Express Service Extends $29 Fare Promotion
» Missouri's Branson Welcomes New Shows this Summer
» Queensland (Australia) Best Job Winner Starts Work
» Brussels Renovates Convention Center in City Center

Destination Deals

» Switzerland Tourism - All of Switzerland - 7 days
» Switzerland Tourism - SWISS SPLENDOR WITH GLACIER EXPRESS (8 Days/7 Nights)

Business Travel News

» NBTA Urges Expansion of Visa Waiver Program

People News

» Wyndham Appoints Lugli EVP of Marketing
» Air France KLM U.S. Names Ourmières VP-General Manager
» Meeting Professionals International Announces 2009-10 Board
» Sceptre Tours Names Gardiner Director of National Accounts