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  • Sabre Announces New Agreement with United Airlines

    Sabre has announced that it has signed a new, long-term, full content agreement with United Airlines to make United's material ancillary products and services, including its Economy Plus seats, available in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). Sabre and United said they are currently are working to make United's premium seat option, Economy Plus, available once again through Sabre. They are also working on co-developing solutions to permit United to offer personalized offers to their loyal customers through the GDS. Read More

    May 22, 2013 11:36 AM

  • Royal Caribbean Sets Inaugural Itineraries for Quantum of the Seas

    Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum of the Seas will operate 18 seven- to 12-night Caribbean sailings during its inaugural season, with the maiden voyage departing Nov. 23, 2014, from Bayonne, N.J. The cruises will open for sale to Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program members beginning May 28 and to the general public on June 4. Read More

    By Theresa Norton Masek
    May 22, 2013 11:11 AM

  • Costa Concordia Captain to Face Trial in Italy

    The master of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, Capt. Francesco Schettino, will face trial in Italy, a judge ruled May 22 in a preliminary hearing. Read More

    By Theresa Norton Masek
    May 22, 2013 11:10 AM

  • Virgin America Tops Consumer Reports’ Airline’s Rating Survey

    Consumer Reports’ airlines ratings reported that Virgin America topped the list on consumer satisfaction scores, receiving some of the highest scores the publication has seen in years. The high scores were in all areas: check-in ease, cabin-crew service, cleanliness, seating comfort, baggage handling and in-flight entertainment. Despite a $25 first and second checked bag charge, Virgin America was the only airline to snag a top score for baggage handling. Read More

    By Gretchen Kelly
    May 22, 2013 9:56 AM

  • Travel Agents: Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking!

    Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is a common fear, but overcoming it will make a dramatic difference in your business or personal success. Think about it. Those who are confident on the platform are often perceived to be more intelligent, powerful, confident, knowledgeable, experienced, etc. They’re also seen as experts in their topic. Why not leverage your speaking capabilities to enhance your prospects’ perceptions? Read More

    By Jack Mannix
    May 21, 2013 11:45 PM

  • American Queen Steamboat Company Buys Second Paddlewheeler

    The American Queen Steamboat Company, which operates the U.S-flagged, 436-passenger American Queen paddlewheeler on the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee rivers, has purchased the Empress of the North paddlewheeler for an undisclosed sum from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), which has maintained the vessel since Majestic America Line shut down in 2008. The vessel will be rechristened as American Empress. Read More

    By James Shillinglaw
    May 21, 2013 8:16 PM

  • Eurasia Resorts – Global Financial Trust Announce Las Vegas Mega Resort

    Nassau, Bahamas-based Eurasia Resorts International, Ltd. - Global Financial Trust, Ltd. (GFT) has announced a new Las Vegas mega resort. Read More

    By Mimi Kmet
    May 21, 2013 6:33 PM

  • Revel AC Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

    As expected, Revel AC Inc. completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Through the restructuring plan, Read More

    By Claudette Covey
    May 21, 2013 6:24 PM

  • Online Distribution Channels Experience Healthy Growth in First Quarter 2013

    In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel Web sites (Brand.com) continued to experience Read More

    By Claudette Covey
    May 21, 2013 6:18 PM

  • Red Carnation Hotels Adds Ireland’s Ashford Castle

    The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has purchased the five-star Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland. The castle includes 83 bedrooms, dining room, bar, drawing room, private dining rooms and a spa. Along with the gardens and grounds, there is a nine-hole golf course on the estate. Activities available at the property include equestrian, falconry, boat trips, and fishing on the Cong & Lough Corrib. Read More

    By James Shillinglaw
    May 21, 2013 6:11 PM

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