Delta seeing 'open skies' ahead (Deseret Morning News) After decades of waiting, Delta Air Lines and several other carriers on both sides of the Atlantic got an unexpected gift this spring from the United States and European Union an "open skies" pact that promises to give more carriers access to London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's richest passenger markets....more...15 real estate trusts planned in Asia, Goldman says (International Herald Tribune) Asian property owners are planning to sell shares in as many as 15 real estate investment trusts within the coming year, the head of Asian real estate investment banking at Goldman Sachs said....more... Hand-Picked Paris Packages Just in Time for Fall Travel (SYS-CON Media) Summer travel season is here, but it's not too late to get in on the action if you haven't made plans yet. Air France Holidays is offering numerous specially selected travel packages to Paris for travel in the Fall starting at just $759....more... Want to study crocodiles? No problem (Daily Telegraph) Sophie Butler provides all you need to know about activity holidays, whatever your passion....more... Pleasure Island cigar bar (Orlando Sentinel) Sosa Cigars has opened an upscale cigar bar in Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island area, providing a lounge for wine, beer, cocktails, specialty coffees, other beverages -- and tobacco products that are banned in other Downtown Disney establishments. ...more... New Industry Report Indicates the U.S. Tourism Market is Growing Despite High Gasoline Prices and a Sluggish Economy (SYS-CON Media) Although gasoline prices remain over $3 gallon across the United States, with the 4th of July holiday just ahead, the U.S. Tourism Industry is poised for continued growth in 2007 as Americans are expected to take a record number of trips during the busy summer vacation season which will continue through Labor Day. According to a Gallup Poll released on May 30, about half of Americans (52.0 ......more... Delta SkyMiles Establishes Preferred Partnership With Avis Budget Group (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) ATLANTA and PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 21, 2007 -- Delta Air Lines and Avis Budget Group, the parent company of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car are making it more convenient -- and more rewarding -- for SkyMiles members to book car reservations through Delta....more... Delta.com Offers Global Customers More Online Innovation With New One-Stop Travel Shop (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) ATLANTA, June 21, 2007 -- Delta Air Lines customers worldwide can now book car rentals, hotel accommodations, trip activities and travel insurance, in addition their flight, all in one easy transaction on delta.com....more... New Industry Report Indicates the U.S. Tourism Market is Growing Despite High Gasoline Prices and a Sluggish Economy (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Although gasoline prices remain over $3 gallon across the United States, with the 4th of July holiday just ahead, the U.S. Tourism Industry is poised for continued growth in 2007 as Americans are expected to take a record number of trips during the busy summer vacation season which will continue through Labor Day....more... |