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EU's Ashton says Europe must unite on foreign policy Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:52AMBy Luke Baker
EU's Ashton says Europe must unite on foreign policy Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:52AMThe European Union's foreign affairs chief laid out a stark choice for the region on Wednesday, saying it must pull together in foreign policy or be sidelined by China and India.
Expedia Media Solutions Grows Marketing Partnerships With Destinations Worldwide Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:14AMBELLEVUE, Wash., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia® Media Solutions, the ad sales division of Expedia, Inc., continues to gain momentum as a key marketing partner for destination organizations around the globe, creating highly effective campaigns that have proven to increase tourism and hotel bookings for their partners' destinations.
Lowcostholidays.com seeks applicants for the ‘job' of brand ambassador Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:13AMLowcostholidays.com is on look-out for a new, non-celebrity brand ambassador.
Essence to handle Expedia’s digital creative and media accounts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:44AMExpedia has reportedly chosen Essence to handle its pan-European digital creative and media planning and buying account, as part of a consolidation of its agency arrangements across 12 European markets.
How do you keep `mass influencers’ engaged? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:43AMForrester, in its new report, Tapping The Entire Online Peer Influence Pyramid, has referred to a new category of online influencers, consisting of people who create most of the peer impressions about brands in social channels.
Virgin America eliminates Flash from its new website Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:59AMVirgin America is ready with its new website, replacing the use of Adobe’s technology with similar HTML-based capabilities.
“We are Asia’s ancillary revenue leader”: Tiger Airways Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:44AMTiger Airways Holdings Limited has posted strong growth in profitability for the quarter ended 31 December 2009.
Travelport brings all GDS advertising in-house Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:44AMTravelport says it has become the only global GDS to exclusively sell its own GDS advertising. The company is selling its GDS advertising exclusively through internal advertising consultants.
Allowing advertisers to insert mini applications into Facebook fan’s news feed Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:44AMSocial media management company Vitrue has come up with a new offering that allows brands to deliver applications directly inside a Facebook fan’s news feed.
Raja Natesan joins Yatra.com as COO Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:44AMOnline travel company Yatra.com has appointed Raja Natesan as its chief operating officer.
eLong witnesses its first profitable year since 2006 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:44AMOnline travel company eLong’s net income in the fourth quarter was RMB1.0 million compared to net loss of RMB8.2 million in the prior year period.
Several companies bringing operations to Inland area, enticed by lower costs for work space, labor Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMThe past month has seen a string of high-profile corporate relocations involving the Inland area, and the game of musical chairs could continue to play out in the region's favor for several months. Experts say the prime reasons are relatively cheap labor, leasing and building purchase costs relative to other regions.
A bright new dawn for business travellers Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:32PMClive Longbottom, Computing , Tuesday 2 March 2010 at 11:58:00 Does doing your expenses drive you nuts? Then fear not, because a solution is at hand, says Clive Longbottom Up front, I apologise. I am about to write about travel and expense claims. Bear with me, I promise it will be worth it. We all know that sorting out travel expenses can be a right royal pain in the proverbial – but help may ...
Business News Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:07PMDETROIT — Toyota’s pain is its rivals’ gain. Click for more NEW YORK — The stock market had its third straight winning day on signs that companies are becoming more optimistic about the economy.
Ukraine's Orange coalition collapses Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:20PMBy Gregory Feifer Weeks after losing a presidential election, Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko now faces losing her job as prime minister. A key ally has announced Tymoshenko's ruling coalition has collapsed ahead of a parliamentary vote of no confidence in her government on March 3. After losing last month's presidential election, the fiery prime minister vowed to oppose her rival Yanukovych, from ...
Ukraine's Orange coalition collapses Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:20PMBy Gregory Feifer Weeks after losing a presidential election, Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko now faces losing her job as prime minister. A key ally has announced Tymoshenko's ruling coalition has collapsed ahead of a parliamentary vote of no confidence in her government on March 3. After losing last month's presidential election, the fiery prime minister vowed to oppose her rival Yanukovych, from ...
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Seabreeze Jazz Festival to Sizzle Northwest Florida Gulf Coast with Stellar Weekend of Smooth Jazz ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:40PMJazz-lovers and sun-seekers across the nation are getting ready to shake off those winter blues --- with a remedy of white sands, beautiful water, and a dose of the best in smooth contemporary jazz. The coastal beach setting of Panama City Beach will come alive for the 2010 ResortQuest Seabreeze Jazz Festival, April 15th-18th at the Pier Park Amphitheater. Celebrating its 12th year on Floridas ...
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Seabreeze Jazz Festival to Sizzle Northwest Florida Gulf Coast with Stellar Weekend of Smooth Jazz ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:40PMJazz-lovers and sun-seekers across the nation are getting ready to shake off those winter blues --- with a remedy of white sands, beautiful water, and a dose of the best in smooth contemporary jazz. The coastal beach setting of Panama City Beach will come alive for the 2010 ResortQuest Seabreeze Jazz Festival, April 15th-18th at the Pier Park Amphitheater. Celebrating its 12th year on Floridas ...
AirAsia 'Big Sale' from as low as RM9 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:59AMSEPANG: Low-cost carrier AIRASIA BHD [ ] is again offering its "Big Sale" promotion to more than 70 destinations and over 130 routes with one-way fare as low as RM9. Its first such promotion was held in August 2009.
AirAsia 'Big Sale' from as low as RM9 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:59AMSEPANG: Low-cost carrier AIRASIA BHD [ ] is again offering its "Big Sale" promotion to more than 70 destinations and over 130 routes with one-way fare as low as RM9. Its first such promotion was held in August 2009.
Government & Public Sector Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:25AMThe first decade of the new millennium started on a high note for the global aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, with outstanding financial performance around the world — only to be followed by the dot-com bust, the tragedy of 9/11, the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the worst global economic downturn in nearly 80 years.
Government & Public Sector Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:25AMThe first decade of the new millennium started on a high note for the global aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, with outstanding financial performance around the world — only to be followed by the dot-com bust, the tragedy of 9/11, the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the worst global economic downturn in nearly 80 years.
Better the Devil You Don't Know? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:38AMThe Bayerische Staatsoper is offering a devil opera for our time:
Better the Devil You Don't Know? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:38AMThe Bayerische Staatsoper is offering a devil opera for our time:
Flight Centre Gets Customers Talking Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMFlight Centre will shortly be enabling customers to upload their travel experience on a new interactive section of their website, assisting others to make more informed choices for their holiday plans.
Flight Centre Gets Customers Talking Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMFlight Centre will shortly be enabling customers to upload their travel experience on a new interactive section of their website, assisting others to make more informed choices for their holiday plans.
Who will be attending EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel USA conference Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMSocial media has long been a subject of much debate for the industry. Is it a friend or a foe? Is it here to stay or just a passing fad? EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel USA conference sees leading travel brands gather together to discuss this key issue.
Who will be attending EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel USA conference Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMSocial media has long been a subject of much debate for the industry. Is it a friend or a foe? Is it here to stay or just a passing fad? EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel USA conference sees leading travel brands gather together to discuss this key issue.
Hotel prices at level last seen in 2003: report Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMThe average price of a hotel room was 14 percent lower in 2009 than in 2008, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI).
Hotel prices at level last seen in 2003: report Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMThe average price of a hotel room was 14 percent lower in 2009 than in 2008, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI).
Recovery Momentum Continues for Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMAmid mounting optimism for a promising year ahead for the Asian Travel Industry, EyeforTravel’s 6th Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore (April 28-29th) will focus on the theme of economic recovery and how the industry can capitalise on the changed Asian online travel landscape.
Recovery Momentum Continues for Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:49AMAmid mounting optimism for a promising year ahead for the Asian Travel Industry, EyeforTravel’s 6th Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore (April 28-29th) will focus on the theme of economic recovery and how the industry can capitalise on the changed Asian online travel landscape.
Olympic stars thrive, but others find fame, fortunefleeting at best Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:09AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia - Apolo Ohno , the most decoratedwinter Olympian in U.S. history, is cashing in on more than medals.He has racked up sponsorships from Coca-Cola, Vick's, Omega, AlaskaAirlines and the Washington State Potato Commission.
SBJ: Networks aren't lining up to bid on 2014-16 Olympics TV rights Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:56AMBy Tripp Mickle & John Ourand, SportsBusiness Journal The International Olympic Committee is getting a tepid response from U.S.
US-BUSINESS Summary Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:51AMStocks edge lower as Fed outlook, Greece debt weighs
Olympic stars thrive, but others find fame, fortune fleeting at best Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:06AMVancouver, British Columbia » Apolo Ohno, the most decorated winter Olympian in U.S. history, is cashing in on more than medals. He has racked up sponsorships from Coca-Cola, Vick's, Omega, Alaska Airlines and the Washington State Potato Commission.
Aerospace and defence deals at lowest total value for a decade, according to PwC Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:35AMThe fast descent of deal values in aerospace and defence spurred by recession and the banking crisis of 2008 continued into 2009 with the first quarter of the year seeing a near-stalling of deal value.
Olympic stars thrive, but others find fame, fortunefleeting at best Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:01AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Apolo Ohno , the most decorated winter Olympian in U.S. history, is cashing in on more than medals. He has racked up sponsorships from Coca-Cola, Vick's, Omega, Alaska Airlines and the Washington State Potato Commission .
“Social media is eating into the efficacy of email marketing” Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:28AMIN-DEPTH: Use of Twitter in the travel industry. There are several ways in which the social networking application Twitter is being currently used by companies from the travel sector.
New flight booking website launched in Australia Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:59AMWotif Group has announced the launch of its flight booking website, Wotflight.com.
Kayak integrates baggage fees tool to its iPhone application Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:59AMTravel search engine Kayak.com has introduced a new version of its Kayak for iPhone application that integrates the site’s baggage fees tool.
Travel updates Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:11AMSome of the this week's best deals and packages
Travel deals not to miss Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:09PMANN Rickard takes a looks at travel deals being offered this week: overseas, domestically and near your back yard.
Fire on Ice Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:01PMShani Davis has been portrayed as a complicated athlete, misunderstood by a media he refuses to court, at odds with a national governing body he distrusts, and caught up in controversies created by his own uncompromising honesty and candor. The truth is quite the opposite.
Eastday-Travel show opens with diversity in Los Angeles Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe annual Travel and Adventure Show sponsored by the Los Angeles Times opened in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, drawing hundreds of potential holidaymakers across the United States and from abroad with its exotic and diverse programs as well as fun activities.
Barclays could ditch private equity arm Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 7:59PMprivate equity arm to management in an arrangement worth £100m that will underline the bank's determination to focus on its retail banking and capital markets operations. Last year the bank sold its ...
No-frills insurance – will it cover you? Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:16PMSupermarket shoppers are used to the idea of basic in-house products offering a cheaper alternative to the big brands. Now the no-frills trend is spreading to travel, home, motor and even health insurance.
The men of ‘The World’ Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:05PMDogged by false rumours that it is sinking, developers of various islands say they are pushing ahead.
Body & soul Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:57PMMany artists travel to Italy to study and gain inspiration from the painting, sculpture and architecture of the old masters. It wasn't the work of Michelangelo or Leonardo that drew sculptor and ...