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60% of travelers for the same rates like 2009

A new study by D.K. Shifflet & Associates finds that approximately 60% of recent travelers intend to travel for either business or leisure at the same or greater rates than they did in 2009.

More importantly, almost two-thirds of these travelers plan to spend the same or more than they did in the first half of last year.

Tourism's contribution to world Agenda

“Global challenges such as the recent economic crisis and the climate imperatives can only be addressed in a global cooperative manner and in fora such as the UN or the G-20”, said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai

Twitter useful 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.

World's Top Travel Spenders

With the world economy apparently on the road to recovery, tourism will play a huge part in many countries’ income. International tourism is on track for a rebound with growth of 3-4% projected for 2010 – a welcome recovery after 2009’s slump.

East African Parliament Passes Joint Tourism Bill

By Geoffrey Baluku

The East African Legislative Assembly has passed the Tourism and Wildlife Management Bill paving way for an establishment of a Joint Tourism Board for the community.

Hoteliers turn to revenue specialists to boost returns

IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of pricing, forecasting and optimization solutions and services, announced that as more hoteliers turn to revenue management specialists to boost returns in weaker operating conditions, it’s highly regarded consulting division - IDeaS Advantage - had recorded solid double digit growth and had signed up a number of new partners worldwide in 2009.