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Travelers could have saved more than $10B in 2009 (But Didn't). _

"There's no trick, no special stipulations, no mail-in rebates, nothing required of travelers other than to book their flight and their hotel at the same time," said Tim MacDonald, senior vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. "Packages are the easiest money saver available to modern travelers. Book a hotel and flight together, and you could save big. It's that simple."

Egencia Releases Global Hotel Study_

"Managing travel policy and controlling hotel costs are two ways Egencia has been able to deliver huge value to clients around the globe," said Pam Keenan Fritz, Senior Vice President, Egencia North America. "To help businesses understand these issues more acutely, we embarked on a dedicated study that will also yield best practices for the industry."

W Hotels Worldwide Debuts Global Flagship, W Hollywood Hotel & Residences_

"Opening in Hollywood, the epicenter of pop culture, marks a true milestone in W's global expansion into the world's most exciting and vibrant destinations," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Meridien. "W Hollywood further demonstrates our passion for entertainment as well as our leadership in cutting-edge design, which sets the stage for W's unique lifestyle progra

Should Airlines Honor Fares That Are Obvious Mistakes?_

"We fully believe customers should have recognized the fare that was very briefly offered as being an obvious error that is simply too good to be true versus the normal price of approximately $20,000 round trip for a first-class fare from the U.S. to Australia," said Tim Smith, a spokesman for American. "Your customer admits that he thought it was an excellent, even fantastic price, even for firs

Marriott Announces GoThere Virtual Meetings by Marriott with AT&T and Cisco TelePresence_

Service Will Expand To Business Centers Worldwide, Offering Customers More Opportunities to Hold Dynamic and Productive Meetings It is a big day for us at Marriott International as we unveiled our first GoThere Virtual Meetings studios at the New York Marriott East Side Hotel and Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and.

It is a big day for us at Marriott International as we unveiled our first GoTher

New Fairmont Pacific Rim Readies To Open Their Doors in Vancouver_

The Fairmont Pacific Rim, fronting one of Vancouver’s best addresses, is a newcomer to an area rich in history and intrigue. With unobstructed views of the north Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour, guests are treated to the vistas that have transfixed travelers since Captain Vancouver arrived in 1792. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, but casual and contemporary, the hotel combines th

On the Road - New Meetings Industry Emerges After a Boom and Bust _

And the parties they threw at night! I remember one where a big travel company rented Sea World for a lavish reception for hundreds of people, with Champagne, ice sculptures and a special performance by whales leaping into the air. When I remarked to one of the trainers that the whales all had unworldly, gleaming white smiles, she confided that a marine dental veterinarian came in to bleach the c

Practical Traveler - Rolling Out the Yoga Mat _

As the ancient stretching and meditation practice gained popularity, the travel industry began seeing dollar signs in sun salutations. Soon, yoga classes were showing up on the on-demand channels in Hyatts and Marriotts, and at the Kimpton hotel chain mats and straps were available to guests who asked. Spas and resorts began to tweak their yoga programs by hosting weeklong retreats with yoga mast