The Trouble with Background Checks
Employee screening has become a big business, but not always an accurate one ...more

Air Travelers Avoided 41 Million Trips in Past Year - U.S. Economy Takes $26.5 Billion Hit
First-of-Its-Kind Study Demonstrates Travelers Changing Behavior Due to Immense Frustration with Air Travel Process ...more

As Economy Lags, More Lesbians and Gays Plan Travel, Cut Back Spending Less Than Heterosexual Travelers
New online study on travel spending reveals different impacts on gay vs. non-gay consumers ...more

Air Travelers Avoided 41 Million Trips in Past Year - U.S. Economy Takes $26.5 Billion Hit
First-of-Its-Kind Study Demonstrates Travelers Changing Behavior Due to Immense Frustration with Air Travel Process ...more

Understanding The Global Phenomenon Of Youth Travel
Youth Travel represents around 20% of all international arrivals and is one of the tourism industry's fastest growing sectors. The average expenditure per trip has increased by 40% among young travellers. As a result, 80% of them return home more tolerant and respectful of other cultures. These are some of the key findings of a new industry report published by the World Youth, Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation and UNWTO. ...more

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What Is the Future of E-Mail?
An old digital format still has plenty of life left ...more

Google's Travel Plans
The US travel industry is facing a terrible year, thanks to credit crunched consumers and a weak US dollar. But Google sees an online opportunity in the struggling industry. ...more

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Windstar Cruises Ranked #1 by Celebrated Living for Second Year
Celebrated Living's 2008 Platinum List Chosen by Readers Choice Poll Gives Windstar Cruises the Blue Ribbon for Small-Ship Cruising ...more

Crystal Cruises Announces Business Class Air Promotion for Summer 2009 European Cruises
Amidst the news of recent airline service cuts and fare increases, Crystal Cruises is adding comfort and value to its 2009 air program. ...more

Windstar Cruises - The World's Most Romantic Cruise Line
Couples enjoy unsurpassed romance and luxury aboard Wind Star, Wind Surf and Wind Spirit ...more

American Idol Step Aside, Cruise Ship Entertainment Takes Star Billing
World Renowned Stars and Broadway-Class Productions Are Transforming Entertainment at Sea ...more

Cruise Critic Relaunches Hurricane Zone
Site to Help Travelers Track Storms, Itinerary Changes and Port Closures ...more

Holland America Line's Culinary Arts Center Program Now With More Than 70 Culinary Experts
Since its inception four years ago, the program has nearly doubled with more than 70 culinary experts participating in the ongoing 2008 season including cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam. ...more

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