Alaska Airlines announced it will launch new daily nonstop service between Seattle and Philadelphia, starting June 11, and between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., beginning July 16, 2012. “Philadelphia is one of the largest cities we don’t currently serve from Seattle while Fort Lauderdale is a popular departure point for cruise ship passengers,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of marketing. “We’re excited to be bringing our award-winning [...]

Nearly half of people surveyed would refuse to go on a business trip to a location they consider dangerous unless their employer provided them with emergency medical and other services, according to a survey by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Twenty-three percent of business travelers indicated that they would refuse to go on the [...]

British short break [http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/short_breaks.jsp ] expert, Center Parcs, unveils the height of luxury with new Treehouses at Longleat Forest. The three new Treehouses have been expertly designed to encompass key elements that are core to the Center Parcs experience; accessible luxury, sustainability and most importantly creating memorable moments for the whole family. Set among the [...]

NYvacationrentals.com launches redesigned site for travelers looking to book vacation rental homes directly with property owners. NYVacationRentals.com, one of the top web sites for online New York vacation rentals, is pleased to announce the launch of their new site. Recently purchased by Vacation Rental Organization, LLC, the site has been completely redesigned to incorporate new functionality [...]

Those looking for an exceptional Port of Los Angeles hotel need look no further than the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, which offers great pre-cruise packages. The DoubleTree by Hilton™ San Pedro – Port of Los Angeles Hotel is proud to announce its 2012 cruise packages. This Port of Los Angeles hotel offers guests who are [...]

Of the 1.8 million searches made online for hotels in November 2011, London emerged as the most searched for location, according to the latest report, ‘Hotels Issue 10 [http://gossip.greenlightdigital.com/sector-reports-hotels/hotels-issue-10-november-2011 ] ‘, from leading digital marketing agency, Greenlight. Whether these were consumers making tentative early searches for accommodation ahead of the Olympics or looking to spend [...]

Portola Hotel & Spa is offering a special deal to guests planning to plan ahead. With the “20 for 20” deal, guests can book reservations 20 days or more in advance of the arrival date and receive 20% discount off Portola Hotel & Spa’s best available rate. Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey Bay, California [...]

Folly Beach, South Carolina offers couples everything they need for an ideal destination wedding with its scenic views, sunny beach, historic off-shore lighthouse, and iconic fishing pier. With spring just around the corner now is the time for couple’s to start making their plans for their perfect beach wedding. A wedding marks the first day [...]

New Flights to Nurture Economic Activity Between the Two Nations South African Airways debuted on its non-stop route to the capital of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The flight was the first of three new weekly frequencies between South Africa and the Chinese capital. The route’s introduction follows [...]

New LodgeNet “Mega App” With Super-Suite of Features Enhances, Integrates and Upgrades Travelers’ Experience via Smartphones, Tablets and Interactive TV LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve, has announced a groundbreaking LodgeNet Mobile App for the travel market. “With [...]