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National Tourism Industry News & Reports

Air Travel & Airports
Senate Approves Plan to Arm Commercial Pilots
Taking Flight from Air Travel
Uneasy Fliers + Economic Woes = Cheaper Airline Tickets
Free Flights Unclaimed on Spirit Airlines 
The Strains Are Showing in Air Travel
US Airways New Schedule Continues Service to All 203 Communities
New Service Tracks Non-Refundable Tickets
US Travelers Undaunted by Terror
One Year Later, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Travel Recovery
Midwest Express, Union Reach Deal
Congress Moves to Further Tighten Aviation Security
Aviation Recovery in 2004: International Air Transport Association
Seven Out of 10 Americans Are Not Afraid to Fly Sept. 11
Senate May Ease Some Bag Deadlines, Airports Need More Time
Air Travel Sparse on September 11, AAA Reports
Travelers' Concerns Over Aviation Security Remain
Airlines: Still Grounded
Travel Surcharge Hall of Shame
 
Amusement Parks
Cedar PointAgain Voted “Best Amusement Park in the World”
Cedar Fair, L.P. Reports Increase in August Attendance

Boating, Beaches & Water Quality
Environmental Groups, Army Corps at Odds on Great Lakes Plan

Lakes' Open Waters Cause Deep Concern
Great Lakes Seaway Study Proposal Dredges Up Opposition
Seaway Overhaul Holds Promise
Great Lakes Commission to Address U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy – PDF File
Federation to Testify to Presidential Panel on Coastal Resources
House OKs Great Lakes Cleanup
Americans Love Affair with Beach Travel
 
Convention, Corporate & Leisure Travel
Travel Surcharge Hall of Shame
Convention Attendance Shifting Designs
Orbitz for Business is First Corporate Travel Program by an Online Travel Agency
Business Travel Will Pick Up with Economy
Voice, Video and Web Conferencing on the Rise
70% of International Business/First Class Passengers Traveling Less
Business Travel Still Below Normal One Year After September 11th
Survey of Business Travelers Predicts Growth Hotel Industries
Leisure Travel Up, Business Travel Down for First Six Months of Year
U.S. Tourism to Canada Back to Pre-Sept. 11 Numbers
Travel and the Effects of 9/11
Survey Shows Traveler Confidence Returning
Accenture Survey of Business Travelers Predicts Near-Term Growth
 
Cruise Travel
10 Reasons Cited for Cruise Industry Recovery
Caribbean Organizations Unite to Reinvigorate Tourism Industry
Cruise Industry Rebounding at Record Pace in 2002’ – CLIA
Travel Surcharge Hall of Shame
 
Cultural Tourism
Civil War Re-Enactment Enlists Corporate Sponsors
Museums Share Near-Death Experiences
 
Customer Service
Building a Culture of Customer Service in Tourism
 
Economy & Jobs
Entrepreneurship: A Candidate’s Guide—Creating Good Jobs in Your Community – PDF file
 
Festivals & Special Events
Event Marketers Seek Measurement Tool
 
Hunting & Fishing
More Deer with Chronic Wasting Disease Show Up in Wisconsin
Congress Poised to Tackle Alien Fish in Great Lakes
Are Fish Safe to Eat?
 
Industry Publications
Wisconsin Dept Of Tourism - Tourism Today Sept/Oct 2002
National Sporting Goods Association Research Newsletter 9-9-02
National Sporting Goods Association Research Newsletter 9-23-02
TIA’s Industry Performance Indicators – July 2002
U.S. Travel and Tourism Fact Sheet
 
Land Use
Smokey Bear Revamps Fire Message
Indiana’s Lake Michigan Shoreline to Get a New Look
Canadians Cashing in Mutual Funds for Peaceful Cottage Country
 
Legislation
The American Travel Promotion Act
 
Lodging
Chicago Hotel Workers Win Historic Victory
Overall Hotel Guest Satisfaction Increases
Hotel Broadband Back on the Rise
Website Leads Travelers to Best B&B Deals
U.S. Airport Hotels Are Safest, Most Secure, Cornell Expert Finds
U.S. Hotel Room Revenues Down in August
U.S. Hotels and Their Workers: Room for Improvement – PDF file
The Safety and Security of U.S. Hotels: A Post-September 11 Report
2002 National Lodging Forecast – PDF file
U.S. Hotels Cope in Downturn with Aid from Interest Rates
Online Travel Planning Expected to Rise More Than 25% in 2003
ARDA Receives Timeshare Consumer Research Results
Travel Surcharge Hall of Shame
 
Outdoor Recreation & Parks
Skier/Rider Visits Slip for 2001-02 Season
Exercise Walking Remains America's Favorite Participant Sport
Snowboarding Continues Run as Fastest Growing Sports Activity
Environmentalists Applaud Canadian Parks Plan
Golfers Play Fewer Rounds Than They Think
National Golf Foundation Says Golf Consumer Spending Remains Steady
Bike Sales, Average Prices Fall
 
Restaurants
Restaurant Industry Rated the Most Highly Regarded Business Sector in America
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Hurts Restaurants, Small Businesses
 
Retail Shopping
Mall of America Celebrates 10th Year
 
Transportation & Rental Cars
Ballots Jammed With Traffic Issues
Exotic-Car Rental Lives Up to Its Name
Travel Surcharge Hall of Shame
 
Travel Agencies
New Survey Highlights Challenges for Travel Agent Service
 
World Tourism
Word Tourism Organization - A Year After “11-S”: Climbing Towards Recovery
“World Tourism Day” Celebrated on September 27, 2002
Published by Lori A. Martin
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