Interview with Andy Stuart of Norwegian Cruise Line

Brian Major speaks with Andy Stuart about the cruise industry and NCL's Epic cruise ship ...more

Leadership Characteristics - A Shift In Requirements? - By Bryn Meredith

For the past 20 years, a piece of work often quoted in relation to the required Characteristics of Admired Leaders has been The Leadership Challenge. First released in 1987 by Kouzes and Posner, the book has become one of the best selling leadership books of all time. ...more

From Recession to Recovery: A Focus on Higher Productivity, New Partnerships, Cost Competitiveness

At the opening session of the Global Alumni Forum in Madrid, SebastiánEscarrer, vice chairman of Sol Meliá SA, Wharton dean Thomas S. Robertson and Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel each offered different observations about the state of the global markets, the outlook for reform, and the roles that companies, governments and business schools must play in a newly reconfigured economic environment. ...more

New Report Focuses on Developing Integration Between E-mail and Social Media

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of eMarketer's new report 'Maximizing the E-Mail/Social Media Connection,' to their collection of Social Networking market reports. ...more

Study Finds More Than One Third of Consumers Turn to Facebook, Twitter to Engage Brands Online

Research Identifies Motivations for Consumers ‘Layering’ Online Interactions ...more

BP Oil Spill Impact on Gulf Travel Likely to Last 3 Years and Cost 22.7 Billion

BP Oil Spill Impact on Gulf Travel Likely to Last 3 Years and Cost 22.7 Billion - U.S. Travel Outlines 'Roadmap to Recovery,' Calls for $500 Million Marketing Campaign to Save Jobs ...more

European Tourism in 2010 - Trends & Prospects (Q2/2010)

Europe is experiencing a recovery in travel from its low points last year. However, this recovery is unlike like past rebounds. Early data for this year show mixed results, with nearly as many countries posting visitor declines as increases. Still, industry data for aviation, lodging, and expectations show we are on an upward, though modest, path to recovery. ...more

Royal Caribbean Reports Improved Second Quarter Earnings and 2010 Outlook

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) announced improved earnings for the second quarter of 2010 and provided higher guidance for the third quarter and full year 2010. ...more

New Research from Expedia Media Provides Insight into Destination Marketing Trends

Destinations around the globe increasingly shifting marketing dollars online and looking at social media to connect with travelers ...more

CLIA Statement on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Gulf of Mexico

As the Deepwater Horizon oil spill situation continues, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and its individual cruise line members express their deep concern and empathy for all those businesses and individuals negatively affected. ...more

The OpenTravel Alliance Announces 2010-2011 Board of Directors

Unprecedented Number of Candidates On Ballot ...more

Canada's Biggest Travel App for Smartphones Has Just Been Released by a Production Company With Deep Roots in Film and Television Production

The producers say goExplore Canada will show you where to go, what to see, where to stay, where to eat and just 'where the heck am I?' ...more