Archive for September, 2009
Dire Predictions as Airline Industry Losses Greater Than Earlier Projections
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that 2008 yielded more losses for airlines than originally forecast, and that 2009 will likely be worse than was projected earlier. How much worse things can get for the airline industry is still a matter of debate, but even recent fee hikes look unlikely to offset the losses. [...]
Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from Bangkok, Thailand
World traveler and shopper extraordinaire Suzy Gershman is back with her latest missive. Dear Peter, I know you have a little house somewhere here on the river in Bangkok, and I keep peering out the window looking for it, but frankly, I’ve been very happy bouncing around town in my tuk-tuk and staying at an [...]
Foreign Tourism to USA Down; Can the Travel Promotion Act Save the Day?
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that international visitation to the United States is down 10 percent in 2009 compared to the first six months of 2008. Fewer travelers means less money for an American economy already battered by recession. But can the new Travel Promotion Act get the United States to straighten up [...]
Travel Jobs: Working for Free Travel
Sure, traveling is a worthwhile way to spend your money. But what if you could earn some money or free lodging to help offset the expense of being on the road?
Lessons of 9/11: The Travel Detective Talks Travel Safety and Security with Colonel Jack Jacobs
Recently, Peter chatted with Colonel Jack Jacobs, a retired Colonel in the United States Army and military analyst for MSNBC, about what we’ve learned about travel safety and security since the events of September 11, 2001. Peter Greenberg: We’ve had the opportunity for hindsight, and hopefully some foresight as well. In eight years—and I’m just [...]
Car Rental Fleets Going Completely Smoke-Free
Beginning next month, Avis and Budget will become the first major rental-car companies to impose a fleet-wide smoking ban and will penalize customers who break the rules. The ban will go into effect on October 1, with every vehicle in North America affixed with a sticker alerting customers to the new rules. So what does [...]
Choosing the Right Campsite
If you’re considering camping or RVing, remember that not all campgrounds are built the same. So here’s what you need to know before you go….
Office on Wheels: New Rolling Briefcases for Business Travelers
Despite the fact that computers keep getting lighter and smarter, we seem to be dragging more and more stuff when we travel. As a result, the rolling briefcase has become one of the most popular pieces of luggage for business travelers. Join Phil Baker, our resident gadget guru, as he examines some of the top [...]
COMMENTS