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Higher-than-forecast occupancy in US cities is emboldening hotels to push rates up. Traditionally high-occupancy cities in the United States expect to reach 2008 occupancy levels by the second quarter of 2011.

But one-off costs result in an overall pre-tax loss for the operator.

Alliance expands its reach in South America and southern hemisphere.

International corporate travel group reveals promising figures for 2010.

Battle between Travelport and American on different fronts has reverberations.

Could this be a sign the cruise market is in danger of oversaturation?

CEO: “We’re very excited about Russia; it’s already a huge market”

Move could push other companies to use direct-connect approach.

Only products that have high taxes are worth buying behind passport control.

New daily service between Paris and Washington scheduled to launch in June.

Air travel and outbound holidays from the UK could suffer.

Operator makes official complaint; ministry promises to investigate.

The Istanbul Shopping Fest will be held in this historic trading city in March and April.

PhoCusWright says that the online market in Europe is expected to grow by 10%.

Shareholders of both airlines have approved the merger, to go ahead in January.

Dertour may present a credible alternative for agents to the “big two” operators.

Major event for golf travel worldwide will be held in Belek in 2011.

Non-US travel agents will have to pay additional fee booking via Travelport.

Eyjafjallajokull “helped raise awareness of Iceland’s close proximity”.

Asia’s resumption of economic growth helps airline’s Q3 figures.