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Tourism

Six Flags’ earnings are up as Americans are more likely to visit theme parks than national parks

Americans on a budget are trying to get the most value for their money seen by an increase in season pass sales, but summer tourism – the parks’ busiest season – also boosted earnings.

Six Flags’ earnings are up as Americans are more likely to visit theme parks than national parks

Airlines

Heathrow brings Hyde Park to the airport with new pop-up park

Heathrow has been ahead of the curve in adjusting food options for flyers looking for healthier options and their newest initiative is a fun way to physically represent the atmosphere its aiming to create.

Airlines

Passenger compensation on European airlines is more often than not just a fantasy

The hefty fines for airlines have led them to go to extraordinary measures to avoid compensation flyers as the law would suggest. Is it time to make the fines more realistic?

Passenger compensation on European airlines is more often than not just a fantasy

SkiftX

Travel agents are back with double digit growth — in a parallel universe

Agents certainly have a place in the travel process, but there's little relation between that true place and what this UK survey is trumpeting.

Tourism

Hotels and airlines in Russia are preparing for their moment in the global spotlight

Despite nearly two decades of open international travel and big spending, the former communist giant still has trouble getting past its "in Russia customer services you!" stereotype.

Ground Transport

The U.S.’s bike share programs just keep getting better

Despite setbacks in New York City -- which will be the largest maket in the U.S. -- there's enthusiasm, technology, and funding to keep the movement rolling.

Travel Booking

Is Australian booking giant Wotif about to disappoint investors?

Wot if made a move this week to raise commissions for towels by one percent in 2013 and another one in 2014. Whether this will turn into increased revenue or create opportunities for rivals remains to be seen.

Ground Transport

New Orleans is getting pretty for the Super Bowl, but cabbies aren’t happy

Being a taxi driver in a city that stakes its reputation on debauchery isn't easy, but the current state of New Orleans' taxi services don't make anyone happy.

Airlines

Southwest prepares to go global with launch of Spanish language website

The launch won’t drive Spanish speakers to Southwest’s website as other airlines and booking sites already offer translated web pages, but it is a sign of the airline’s commitment to expansion in Latin America.

Southwest prepares to go global with launch of Spanish language website

Hotels

Expedia surges on international hotels despite Europe’s woes

Expedia still finds itself swallowing Priceline's dust, but Expedia is making a solid showing.

Tourism

Mobile, Alabama is looking to grow tourism through sports

The city is focusing on upgrading venue infrastructure and visibility to attract national competitions and bring in out-of-state visitors looking for something other than just college football.