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Cruise Critic Announces Hot Cruising Trends for 2008
Top 10 list highlights outstanding cruise ports that should not be missed in 2008 ...more

As Consumers Respond Strongly to Innovation, Diversity of Cruise Experiences, Industry Anticipates Record Year
With 10 Ships Joining the Fleet, CLIA Predicts 12.8 Million Passengers Worldwide in 2008 ...more

Hotelier's Confession: Second Voyage Confirms There is a Difference in Cruise Experiences - By David M. Brudney
When I wrote an article following Karen and my first ever cruise to Alaska this summer, several readers admonished me not to judge the cruise experience based on a single voyage. ...more

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Trends

TripAdvisor Offers Travel Outlook for 2008
Travel Trends Survey Sheds Light on What to Expect in the New Year ...more

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Sales and Marketing

Carnival Cruise Lines Launches New Multi-Million-Dollar Branding Campaign to Promote 'Fun Ship' Cruising
Wide-Ranging Effort Includes New Television Commercials, Brand New Look and Feel for Advertising, Marketing and Collateral Materials ...more

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Financial

Carnival Corporation & plc Declares Dividend
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL, NYSE: CUK) has announced that it has declared a dividend of $0.40 per share. ...more

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Internet

Google U.K. and comScore Reveal Importance of Search Engines at All Stages of Path to Purchase in Travel Sector
Google U.K. and comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), announced the results of a study into online consumer behaviour in the travel sector, finding that consumers are using search engines in more sophisticated ways to research and purchase travel in the UK. ...more

Hitwise December2007 Travel Category Report
The Hitwise Travel Report provides marketers an understanding of the competitive online travel landscape in terms of competitive clickstream, including traffic sources and referred destinations. ...more

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Other

Sunsail Announces Two New Sailing Destinations in Italy
High demand drives Sunsail's expansion in the Mediterranean ...more

Holland America Line's ms Prinsendam Receives Enhancements to Staterooms and Public Areas
Holland America Line has completed a significant upgrade to its 'Elegant Explorer,' ms Prinsendam. Totaling more than $20 million, the enhancements include new luxury bathrooms in all staterooms, the addition of the Explorations Cafe powered by the New York Times, expanded and refurbished shopping promenade, and new carpets and stone flooring. ...more

Wellness Experts From Cleveland Clinic Set for 2008 Crystal Voyages
Six Worldwide Cruises Feature Interactive Learning from Medical Specialists ...more

New Menus Filled With Regional Flair Enliven Cuisine Aboard Holland America Line's Fleet in 2008
Mexico and Caribbean menus debut first ...more

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Social Media Strategies for Travel

Hear how travel companies use social media to protect their brand, increase sales and attract new customers - March 5-6, 2008, San Francisco

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Florida International University

Florida International University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management now offers Distance Graduate Degree Programs.

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2008 Resort Conference

The 2008 Resort Conference, April 16-18 at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, is the only conference planned by resorts executives for resort executives. Keynotes by Chip Conley, Peter Yesawich, Suzanne Cook, Crist Inman, and breakout tracks on Marketing, Operations, and Trends. Produced by HSMAI and University of Denver.

www.resortconference.com

Adrian Awards

Reserve your seats today for this multifaceted, black-tie networking extravaganza celebrating award-winning work and lifetime achievement in hospitality, travel and tourism-related marketing. January 28, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

www.adrianawards.com

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