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Colorado skier visits up 4 percent this season

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:25:04 -0400

DENVER - The trade group Colorado Ski Country USA says there were about 11.4 million skier visits to Colorado resorts this season, up nearly 4 percent from last season, when there was lackluster snowfall.

BWI growth may depend on overseas flights

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:05:35 -0400

LINTHICUM, Maryland - Maryland aviation officials say the future of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport may depend on boosting its number of international flights.

Chicago tourism figures up, 46.2 million visitors

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:27:03 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago officials say 46.2 million tourists visited the city last year, a near-record.

Vail Resorts 3Q net income, spring pass sales up

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:42:56 -0400

BROOMFIELD, Colorado - Vail Resorts said Thursday its earnings rose 23 percent in its fiscal third quarter, as late spring snow helped boost skier visits to its Colorado resorts and visitors proved willing to spend on food, lessons and gear.

Alaska Airlines May traffic rises 6.7 pct

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:55:03 -0400

SEATTLE - Alaska Airlines' parent company said Wednesday that traffic rose 6.7 percent in May, helped by an increase in the number of available seats.

Airlines group raises industry profit estimate

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:13:27 -0400

Packed planes should help the world's airlines earn $12.7 billion this year, as travel demand accelerates faster than the airlines add seats, according to a new prediction from a trade group.

Airlines group raises industry profit estimate

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:54:45 -0400

Packed planes should help the world's airlines earn a $12.7 billion profit this year, as travel demand accelerates faster than the airlines add seats, according to a new prediction from a trade group.

Hawaii tourists spend $1.1B in April, up slightly

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:35:16 -0400

HONOLULU - Hawaii visitors spent $1.1 billion in the state in April, up 1.8 percent from the same month last year, tourism officials said Thursday.

Germany's top-selling tabloid to introduce paywall

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:23:20 -0400

BERLIN - Europe's top-selling newspaper said Monday it will introduce a paywall for part of its online offerings starting next month.

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:39:30 -0400

NEW YORK - This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds.

SD tourism officials expect good summer season

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:04:17 -0400

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - South Dakota tourism officials expect a good summer season despite high gas prices that are putting a slight damper on travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, generally considered the kickoff to summer.

Wichita might fine residents over water use

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:27 -0400

WICHITA, Kansas - Wichita officials will consider imposing fines of $1,000 per month on residents and businesses that use too much water as part of a short-term plan to respond to dwindling water supplies.