Sacramento International Airport celebrated a number of milestones for the ?Big Build? project inside the future ticketing and baggage terminal Friday.

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has set a date for a vote by more than 20,000 Delta Air Lines flight attendants to decide whether they want to be represented by a labor union, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA anounced Friday.

Hawaii?s hotel occupancy rates grew 4.8 percentage points last week compared to the same week a year ago, according to an industry report out Friday.

The Southeastern Conference has agreed to bring its men?s basketball tournament ? and the millions of tourism dollars that come with it ? to Nashville in 2015, 2016 and 2019.

Delta Air Lines Inc. reported higher traffic for the month of August, the third month in a row traffic has increased over the previous year. (DAL)

The average price for a gallon of gas in New Mexico is down 2 cents to $2.76, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. The national average is $2.68.

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Hurricane Earl?s whipping winds are adding a wrinkle to an already busy three-day weekend where more than 34 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.

Vacationers can overlook bad weather over a weekend getaway, but when we've scrimped and saved for that annual big trip, what can we do when weather interrupts our fun?

A former US Airways Express pilot will spend nine months in prison for selling a powdered drink mix over the Internet that he claimed was "100 percent" effective in helping drug-using truck drivers, pilots and train engineers pass federally mandated drug tests.

With top-tier actors and affordable tickets, the city?s theater scene is rich and intimate.

The area south of San Francisco buzzes with cultural spaces, lively restaurants and a hyper-educated workforce that has no problem keeping up.

With live music, food offerings and other activities, Maryland?s wineries offer a good time as well as a good sip.

Armed with a map, compass, hiking boots and a blue Honda, a hiker tackles the highest point in each New England state.

East London feels light years away from central London, and is totally self-sufficient, thanks to a host of enticing restaurants, shops, markets and hotels.

A portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni is the centerpiece of a show at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid.

Tensions between fliers and cabin crews are common in today's increasingly unfriendly skies.

In its 75th anniversary issue, the magazine named Kent, Conn., the best town in New England for fall foliage.

In good news for East Coast vacationers hoping to salvage a Labor Day weekend beach getaway, a steadily weakening Hurricane Earl is expected ...

Forget fishing holes and Vegas stripper bars: Two beachfront resorts are taking "mancations" to new lengths for distinctly different breeds of ...

Business travelers in hotels at a N.J. corporate park are targeted by well-dressed purse snatchers. Don't leave your bag behind when you refill ...

The 5,400-passenger vessel is a sister ship to the much-ballyhooed, ten-month-old Oasis of the Seas.

One of the most trusted travel resources for planning the ultimate Walt Disney World vacation is back and better than ever.

Open for reservation year-round, cabins offer comfortable accommodations for anglers and hunters

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Lake open to all activities; blue-green algae bloom subsided

Beach vacations continue to be the most popular choice for a romantic honeymoon getaway. Honeymoons are the ultimate romantic vacation and just about any destination can translate into a romantic rendezvous for the newlyweds...

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How did a small 100-pound man single-handedly move over 1100 tons of coral, with some stones weighing as much as 30 tons? This is his story...

Orlando villa rentals are the perfect answer when looking to find a spot that will not only be accommodating but economical as well. Furthermore, there are a number of reasons why renting a Florida villa in Orlando is the best bet for families with children.

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This fall, an enchanting, one of a kind, 17,000 square foot, ship-shaped attraction will open in Branson, Missouri. Titanic: The Legend Continues, will house more than 400 priceless artifacts and will allow visitors to truly experience the Titanic.
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But these resorts can help you squeeze every last flake from the snow season.

This spring, Englishman David Sharp was left to die on Everest. Why did no one come to his aid? Read our investigative report to find out.

In late 2004, a team attempted the north pillar of Cerro Murrallon, one of Patagonia's great unsolved rock climbing mysteries.Pata

Two Kiwis make a bid for Aconcagua's treacherous and seldom climbed South Face - a route notorious for decimating even the best of climbers.

In 2004, Sue Knott and Karen McNeill became the first women to successfully climb Cassin Ridge. We find out how they did it in brutal conditions.

Although known as the poor man's Himalayas, Peru offers many other, smaller, infrequently climbed peaks worth bagging.

Opportunities for Travel in the Cloud September 2, 2010 The emergence of cloud computing has not been a high profile breakthrough like the telephone or email. Rather, it has been more of a below-the-radar shift in how the world interacts with technology. While so far only a handful of travel leaders have noticed or leveraged the advantages of the cloud, it has begun to change the way travel businesses operate and connect with their customers. For these companies and others in the industry ready to look beyond their own infrastructure, cloud computing represents a compelling business opportunity. Agility, flexibility and elasticity are the key values of cloud computing. Cloud computing is not a technology, but a new form of services delivery. It enables travel companies to move quickly, launch new products or expand systems without bearing the costs and delays of massive IT upgrades. For startups, it helps level the...

Top Traveler Technology Trends August 26, 2010 Staying on top of how travelers use technology nowadays is like taking aim at a moving target. Practically every day, we learn about a new device, service, or network that promises to make some phase of the travel process more efficient, economical, or enjoyable. Understanding how consumers explore travel options is increasingly challenging, given the proliferation of platforms and devices. Yet this task is essential for companies operating in the highly competitive online travel space. In a new research study, PhoCusWright captures and presents a clear snapshot of today's travelers, pinpointing their adoption and usage of key technology and media. PhoCusWright's Traveler Technology Survey 2010 takes a detailed look at consumer behavior and attitudes toward innovations in travel technology, including new tools, functions, and platforms. Based on a comprehensive survey of online travelers in the U.S., the report outlines key trends and uncovers...

Five Key Canadian Leisure Travel Trends August 19, 2010 Canadian travelers are unique. Their behavior and travel patterns set them apart from other travelers around the globe. And while they are frequently compared to U.S. or European consumers, travel companies that assume they are the same, do so at their own risk. It is essential to understand Canadian travel trends, and how they differ from those in other parts of the world. Five trends that set Canadian travelers apart: Canadian leisure travelers take shorter trips in the peak summer season, and longer, more expensive trips in the colder winter and spring months. More than one third of Canadian travel is now booked online. Canada trails markets like the U.S. and U.K., however online travel penetration in Canada will continue to increase through 2011. Cruise is the fastest growing travel segment in Canada, and is projected to reach nearly CAD$1.4 billion...

Who is Happier? Guests of Two-Star or Five-Star Hotels? PhoCusWright's Social Travel Advocacy Index (STAI) Reveals Expectations, Price Play a Big Role in Online Traveler Reviews Sentiment August 12, 2010 If online traveler reviews are any indication, guests of luxury five-star hotels are no more satisfied with their accommodation experience than are travelers who stay at moderate, two-star accommodation. PhoCusWright's Social Travel Advocacy Index (STAI), an index of traveler sentiment based on online traveler reviews, shows that the average STAI for the luxury five-star hotel category for 2008 was eight, significantly below the two-star hotel category, which scored a 13. The STAI for the five-star category jumped significantly in 2009, when both hotel star categories scored a 15. "Are luxury hotel properties delivering a lower quality of service to their guests than two-star hotels? Of course not, but guests of five-star hotels have very different expectations than those of two-star...

The Ancillary Services Goldmine August 12, 2010 Now that airlines have struck gold with the revenue streams flowing from ancillary services, the industry may never be the same. The disruption in airline distribution is creating a need for new shopping methods and backend technologies from innovative companies like ITA, Vayant, and Everbread. PhoCusWright's senior technology analyst and editorial director, Innovation Edition, Bob Offutt, discusses the biggest change the airline industry has seen in over twenty years in the video below. PhoCusWright's Ancillary Services Report analyzes the impact of ancillary services on the U.S. travel industry. The report includes strategies to accommodate ancillary services and fare families, and highlights new game changing technologies and innovations.

Social Media, Networking, and the Power of the Graph August 5, 2010 As the social Web evolves, so too do the dynamics between consumers and marketers. Organic conversation now intermingles and coexists with brand messages. To what extent has social networking given way to social media? Norm Rose, PhoCusWright's senior technology and corporate market analyst, unearths and explores the power of the social graph to influence consumers interacting with your brand in the video below: PhoCusWright's Social Media in Travel series explores the dynamic relationship between social media and online travel. The series helps travel companies develop a sound strategy for maximizing the powerful potential of the social Web.