Banyan Tree unveils revamped “XTC” recognition programme for extraordinary travel consultants, featuring all-expenses …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 March 2010 – Buoyed by the excellent response to the Xtraordinary Travel Consultants (XTC) programme for travel agents launched in selected key markets last year, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts unveils a revamped array of privileges for members who secure bookings at all Banyan Tree and Angsana properties.

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World Cup 2010: Direct Travel Insurance Warns Against Last Minute Arrangements
Direct Travel Insurance is advising football fans to buy their travel insurance as soon as they have booked their trip to visit South Africa this summer. So if you are heading to South Africa to watch the football, make sure you don’t wait to purchase your travel insurance until the last minute.

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Roger Dow: Travel Promotion Act: A Win for US Economy and Taxpayers
With unemployment remaining high and concerns growing about a jobless recovery, Congress recently passed legislation that promises to jumpstart travel, a critical sector of our economy.

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