Tag: President Obama
Defense includes explanation of costs and missing facts left out of media reports. [...] Read more
With the airline industry in constant flux, gas prices back on the rise and the environment in the forefront of people’s minds, the push for train travel is not much of a stretch. [...] Read more
Beleaguered travel industry leaders delivered their message about the crucial role travel plays in the economy directly to President Obama in a March 11 meeting, which centered on the business community’s concerns about the downturn in meetings and events and on the need to welcome more international visitors.
“We are pleased that President Obama recognizes the power of travel to strengthen America’s economy,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association after the [...] Read more
Generally, the business of planning meetings has been pretty low profile. Not that it’s not big business—think of the logistics and ripple-down economic impact of President Obama’s inauguration celebration earlier this year. But, in the wake of several high-profile, high-flying corporate events, the meetings’ industry suddenly found itself in the midst of a media frenzy at the end of 2008 and the beginning of the new year.
Wells Fargo placed a full-page ad in The Washington [...] Read more
The travel industry has found a popular, lucrative new brand, a bright spot in a troubled economy. Even as President Obama works on plans to turnaround the struggling economy, destination marketers are building business by adding links on their websites to Obama tours and packages.
A Presidential Chicago tour is featured on choosechicago.com for visitors who want to “experience the city the Obamas enjoy.”
Hawaii’s official tourism site has a page dedicated to its native son, with [...] Read more
