In a surprise move, Vacation.com, a leading travel services marketing organization, has entered into a multi-year commitment with Travel Planners International (TPI). The deal focuses on creating a closer alignment between the two companies by enhancing membership and driving profitability.

The Air France KLM Group and Delta Air Lines announced a new long-term joint venture whereby the partners will jointly operate their trans-Atlantic business by coordinating operations and sharing revenues and costs of their trans-Atlantic route network.

Despite the financial challenges that face parent company Ambassadors International, Windstar Cruises is “probably in a better position right now than we’ve been in a year,” said Windstar President Diane Moore.

Despite the financial challenges that face parent company Ambassadors International, Windstar Cruises is “probably in a better position right now than we’ve been in a year,” said Windstar President Diane Moore.

Despite the financial challenges that face parent company Ambassadors International, Windstar Cruises is “probably in a better position right now than we’ve been in a year,” said Windstar President Diane Moore.

Hervé Novelli, France’s secretary of state for commerce, artisan industry, small and mid-sized business and tourism, presided over the general assembly of Maison de la France to create Atout France, a new association that is now the sole national organization for the tourism sector. Atout France has ambitious plans for a coordinated and more efficient public policy in order to respond to the challenges posed for French tourism.