United Airlines has increased its ticket prices for the second time this week, shifting the cost of higher fuel prices to its customers. The move could open the way for other carriers to follow suit -or drive customer to those carriers. United described the increase as a fuel surcharge, not the advertised fare.

February 2008, Aruba’s Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Certified Gold status under the global Certification program. The global program recognizes Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa’s commitment to operating at the world’s highest environmental standard.

Travelport Limited, the parent company of the Travelport group of companies, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.

Mexican tour operators are promoting Cuba as a tourist destination hoping to send 100,000 tourists to the Caribbean archipelago in 2008, which would represent a significant increase compared to the previous year.

As has been the case since 2004, the U.S.A. and Germany are the number one and two countries respectively measured by the number of international meetings organized in 2007.

Continental Airlines blamed record fuel costs for its $80 million first quarter loss and announced plans to reduce its fleet and flights. Excluding a $5 million after tax gain from the sale of aircraft, Continental recorded a net loss of $85 million ($0.86 diluted loss per share).