An estimated 9.5 million tourists visited New York in the first quarter of 2008, 1 million more than in the same quarter a year ago, according to the city’s tourism marketer, NYC & Company.

For all Summer 2009 bookings, Thomson will join forces with First Choice and introduce the ‘World Care Fund’. The scheme gives customers the opportunity to donate £1 per adult and fifty pence per child on an opt-out basis –a donation that is matched by the company.

Germany is European Market Leader when it comes to meetings and congresses. This has been confirmed once again by the current “International Association Meetings Market 2007” study released by the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA).

Canadian tourists fleeing a harsh winter and buoyed by their strong dollar are flocking to Cuban beaches in record numbers and helping Cuba’s tourist trade end a two-year slump.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts appointed Susan Santiago general manager for Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino. A seasoned veteran of the luxury hospitality industry and a long-time member of the Hyatt team, Mrs. Santiago most recently served as general manager at sister Caribbean property Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa.

United Airlines has raised fares in the United States and Canada by up to $30 roundtrip, the latest in a series of fare hikes, fuel surcharges and fee increases.