Why Sensitivity Training Is Insensitive and Patronizing - By Simma Lieberman
I've often been asked if I 'do sensitivity training' - I found myself getting irritated by the very term 'sensitivity training', and didn't know why I had such a visceral reaction. ...more

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25% of Aircraft Orders at Risk, AVIATION WEEK Reports
Cancelled orders from undercapitalized startups could affect backlogs at Boeing and Airbus ...more

Despite Higher Travel Costs, Summer Getaways are Still in the Plans for a Majority of Families
Survey Finds Even with Rising Gas Prices, Majority of Summer Vacation Trips will be 500+ Miles ...more

Overall Satisfaction in the Airline Industry Declines to a Three-Year Low Primarily Due to People Factors, Rather than High Prices
Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines and JetBlue Airways Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction ...more

Domestic Travel to Rise to 2.005 Billion Person-Trips in 2008
International Arrivals to Advance by 4.4% - U.S. Travel Resilient Despite Economic Challenges ...more

U.S. Airline Industry Headed Toward 'Catastrophe' at Current Oil Prices
Several Airlines Likely to Fail, Affordable, Frequent Air Travel and Jobs at Risk ...more

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Thai Airways grows online bookings by 200 percent with Amadeus e-Merchandise
Thai Airways is using Amadeus e-Merchandise to enrich user experience and Internet booking adoption ...more

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Survey Results of Adventure Travel Industry Reveal Understanding of Carbon Offsets Yet Mandate Need for Increased Education, Strategic Planning
NativeEnergy, an international leader in the carbon offsets industry, conducted a live Webinar in May, titled The Role of Carbon Offsets in Adventure Travel. As an informal survey of 50 members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) the objective was to gather perceptions of carbon offsets in the adventure travel sector. The results reveal industry perceptions and level of carbon offset comprehension. ...more

Travel Industry Association and American Express Join Forces On Travel Sustainability Initiative
Recognizing that the status of the environment has become a top business and public policy priority, with major implications for travel, the Travel Industry Association and American Express announced today they have joined forces in the name of travel sustainability. The two organizations are working together to develop the Travel Sustainability Initiative, a comprehensive plan designed to make crucial information available and to guide the travel industry in its response to assuring sustainability in travel and tourism. ...more

Online Global Photo Competition - Our Climate Solutions
UNWTO launches its 2008 Photo Competition around this year's World Tourism Day (WTD) theme: 'Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change'. This competition is part of the year-long campaign highlighting the call for action towards a climate neutral planet. ...more

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ASTA Offers Members More Than 50 Online Tools
With the recent addition of the Salary Tool and Financial Assessment tool, ASTA now offers more than 50 different online tools and directories to help members grow and run their businesses more effectively. ...more

NBTA Applauds U.S. House for Passage of FAST Redress Act
NBTA Members Celebrate Victory After Having Encouraged Representatives to Support Bill ...more

Air Transport Association Calls on Congress to End Rampant Oil Speculation
U.S. Airlines Face $7-13 Billion Loss for 2008 - on Par With Worst Financial Year Ever ...more

International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) President and Cruise and Crime Experts to Testify at U.S. Senate Hearing on June 19, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
United States Senate to Address Issues to Protect Americans from Crimes on Cruise Ships ...more

AMA Provides First Ever Guidance on Medical Tourism
New AMA Principles Promote Patient Safety for Care Abroad ...more

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