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• The Travel Institute Launches Educational Stimulus Program

  JANUARY 06, 2009

  New program allows agencies to stretch training dollars.

• Travel Leaders’ Agents Optimistic Despite Slump in Bookings

  JANUARY 06, 2009

  Travel Leaders' 2009 Travel Trends Survey reveals how the U.S. recession is playing a significant factor in various trends being tracked.

• Pimentel Resigns from SeaDream

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Larry Pimentel, president and CEO of SeaDream Yacht Club, who has been with the mega-yacht line since its 2001 founding, has stepped down, SeaDream said in an official statement.

• Our Readers Speak Out On JoyStar/TravelStarWhat's Your Opinion?

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Concern and controversy over host agency JoyStar has several agents and readers sharing their opinions on everything from their commissions to potential bankruptcy.

• Market Watch: Eye on Small Business Owners

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Reuters reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today proposed that banks force companies to buy "recession insurance" from governments before borrowing money.

• Nickelodeon Hotel Breaks From Holiday Inn

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  The Nickelodeon Hotel, which was formerly part of the Holiday Inn brand, is now an independent resort. The resort will launch a new, dedicated reservations number (877) NICK-KID.