Ctrip.com International Ltd. garnered net revenues worth US$24 million during the second quarter this year. The figure was 47 percent higher than the correspondent period result in 2005. Net revenues increased by 22 percent from the first quarter in 2006. (8/10/2006)

Qantas said today that it would comply with new,temporary security measures introduced by the UK Government for flights departing from and transiting through the United Kingdom.

Novotel Yogyakarta is re-opening on 14 August after renovation, adding another positive sign that the earthquake stricken area of central Java is quickly getting back on its feet.

ELFAA, the European Low Fares Airlines Association, has published an official response to the publication of the UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee report.

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has projected that the volume of full-service hotel sales in 2006 will significantly surpass the $45 billion recorded in 2005 and could even exceed $60 billion, a 33 percent year on year increase globally. (8/8/2006)

Priceline.com has started processing reservations through the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). Priceline.com has also decided to participate in Sabre's Efficient Access Solution. (8/8/2006)

Virgin Atlantic is to offer a 'Sunglasses Styling Clinic' to Upper Class passengers visiting its flagship Heathrow Clubhouse.

After studying how Lalu Prasad turned around the Railways, researchers at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, now find the country's airport revamp fascinating enough to study. The B-school will bring out a case study on the bidding process for the modernisation of the Delhi and Mumbai airports.

European car rental company Europcar has recently introduced online reservation services in Catalan and Estonian languages. (7/31/2006)

GetThere has announced the appointment of Ludger Bals as director of sales, account management and the travel agency re-seller channel for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.