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Travel Industry Association Pressroom
Here you'll find the latest news and statistics on travel and tourism trends, prices and legislation to help you develop your story. TIA's Communications Department is available to provide you with additional information or put you in touch with other experts in the travel industry.

Tourism and Hospitality Journal
Tourism and hospitality coverage for 39 markets. Sections include Airlines and Airports, Finance, Government and Regulation, Lodging, Meetings, Tours and Attractions. From City Business Journals.

Tourism Industries Office - Dept of Commerce
International travel to and from the US. Lots of market analysis. Statistics anyone?

Travel Trade Online
Billed as a must for every travel agent.

World Tourism Organization News
Based in Madrid this world-wide org. distributes press releases, speeches and news about tourism and it's economic impact. Better stat reports than Dept of Commerce in my opinion. Newspapers Travel Sections Online

Chicago Sun Times - Travel Section
Consumer oriented. Local Chicago travel interest, and decent travel writing on all subjects pertaining to travel.

Los Angeles Times Travel Section
Today's deal, destinations, California destinations, Las Vegas, Hawaii, tips and bargains.

Nomad's Land
A syndicated weekly travel-humor column by Adriana Abdenur. Enjoy.

The Age - Melbourne Australia
A really great travel section from this down-under newspaper.

Travel The Net
Syndicated columns appearing in newspapers across the US, also available to you online.

Washington Post Travel News
Consumer oriented. Three weekly columns - Travel Q. and A., Travel Tips, and Extreme Travel Trivia. Television and Radio Programs on the Air

America's Historic Trails with Tom Bodett
"Writer and humorist Tom Bodett takes viewers along on thirteen half-hour car trips as he retraces significant, story-packed trails of early America. Along the way, he talks to museum curators, parks guides, horsemen, saddle makers, priests, cafe owners and others --adding his own candid observations about these treasured places." Check here for stations near you.

Cafe to Go - Canada in 30 Days
Wide ranging look at Canada coast to coast. A television travelogue. Still seems to be in production.

Destination Thailand
Unique and beautiful places to visit throughout Thailand and neighboring countries. Luxury hotels, jungle escapes, beachside resorts and mountain hideaways. On Thailand's Channel 11, every Thursday at 8:30.

Savvy Traveler
Hosted by Rudy Maxa. Travel tips, travel update, deal of the week. Rudy takes questions from callers. Carried on National Public Radio. Check here for stations near you.

The Travel Hour
BBC. Coverage of travel in France Italy and Spain. They have a link up to earn special college credit. Aired in February. Check with BBC for next air dates.

The Traveler's Journal
Two-minute audio programs broadcast daily on public radio stations, and carried around the world on the Armed Forces Radio Network.

Travel Asia and Beyond
A weekly half hour show recorded on location at five star hotels or resorts, on cruise ships, in trains or in an exotic location somewhere in the Asia Pacific region. They broadcast on Star Plus and Star World. Showtimes are towards bottom of page. They also broadcast on a cable channel in Thailand, channel 36?

Travels in Europe with Rick Steves
"Expert traveler Rick Steves leads the way as your own personal tour guide, offering valuable insights and plenty of tips for hassle free, memorable travel." Check here for stations near you.

Travels in Mexico and the Caribbean with Shari Belafonte
To begin airing spring of 1999. Check with your local National Public Broadcasting station for times.

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