Daily Bulletin: Orbitz capturing a small piece of travel recovery

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Many public travel companies are reporting big increases in bookings and revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010, but Orbitz Worldwide's increases were much more modest, according to Thursday's Q4 financial report. Read More

Suppliers differ in how they move direct biz to agents

As retailers head into 2011 with an eye on recovery, how and whether they get consumer leads is crucial to growing their business. Many suppliers have a system in place for transferring direct business to travel agents, but which agents actually get the bookings and the corresponding commissions depends on the supplier. Read More

US Airways flight attendants to stage protests

US Airways flight attendants will stage protests at four airports on Thursday, expressing displeasure that they haven't received a new contract that "reflects the sacrifices they made for the success of the airline." Read More

Timeshare resort on St. Maarten to close

Simpson Bay Resort & Marina & the Villas at Simpson Bay (formerly the Pelican Resort Club) in St. Maarten will cease operations Feb. 20. Read More

Solmar resort opens in Los Cabos

Solmar Hotels & Resorts opened the Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa in Los Cabos on Feb. 13. It is Solmar's fifth property in the Cabo San Lucas area. Read More

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