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tours-TV.com - http://tours-tv.com - en-en Copyright 2008 вс, 19 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Berlin Hotels support \"Day Against Homophobia\" pink pillow Berlin Collection hotels are baking rainbow cakes Berlin, 16 May 2013 The pink pillow Berlin Collection takes a stand: Initiated by Maneo-Toleranzbündnis, the hotels of the pink pillow Berlin Collection are baking cakes to support the \"International Day Against Homophobia\" on 17 May. On Friday, the participating hotels will be baking cakes, pies and muffins in rainbow colours to take a stand against homophobia and violence against LGBT persons. By participating in this action, hotels including the Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Schlosshotel Grunewald, the art\'otel Berlin, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Interconti and Park Inn are showing their social commitment to LGBT projects. The colourful cake creations can be seen on 17 May at pinkpillow-berlin.com as well as on social media sites facebook.com/visitBerlin and twitter.com/visitBerlin. New Hotel Collection for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Travellers Berlin stands for tolerance and openness. Together with the Berlin hotel industry, visitBerlin launched the pink pillow Berlin Collection in March 2013. This unique initiative is designed to support the attractiveness of capital as a destination for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals. This new cooperative venture for gay and lesbian friendly hotels in Berlin that place a special emphasis on welcoming the community is one-of-a-kind. Each member hotel of the pink pillow believes that everyone has the right to be who they are and that every guest should feel safe and welcome. Meanwhile, the network consists of almost 50 Berlin hotels. More information on pinkpillow-berlin.com. For high resolution pictures go to our press site. Press officer contact details: Katharina Dreger Tel.: +49 (0)30 26 47 48 – 956 katharina.dreger@visitBerlin.de Christian Tänzler Tel.: +49 (0)30 26 47 48 – 912 christian.taenzler@visitBerlin.de About the \"International Day Against Homophobia\" The International Day Against Homophobia is taking place for the seventh time in Berlin. To draw attention to this important day, a number of events have been organised by the Berlin Alliance for Tolerance organised by Maneo. More information on: www.kisskissberlin.de and www.maneo.de http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9926/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9926/ вс, 19 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Conservation Leaders to Mark Recovery Efforts for Magazine Mountain Shagreen Who: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Deputy Regional Director Mike Oetker U.S. Forest Service - Forest Supervisor Judith Henry Arkansas Game and Fish Commission - Deputy Director Mike Armstrong Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism - Director of Parks Greg Butts What: A terrestrial snail that was once on the verge of extinction has made a remarkable comeback. Now, federal and state conservation leaders will celebrate the success story of the Magazine Mountain shagreen. The snail was just delisted under the Endangered Species Act and is no longer on the brink of extinction. The media is invited to see Magazine Mountain shagreen habitat and speak with biologists about the importance of recovering our endangered natural resources. When: Tuesday - May 21, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. (Central) Where: Mount Magazine State Park Lodge Summit of Magazine Mountain in Paris, Arkansas. Mount Magazine State Park lodge is located approximately 18 miles south of Paris, Arkansas. Follow Arkansas Highway 309 South to the summit then follow signs to lodge. # # # For more information: visit: http://www.fws.gov/southeast/news/2013/11-042.html Contacts: FWS - Chris Davidson, 501-513-4481, chris_davidson@fws.gov FWS - Tom Mackenzie, 404-679-7291, tom_mackenzie@fws.gov U.S. Forest Service: (Ozark-St. Francis Natl. Forest.) Tracy Farley, 479-964-7232, tfarley@fs.fed.us Arkansas Game and Fish Commission: Keith Stephens, 501 223 6342, kastephens@agfc.state.ar.us Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism: Kat Robinson, (501) 682-7606, kat.robinson@arkansas.gov http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9929/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9929/ вс, 19 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Diverse Landscape Makes Motorcycling in Arkansas Stand Out Diverse Landscape Makes Motorcycling in Arkansas Stand Out By Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The terrain of Arkansas is as varied as the motorcycles that crisscross it. The state’s six geographic regions offer a diverse topography that is a lure for both locals and riders from across the nation. “It seems everywhere I go outside the state when I tell people (bikers) where I live they either say they love riding (here) or have heard how good the riding is,” says Lynn Ward, an Arkansas native who has ridden close to 300,000 miles in the past 12 years. “Arkansas has it all – something for every class and level of skill rider -- from the pancake flat terrain of the eastern Delta to the hair-raising steep hairpin curves of Mount Nebo and everything in-between.” Ward points out that his home base is a prime starting point for day ventures. “From my house in Mount Ida in the Ouachita Mountains, I can go in any direction, ride all day and not really have to deal with traffic -- the nemeses of all bikers,” he states. “Also I can ride my bike 12 months a year. I can\'t imagine living anywhere I would have to winterize my pride and joy for months each year.” A standout route for him is the Talimena Scenic Drive, a 54-mile byway that travels the crest of Rich Mountain (at 2,681 feet, the second tallest peak in the state) and Winding Stair Mountains between Mena and Talihina, Oklahoma. “Most of the ride is across a series of ridges with scenic vistas off both sides of the road,” he says. “There are lots of scenic pull outs with beautiful views and even some small lakes. It is always a good ride, but when the fall colors are at their peak, it is breathtaking.” Thirteen miles northwest of town is Queen Wilhelmina State Park. The lodge there is currently undergoing a $6.2 million dollar renovation and is scheduled to reopen in late 2013. The rest of the park is still open for business. “When completed8220;When completed it should be an absolute ‘don\'t miss’ ride for anyone getting even close to that part of the state,“ he says. Ward suggestions other routes. “The whole northwest corner of Arkansas is just one big scenic riding experience.” He also offers Scenic Highway Seven from where it joins I-40 at Russellville to points south as an option. “The southeast, although flat, has some very good roads with interesting towns full of history. The northeast quadrant has some wonderful riding along Crowley\'s Ridge and in the Mountain Home and Mountain View areas.” Ward’s first bike was a 1964 Hondo 350 Scrambler. “My brother-in-law opened a dealership in Harrison and I was instantly hooked,” Ward shares. He rode it throughout college and then took a break from riding after graduating and selling his bike. Though he once considered himself finished with the sport, he returned to it at the age of 54, after a visiting friend put him back on a bike. “He wouldn\'t leave until I had ridden his brand new Kawasaki Vulcan 650,” Ward continues. “I finally said I would ride it just up the highway and come right back. I live in Mount Ida, a very popular area for motorcycling. I told my buddy after that very short ride, ‘I wish you hadn’t let me do that.’ I had forgotten the wonderful times on the bikes over 30 years ago. Needless to say, two months later I purchased my first Harley Fat Boy off eBay.” About six months later he bought his second Harley, a 2001 Heritage Springer. “This bike was made for traveling. I have logged close to 135,000 miles in the past 12 years riding in all of the lower 48 states,” he says. He then purchased his third Harley. “My wife Terri and I have put over 87,000 miles on this bike in just over two years. And the interesting part is most of those miles have been logged inside the boundaries of Arkansas.” Michael Thomson, president of the Diamond Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, moved to the state from Dallas, Texas because of the optimal riding terrain. Before that he had lived in San Diego, California for 30 years. “I came up for the H.O.G. Rally (in Hot Springs May 2-4 this year) a few times and thought that this has a lot of great riding up here,” he shares, “a lot of diversity. It’s got hills and mountains, streams and back roads, a lot of curvy roads.” Thomson, who is 64 and who has lived in Arkansas for 10 years, got his first motorcycle when he was 14-years old. Right now he has 18 motorcycles and most of them are vintage. He was instrumental in bringing the 2010 Cannonball Run (a 3,320 mile cross-country journey a group of adventurous riders made on pre-1916 motorcycles) to Hot Springs. Thomson points out the active vintage motorcycling scene in the Spa City. During the Sept. 5-7 Hot Springs Rally, the Antique Motorcycle Club will have a one-day show at Hill Wheatley Plaza. Organizers expect to have approximately 100 historic bikes display. Thomson said it is hard to pick a favorite route, but “Scenic Arkansas Seven is a pretty good ride, going up to the northwestern corner towards Eureka Springs.” Mario Caruso, author of the Arkansas Rider’s Guide, has ridden some of the most well-known motorcycle routes in torcycle routes in the world including Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap in Tennessee/North Carolina, Semplon Pass between France and Italy, and Million Dollar Highway in Colorado. For him, riding in Arkansas is a comparable experience. “Almost any time of the year I can grab my Honda CBR or Triumph Tiger and head off to Ola on Scenic Arkansas Seven from my house in Hot Springs,” he says. “II\'ll be on a twisting, mostly deserted stretch of road winding through a dense forest and crossing over tree-lined streams and rivers.” When Caruso wants a longer ride, he’ll head north of I-40. “Any combination of roads there are bliss -- Arkansas Highways 7, 21, 23, 74, 374, 16, 27, 103… for the absolute best of it all, Arkansas 123 to 74 then on to Jasper,” he says. “It is rare to see a car. There is the historic town square, Buffalo River, two good cafes to choose from, and on most nice days plenty of motorcycles and riders to hang with.” Caruso started riding as a 13-year-old in Italy in 1968, when his friend pulled up on a blue Moto Guzzi Trotter two-speed moped and asked him if he wanted to ride it. “Shorts, sandals, t-shirt, a few quick thrusts on the bicycle-style pedals and it popped to life. I took off down Viale degli Oleandri,” he remembers. “First gear, second gear, crouched over the handlebars and full throttle ringing the little beast’s tiny motor, the red plastic speedometer needle quivering around 30 kmh. Might as well have been 300. I wanted one!” His father figured it would be a passing phase, but appeased him and purchased one. “Forty-four years later, seven of them in all different sizes and shapes fill our garage. (There is) another being fitted for a sidecar sits in what should be my woodworking shop,” he shares. Though the experiences and reasons for riding might differ, the lure of the open road is a strong connector for riders of all styles and skill levels. “Maybe it is just some sort of visceral need to be free from some of life\'s perceived shackles,” said Caruso. “Adrenaline rush? You betcha! Arkansas on a motorcycle? It is motion, beauty, solitude, skills and adrenaline. And if you have your route right, you end up in a funky little place and meet down to earth people.” For more details on riding in Arkansas, check out www.arkansas.com/outdoors/motorcycling/ Via this link you can download a “Let’s Ride” brochure. There are also city brochures available that highlight routes from Eureka Springs, Harrison, and Hot Springs -- which include detailed maps and information specifically for motorcycle enthusiasts. Each contains locations for amenities and shops that offer bike repairs. Along with the landscape, events in the state such as Bikes, Blues & BBQ in Fayetteville, the Wild Hog Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival in Helena-West Helena, and the Arkansas H.O.G. Rally in Hot Springs attract thousands of bikers each year. http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9931/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9931/ вс, 19 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Toad Suck Daze and Riverfest: Two Great Central Arkansas Festivals Kerry Kraus, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Get your entertainment fix with the two huge events that begin and end the month of May in Central Arkansas. As it has for the past 31 years, May jumps off to a hopping start with the Annual Toad Suck Daze. The 32nd edition is May 3-5 in Conway. The festival has a boatload of entertainment packed with local and national performers. The schedule begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday with Handmade Moments followed by Erin Enderlin, Drake White and Kip Moore. Saturday brings Hanna Belle at 11:30 a.m. The rest of the day’s roster includes Song Writers Round, Interstate Buffalo, Eleven Cent Ransom, The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band, Canvas and Erin Enderlin, leading up to the headliners – Diamond Rio. On Sunday, the performances begin at noon with Some Guy Named Robb, along with Beautiful Disaster, Kingsdown, and Hawk Nelson. The Toadal Kid Zone is back with activities for children of all ages with puppet shows, music, games, magic and crafts. Over 35 vendors will be selling a wide variety of food including Mexican, hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey legs, gyros, sausages, roasted corn, baked potatoes, pizza, sandwiches, fried green tomatoes, and tons of sweet treats. The always popular Stuck on a Truck, the Toad Run 10 and 5K, Mardi Daze parade, and Tour de Toad bicycle ride, plus the general and championship toad races are just a few of the other events taking place. This free, family festival has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships and scholarship endowments to students in Faulkner County. Everything takes place in downtown Conway. Phone 501-327-7788 or visit www.toadsuck.org for more information. Little Rock and North Little Rock’s Riverfest wraps up the month over Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-May 26. Riverfest is known for its wide variety of entertainment and this year is no different. Local and regional performers are showcased along with headliners such as Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, and Peter Frampton. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Family Zone area has free activities including music, Super Retriever Crown Championship Series and other dog-oriented contests, an International Village, a fun run, and more. The Deltic Timber KidZone area features arts and crafts for children, face painting, finger casting, bean bag tossing, bubble blowing, a rock climbing wall, and Chalk it Up Art. At the time of this writing, Merchant Row had 35 vendors scheduled, with more expected to be added. A fireworks display over the Arkansas River on Sunday evening concludes the celebration. Events take place at the following locations: Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, River Market District, and the Clinton Presidential Park in Little Rock, the North Shore Riverwalk in North Little Rock. Advance admission is $17.50 available only at Walgreens, $35 at the gate. More information is available by visiting www.riverfestarkansas.com or calling 501-255-3378. http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9932/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9932/ вс, 19 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Bayou Bartholomew: The longest bayou in the world Originating near Pine Bluff, Bayou Bartholomew is recognized as the lengthiest body of water of its sort in the world. It stretches for hundreds of miles before emptying into the Ouachita River near Sterlington, Louisiana. The stream contributes significantly to the economic development and cultural life of the region, and serves as the primary border separating the Delta from the Timberlands in Arkansas. “Being a total of 359 miles long, it has to be not only the world’s longest bayou but one of the longest free flowing rivers left in this country,” says Dr. Bill Layher, coordinator of the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance. ”You don’t have many river segments this long and not have dams on them somewhere. So it is extremely unique that way and with the diversity of it, in my opinion, it is a national treasure.” Lined with cypress and tupelo swamps, it ranks amongst the top bio-diverse streams in North American. Layher says it contains 117 species of fishes and 35 species of mussels. It has been called one of Arkansas’s best kept secrets by local fishing enthusiasts. Layher says some may be surprised by the beauty of the waterway, “especially in some areas down by Cane Creek State Park. There are lots of old cypress, some well over a thousand years old.” He says the bayou has been overlooked as a recreation site in part because it wanders through sections of the state with few towns or population centers – and from the perception of its swampy zones as a haven for snakes and mosquitoes. Once a pristine stream and local water source, urban development and runoff from agriculture left the channel polluted, log-jammed and full of sediment. In 1995, Curtis Merrell of Monticello organized the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance to restore and preserve its natural beauty. The non-profit\'s long-term collaborative efforts, involving several agencies and hundreds of individuals, continue today – with sponsored clean ups, logjam break-ups and campaigns that have resulted in the removal of untold tons of trash and waste from the million-acre watershed. The group has also acquired funds to restore bottomland hardwood forests along its length. “I think all of the things we have done have improved it tremendously,” says Layher. “I started sampling fish there in about 1994 when I worked as a research biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. I continued doing that until about 2005. I can recall when we first starting sampling in Pine Bluff the only thing we caught were bowfin (‘grinnel’ as they are called here) or spotted gar. And now… black crappie, white crappie, largemouth bass, sunfish, spotted sucker… indicative of good water quality.” The return of these species shows how bio-diversity is improving along with the watershed restoration. Layher suggests the Dr. Curtis Merrell Access for those interested in visiting Bayou Bartholomew. The concrete boat ramp and parking lot off Interstate 530 on the south side of Pine Bluff lies on about 25 acres of land donated by Walmart, adjacent to the area’s Supercenter location. “There is a lot of good bird watching along it,” says Layher. “We are establishing a water trail there. You could canoe or kayak it and that gives a unique view because it goes through some riparian areas (natural riverbanks). There are two nature trails in that vicinity.” Layher also recommends the William (Bill) G. Layher Bayou Bartholomew Trail off Hazel Street near I-530 in Pine Bluff. The 1.78 mile stretch is crossed with boardwalks and foot bridges, giving hikers a view of wetlands home to a beaver lodge, a heron rookery and both hardwood and mixed growth forests. Louisiana\'s 90-mile section of the bayou is part of that state’s Natural and Scenic River System. With the help of the Alliance and the general public, perhaps the future holds a similar scenario for Arkansas’s share of the bayou. Learn more about the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance at Arkansas.gov/bba. There’s also an informative documentary about this body of water on the AETN website at aetn.org/programs/bayoubartholomew. http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9876/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9876/ вт, 14 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Celebrating 50 Years of Greers Ferry Dam SAVE THE DATE - May 21, 2013 You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the birthday of an Arkansas treasure. Come learn more about the history of Greers Ferry Dam and discover the possibilities on Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River. We’re working with qualified journalists to bring attention to this jewel in the Arkansas Ozarks. We’ll gather Tuesday morning, May 21 to experience area outdoor adventures. You can choose between fishing on the lake, trout fishing the river, or taking a guided hike. Then the group will gather for a unique opportunity to tour the inside of Greers Ferry Dam. You can also stop in for a tour of the Greers Ferry Dam Visitor Center. Come noontime, we’ll break for lunch hosted by area leaders. You’ll have a chance to speak with Carl Garner, chief engineer for the dam project, and Cecil Alexander, a state legislator at the time of the dam construction. Other area representatives will be available as well to discuss all there is to do in the region. In the afternoon, you’ll have another opportunity to fish or take a boat tour to complete your research and get plenty of photos or footage. We can help set up accommodation space for you and/or your crew to come visit the Greers Ferry. Please return this questionnaire ASAP to Kat Robinson (kat.robinson@arkansas.gov) to ensure your spot for this event. Responses are due no later than Friday, May 10. http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9848/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9848/ пт, 10 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 International Visitors Spent $14.4 Billion in the United States in March 2013 First Quarter U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports Contribute $43 Billion to the U.S. Economy WASHINGTON - U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank highlighted new data today that shows spending by international visitors to the United States in March 2013 totaled more than $14.4 billion, an increase of nearly 3 percent when compared to last year. International visitors spent $43 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the first quarter of 2013. The data release coincides with National Travel and Tourism Week, celebrated each year to recognize the positive impact the industry has on our economy. “International travel and tourism represents our country’s largest services export,” said Deputy Secretary Blank. “So far this year, international visitor spending in the United States has markedly outpaced U.S. spending abroad by more than $13 billion, which continues our momentum from 2012’s record-setting year. Likewise, last week’s jobs report showed continued strong job growth in the leisure and hospitality industry. Travel and tourism is an important sector of our economy, which is why we are continuing to increase our efforts to attract more international tourists to vacation in the United States.” Purchases of travel and tourism-related goods and services by international visitors traveling in the United States totaled $11 billion during March. These goods and services include food, lodging, recreation, gifts, entertainment, local transportation in the United States, and other items incidental to foreign travel. Fares received by U.S. carriers (and U.S. vessel operators) from international visitors also increased by nearly 3 percent to $3.4 billion for the month, an increase of $70 million when compared to March 2012. Overall, the United States enjoyed a favorable balance of trade for the month of March in the travel and tourism sector, with a surplus of $4.2 billion. Travel and tourism-related industries as a whole support nearly 8 million American jobs. President Obama’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy, which was announced a year ago, aims to attract more than 100 million international tourists per year by 2021, visitors that would spend an estimated $250 billion per year, supporting more jobs and spurring economic growth in communities across the country. Increasing U.S. travel and tourism will not come at the expense of national security. The President’s plan for common sense immigration reform includes a number of proposals to support his commitment to increasing U.S. travel and tourism while maintaining our nation’s security. Specifically, the President’s immigration proposal reforms the Visa Waiver Program to strengthen law enforcement cooperation while facilitating more efficient trade and tourism to the United States, securely streamlines visa and foreign visitor processing, and strengthens and improves infrastructure at ports of entry. These priorities are reflected in recently introduced bipartisan immigration reform legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin considering this week. To learn more about Commerce’s ongoing efforts to promote international travel and tourism, visit http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/. http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9834/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9834/ ср, 08 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000 First Quarter 2013 U.S. - International Air Passenger Traffic up Four Percent Total International Traffic was up Seven Percent in March (Early Easter/Passover) South America and Middle East up 10 Percent for Q1 International air traffic to/from the U.S.(1) totaled 42.6 million passengers through March 2013, a four percent increase over the March 2012 year-to-date period. U.S. citizen travel (18.2 million) was up two percent and comprised 43 percent of all air traffic. However, non-U.S. citizen air travelers (24.4 million) increased by six percent raising their market share to 57 percent. U.S. airlines carried 23.0 million passengers, up three percent, however their share slipped to 54 percent. Foreign flags carried 19.5 million passengers, up six percent from same period 2012. International Passengers (mlns) % Chg y-o-y Market Share % Pt. chg. U.S. Citizens 18.163 2% 43% -1 Non-U.S. Citizens 24.390 6% 57% +1 U.S. Flag Carriers (2) 23.023 3% 54% -1 Foreign Flag Carriers 19.530 6% 46% +1 The following, overseas, Canada and Mexico regions are ‘breakouts’ of international: Overseas air traffic accounted for 30.5 million passengers, 72 percent of all international, and grew by four percent. U.S. citizen travel (13.4 million) was flat and comprised 44 percent of overseas air traffic. Non-U.S. citizen air travelers (17.1 million) increased by seven percent increasing their market share to 56 percent. U.S. airlines carried 15.9 million passengers, up two percent, their share dropping from 53 to 52 percent. Foreign flags carried 14.6 million passengers, up six percent from March 2012 YTD. Overseas Regions Passengers (mlns) % Chg y-o-y Market Share % Pt. chg. U.S. Citizens 13.380 1% 44% -1 Non-U.S. Citizens 17.122 7% 56% +1 U.S. Flag Carriers 15.892 2% 52% -1 Foreign Flag Carriers 14.610 6% 48% +1 Overseas regions performed as follows: Overseas Regions Passengers (mlns) % of all International % Change 2013 / 2012 YTD Europe 9.968 23% 0% Asia 6.760 16% 6% Caribbean 4.826 11% 3% South America 3.602 8% 10% Central America 2.560 6% 6% Middle East 1.492 3% 10% Oceania 1.009 2% 5% Africa 0.306 1% 1% North American markets accounted for 28 percent of U.S. international air traffic flows. Canadian air traffic accounted for 6.5 million passengers, 15 percent of all international traffic, and increased by five percent. U.S. citizen travel (1.2 million) increased six percent and comprised only 18 percent of air traffic. Canadian, and other foreign national citizen air travelers transiting through Canada (5.3 million), increased by five percent. Market share remained unchanged at 82 percent. U.S. flags carried 2.7 million passengers, up five percent from last year, and their share remained at 42 percent. Foreign flags carried 3.8 million passengers, up five percent. Canada Region Passengers (mlns) % Chg y-o-y Market Share % Pt. chg. U.S. Citizens 1.203 5% 18% 0 Non-U.S. Citizens 5.307 6% 82% 0 U.S. Flag Carriers 2.709 5% 42% 0 Foreign Flag Carriers 3.801 5% 58% 0 Mexico air traffic accounted for 5.5 million passengers, 13 percent of all international traffic, and was up six percent. U.S. citizen travel (3.6 million) increased five percent and comprised 65 percent of all air traffic. Mexicans, and other foreign national air travelers (1.96 million) transiting through Mexico, increased by nine percent, holding market share at 35 percent. U.S. flags carried 4.4 million passengers, up five percent from last year, and their share dropped from 81 to 80 percent. Foreign flags carried 1.1 million passengers, up 12 percent increasing share to 20 percent. Mexican Region Passengers (mlns) % Chg y-o-y Market Share % Pt. chg. U.S. Citizens 3.580 5% 65% 0 Non-U.S. Citizens 1.961 9% 35% 0 U.S. Flag Carriers 4.421 5% 80% -1 Foreign Flag Carriers 1.119 12% 20% +1 First Quarter 2013 Top 10 Foreign Airports (Passenger Traffic to/From U.S.): 16.6 million Passengers, 39% of Total International Air Traffic Passengers (millions) 1. London Heathrow (LHR) 2.870 2. Toronto (YYZ) 2.702 3. Tokyo Narita (NRT) 2.374 4. Cancun (CUN) 1.754 5. Mexico City (MEX) 1.339 6. Frankfurt (FRT) 1.269 7. Incheon (ICT) 1.170 8. Paris/de Gaulle (CDG) 1.128 9. Vancouver (YVR) 1.044 10. Montreal (YUL) 0.915 Top 10 U.S. Airports (Passenger Traffic to/From Foreign Airports): 28.9 million Passengers, 68% of Total Air Traffic Passengers (millions) 1. New York (JFK) 5.580 2. Miami (MIA) 5.044 3. Los Angeles (LAX) 3.994 4. Newark (EWR) 2.599 5. Atlanta (ATL) 2.298 6. Chicago (ORD) 2.287 7. Houston (IAH) 2.157 8. San Francisco (SFO) 2.039 9. Dallas-Ft Worth (DFW) 1.483 10. Washington Dulles (IAD) 1.440 Top 10 Airlines (2) Serving U.S. International Non-Stop Markets: 26.1 million Passengers, 61% of Total Air Traffic Passengers (millions) 1. United Airlines 6.920 2. American Airlines 5.310 3. Delta Air Lines 4.575 4. US Airways 1.918 5. Air Canada 1.869 6. British Airways 1.447 7. West Jet 1.172 8. Lufthansa 1.077 9. Jet Blue Airways 1.072 10. Korean Air Lines 0.754 Monthly % changes: January 2013 traffic was up 3.5 percent, February, up 1.9 percent and March, up 7.0 percent. Note: Easter/Passover was ‘earlier’ this year (March 31) vs. April 8, 2012 Later this month OTTI will publish the March U.S. Citizen Outbound, all mode travel, when aggregate Canadian and Mexican departure data is received from Stats Canada and Banco de Mexico, respectively. (U.S. Citizen outbound is a component in the estimation of U.S. travel ‘imports’. For current 2013, February: http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/view/m-2013-O-001/index.html A description of the “APIS” program: http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/research/programs/i92/index.html includes subscription prices for detail reports in excel and adobe. http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9812/ http://tours-tv.com/en/news/9812/ пн, 06 май 2013 00:00:00 +0000