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TripAdvisor names Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards

May 16, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Award winners were determined based on a combination of travelers’ favorite places and overall destination popularity.

New ‘mob’ exhibit opens in Las Vegas

April 1, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Tropicana in Las Vegas has debuted a new exhibit dedicated to the mafia. “The Mob Experience” opened this week and features artifacts and exhibits dedicated to well-known mafia members. “What differentiates us from any other city is our history,” The Associated Press quoted Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as saying. “This is the story of America.”

Index: Hotel rates rose 2 percent in 2010

March 21, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Global hotel rates rose 2 percent in 2010, and despite the increase year-over-year, travel deals and value can still be found in America’s most popular cities as well as the new global up-and-coming destinations, according to the hotels.com Hotel Price Index.

What is the most dangerous spring break destination?

March 15, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Apparently, Orlando isn’t just home to fairy tales and family-friendly attractions.

Rand McNally: Consumers increasing spending on travel

February 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Consumers are steadily increasing their spending on vacations, according to a fourth quarter 2010 Tripology Trend Report from Rand McNally.

TSA testing advanced imaging technology

February 1, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The TSA on Tuesday said it is testing new “advanced imaging technology” (AIT) at three airports nationwide, including Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Survey: Vegas top 2011 destination

December 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley

After a one-year hiatus, Las Vegas has regained the top spot over Orlando by the slimmest of margins, according to Travel Leaders’ annual Travel Trends Survey.

Atlanta ranked as top arts destination

November 7, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Atlanta ranks in the top 25 arts destinations nationwide, according to a new list from AmericanStyle lifestyle magazine’s readers.

Travelocity names top fall hot spots

September 25, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Travelocity has named its top fall hot spots.

Experts: Leisure travel on the rise this summer (Summer 2010 Outlook Part I)

May 31, 2010 Todd DeFeo

SMYRNA, Ga. – The summer travel season is officially here, and it looks as though a majority of Americans will be taking a leisure trip of some sort. “We continue to see an uptick in leisure travel as consumer confidence in the economy and job security strengthens,” Adam Weissenberg, vice chairman and leader of the tourism, hospitality and leisure sector for Deloitte LLP, said in a news release. Surveys from Deloitte and American Express indicate