1985 Travel outlook promises more pricing and product options
The Travel Industry Association of America outlines a 1985 outlook with greater consumer demand for travel as a lifestyle need. Demographics and disposable income drive options across airfare, hotels, cruises, and auto travel, with inflation tame and fares seen as stable or modestly rising.
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United States
Travel Industry Association of Americs
TIA
Img Transportation
Accommodaion
Robert Giersdorf
TIA Rational
Exploration Holidays
1985 Travel Trends Eye Airlines Hotels and Cruises
U S travel roundup notes 1984 profit highs drive 1985 forecasts across airlines cruises and hotels. Airlines expect capacity growth of about 7 percent with pricing stable but pressurized by demand. Amtrak predicts 5 percent ridership rise. hotels see oversupply and a move to a la carte pricing. cruises promise bargains with more options and incentives. Major hotels and restaurants report growth tied to recovery.
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Federal Highway Administration
American Automobile Association
AAA
American Bus Association
Harold Morgan
Transportation US
Air Transportation Association of America
United Airlines
U.S
Chuck Novak
American Airlines
American
al Becker
Northwest Airlines
Matt Gomring
Amtrak
National Rail Passenger Corporation
Office of Management and Budget
John Prokoby
ABA
Trailways
Mary Huddleston
Georgia
Virginia
Carolinas
Alabama
Texas
California
Ppcestors
Joe Paige
Norwegian Caribbean Lines
NCL
Bob Moore
Hilton Hotels Corporation
United States
Robert Hazard
Quality Ines International
Local residents return from 19 day Royal Viking Sky cruise
Local residents completed a 19 day trans canal voyage aboard the Royal Viking Sky. The sailing began in New York with calls at Baltimore Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Willemstad Cartagena and Acapulco. Pictured are Lillian Null of Frederick with shipmates Polly Van Pelt and Frances Ahalt of Middletown.
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Royal Viking Sky
New York
Baltimore
Fort Lauderdale
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Willemstad
Curacao
Cartagena
Colombia
Acapulco
Lillian Null
Frederick
Polly van Pelt
Frances Ahalt
Middletown
Red Sea Diving Tour Highlights Aqaba’s Coral Wealth
Asia's 1985 Red Sea Diving Tour showcases Aqaba on the Jordan coast with 150 foot visibility, a living underwater museum of 40 unique coral and fish species. The eight day land package costs 470 dollars per person, includes 7 nights hotel stay, meals, transfers, 10 dives, and guides, with nondiver option at 310 dollars.
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Asia
Red Sea
Aqaba
Jordan
Sinai Peninsula
Saudi Arabia
Wadi Araba
Gulf of Aqaba
Amra
Amman
Aquamarina
Aquamarina Hotel Club
Wadi Rum
Petra Adventure and Discount Air Ticket Cautions
A long day trip from New York Chicago or Los Angeles to Aqaba Jordan via Alia offers a Petra visit and diving tour with airfares from 599 dollars. The article warns about coupon brokers selling bonus tickets, noting potential waiting periods, airline rules, name matching, blackout dates, and variable broker practices.
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Desert Valley
Petra
Nabatean City
Alia
Royal Jordanian
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Aqaba
Jordan
Wall Strreet Journal
Hawaii
Europe
Hagerstown agency earns CREST travel award honor
Richards World of Travel Inc. of Hagerstown won the CREST award from ASTA Travel News for a Travel Happiness marketing program. The agency, founded in 1974 by Arthur B. Richards Jr., books over $4 million annually with a staff of 12. Europe Night at Venice Inn on Feb 7 features European tour manager Ivor Harley sponsored by American Express. The CREST honor places Richards among 25 top U.S. agents for creativity in selling travel and transportation.
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Europe
British Isles
Scandinavia
Harley
American Express
Richards
Arthur B. Richards Jr
Richards World of Travel Inc
Asta Travel News
Art Richards
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CAB
Department of Transportation
Washington
America
National Park Service
National Restaurant Association
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Restaurant Association
Gallup Organization
National Council of State Travel Directors
National Council of Ares
National Council of Urban Travel Organizations
National Council of Travel Attractions
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Fulfillment Department
Fifth Avenue
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Hagerstown Agency
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Miami
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Inn & Spa
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