Best Western International Announces New Japan Development Office
Best Western International Asia (BWI) enters into an agreement with Kachikaihatsu Co. Ltd. for its expansion plans in Japan.

US Travelers Affected by the Economic Downturn, While International Travelers Have Not Changed Their Travel Plans Significantly
GeckoGo announced the results of their recent travel survey of 1162 travelers worldwide.

European online travel bookings will jump by 19 percent in 2008 despite global economic challenges
PhoCusWright's European Online Travel Overview Fourth Edition sees online penetration reaching nearly 30 percent in 2008 amid declining market

Sheraton readies 30-story hotel for seaside premiere in Vietnam's Nha Trang
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts have targeted May 2009 as the debut for its hotly anticipated Nha Trang property. The 281-room, 30-story Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa will be the first international upscale hotel brand to open on the beach in Vietnam. A grand opening is planned for June.