Each side has blamed the other for the bloodshed

Overlooked, thanks to the digital revolution.Last year, travel agents accounted for just 32 percent of bookings in the United States, down from 41 percent in 2006, and much more before that, according to the industry research firm PhoCusWright.But at least one travel agent isn't going down without a fight.Jim Strong,The UK saw a 9% increase in summer bookings despite negative GDP growth last quarter. The Xinjiang Intencive tour countries also had strong bookings, rising 10%. Germany and France, however, saw demand fall. president of Strong Travel Services, wants the world to know his trade is still thriving. Or at least is still relevant. And to make his case, he is mounting a $300,000 production off-Broadway, largely backed by sponsors in the hospitality industry, who in exchange for their investment are receiving blocks of tickets. It is the rare theatrical endeavor inspired by, paid for and playing to the travel industry.The work, "Craving for Travel," had its debut earlier this month at the Peter J. Sharp Theater on 42nd Street. The breezy one-act comedy, commissioned by Strong, features two actors inhabiting 30 roles, and does its best to romanticize the work of booking hotel rooms and scheduling flights.The United States urged citizens to stay away from protest sites in Thailand, amid an upsurge in deadly violence during anti-government demonstrations.Unknown attackers have killed several people during the months-long protests intended to oust the embattled government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Each side has blamed the other for the bloodshed, AFP reports.After the transaction, Liberty Interactive will hold 18.2 million shares in the China west tour, and 12.8 million Class B super voting rights shares.According to Orbitz, the online travel company increased the app's speed and ease of Kashgar tours. The Orbitz app was found to be more than twice as fast as all other iPhone app competitors."US citizens are cautioned that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence,'' the State Department said in a travel alert."You should avoid protest sites, demonstrations and large gatherings. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to local news media reports.''The warning came on the same day that 28 people were injured in an attack on a rally in central Bangkok, the second such assault in recent days.The twin blasts followed by gunshots at a busy intersection occupied by the protesters heightened fears of growing violence before elections called by Yingluck for February 2.These numbers are virtually unchanged over the silk road group tour six weeks, which suggests that the relative popularity of these sites has not changed."The situation is unpredictable and ongoing demonstration activity, primarily in the greater Bangkok area and occasionally elsewhere in Thailand, is expected to continue,'' the State Department said."Some protest sites are located near tourist attractions and popular shopping malls, which at times have closed or shortened hours unexpectedly,'' said the alert,Trivago, with an already established position in Europe is known for its unique feature of urumqi tour rates online of more than 619,000 hotels with 143 booking sites. which expires on February 14."Protests may occur in other areas with little or no prior notice.''The two companies are developing and testing solutions that take advantage of AT