Travel again an issue for city council
LAUREL — The Laurel City Council will once again consider approving a travel request during its meeting Tuesday. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:16:05 -0700)
Labor Day Travel Numbers Up From Last Year
Travel experts expect 91% of people will drive compared to just 5% of travelers, who are opting to fly. read more (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:40:26 -0700)
India Travel Alert 2010
This Travel Alert expires November 15, 2010. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:29:30 -0700)
TransViet Travel in Vietnam and WorldLink Travel in Tanzania Join GlobalStar Travel Management
GlobalStar Travel Management - the worldwide travel management company known for its multinational travel management solutions, announces the addition of two new partners to its network; TransViet Travel in Vietnam and Worldlink Travel & Tours in Tanzania. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:13:00 -0700)
Universal Travel Group Appoints New Independent Auditor
Universal Travel Group , a leading travel services provider in China offering package tours, air ticketing, and hotel reservation services online and via customer service representatives, today announced that its Board of Directors, in consultation with its Audit Committee, has appointed Goldman Kurland Mohidin as the Company's independent auditor to replace Acquavella, Chiarelli, Shuster ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:00 -0700)
Travel Team
The Texas FFA Travel Team started its year-long tour at Caney Creek High School Monday motivating hundreds of students. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:07:16 -0700)
TUI Travel climbs on talk of German bid for rest of firm
Tour operator TUI Travel saw its shares boosted yesterday as rumours circulated that its majority shareholder, TUI AG, could be considering a bid for the remainder of the company that it does not already own. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:08:51 -0700)
AOL Travel warns readers to steer clear of North Las Vegas
AOL Travel is telling its readers to stay out of North Las Vegas. In an Aug. 26 article titled “Safe and Dangerous Places in Las Vegas,” AOL Travel listed North Las Vegas as an area to avoid. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:44:35 -0700)
Travel agent testifies about possible airline merger
A travel agent testified in federal court that she joined the case because she feared higher fares and reduced flights. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:49:30 -0700)
ATCO sells travel business to Maritime Travel; terms not disclosed
CALGARY - Maritime Travel Inc., one of Canada's largest independently owned travel agency groups, has bought the travel assets of Alberta energy (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:17:17 -0700)
No travel advisory for Indonesia for now
PUTRAJAYA: The government does not plan to issue an advisory against travel to Indonesia at this stage, despite the latest incident in West Kalimantan on Sunday, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:09:55 -0700)
Top European Travel Professionals Meet at Online Marketing & Social Media in Travel Summit
How can travel companies get the most out of the time and resources they allocate to online marketing and social media? What innovative strategies and tactics can be deployed to drive real return on social media and avoid wasting time? When and how should travel companies invest in mobile? (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:19:27 -0700)
TUI Travel Gains Most in Three Months on Speculation TUI Considers Buyout
TUI Travel Plc rose the most in more than three months in London trading after Financial Times Deutschland reported that majority owner TUI AG is weighing the purchase of the shares it doesn’t already own. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:33:47 -0700)
Labor Day travel expected to be up almost 9 percent
Labor Day holiday travel should be up 8.8 percent from 2009, according to the AAA Mid-Atlantic travel organization, though Hurricane Earl could upset that prediction. AAA projects that about 929,500 Virginians will be taking a trip at least 50 miles away from home. "While the economy is still challenged, we're ... (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:30:55 -0700)
Stella Travel and Jetset can merge, ACCC says
Stella Travel Services and Jetset Travelworld will be allowed to merge, the competition watchdog says. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:57:11 -0700)
Stella Travel and Jetset can merge -ACCC
Stella Travel Services Pty Ltd and Jetset Travelworld Ltd will be allowed to merger, the competition watchdog says. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:53:36 -0700)
Travel tax take falls 20% as Ryanair threatens to pull more Shannon flights.
THE Government’s take from the controversial air travel tax has fallen 20% on last summer’s figures. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:10:53 -0700)
Hibs travel to Killie
Hibernian will travel to face Kilmarnock in the Co-Operative Insurance Cup third round. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:03:23 -0700)
Package Holiday Travel Consultant -London in New M
Package Holiday Travel Consultant - South West London Are you passionate about creating perfect holidays? Are you fanatical about the sun, sea and sand? Are you inspired by beautiful palm fringed beach resorts balanced with luxury and local cultural charm? (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:02:35 -0700)
.travel Expands Domain Name Eligibility
Tralliance, the .travel Registry, has announced important new changes to the Registry. This update is brought to you by .travel registrar EnCirca . (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:35:00 -0700)
Travel company on the move to £150m city
A MAJOR corporate travel consultancy has become the latest big name to sign up to office space in one of Leeds's landmark business developments. (31/08/2010 06:57:59) (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:06:00 -0700)
Travel With Care
The Obama administra tion is considering further easing the restrictions on Americans traveling to Cuba. Americans should be free to travel where and when they want -- but with care. Over the weekend, Iran's minister of intelligence said the regime was close to a verdict on the fate of... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:47:42 -0700)
Travel accommodations for seniors on the go
My wife and I love to travel, but hotel costs eat up our budget so fast we can’t stay as long, or go as often as we’d like to. I’ve heard that there are various alternative lodging options that offer free or low-cost accommodations to seniors. What can you tell us about this? (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:07:35 -0700)
Leisure Travel Professionals Drive Customer Loyalty with Sabre Travel Network
SOUTHLAKE, Texas----Sabre Travel Network, the world’s leading provider of high performance travel solutions, announced today new Sabre Red capabilities to help leisure travel professionals deliver great value and great service to their clients. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:05:00 -0700)
Talk about Travel: Should there be child-free zones on airplanes?
The Washington Post Travel section is your source for narrative tales and practical advice about journeys far and wide -- from weekend trips to the Eastern Shore, to two-week jaunts to the Far East -- plus consumer news, penny-pinching strategies and deals galore. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0700)
Travel Co to compensate tourists for altering itinerary
New Delhi, Aug 30 (PTI) The National Consumer Commission has directed Travel company Cox & King to pay a compensation of Rs 80,000 to two tourists for deficiency in service by altering their itinerary without intimating them. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:26:23 -0700)
Local air travel boom threatened by stringent safety, security measures
FILIPINOS who have only recently discovered the fun in air travel are facing an increasingly stringent security regime at the country’s airports. And it may be a matter of time before airport security takes all the fun out of air travel. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:27:20 -0700)
Travel books reviews: Berlin; the Insight guide to New York
Clover Stroud reviews the latest travel books, including a stunning Taschen photography book on Berlin. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:21:28 -0700)
NATAS travel fair smashes records
SINGAPORE: The NATAS travel fair which ended Sunday smashed records for the highest number of visitors ever and the highest volume of sales achieved. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:08:21 -0700)
Travel, academics lead iPad Apps of the Week
There was lots of good stuff in the iTunes App Store this week for the iPad. Travel guides, cool games and a great tool for students and academics all make an appearance on the list this week, along with a physics game for your entertainment. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:38:21 -0700)
Travel lovers and Entrepreneurs wanted
Do you love to travel? Are you open to making more money? Would you like to learn how to travel the world at wholesale prices? Would you like to make money from booking your own travel and the travel of others? To good to be true right? Wrong! (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:47:20 -0700)
Air travel sector fears recovery may be derailed
The local air travel sector’s recovery from several crises has been put in jeopardy by the recent hostage-taking incident in Manila that ended in the tragic death of several tourists from Hong Kong. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:22:02 -0700)
"Al Tayyar Travel Group" calls for cooperation between the public and private sectors to develop the tourism
Riyadh: Al Tayyar Travel Group Al Tayyar Travel Group has confirmed that they have completed their final preparations to provide the latest programs and services to support domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:13:26 -0700)
Travel deal of the week
The reputable package tour company Gate 1 Travel has a new series of "Under $1,000" per-person vacations that cover airfare, lodging and breakfast. Destinations are Spain, Guatemala, Prague, Costa Rica and Italy. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:10:21 -0700)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including the closure of a Dover-Boulogne ferry route. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:35:58 -0700)
Travel calendar: Gold Rush Days head to Sacramento
Events and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:19:04 -0700)
108 big foreign travel agents to attend 10th RP Travel Exchange
Delegates of 108 wholesale travel agents from the world’s six continents are coming over to forge deals with the various sectors of the local tourism industry. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:29:40 -0700)
Travel Notes: Companies cut travel expenses
In response to tough economic times, large corporations have ordered severe cuts to travel spending over the past two years or so, a move that has staggered the hotel and airline industries. Sixty-seven percent of the business travel managers responding to a survey said they changed corporate policies to restrict business-class air travel to cut costs. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:45:47 -0700)
Travel Postcard from New York
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:07:04 -0700)
Travel briefs: Companies limit business-class use
In response to tough economic times, large corporations have ordered severe cuts to travel spending over the past two years or so, a move that has staggered the hotel and airline industries. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:26:00 -0700)
Travel and Leisure magazine ranks Newark, New York airports worst in nation
Star-Ledger file photoNewark Liberty International Airport. NEWARK — A survey of Travel + Leisure readers ranked New York area airports, including New Jersey's Newark International Liberty Airport, as the worst in the nation, according to Yahoo Travel. The results come... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:58:37 -0700)
Mexico Travel Warning August, 2010
The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico about the security situation in Mexico. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:11:24 -0700)
Travel around the world -- in a lunch hour
BY BEA HINESbhines@MiamiHerald.comThe members of the New Neighbors Club of South Florida invite you to join them on Sept. 8, for lunch and a special travel presentation by two long time members and past presidents Suzuyo Fox and Joan Kanet. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:58:33 -0700)
Google travel deal faces Justice Dept scrutiny
Federal regulators are taking a closer look at Google Inc.'s plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million all-cash deal announced last month. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:20:52 -0700)
Travel soccer
Emerald Coast United, a select travel soccer club in the Okaloosa County area, has a new program this year. The Youth Development Program is designed to teach young aspiring soccer players, 5-9 years of age, the technical skills needed to mold them... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:13:42 -0700)
Time-travel, crashing 101, and old news: D.C. "Housewives" recap and fact-check
Welcome back to "The Real Housewives of D.C." -- the episode with seedless grape-stomping, family mysteries, and, best of all, time travel! It's also the episode when the show's producers finally started to catch up with the nine-month-old headlines (i.e., party crashing) that spoiled all its... Desperate Housewives - Television - Drama - Arts - Programs (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:11:33 -0700)
Travel Advisory For 290
Travel in Amherst and Tonawanda will be impacted by construction. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:13:30 -0700)
Travel deficit broadens as Canadians spend more overseas: StatsCan
Canadians spent more money abroad and took Canada's international travel deficit to $3.5 billion in the second quarter, up $464 million from the previous quarter. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:10:30 -0700)
Travel feedback of the week - August 21-27, 2010
Our readers share their thoughts on travel issues, including gap years and the best beaches in the Caribbean. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:50:58 -0700)
Manitoba outsources travel campaign to B.C.
Travel Manitoba inks a $2-million advertising deal with a B.C. ad agency to create a marketing campaign aimed at bringing more tourism to the province. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:45:20 -0700)
Travel around the world -- in a lunch hour
The members of the New Neighbors Club of South Florida invite you to join them on Sept. 8, for lunch and a special travel presentation by two long time members and past presidents Suzuyo Fox and Joan Kanet. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:18:34 -0700)
Travel - Women-only floors
In Victorian times, it was considered risque behaviour for a woman to travel alone, so few did. Even if a gal wanted to pack up and go solo, she'd have a hard time checking into a hotel unless she had a man on her arm -- and not just any man; it had better be a father or husband. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:57:53 -0700)
TRAVEL SOFTBALL TEAM FORMING
A 12U girls fastpitch travel team sponsored by ASAP Carpet Cleaning and Hardwood Floor Refinishing is forming for the fall of 2010. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:58:24 -0700)
Labor Day travel to rise from last year, AAA projects
Nationwide, Labor Day travel is expected to jump nearly 10 percent from last year, with more than 34.4 million Americans taking a trip of 50 miles or more this year, the group said. Most will drive, partly to keep expenses in check and avert the rising costs of airfares. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:55:00 -0700)
Travel & Leisure Feature Package
The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Travel & Leisure issues and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. Â For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Travel." This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News ... (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:05:00 -0700)
Special Travel Agent Rates In Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit & Riviera Maya At Mexico’s Velas Resorts
Velas Resorts wishes to thank travel agents for their valued loyalty by offering special travel agent rates throughout their resorts at top Mexico beach destinations, Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Air travel prompts majority of complaints
AIR TRAVEL attracted the largest single number of cross-border consumer complaints last year, according to the annual report of the European Consumer Centre in Dublin. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:13:47 -0700)
Travel reading: Moon Charlotte
Travel reading: Moon Charlotte The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Aug 26, 2010 10:50AM MDT Visitors to North Carolina may want to pick up the first edition of Moon Handbooks Charlotte written by Jodi Helmer. The 252-page, $16.95 paperback includes information on stately old neighborhoods, fine food, plantation houses, new hotels, landmarks, attractions and entertainment venues. The book includes ... (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:11:01 -0700)
National › Travel agency apologizes to gov't for tour to disputed isle
A Japanese travel agency has apologized to the Japanese government for organizing a tour for Japanese tourists to a Russian-held island claimed by Japan by… (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:11:25 -0700)
Travel agency owner faces 67 fraud charges
The owner of a Winnipeg Travel Agency who was arrested earlier this year for fraud is facing additional charges. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:50:02 -0700)
Labor Day travel seen up nearly 10 percent: AAA
The number of Americans expected to travel during the Labor Day weekend this year will rise 9.9 percent from 2009 as some aspects of the U.S. economy show signs of improvement, travel and auto group AAA said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:55:24 -0700)
Labor Day Travel expected to increase this year
Labor Day travel in the state of Georgia is projected to increase 7.1 percent. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:45:21 -0700)
Travel agencies naguol tungod sa travel ban
DI lang ang kagamhanan sa Hong Kong ang niisyu sa travel ban sa nasod kay ang Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Iran, Pakistan ug Russia niluwat sab sa travel ban gumikan sa nahitabong hostage-taking sa kaulohan. read more (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:21:01 -0700)
Universal Travel Group Announces Filing of Amended 10-Q and Discusses Second Quarter 2010 Air-Ticketing and Package ...
Universal Travel Group , a leading travel services provider in China offering package tours, air ticketing, and hotel reservation services online and via customer service representatives, today announced that it has filed its amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:50:00 -0700)
Holiday Travel Predictions
DENVER (AP) - Travel club AAA says more Americans will take trips over the Labor Day weekend than a year ago. The organization said Thursday it... Visit WMDT.com for the full story (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:25:54 -0700)
AAA sees Labor Day weekend travel to increasing nearly 10 percent, most driving close to home
DENVER - Travel club AAA says more Americans will take trips over the Labor Day weekend than a year ago. The organization said Thursday it expects 34.4 million people to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday Sept. 2 and Monday Sept. 6. That's up nearly 10 percent from 2009. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:10:09 -0700)
Travel softball team prepares for fall tournaments
A 12-year-old Nellysford girl has founded a girl s softball travel team that already has played in two tournaments, and the girls will have several fundraisers this weekend. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:50:52 -0700)
'Jobs', 'travel', 'mobiles' top search keywords on Yahoo!
Jobs, travel and mobile phones are at the top of Indian netizen's minds when it comes to online searches, global Internet giant Yahoo! today said. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:39:03 -0700)
Cuba travel gets new look, but ban stays
Word that the U.S. government could soon loosen travel restrictions to Cuba may have some American travelers imagining New Year's in Havana or a spring break on the island's famed Varadero Beach. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:46:34 -0700)
Labor Day travel seen up 9.9 percent
The number of Americans expected to travel during the Labor Day weekend this year will rise 9.9 percent from 2009 as gross domestic product, household net worth and consumer confidence improved over the past year, travel and auto group AAA said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:43:17 -0700)
Wings Travel advances to finals; 2 duel for last slot
Wings Travel earned the first final seat in the Miller Lite Invitational Basketball League after beating Grillin', 84-69, in the winner's bracket match last Wednesday at the Gualo Rai Basketball Court. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:16:27 -0700)
Travel - Women-only floors
In Victorian times, it was considered risque behaviour for a woman to travel alone, so few did. Even if a gal wanted to pack up and go solo, she'd have a hard time checking into a hotel unless she had a man on her arm -- and not just any man; it had better be a father or husband. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:58:17 -0700)
Allegiant Travel Co. Dropped To Over A 9-Month Low
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) traded to the downside until the middle of Monday morning and sank further in the final 2 hours of the afternoon. The stock ended the day down by 2.08 at $38.83. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:42:42 -0700)
Travel notice: lane and ramp restrictions for 8/24 and 8/25
Motorists are advised to travel slowly and proceed carefully, through all work zones. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:02:59 -0700)
Travel advisory issued vs RP
MANILA -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued Monday a travel advisory for their residents against all travels to the Philippines following a 12-hour hostage stand-off on a hijacked bus read more (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:27:40 -0700)
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