Arabian Travel Market scheme opens up awards submission to ignite discussion
14 March 2010 Dubai, UAE. 14 March 2010: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market 2010, has announced this year's New Frontiers Award - which is designed to recognise destinations that make an outstanding contribution to tourism development in the face of staggering adversity - will be accepting nominations from people who work within the travel trade industry for the first ... (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:35:32 GMT)
Delano youth wrestlers travel to Wisconsin competition
During the Minnesota state high school tournament time there are no youth tournaments being held in state. A group of 15 Delano youth wrestlers in grades K though 7 took the opportunity to travel to Wisconsin and wrestle in one of their tournaments being held in Somerset. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:58:51 GMT)
The 25 Most Influential Executives In The Business Travel Industry Of 2009
JANUARY 25, 2010 -- Business Travel News editors again proudly recognize the 25 business and government executives whose decisions held the greatest sway over the business travel industry in the previous year. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:30:20 GMT)
Spring break travel to Mexico on the mend
Despite travel advisories issued for parts of Mexico, some say its popularity as a spring break and summer destination is starting to rebound. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:32:01 GMT)
Plan an adventure at the Travel & Adventure Show in Des Plaines
Chart a major adventure or plan a quick weekend getaway with the help of more than 250 exhibitors from far-flung and North American locations at the Travel & Adventure Show. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:42 GMT)
New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey doesn't travel to Phoenix
Hornets forward James Posey did not travel with the team to Phoenix on Saturday and will miss Sunday night's game against the Suns. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:09:21 GMT)
U.S. Travel Association Creates Advocacy Council Of Meetings Luminaries
MARCH 12, 2010 -- The U.S. Travel Association this week announced the creation of an all-star council led by supplier executives that focuses on developing advocacy and promotion efforts for meetings, incentives and trade shows. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:30:20 GMT)
Commission restored to travel agents
MUMBAI: A directive by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked several international airlines to restore the system of paying travel agents a commission, thereby solving a long-standing problem for agents who were collecting a fee for sale of tickets from passengers. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:35:33 GMT)
BA customers to change travel plans
Thousands of passengers are trying to change travel plans ahead of British Airways cabin crew strikes. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:52:36 GMT)
BA customers to change travel plans
Thousands of passengers are trying to change their travel plans ahead of British Airways cabin crew strikes due to start next Saturday. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:11:19 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:21:47 GMT)
Praise for hospital travel discounts
PATIENTS and close relatives who regularly travel to and from the Island for hospital and hospice visits, could be eligible for discounted travel. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:11:06 GMT)
Peoria slashes travel costs, except for elected officials
Peoria slashed its annual spending on overnight travel by more than 50 percent last year. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:09:21 GMT)
Maltese least likely to travel
More than a third of the Maltese have no plans to travel this year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli. More than half the Maltese population did not go on holiday last year, with financial constraints cited as the main reason, according to a Eurobarometer survey. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:59 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including a rise in air passenger numbers. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:24:08 GMT)
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
The state Senate votes to authorize the governor to negotiate for less-generous travel benefits for union workers. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:10:17 GMT)
Asheville Regional Airport board curbs travel
ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Regional Airport Authority approved changes Friday to make it easier for the general public to fly to Florida or Texas, but a bit tougher for its own members to travel outside the area on airport business. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:49:21 GMT)
Thruway: No fuel available at Schuyler Travel Plaza
Albany -- The New York State Thruway Authority said Friday that there is fuel services at the Schuyler Travel Plaza, between Utica and Herkimer, ,ue to technical issues. Restaurant and restroom services remain available to motorists. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:36:41 GMT)
Air passengers face travel chaos amid British Airways cabin crew strikes
Air passengers face having their travel plans thrown into chaos following the announcement of a seven-day walkout by British Airways cabin crew. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:22:34 GMT)
Testing the New Travel Tech
CNET Editor Natali Del Conte and Travel Editor Peter Greenberg Explain the Benefits and Pitfalls of New Travel Technology (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:30:05 GMT)
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
The state Senate votes to authorize the governor to negotiate for less-generous travel benefits for union workers. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:55:11 GMT)
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel warning for Thailand
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) issued a travel warning for Thailand Wednesday, advising that travelers to Bangkok and seven surrounding provinces remain alert amid growing anti-government sentiment. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:58:30 GMT)
Air travel shows glimmers of turnaround
New reports on air travel are providing an encouraging outlook for the sector. Passenger traffic at Denver International Airport in January was up 2.9 percent from January 2009, the largest monthly increase since year-over-year traffic rose 4.8 percent in December 2008. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:05:50 GMT)
Who will you meet at EyeforTravel’s Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore?
As the green shoots of recovery begin to appear across the Asian travel industry, the need for fresh thinking and innovative strategies for growth and recovery has never been greater. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:49:00 GMT)
Travel the world with MCC
CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College is offering several extended tours for those who love travel and adventure, featuring Ireland in April, Cape Cod in September, Grand Ole Opry in June, and San Antonio at Christmastime. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:23:23 GMT)
Missing VCU student discussed travel plans
A Virginia Commonwealth University foreign-exchange student was discussing possible travel plans in the days before he disappeared from campus, raising his parents’ hopes that he might have left on a trip, a family spokesman said yesterday. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:26:53 GMT)
Body of baby or fetus found in travel bag
WESTMINSTER (DP) - The body of near-term fetus or very young infant was discovered in a cloth travel bag in a home in the 4100 block of West 111th Circle in Westminster Wednesday, the Adams County Coroner's Office said Thursday. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:06 GMT)
Infant's body found in travel bag
The body of a near-term fetus or very young infant was discovered in a cloth travel bag in a home in the 4100 block of West 111th Circle in Westminster Wednesday, the Adams County Coroner's (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:09:29 GMT)
Gol Posts $225.5 Million Profit on Travel Rebound (Update1)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA , Brazil’s second-biggest airline, posted a fourth-quarter profit of 397.8 million reais ($225.5 million) as the economic recovery boosted travel demand. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:01:59 GMT)
United’s Bonds Jump Most of 2009 Airline Issues as Travel Rises
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Bonds issued last year by U.S. carriers including UAL Corp. ’s United Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. are all trading at or above par for the first time amid improving demand as business travel returns, according to RBS Securities Inc. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:22:28 GMT)
Travel advisory to Thailand
SINGAPOREANS planning to travel to Thailand are advised to register electronically with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that they can be reached in case of emergencies. They can e-register at the MFA website at http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/. A spokesman for the ministry said the travel advisory follows recent reports of a planned mass rally in Bangkok this weekend by ... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:51:03 GMT)
SuperGold card travel under scrutiny
Free off-peak travel for elderly people under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its annual $18 million budget and the Government is looking at ways of reining it in which may impact on services. read more (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:33:44 GMT)
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
The state Senate votes to authorize the governor to negotiate for less-generous travel benefits for union workers. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:21 GMT)
US FAA predicts long-term sustained growth in air travel
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forecasting that key airspace safety and efficiency modernization efforts will play a vital role in spurring long-term sustained growth in air travel and the US overall economic health. This forecast, which comes after a short-term period of slow growth in aviation activity, underscores the need for the Next Generation Air Transportation System ... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:48:47 GMT)
Australian travel alert mocked
SYDNEY - INDONESIA'S leader on Thursday took a swipe at Australia's tough travel warnings as he urged business leaders to forge closer trade links between the two countries. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the comments a day after he reminded Australians that Indonesia was 'more than a beach playground with coconut trees' in a landmark address to the country's parliament. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:51 GMT)
Indonesian leader takes swipe at Australian travel alert
Indonesia's leader Thursday took a swipe at Australia's tough travel warnings as he urged business leaders to forge closer trade links between the two countries. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:24:00 GMT)
Supergold card travel under scrutiny
Free off-peak travel for elderly people under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its annual $18 million budget and the Government is looking at ways of reining it in which may impact on services. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:09 GMT)
Supergold card travel under scrutiny
Free off-peak travel for elderly people under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its annual $18 million budget and the Government is looking at ways of reining it in which may impact on services.A Transport Ministry/NZ Transport... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:16:48 GMT)
Uganda MPs demand minister travel ban over graft
A Ugandan parliamentary panel called Wednesday for a travel ban on cabinet members implicated in a massive corruption scandal during the 2007 Kampala Commonwealth summit. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:24:02 GMT)
Banyan Tree unveils revamped "XTC" recognition programme for extraordinary travel consultants, featuring all-expenses ...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 March 2010 - Buoyed by the excellent response to the Xtraordinary Travel Consultants (XTC) programme for travel agents launched in selected key markets last year, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts unveils a revamped array of privileges for members who secure bookings at all Banyan Tree and Angsana properties. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:28 GMT)
Taiwan issues travel warning for Thailand
Taipei - Taiwan on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Thailand as anti-government protestors planned weekend demonstrations in and around Bangkok. The Foreign Ministry urged Taiwan travellers to ca... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:45:41 GMT)
EP eases travel rules for non-EU nationals
A non-EU national staying in one of the member states on a long-stay visa will be allowed to travel to most other Member States for three months in any six-month period under the same conditions as the holder of a residence permit, under a new regulation approved on March 9 2010 by the European Parliament. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:39:26 GMT)
Europeans ready to travel amid economic recovery
Europeans are more willing to travel for their holidays in 2010 than they were in 2009, thanks to the ongoing economic recovery, a survey released by the European Commission showed on Tuesday. Some 80 percent of Europeans continue to travel for their holidays, according to a new Eurobarometer survey on "the attitudes of Europeans towards tourism 2010." About half of those who are planning to ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:15 GMT)
Taiwan issues travel warning for Thailand
Taipei - Taiwan on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Thailand as anti-government protestors planned weekend demonstrations in and around Bangkok. The Foreign Ministry urged Taiwan travellers to cancel trips to Thailand unless they were necessary.... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:30:17 GMT)
Smadi lawyers travel to Jordan for defense
DALLAS — Lawyers for Hosam Smadi will travel to Jordan to depose more than a dozen witnesses. The Jordanian-born Smadi is accused of trying to blow up a downtown Dallas skyscraper last year. Court documents reveal a judge granted the defense team's request last month, and the judge ordered that the depositions take place at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan. The defense is building its case to ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:48:08 GMT)
Abbott jokes about Bali travel warnings
OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has made light of Australia's travel warnings for Indonesia at a lunch for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:32:41 GMT)
32 Aussie, Kiwi Travel-trade Managers For Conference In Malaysia
MELBOURNE, March 10 (Bernama) -- Twenty-three senior managers from Australia and New Zealand will attend Tourism Malaysia's second annual travel-trade product conference in Malaysia this month. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:02:08 GMT)
Roger Dow: Travel Promotion Act: A Win for US Economy and Taxpayers
With unemployment remaining high and concerns growing about a jobless recovery, Congress recently passed legislation that promises to jumpstart travel, a critical sector of our economy. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:43:42 GMT)
32 AUSSIE, KIWI TRAVEL-TRADE MANAGERS FOR CONFERENCE IN MALAYSIA
MELBOURNE, March 10 (Bernama) â- Twenty-three senior managers from Australia and New Zealand will attend Tourism Malaysia's second annual travel-trade product conference in Malaysia this month. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:43:28 GMT)
DFA issues travel advisory to Thailand
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has issued a travel advisory to Thailand following a planned series of anti-government protests in the country’s capital. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:37:44 GMT)
Gowalla ties up with Travel Channel
Gowalla, a location-based social networking service, has signed a new agreement with Travel Channel for the integration of proprietary Travel Channel content into its service. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:34:02 GMT)
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Offers Conference Booking Service In Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, March 9 (Bernama) - Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), which specialises in business travel management, has launched a new offering in Asia Pacific specifically for booking conference tickets. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:32:09 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:57:47 GMT)
Travel survey looms locally
Wichita Falls and Wichita County area residents will be asked to participate in an upcoming household travel survey sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), according to a release from TxDOT.The purpose of the survey is to update local traffic analysis and travel demand models.The travel survey will help TxDOT and ... (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:59:04 GMT)
Spring break travel alerts
TUCSON- In recent weeks the federal government has been issuing travel alerts for Mexico saying murders, shootouts and kidnappings are spiking. The warnings have not been ignored by University of Arizona students. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:44:57 GMT)
Genealogical tourism redefining leisure travel market, professor says
For the work-weary, the word "vacation" may conjure images of leisurely, carefree days at the beach sipping umbrella drinks. But according an expert in tourism and recreation, genealogical tourism is one of the fastest growing markets in vacation travel because it represents a conscious shift away from relaxation and into the realm of personal enrichment and fulfillment. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:22:57 GMT)
US Travel Assoc. spends $250K on 4Q lobbying
The U.S. Travel Association spent $250,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby on transportation laws, visa regulations and federal funding for the FAA along with other matters, according to a recent disclosure report. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:13 GMT)
Iran slaps travel ban on celebrated poetess on women's day
Iran's most celebrated living poetess Simin Behbahani faced a travel ban on Monday after being prevented from leaving for France for International Women's Day ceremonies, an opposition website said. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:17:26 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:57:49 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:42:40 GMT)
Stan Kenton Alumni Band: Have Band, Will Travel (Live)
Stan Kenton Alumni Band Have Band, Will Travel (Live) Summit Records 2010 For over two decades, trumpeter Mike Vax , a veteran of the 1970-72 Stan Kenton Orchestra, has been a tireless crusader maintaining the legacy of his erstwhile boss, who died at age 67 in 1979. Have Band, Will Travel (Live) is the Stan Kenton Alumni Band's fourth recording for the Summit label. It maintains the ensemble's ... (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:22:05 GMT)
Bobcats travel to Fairfield to begin state playoffs
The Paradise High School varsity girls basketball team earned an No. 11 seed and will travel to Fairfield to face sixth-seeded Vanden High School, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Section champion to begin the CIF State Division III basketball championships. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:34:44 GMT)
Travel writer from South Salem launches destination Web site
SOUTH SALEM — Travel writer Susan Farewell grew up in this community and credits her Westchester upbringing for her appreciation of great places. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:36:51 GMT)
Virgin boss eyes business travel growth
INCOMING Virgin Blue Holdings boss John Borghetti says there are early signs that corporate travel is already picking up again. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:45:14 GMT)
Iran cancels shooting team travel to Australia
Iran's shooting team travel to the Australian world championship was cancelled as the country banned arrival of Iranian guns. Iran was to begin its camp with 18 athletes and attend the world championship March 20-28 in Australia. -ISNA (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:39:29 GMT)
Ministers quash travel expenses control
A bill would have set limits on the cost of overseas travel. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:35:03 GMT)
NM ranger district considers travel plan
Officials with the Cibola National Forest have come up with some alternatives for managing motor vehicle travel throughout the Mountainair ranger district and seek input from the public. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:13:13 GMT)
Jetset down even as travel takes off
The Qantas-majority owned travel retailer Jetset Travelworld has failed to capitalise on record numbers of Australians flying overseas on holiday. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:17:31 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:58:19 GMT)
Travel smart
Hell has frozen over. The hotel chain that just won Travel & Leisure magazine's award for best room design is -- drumroll please -- Motel 6. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:51:56 GMT)
CEO expects corporate travel to rebound
Incoming Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd chief executive, John Borghetti is expecting corporate travel to rebound. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:39:55 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including tickets for the Rugby World Cup, and the failure of two holiday companies. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:22:04 GMT)
Travel writer wins awards
Linda Fasteson, a contributor to the Living Well section of The Sun Chronicle, has won three awards - including a first-place award for travel writing. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:15:31 GMT)
CEO expects corporate travel to pick up
Incoming Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd chief executive John Borghetti says there are early signs that corporate travel is already picking up again. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:08:55 GMT)
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