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Tips for Making the Most of Winter Travel
(ARA) - If being cooped up inside for days or weeks on end is giving you the urge to travel this winter, you're not alone. A change of scenery can be just the cure for cabin fever - whether you travel across the country or just to the next town over. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:15:26 GMT)

Top 10 Travel Destinations
Thinking about a trip to another country? Have you visited every one of the ten most popular travel destinations? ... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:26:57 GMT)

Global Adventure Travel Community Rallies Behind 2007 Adventure Travel World Summit
From Europe to the Americas, tourism boards, destination marketing organizations, tour operators, media and gear companies are rallying behind the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), which today announced it has sold-out its three main evening sponsorships for its 2007 Adventure Travel World Summit being held October 4-7 in Whistler, B.C., Canada. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:55:00 GMT)

Travel research VP to address Saratoga convention bureau
The guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau will be Duane Vinson, vice president of Smith Travel Research, a well-known company in the hospitality industry. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:56:08 GMT)

TAKE PART: Will higher gas prices affect your spring break travel plans?
On average, gasoline prices locally have risen 30 cents in the past month to $2.37 a gallon, while the U.S. average has climbed from $2.18 a month ago to $2.51. Will higher gas prices affect your spring break travel plans? (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:05:48 GMT)

UNWTO and .travel Unveil New Emergency Response Portal: www.sos.travel
In an effort to reach out to the global travel community during times of crises, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with Tralliance Corporation, the .travel Registry, have announced plans to utilize the .travel domain for its online Emergency Management System - www.sos.travel. more... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:34:34 GMT)

Indonesian air travel in safety hot seat
One Indonesian jetliner plunged to sea from 35,000 feet, killing everyone on board. Another's fuselage split in half after a hard landing. This week, a Boeing 737 careened off a runway and burst into flames, leaving 21 people dead. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:38:19 GMT)

Need Help Finding Travel Deals?
(ARA) - Shopping around for travel deals has never been easier, thanks to the Internet. The hardest part is deciding which travel site to use. Look for one that gives you more than just tickets. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:53:29 GMT)

9 reasons to buy travel insurance
TODAY Travel Editor Peter Greenberg offers advice on when and when not to buy travel insurance. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:14:20 GMT)

State suspends travel firm’s licenses
The state Department of Business Regulation issued an emergency order yesterday, suspending the licenses of a Lincoln-based travel agency and ordering it to remain closed until the matter is resolved. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:53:57 GMT)

Passport laws could put strain on travel plans
If you're thinking of heading below the border this spring break, you may want to think again -- the rules have changed for intercontinental travel. Beginning Jan. 23, all air travelers returning to the United States from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean were required to present a valid passport. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:25:13 GMT)

PHEAA revamps travel policy
HARRISBURG - The state's student loan agency is developing a tighter policy on travel reimbursements in the wake of a flap over its spending, but a critical sideshow remains about their role as a public organization competing against private industry. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:29:24 GMT)

Making Your Travel Dollars Go Further This Season
(ARA) - If you're tired of winter and wish it were spring already, you're not alone. This time of year, a lot of people feel that way; and since the best medicine for the winter doldrums is a change of scenery, now is one of the most popular times of the year to travel. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:36:19 GMT)

Worldspan's New Mid-Office Products Offer Travel Agencies Control Over Business and Marketing Processes
Global travel technology provider Worldspan has introduced a commanding suite of office products for German travel agencies seeking state-of-the-art integration of mid-office functions. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:03:38 GMT)

Atlanta Expecting Busy Travel Weekend
(AP) Get ready for traffic if you're headed to downtown Atlanta this weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory from today through Sunday because of events that are expected to bring 50-thousand people or more to downtown Atlanta between today and Sunday and to cause extra traffic on major roads and the interstate. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:25:03 GMT)

Crystal International Travel Group Signs First Distributorship Agreement for Its IntelliFares Product With Flying ...
DUBLIN, Ireland and MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 9, 2007 -- Crystal International Travel Group announced today that Flying Dutchmen Travel of Santa Rosa CA has signed a distribution agreement and will become the first distributor of the company's IntelliFares product. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Thoroughbred Entertainment LLC and Cruise Travel Society Announce 'Broadway At Sea' Inaugural Voyage With the ...
Producers Tom Lazenby, Robert Evan and Vincent Marini in collaboration with Cruise Travel Society and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, announce the inaugural voyage of Broadway At Sea aboard Regent's award-winning Seven Seas Voyager with a star-studded Composer's Cruise through the Mediterranean. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:50:00 GMT)

You Can't Travel Back in Time, Scientists Say
The urge to hug a departed loved one again or prevent atrocities are among the compelling reasons that keep the notion of time travel alive in the minds of many. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:10:33 GMT)

Where to Find the Best Travel Deals
(ARA) - Shopping around for travel deals has never been easier, thanks to the Internet. The hardest part is deciding which travel site to use. Look for one that gives you more than just tickets. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:06:16 GMT)

Post-Crescent air travel report
Those flying out for the weekend can expect smooth travel from local airports. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:11:02 GMT)

ISA's February Travel to Treasure schedule set
The Iowa Soybean Association invites you to attend its February Travel to Treasure events. There are four events taking place in February, covering many components of the soybean industry. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:53:40 GMT)

Dial 511 for travel conditions
HIBBING — Before venturing out on Minnesota roads, motorists can check via phone or Internet for travel conditions. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:30:03 GMT)

TAKE PART: Tell us your business travel horror stories
Do you travel a lot on business? How's the service? Are there many delays? What do the airlines always get wrong? What do they do right? Tell us what you think. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:57:15 GMT)

Garden City Travel Baseball Skills Clinic
On January 28th, the Garden City Travel Baseball Program hosted a special skills clinic at the new Frozen Ropes baseball facility in Garden City. The clinic focused on three specific areas: pitching, catching and baserunning with the goal of sharpening each player's skills in these three key areas of the game . (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:35:35 GMT)

Woman Says She Was Scammed By Travel Company
Lynne Choquet of Fall River signed on the dotted line after a marketing seminar at Travel Solutions in Lincoln two weeks ago. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:12:19 GMT)

Travel deals: From houseboats to Tuscany cooking tours
Looking for some travel bargains? Here are some offerings, from resorts and tours to cruises and flights. Just remember that deals can go... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:18:43 GMT)

FEMA Travel Trailers on Auction
Fields at Hope City Airport are flooded with used FEMA travel trailers now up for auction on a government website. Only trailers with wear and tear are up for grabs. They were used as temporary shelter by storm victims. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:14:23 GMT)

More complaints filed over Lincoln travel company
LINCOLN — Drawn in by a telemarketer’s promise of a free Caribbean vacation, Travel Solutions customers said they attended a high-pressure sales pitch at the company’s office, walking away thousands of dollars lighter and believing they were members of an exclusive club of cost-savvy travelers. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:38:12 GMT)

FORGETTABLE TRAVEL DAY
Friday, March 9, 2007 10:40 PM CST There isn't a person around who doesn't have a story about a bad travel day. Over the years we've had a couple of doozies. And, we added one more to that list last weekend. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:52:04 GMT)

Fermions do not travel together, theory proved
Fermions tend to avoid each other and cannot "travel" in close proximity. Demonstrated by a team at the Institut d'optique (CNRS/Université Paris 11, Orsay-Palaiseau), this result is described in detail in the January 25, 2007 issue of Nature. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:07:30 GMT)

U.S., Allies Agree to Drop Proposed Iran Travel Ban
UNITED NATIONS, March 9 -- U.S., British, French and German diplomats agreed in a closed-door meeting Friday to drop a proposal to impose a mandatory travel ban on Iranian officials linked to the country's most sensitive nuclear activities, Security Council diplomats said. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:17:24 GMT)

Simplified, One-Stop-Shop, Created for Caribbean Vacation & Travel
caribbeantravel360.com is a site that simplifies Caribbean vacation and travel. What is different here is that this site is constructed with the User in mind; everything is simply laid out, clearly labeled and functional offering an easy-to-understand menu with the ability to search for various Caribbean vacation packages, tropical cruises and island luxury villa rentals. [PR.com - March 10, 2007] (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:13:22 GMT)

Local businesses promote Outer Banks at travel expo
Hatteras Realty, Inc., and Outer Banks Blue Realty Services shared an exhibit booth at the Adventures in Travel Expo March 3-4 at the Convention Center in Washington, DC. The Adventures in Travel Expo is the world's leading active and adventure travel show. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 15:00:31 GMT)

Go gear: Travel Snack Sac
Are you feelin' hungry? Sure you are. Why don't you pack a lunch for your trip? The Travel Snack Sac by KangaRoom Storage is a handy organizer for your sandwiches, utensils, napkins, chips, granola (OK, or chocolate) bars and such. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:47:50 GMT)

Germans urged to give foreign travel a rest to curb global warming
As the global warming debate heats up, Germans are being urged to swap their holidays on faraway tropical islands for trips to less glamorous Baltic beaches to help save the planet. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:53:54 GMT)

Study FindsCalifornia Top Spot For Culinary Travel
California is the top destination for travelers whose vacation plans include food festivals, wine tours and other culinary pursuits, according to a new study from the Travel Industry Association. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:54:00 GMT)

International experience without travel, expense
It’s not necessary to travel across oceans to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of foreign lands. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:19:46 GMT)

More complaints surface about Lincoln travel company
LINCOLN, R.I. (AP) -- Nearly 30 new complaints surface about a Lincoln travel agency that had its license suspended by the state. The state's Department of Business Regulation has ordered Travel Solutions to shut down pending a possible hearing. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:09:51 GMT)

GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS
Research potential destinations online: "People make a spontaneous choice and find out the place they chose has a horrible reputation," says William Bennett, AAA Travel, West Long Branch. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:32:31 GMT)

U.K. Opposition Leader Says Air-Travel Taxes Should Be Higher
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- David Cameron, the leader of the U.K.'s main opposition Conservative Party, plans to urge higher taxes on air travel to curb demand and cut emissions of carbon dioxide, blamed for global warming. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:20:33 GMT)

Magazine zeroes in on accessible travel, broadens horizons
IN THE last Travel Tipster column (Feb. 25), I discussed travel and disabilities, both the temporary kind (such as suffering an injury during a trip) and the chronic variety (such as using a walker (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:02:02 GMT)

British Party Discusses Air Travel Taxes
The opposition Conservative Party said Sunday it is considering proposing new taxes on air travel as a way to fight global warming. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both criticized the idea. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:41:23 GMT)

Internet becoming indispensible to European travel industry
European travel agencies are ceding a rising share of their business to the Internet, as consumers grow accustomed to less personal service but more flexibility. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:39:22 GMT)

Time travel: Great fiction, impossible science
The urge to hug a departed loved one again or prevent atrocities are among the compelling reasons that keep the notion of time travel alive in the minds of many. While the idea makes for great fiction, some scientists now say traveling to the past is impossible. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:40:46 GMT)

Tucson Jewish-Latino Teen Coalition travel to nation's capitol
A youth group looking to educate and explore shared values and concerns will travel to Washington, D.C. from March 12 through March 14. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:55:29 GMT)

Tories eye air-travel tax to cut emissions
LONDON -- Harsh new taxes on air travel, designed to rise with repeated trips, will be introduced by the opposition Conservative Party today as part of a plan to reduce emissions blamed for global warming. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:11:29 GMT)

Conservatives green proposals to target frequent air travel
The Conservative Party is envisaging to propose a series of taxes on air travel to meet the costs of tackling climate change. In doing so, the party intends to take the initiative out of the Labour Party, which has introduced several new plans, including a duty on air passengers to control greenhouse gas emissions. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:56:32 GMT)

Travel + Leisure's "Cootie Report"
It's never pleasant to think about what germs might be lurking in a hotel room where hundreds or thousands have bedded down before you. Before I was a travel reporter, I never thought twice about the TV remote control (supposedly... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:33:00 GMT)

Bus service has line on cheap, easy travel
PITTSBURGH — For Internet-savvy travelers on a budget, Megabus.com claims to offer a service that makes mainstream bus travel seem pricey: rides from Pittsburgh to Chicago for as little as $1. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:49:10 GMT)

Lack of guidelines on kidney stone attacks could put travel workers and passengers at risk
What activities are safe with kidney stones? A review of occupational and travel advice in the UK. Borley et al. BJU International. 99.3, 494-496 (March 2007). (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:56:46 GMT)

British party discusses air travel taxes
The opposition Conservative Party said Sunday it is considering proposing new taxes on air travel as a way to fight global warming. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both criticized the idea. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:15:56 GMT)

Senate bill toughens travel card rules
Citing online gambling, Yankee tickets and even strip club fees charged to government travel cards, lawmakers have introduced legislation to strengthen safeguards against abuse of employee credit and travel cards. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:11:19 GMT)

Tips for grandparent-grandkid travel
TODAY Travel Editor Peter Greenberg offers advice, so everyone can have a great experience. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:14:00 GMT)

World travel to top $7 trillion this year
The Phoenix area stands to gain with its strong tourism market as 2007 shapes up as a good year for travel worldwide. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:25 GMT)

Air-travel taxes could rise to fight global warming
Britain's opposition Conservative Party said Sunday it is considering proposing new taxes on air travel as a way to fight global warming... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:19:00 GMT)

Travel, tourism grant apps due
WELLINGTON - The Wellington Travel and Tourism Grant Program has been established to promote Wellington and applications for those funds are soon due. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:40:48 GMT)

Students Travel Far To Help South Columbus
As the storm cleanup continues in Columbus and Americus. College students travel more than a thousand miles to help others during spring break. This week is the 11th collegiate challenge for "Habitat for Humanity." (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:11:17 GMT)

Derailment causes travel delays
The train derailment was in Oneida, but it affected travel throughout the area. News 10 Now's Nneka Nwosu has more on how commuters dealt with the travel nightmare. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:49:00 GMT)

ITB Berlin 2007: Leading International Meeting Of Travel Industry Sets New Records
Berlin | “In terms of quality and volume the ITB Berlin 2007 continues to strengthen its position as the world’s leading marketing platform for the travel industry. For example, over the past five days the industry has been able to form a picture of the changes that will take place in global demand as a result of climate change. At the same time the Berlin Exhibition Grounds were the background ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:31:53 GMT)

World Travel & Tourism Climbs to US$ 7 Trillion in 2007 | WTTC Reports
Berlin | World Travel & Tourism is expected to generate in excess of US$7 trillion in 2007, rising to over US$13 trillion over the coming decade according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) research, sponsored by Accenture and prepared by Oxford Economics. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:32:26 GMT)

Trek Travel Announces London Start & Grand Tour - France Trips
With the upcoming historical start of the Grand Tour from London, England, Trek Travel has announced the development of sensational trips that will put riders and enthusiasts in the middle of the excitement and history in the making. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Lincoln Land women travel long way for rematch with Kankakee
How funny is it that three Illinois community college women's basketball teams will travel 1,600 miles to Phoenix, where two will play each other Wednesday and Thursday? (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:13:53 GMT)

Delight Savings Time: Midwest Airlines Offers Sale Fares on Travel Through June 7
Reaffirming its commitment to providing customers great value and an unparalleled travel experience, Midwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel March 23 through June 7, 2007. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Travel agency wants to revive party houses in Fountain Hills
A travel agency stymied in its plan to offer vacationing golfers Fountain Hills rental homes with a party-hearty atmosphere is appealing the town's decision to deny it a business license. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:04:02 GMT)

Post-Crescent air travel report
Local air travel is running smoothly today. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:16:14 GMT)

Travel wholesaler signs on with Universal
A Tampa-based travel wholesaler announced today a marketing partnership with Universal Studios in Orlando. Dynamic Leisure Corporation will now be able to feature all Universal products in its line of vacation packages to Orlando. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:10:25 GMT)

HRG To Unveil Integrated System: Mega TMCs Respond To End-To-end Travel Technology offerings
MARCH 05, 2007 -- The Queensland state government in Australia in the next few weeks will take delivery of HRG Online, a fully integrated online booking and expense management tool developed in-house by the travel management company HRG. Paul Saggar, director of technology product development for HRG, said he expects it to be available to U.S. clients by the third quarter of 2007 at the latest. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:06:21 GMT)

Storms Create Travel Headaches
Severe storms move through North Texas, creating travel headaches across the area. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:17:27 GMT)

Gonzales cancels travel over firings heat
4:07 p.m. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales abruptly canceled travel plans today amid growing calls for his ouster over the firings of eight federal prosecutors during a White House-directed housecleaning of U.S. attorneys. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:15:48 GMT)

Spring Travel & Leisure 2007 Feature Releases
SAN FRANCISCO----The following release focuses on the topic Spring Travel & Leisure: (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT)

Air Canada Offers Unlimited Travel Pass
MARCH 13, 2007 -- Air Canada today launched "subscription flight passes" in the United States, offering unlimited travel between the United States and Canada for a flat monthly fee. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:08:05 GMT)

Lincoln travel firm still can’t do business
LINCOLN — The state Department of Business Regulation has told Travel Solutions, the travel agency it shut down last week, that it can address customer complaints but it cannot conduct new business. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:56:22 GMT)

PHEAA writes travel policies
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, whose officials are under fire for extravagant expenses at posh resorts, is developing strict travel and reimbursement policies, state Sen. Sean Logan, the agency's vice chairman, said Tuesday. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:05:21 GMT)

Pittsfield: Soccer club has travel team openings
The Pittsfield Soccer Club has openings on its boys' Under-10, U-12 and U-14 travel teams for the spring season. Teams play in the Berkshire County Youth Soccer League. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:24:20 GMT)

Business travel bugbears
Technology can eliminate travel time"Meetings, bloody meetings" - somehow the 1970s John Cleese management video appears even more relevant to business life today.… (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:16:37 GMT)

Step Up Travel Turns the Tide on the Travel Industry
Meet Step Up Travel and the two philanthropic young medical students who founded it. In an industry where so much tourism revenue goes to businesses that are not locally owned, Step Up Travel aims to turn the tide by providing direct connections between travelers and local individuals and off-the-beaten-path enterprises. Step Up Travel provides a premium, online marketing tool for small tourism ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

SAS Group Offers Passengers the Option to Offset Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Air Travel
The SAS Group is offering passengers who wish to offset the impact of their air travel on climate change the option to voluntarily support sustainable development projects in renewable energy and other areas. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

design hotels AG Signs a Marketing Agreement with Travel Intelligence
Berlin | design hotels AG, an integrated service provider of marketing and positioning services for individually managed hotels and small hotel groups, announces a marketing agreement with TravelIntelligence.com and its affiliate partner network of influential travel sites. With this latest contract, design hotels(tm) has increased the number of marketing agreements to a total of eleven. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:32:25 GMT)

Universal Travel Group Announces Customer Membership Reaches 1.5 M
Universal Travel Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd., the largest air travel agency in Southern China, announced today customer membership broke the 1.5 million customer mark and is expected to reach 1.8 million by the end of year 2007. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:58:00 GMT)

NBTA Contracts Larger Space to Expand Sold-Out Business Travel Financial Forum
Alexandria, VA | The inaugural NBTA Business Travel Financial Forum: A Wall Street Look at the Business of Business Travel has drawn such an overwhelming response that the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) has contracted for a larger space to host the event, to be held March 26, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in New York City. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:46:45 GMT)

AirPlus International Travel Management Study Shows Business Travel in State of Unprecedented Growth
ALEXANDRIA, Va.----AirPlus International, the leading global travel payment provider today launches the U.S. version of its Global Travel Management Study. The study examines trends in business travel based on extensive interviews conducted by Ipsos Loyalty with over 1,000 travel managers in the United States and nine different European countries. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:01:00 GMT)

STA Travel Offers 'Ultimate World Traveler' Internship for One Student This Summer
STA Travel, the world's largest student and youth travel company, is looking to hire one student for a 12-week "Ultimate World Traveler" internship trek around the world. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:20:00 GMT)

Perfect Escapes - Luxury Travel Site Launches
Perfect Escapes today announced the launch of its new luxury travel site. Designed and managed by veterans of Travelocity and Expedia, the site allows discerning travelers to book room nights and packages at the top 800 upscale and luxury hotels in the United States. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:29:00 GMT)

Travel Web Sites Costing Counties Bed Tax Revenue
CLEARWATER - Pinellas County is losing more than $1.3 million a year in bed taxes that visitors pay when they make reservations with online travel agencies, Tax Collector Diane Nelson said Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:21:56 GMT)

Don't travel down ABC's "October Road"
If Thomas Wolfe had seen "October Road," he might not have said, "You can never go home again." More likely, it would have been, "You should never go home again." (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:25:03 GMT)

Thruway tweaks its travel alerts system
The personal travel alerts sent out by the state Thruway Authority are now more driver-friendly. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:48:34 GMT)

Parole violations put travel agent in prison
Former New Philadelphia travel agent Drusilla “Dee” Ritenour received a trip to prison Wednesday. Ritenour was sentenced by Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth Lehigh Thomakos to 40 months in prison for violating terms of a five-year probationary status imposed in 2003. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:28:27 GMT)

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance 03/04/07 - 03/10/07 | Smith Travel Research
Smith Travel Research (STR) is the recognized leader in providing accurate, actionable information and analysis to the lodging industry. Since 1985, the company has served the industry operating on the key principals of integrity, confidentiality and customer service. STR provides timely information and analysis to all major North American hotel chains and a growing number of chains in Europe and ... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:38:25 GMT)

Pawlenty set to travel with McCain in Iowa today
UNDATED Governor Pawlenty is scheduled to travel with Republican presidential candidate John McCain in Iowa today. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:18:30 GMT)

Pawlenty set to travel with McCain in Iowa today
UNDATED Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (puh-LEN'-tee) is scheduled to travel with Republican presidential candidate John McCain in Iowa today. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:54:14 GMT)

Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. to Appear on Alexander Haig's World Business Review TV Series -- March 18, 2007 on CNBC ...
BOCA RATON, Fla.----Multi-Media Productions , Inc. announces that Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. will appear on World Business Review, hosted by General Alexander Haig. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:41:00 GMT)

Roger Collis: Travel Deals
TRAVEL DEALS (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:32:36 GMT)

Married Travel Agent Accused Of Raping Two UCSD Students
A preliminary hearing is held Thursday for a Rancho Penasquitos travel agent accused of raping two University of California San Diego students. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:57:55 GMT)

Real Simple's Top Travel Destinations
In their special travel issue, Real Simple magazine has a getaway guide that can help you chose where to go on your next vacation. Editor Kris Connell came to The Early Show to share some of the ideas. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:00:04 GMT)

Vantage Deluxe World Travel Launches ms River Discovery
BOSTON----Today in Amsterdam, Vantage Deluxe World Travel launched the newest and finest addition to its river cruise fleet, the ms River Discovery. The 360-foot riverboat boasts staterooms with french balconies, more Junior Suites than any comparable ship, cutting-edge technology, and a luxurious Owner's Suite with a well stocked mini-bar and a Jacuzzi bath. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:13:00 GMT)

Delta Customers Affected by Winter Storms May Change Travel Plans Without Penalties or Fees
ATLANTA, March 15, 2007 -- Delta Air Lines' customers booked on flights to, from or through impacted states along the Eastern seaboard may make adjustments to their travel schedule due to winter storms. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:42:31 GMT)

Universal Travel Group Discusses Research Report Live With Analyst
Universal Travel Group has recently been rated "Buy" and assigned a $2.99 price target by Micros Report Director of Research Michael A. Willingham (http://microsreport.com/pdf/UTVG_031407.pdf). An exclusive interview has been scheduled for Mr. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:13:00 GMT)

California travel industry honors Kun
Dick Kun is a winner. The California Travel Industry Association presented Kun, president and chief executive officer of Snow Summit Ski Corp., the 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:21:04 GMT)

NCAA selection committee needs a travel agent
For all the complaints about who they invite and how they seed them, what the NCAA selection committee really needs is a better travel agent. Or maybe just an intern who knows how to use the Internet. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:06:15 GMT)

Winter's 10 Most Outrageous Travel Stories Selected by Adirondack Towels and Scrubs
A list of the most outrageous travel stories for winter 2007. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Winter's 10 Most Outrageous Travel Stories Selected by Adirondack Towels and Scrubs
A list of the most outrageous travel stories for winter 2007. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/WmV0YS1Qcm9mLUNyYXMtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8= (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:17:51 GMT)

Travel film examines Mayan culture
CHEBOYGAN - A Sunday matinee presentation is scheduled for the third travelogue in the Cheboygan Area Arts Council's 2007 Travel Adventure Film Series at the Opera House. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:53:52 GMT)

Overstock.com Puts Travel Business on the Block
Overstock.com issued a press release to inform investors it had decided to sell its travel subsidiary, OTravel.com. The company said it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to sell the business to a third-party. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:42:10 GMT)