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LR Travel Agent May Sell Tickets To Outer Space
Little Rock travel agent Tony Poe says he may sell a $200,000 ticket to outer space to his first Arkansan soon. Poe is one of 47 travel agents trained by Virgin Galactic to handle ticket sales for the company's planned commercial space flights, starting in 2009. He's the only Arkansan in the group. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:36:46 GMT)

LR travel agent sells tickets to outer space
LITTLE ROCK - An Arkansan could end up on a pleasure cruise to space, courtesy of a $200,000 ticket sold by Little Rock travel agent Tony Poe. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:50:14 GMT)

Breaks are few on spring travel costs
The cost of spring break travel is soaring, and travelers are responding by taking shorter trips. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:27:00 GMT)

Success for Groundbreaking Travel Site
CANNES, France----WAYN.com the social networking travel site has been named as one of 'Red Herring's' top 100 European start-ups. Red Herring brings together the world's best high tech. innovators and venture investors, and their Venture Market Europe event in Cannes on the 26th March will see Wayn.com recognised as one of the most promising private ventures in the EU. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT)

Monthly U.S. Lodging Performance February 2007 | 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 ... (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:05:28 GMT)

Lawmakers question colleges' travel budget
Lawmakers who want more budget scrutiny for North Dakota's 11 public colleges are pointing to the university system's travel spending, which totals 39.7 million over two years, as evidence of the need for more oversight. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:15:35 GMT)

House Travel Rules Become Stricter
House members will have to change the way they travel from now on since the House Ethics Committee for the new Congress changed the rules for sponsored travel. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:49:32 GMT)

Travel Industry Sales Veteran Joins Saflink's Registered Traveler Solutions Group
Saflink Corporation® , founding member of the FLO Alliance, today announced that it has appointed Fred Fischer as Senior Vice President, Strategic Sales. Fischer will be responsible for sales of the FLO Registered Traveler program to corporations, travel management companies, airlines, credit card companies and retail partners. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT)

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. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:48:14 GMT)

MobiMate's ``WorldMate i10'' Revolutionizes Travel Services for Tens of Millions of Frequent Fliers
ORLANDO, Fla. & LOD, Israel----Today at CTIA Wireless 2007, MobiMate Ltd. announced details of its next generation mobile travel service code named "WorldMate i10." The service is the first of its kind, designed to empower the tens of millions of business travelers and frequent fliers when they are in need of real-time information. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Business travel costs rebound: survey
Business travel costs increased in 2006 after several years of flat or declining prices, a survey by American Express showed Monday. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:15:47 GMT)

The inside story: the best travel Web sites
Experienced vacationers already know about shopping for flights and hotels on the big travel sites like Expedia or Travelocity . But what if your quest for information is more specific — the location of a bank machine in Aruba, or a clean public toilet in Mexico City, or what Lufthansa will be serving for lunch on its Montreal-Berlin flight? (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:11:32 GMT)

LR travel agent sells tickets to outer space
LITTLE ROCK - An Arkansan could end up on a pleasure cruise to space, courtesy of a $200,000 ticket sold by Little Rock travel agent Tony Poe. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:28:56 GMT)

City will host travel show
STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville Convention and Visitors Bureau has beat out three other potential sites to host the ninth-annual Spotlight on Appalachia Ohio: Arts, Music and Travel Show. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:32:53 GMT)

Lawmakers question $40 million in university system travel
BISMARCK, N.D. - Lawmakers who want more budget scrutiny for North Dakota’s 11 public colleges are pointing to the university system’s travel spending, which totals $39.7 million over two years, as evidence of the need for more oversight. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:57:15 GMT)

Chinese New Year Holiday in February 2007 Benefits CWTD's Travel Business
China World Trade Corporation today announced that both the tourist number and admission ticket sales of Tong Li Town, a CWTC-managed business-travel scenic site, hit record high during the Chinese New Year holiday in February 2007. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:00:00 GMT)

Travel to Europe by Americans strong
Sure, air travel is a hassle. And no, the U.S. dollar doesn't go very far in Paris or London. But none of that is keeping Americans away from Europe. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:11:36 GMT)

Business travel costs up in 2006, but airfares drop sharply from peak
Following a 15-month run-up, average fares paid for business travel declined significantly during the second half of 2006, says a report issued Monday by consultant American Express Business Travel. (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:33:17 GMT)

Welch to travel to Iraq, Afghanistan
WASHINGTON Vermont Congressman Peter Welch plans to travel to Iraq, Afghanistan and three other Mideastern countries in early April. Welch will join several congressional... (Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:23:57 GMT)

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. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:02:19 GMT)

Washington Drivers Offered Canadian Travel Pass
OLYMPIA, Wash. - By 2009, most people will need a passport to travel between the U.S. and Canada. But Washington State residents will have another option. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:36:45 GMT)

Our view on post-9/11 travel: Clerics' lawsuit threatens security of all passengers
Our view on post-9/11 travel: Clerics' lawsuit threatens security of all passengers Effort to name those who reported suspicious actions has chilling effect. If you see something, say something. Since the terror attacks of 9/11, that common-sense message has been... (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:22:00 GMT)

Travel safely this season
Spring is finally here! Spring break for school-age children in Prince William County is rapidly approaching. Have you made plans to travel by car with the kids this year? (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:26:06 GMT)

Business Travel Costs Increase
March 27, 2007 -- Business travel costs increased in 2006 after several years of flat or declining prices, a survey by American Express showed March 26. The financial firm's Business Travel Monitor showed an increase in prices for airline, hotel and car rental rates, largely due to strong demand and increased operating costs. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 05:00:45 GMT)

Lawmakers question colleges' travel budget
Lawmakers who want more budget scrutiny for North Dakota's 11 public colleges are pointing to the university system's travel spending, which totals 39.7 million over two years, as evidence of the need for more oversight. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 05:15:20 GMT)

Utah travel ads hit mark
Utah spots are prompting more rings and clicks. Translation: The state's tourism advertising campaign primarily TV commercials is off to a white-hot start, causing huge increases in telephone calls and Web site visits, as well as requests for Utah travel guides. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:20:02 GMT)

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. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:57:55 GMT)

Writing off travel expenses
You can deduct reasonable and ordinary travel expenses when away from home on a temporary work assignment, says CPA George Saenz. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT)

Fans scout out Final Four travel packages
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Businesses offering Final Four travel packages for Buckeyes fans say sales have been steady, though maybe not spectacular. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:07:48 GMT)

Fans scout out Final Four travel packages
COLUMBUS, Ohio Businesses offering Final Four travel packages for Buckeyes fans say sales have been steady, though maybe not spectacular. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:11:59 GMT)

Travel policy updated
WYOMING -- An issue handled differently by area schools now is clear in Wyoming. A clause was added Monday to the district policy on field trips, stating the school board will not approve international travel because it is "best suited for the collegiate level." (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:12:26 GMT)

Fans Scout Out Final Four Travel Packages
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Businesses offering Final Four travel packages for Buckeyes fans said sales have been steady, though maybe not spectacular. Ike Reynolds of Reynolds Travel in Columbus said he thinks people are holding back and trying to determine how much they should pay for game tickets. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:55:45 GMT)

Maine Travel Agency Booking Flights To Space
Interested in really getting away from it all? How about a vacation in space? You can now make a reservation with Hurley Travel in Portland. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:27:23 GMT)

Travel safely this season
Spring is finally here! Spring break for school-age children in Prince William County is rapidly approaching. Have you made plans to travel by car with the kids this year? (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:37:14 GMT)

Travel costs on the rise
The cost of travel rose significantly last year, with air fares accounting for the biggest area of increase. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:08:54 GMT)

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. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:28:22 GMT)

Maine Travel Agency Booking Flights To Space
Interested in really getting away from it all? How about a vacation in space? You can now make a reservation with Hurley Travel in Portland. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:53:35 GMT)

'Travel with a Purpose' to library event
Wednesday evening at Cunningham Memorial Library, the Terre Haute and ISU communities can learn about travel opportunities that go beyond the occasional road trip. The library is hosting another lecture as part of its Town and Gown series in the browsing section from 5:30 to 7:30 p. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:49:08 GMT)

Travel series to feature history of local ‘Railroad’
Williamsport’s legacy as a refuge for escaped slaves making their way north to Canada in the pre-Civil War period will be featured in a public television travel series filming in the area. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:14:21 GMT)

Travel and Geography 'Smarts' Earn Bloomfield Hills Student State Title and Trip to Orlando for Finals of AAA Travel ...
DEARBORN, Mich., March 27 -- Melissa Lavoie, an 11th grade student from International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, has earned a chance to compete for a $20,000 college scholarship in the AAA Travel High School Challenge, a nationwide competition on travel and geography knowledge. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:24:48 GMT)

O'Hare announces improvements for bad weather travel
CHICAGO Officials from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport say the airport is making improvements for the spring and summer travel season. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:11:30 GMT)

Airports get FAA help to ease travel headaches
Special bad-weather "escape routes" to guide pilots around thunderstorms in the Chicago area and a computer program that gives airlines earlier warnings of increased flight delays are among some new air-traffic tools announced Tuesday to improve spring and summer travel. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:09 GMT)

Participants in Inaugural NBTA Business Travel Financial Forum Learn About the Business of Business Travel
New York, NY | The National Business Travel (NBTA) yesterday welcomed more than 230 participants to the NBTA Business Travel Financial Forum for “A Wall Street Look at the Business of Business Travel.” (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:35:50 GMT)

Travel and Geography "Smarts" Earn Ponder Student Statewide Title and Trip to Orlando for Finals of AAA Travel High ...
David G Crouse, a 9th grade student who is home schooled in Ponder, Texas, population about 500, has earned a chance to compete for a $20,000 college scholarship in the AAA Travel High School Challenge, a nationwide competition on travel and geography knowledge. This May, Crouse will travel to Orlando, Florida, and represent Texas in the nerve-wracking national finals, where he will compete with ... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

O'Hare announces improvements for bad weather travel
CHICAGO Officials from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport say the airport is making improvements for the spring and summer travel season. The changes... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:10:43 GMT)

Boeing, Travel Service Agree to 787 Dreamliner Order
SEATTLE , March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA)today announced that Travel Service, a Prague-based charter carrier, ordered one Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and holds purchase rights for one more. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:22:11 GMT)

Business of Green: Making amends for 'dirty' air travel
More people are traveling by air, but air travel is the "dirtiest choice of transport" in terms of the emissions that cause global warming. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:46:54 GMT)

O'Hare announces improvements for bad weather travel
CHICAGO Officials from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport say the airport is making improvements for the spring and summer travel season. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:16:41 GMT)

Sage Travel Slideshow Advice
Tooling around on One True Media , I was reminded about the many great tools out there for creating slideshows. But we novices who think every photo and subject we capture captivate everyone as much as they do us can get carried away. To that end, here is some great advice from Brave New Traveler via Lifehacker on how to create a memorable, not yawn-inducing, travel slideslow. Ian ... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:57:32 GMT)

Can't get first class? These perks go far to reduce travel stress
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Whatever happened to the glory days of air travel, when you could stroll through a quiet and orderly airport in a well-pressed suit carrying only a snappy-looking briefcase? (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:37:52 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. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:10:59 GMT)

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. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:11:09 GMT)

Judge lets Broncos' Marshall travel out of state
A judge gave wide receiver Brandon Marshall permission to travel out of state after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and false imprisonment. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:56:07 GMT)

Judge allows Broncos WR Marshall to travel out of state
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (March 28, 2007) -- A judge gave Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall permission to travel out of state after an arrest on suspicion of domestic violence and false imprisonment. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:18:21 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, 29 Mar 2007 00:30:47 GMT)

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, 29 Mar 2007 00:30:57 GMT)

Troubled Bronco Marshall allowed to travel
A judge gave Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall permission Wednesday to travel out of state after an arrest on suspicion of domestic violence and false imprisonment. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:19:30 GMT)

Judge allows Marshall to travel out of state
A judge gave Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall permission Wednesday to travel out of state after an arrest on suspicion of domestic violence and false imprisonment. Marshall was arrested Monday in the Highlands Ranch development south of Denver. A woman who said Marshall was her boyfriend told authorities they had argued and that Marshall had blocked her taxi with his vehicle when she ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:37:53 GMT)

FREEP INSIDER | TRAVEL: Business trip costs are rising
Companies that send their employees on business trips are trying to tighten their budgets, but paid more for travel and hotel stays last year. They paid an average of $231, or 7.2% more, for domestic air fares compared with 2005, according to a study by American Express Business Travel. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:28:15 GMT)

Compare travel deals and raise money for charity
Travel search company SideStep partnered with charitable U.K search engine everyclick.com to enhance its newly released travel search offering. At the end of March, everyclick reported more than 900,000 travel-related searches had been done through the two-week old service. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:10:11 GMT)

Culinary Travel Is What's Cooking
According to a study released by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), one-quarter of all leisure travelers say food is a vital factor when choosing their destination. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:10:58 GMT)

Sector movers: Travel & Leisure in demand, Gas, water lower
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Travel & Leisure enjoyed plenty of interest as shares in contract caterer Compass rose strongly. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:08:30 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. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:04:49 GMT)

Developing: Discovery Buys Out Cox, Gives Up Travel Channel
Discovery Communications said this morning it will buy out Cox Communications, one of its part owners, for $1.275 billion. Discovery will give Cox full ownership of its Travel Channel, that channel's Website, and a company called Antenna Audio. Said CEO David M. Zaslav, "This proposed transaction will simplify Discovery's ownership structure, further streamline our operations and give the company ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:34:56 GMT)

16 Valley travel agents arrested in smuggling ring
Sixteen Valley travel agents have been indicted for helping to smuggle over 6,800 illegal immigrants into the United States. Department of Public Safety officials say the human smuggling ring had been operating since August 2005. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:33:45 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. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:39:21 GMT)

Turner Would ‘Take Look’ at Travel
Turner would potentially be interested in adding Travel to its lineup, which currently includes such cable networks as TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network and Court TV, said Mark Lazarus , president of Turner Entertainment Group, after the International Radio & Television Foundation ’s Newsmakers Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square here. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:00:34 GMT)

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, 29 Mar 2007 20:13:07 GMT)

Mets stay loyal to travel protocol
Mets stay loyal to travel protocol (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:35:09 GMT)

Arizona cops bust travel agent smuggling ring
A smuggling ring that Arizona police say flew thousands of illegal immigrants across the United States from the Phoenix area has been broken up with 16 people indicted, authorities said on Thursday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:52:53 GMT)

Travel agencies charged in immigrant-smuggling case
Six Phoenix-area travel agencies have been indicted on state charges of smuggling more than 6,800 illegal immigrants into the U.S. via in a route ran through drop houses in Phoenix to Las Vegas McCarren International Airport. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:09:49 GMT)

Travel agency employees accused of working with smugglers
PHOENIX (AP) -- Fourteen employees of travel agencies in metropolitan Phoenix face charges of selling airline tickets to undercover officers posing as smugglers seeking transportation for illegal immigrants. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:55:43 GMT)

Immigration bust targets travel agencies
Fourteen travel agency owners or employees were indicted on human smuggling and other charges, accused of selling airline tickets they thought would be used by illegal immigrants, officials said Thursday. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:02:28 GMT)

Arizona travel agency employees accused of helping illegal immigrants
PHOENIX -- Fourteen travel agency owners or employees were indicted on human smuggling and other charges for allegedly selling airline tickets they thought would be used by illegal immigrants, officials said Thursday. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:54:48 GMT)

14 at travel agencies indicted in smuggling
A human smuggling ring responsible for arranging transportation for thousands of illegal immigrants has been broken up with the indictments of 14 people who worked in travel agencies, officials announced Thursday. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:39:17 GMT)

Area students prepare for spring break travel
As local students prepare for spring break travel, officials says parents need to caution them on how to stay safe. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:08:53 GMT)

Travel boom strains South America's air infrastructure
Air travel in South America is growing more hazardous as a boom in commercial aviation far outstrips the capacity of the region's aging airports and traffic-control systems. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:15:54 GMT)

Montco resident explores religious tourism on new Travel Channel show
'Miracle Quest' host was onetime aide to lieutenant governor. | Flavia Colgan is ready for her close-up. The onetime aide to Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll makes her debut as a TV host tonight on The Travel Channel's new show ''Miracle Quest.'' (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:32:17 GMT)

Ariz. travel agency workers suspected of helping illegals
Fourteen travel agency owners or employees were indicted on human smuggling and other charges for allegedly selling airline tickets that they thought would be used by illegal immigrants, officials said Thursday. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:45:15 GMT)

BLM wants input on Sand Hills travel
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office is developing a travel and transportation plan for the Sand Hills area north of Soda Lake and 10 miles northeast of Casper. A meeting to gather public input begins at 5 p.m. today at the BLM office in Casper. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:13:17 GMT)

Travel agents indicted in smuggling
Fourteen Valley travel agency owners and employees are under indictment for selling airline tickets to fly undocumented immigrants across the country in what prosecutors say is ''one of the largest human smuggling operations in the state's history.''{v} Human smuggling ring busted{b}Sheriff checking migrant status in traffic stops {b} Snafu leads to suspect's release (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:17:27 GMT)

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. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:09:54 GMT)

Immigration Bust Targets Travel Agencies
Fourteen travel agency owners or employees were indicted on human smuggling and other charges, accused of selling airline tickets they thought would be used by illegal immigrants, officials said Thursday. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:15:22 GMT)

WTTC reveals strong growth for Brazil Travel & Tourism
Sao Paolo, Brazil - Latin America Travel & Tourism is expected to generate US$186.4bn of economic activity, growing to US$304.3bn by 2017 according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2007 Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) research, sponsored by Accenture and prepared by Oxford Economics. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:16:43 GMT)

Richardson to travel to North Korea
Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson plans to travel to North Korea for meetings with government officials from the hardline communist nation. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:43:10 GMT)

Travel Immunizations
Which immunizations and vaccines should you consider before international travel? This quick summary puts the latest update at your fingertips. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:35:26 GMT)

Richardson to travel to North Korea
WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has plans to travel to North Korea to meet with government officials. Officials familiar with the trip say the... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:08:22 GMT)

Travel agencies face smuggling charges
Fourteen travel agency owners and employees were indicted on human smuggling and other charges for allegedly selling airline tickets they thought would be used by illegal immigrants, officials say. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:34:14 GMT)

Travel agencies face smuggling charges
While the charges against the employees were connected only to the sale of tickets to undercover officers conducting a sting, Phoenix authorities said Thursday their analysis of records shows that the six travel agencies sold tickets to an estimated 6,800 illegal immigrants since mid-2005. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:36:50 GMT)

Richardson to travel to North Korea
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson plans to travel to North Korea for meetings with government officials from the hardline communist nation. Richardson plans to make the trip... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:57:09 GMT)

'No travel' advisories lifted
State transportation officials say they've lifted all "no travel" advisories on major roads. But they say drivers still should be careful. The state got hit by snow, ice and rain earlier today. The National Weather Service had canceled the (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:35:07 GMT)

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. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:48:30 GMT)

Thruway Travel Alert
Fuel will not be available for 12 hour periods next week at some of the travel plazas along the Thruway. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:04:34 GMT)

Yahoo India Looking for Travel Partner
Business Standard has reported that Yahoo! India is looking for a partner in India to offer travel related services. George Zacharias, MD, Yahoo! India has said that “We want to be in this space and we should be finalising our partner pretty soon.” He was referring to the buoyant market of travel portals in India. Many travel portals have been launched in recent past to great success. The ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:18:20 GMT)

Travel Agents in Arizona Helped Smuggle Illegal Immigrants by Plane, Authorities Say
State law enforcement officials said that smugglers sent immigrants by air through McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:40:53 GMT)

Richardson to travel to North Korea
(AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has plans to travel to North Korea to meet with government officials. Officials familiar with the trip say the New Mexico governor and former UN ambassador is scheduled to make the trip in early April. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:51:03 GMT)

Publisher cries foul over Whitefish travel planner
The bureau’s marketing committee wanted a travel planner that could be used at trade and travel shows and would market Whitefish for bureau members. A request for proposals was sent to seven publishing firms, and the only responses came from Jen Frandsen and Wright. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:22:53 GMT)

THE TICKER: Minority travel niche filled by Magic
Magic Johnson was known for his uncanny vision on the basketball court. Now a businessman with a stake in the travel industry, he has his sights set on making the leisure industry more accessible to minorities and their spending power. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:24:02 GMT)

TRAVEL DIVA: Bouncing Along on the Mega Bus
How's the ride? Travel Diva to report live from the Mega Bus between Chicago and Detroit (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:44:15 GMT)

BLM wants input on Sand Hills travel
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office is developing a travel and transportation plan for the Sand Hills area north of Soda Lake and 10 miles northeast of Casper. A meeting to gather public input begins at 5 p.m. today at the BLM office in Casper. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:20:48 GMT)

Travel agency employees accused of helping illegal immigrants
PHOENIX - Fourteen travel agency owners or employees were indicted on human smuggling and other charges for allegedly selling airline tickets they thought would be used by illegal immigrants, officials said Thursday. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:30:20 GMT)

Richardson to travel to North Korea
WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has plans to travel to North Korea to meet with government officials. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:50:31 GMT)

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. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:42:06 GMT)

High emotion at travel ban debate
Tempers threatened to unravel today at a debate on the U.S.-Cuba travel ban. The discussion was punctuated by cheers, boos and shouts from all corners of the packed Tower Theater in Little Havana. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:04:27 GMT)

Richardson to travel to North Korea
WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has plans to travel to North Korea to meet with government officials. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:28:00 GMT)

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. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:00:56 GMT)

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