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DONALD D. GROFF TRAVEL Q&A: CRUISING FOR DANUBE RIVER INFORMATION
Q. We are considering a Danube River cruise with Grand Circle Travel to Budapest, Prague and Vienna. We haven’t been able to find much on Grand Circle’s Danube cruise reputation. How can we check it out? (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:12:53 GMT)

Travel to Cuba debate divides exile community
The U.S. travel ban to Cuba incites passions at both ends of South Florida's political spectrum. But having U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, who hard-line exiles consider an adversary, sitting on a stage in the heart of Little Havana Saturday marked a first. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:23:04 GMT)

TRAVEL BRIEFS: How to find stylish hotels that kids will love
When it comes to hotels, "kid friendly" and "hip" would seem to be incompatible adjectives. But TabletHotels, a booking site devoted to matching travelers with sophisticated accommodations around the world, has a new offspring: TabletKids, designed for families who want to travel in style. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:43:07 GMT)

Travel feedback from readers
Paris airport tightens security between flights About changing planes in London, Frankfurt or Paris (Travel Q&A, March 25): You stated that in Paris, simply "follow the signs to your next departing gate. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:36:48 GMT)

Europe travel breakthrough
NEW YORK – 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. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:58:41 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. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:57:46 GMT)

Look for additional vacation travel photos here on Kentucky.com
Look for additional vacation travel photos here on Kentucky.com. We'll add a new set of vacation photographs to the Web site every two weeks. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:15:07 GMT)

Eagle Travel Group announces upcoming trips
The Eagle Travel Group is sponsoring the following trips: April 11: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brother's Show at Mohegan Sun casino. Trip includes show, $35, food and gaming package and transportation. Cost is $66. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:28:18 GMT)

Clark College travel program to preview group trips for '07
Clark College Travel Studies will preview upcoming group trips and give residents a chance to obtain U.S. passports the easy way, at an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:16:16 GMT)

Developing: Discovery Buys Out Cox, Gives Up Travel Channel
(Broadcasting & Cable) _ Discovery Communications said this morning it will buy out Cox Communications, one of its part owners, for $1.275 billion in cash. Discovery will give Cox full ownership of its Travel Channel, that channel's Website, and a company called Antenna Audio, which provides headsets and information for museum tours worldwide. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:07:41 GMT)

Update: Discovery Buys Out Cox, Gives Up Travel Channel
(Broadcasting & Cable) _ 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. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:08:53 GMT)

DHS requires government contractors' health, credit and travel records
Cory Doctorow :A NASA contractor who works on non-sensitive, non-secret projects is just one of millions of government contractors who are required to submit their credit-histories, medical records, travel history, and other invasive personal information to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a sweeping, horrendously expensive fishing expedition. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:14:16 GMT)

Indonesian flooding limits travel
Travel in Indonesia's Porong district is becoming increasingly difficult as regional flooding has begun covering roads and railways in water. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:38:00 GMT)

Business Travel News Names The 25 Most Influential Executives of 2006
Business Travel News editors once again have named the 25 decision makers they perceived as having exerted the greatest sway over the business travel industry in the previous year. Editors vetted nominations from industry professionals, including members of the Business Travel News editorial board. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:00:10 GMT)

As travel delays keep mounting, airline lounges grow popular
Lounges offered at airline terminals have enjoyed popularity by business travelers since 9/11, says Gary Chisholm, author of About.com 's business travel guide. Long preflight waits, he says, waste time for business travelers, unless they have a place to plug in their laptops and work while they wait. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:15:16 GMT)

Round-trip ticket: Travel agent enjoys firsthand role escorting groups to locations
Laurie Bisig found herself working in travel in a roundabout way. She applied for an office manager position at a travel agency in 1984, and instead of that position, the company hired her as a travel agent. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:25:00 GMT)

Room for everyone: From condos to cruises, options for multigenerational travel experiences abound
Americans plan to take 328 million leisure trips during June, July and August this year, according to the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA). And many of those who travel -- such as Tammy Cooley, a benefits examiner for Delta Dental of Kentucky -- will take along their parents and their children. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:25:09 GMT)

Got game? East Bay travel companies score with sporting packages
Two East Bay companies - Global Sports Access in Walnut Creek and Sports Marketing USA in Livermore - are tapping into the burgeoning sports travel business by helping companies send high-achieving employees to premier sporting events. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:26:10 GMT)

Travel magazine's readers put in a good word for USA 3000
You don't hear much about airlines with small market shares, even when they are based in the Philadelphia area. So let us now praise USA 3000, which the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine ranked as the third-best domestic airline, based on providing good value for your money. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:03:01 GMT)

C-COR Launches Cable TV Services for Major Asian Travel Hubs
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., BUSINESS WIRE -- C-COR Incorporated (NASDAQ:CCBL), the cable industry's leading supplier of 1GHz broadband access equipment, today announced that it is providing the Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks of two major travel hubs in Asia. Singapore's Changi Airport and Thailand's new Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are deploying C-COR's 1GHz broadband amplifiers and optical ... (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:29:04 GMT)

Mobil Travel Guide partners with Leonardo to enhance its Online Image Content
Leonardo, an international leader in providing online content management and distribution solutions, has recently added Mobil Travel Guide - originator of the prestigious Five-Star ratings and certifications program for hotels, restaurants, and spas to its growing list of Web sites looking to enhance image content for its users. Mobil Travel Guide has been providing the most comprehensive and ... (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:36:53 GMT)

Fathers weary of business travel
As a comic book illustrator who draws well-known "Star Wars" and G.I. Joe images, Dave Dorman is often asked by his publishers or clients to attend autograph-signing events. But more than once, the 48-year-old father has turned down travel assignments so he could be home for special family events. "Taking care of family has taken priority over business travel," says Dorman, father of Jack, 2, ... (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:07:23 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. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:38:30 GMT)

Clerbrook RV rolls into first place over Holiday Travel
SUMMERFIELD — Clerbrook RV won its first Sun ’n’ Fun title back in 2002 in Division 2 and won it again in the same Division 2 with a 9-3 victory Friday over Holiday Travel in a tournament at Veteran’s Park in Del Webb Spruce Creek. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:57:20 GMT)

Gas May Be Unavailable at Some Thruway Travel Plazas
The New York State Thruway Authority says it is changing concessionaires of gas at its Travel Plazas, which means gas will be temporarily unavailable at some plazas over the next few days. For a complete list of Travel Plazas that will be temporarily without fuel, click on the headline above. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:07:01 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. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:24:42 GMT)

Ore. man puts has two children travel in trunk for vacation
Police arrested a man Sunday for having two of his children travel in the trunk of the car for a family vacation. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:39:57 GMT)

Spat Over Travel Perks At Eurotunnel
Shareholders are incensed to have lost their special privileges. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:22:50 GMT)

Poll results: Ease up on Cuba travel
More and more Cuban Americans in southern Florida want to see travel restrictions lifted and relations with Cuba normalized, a poll released Monday showed. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:08:45 GMT)

Travel Agencies Tied to Human Smuggling Ring
Prosecutors have indicted 16 people in Arizona on charges of smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States. Authorities say six Phoenix travel agencies were involved in helping to transport the human cargo. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:30:06 GMT)

Smaller gadgets lead to bigger business travel losses
Leaving valuables on the plane is becoming more common as gadgets get smaller and the list of travel tools gets longer. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:18:25 GMT)

Conn. Travel Agent Selling Tickets To Space
A Connecticut travel agent is now selling tickets to the final frontier in the form of boarding passes to space. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:49:08 GMT)

Report Shows Air Travel Ratings Worsen
An annual report on the nation's largest air carriers shows that as air travel increases airline quality across the board is getting worse...from cancellations and bumped flights to on-time arrivals and mishandled baggage. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:22:23 GMT)

Travel Agent Saves Child's Life
A travel agent rescues a child who is choking on a piece of candy. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:46:34 GMT)

Boca, Delray students to travel to Japan
Delray Beach and Boca Raton students will soon depart on an educational journey. This summer, five local students will travel to Miyazu, Japan, where they expect to be immersed in a unique culture. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:07:49 GMT)

Have millions, will travel
NASHVILLE - Gov. Phil Bredesen has spent substantially less on travel than his predecessor, at least in part because he often personally pays for meals and motels. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:26:07 GMT)

Senior travel tips for solo travelers
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you provide me some tips and resources for older people who travel alone?I am a youn... (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:55:59 GMT)

Bredesen picks up the tab, keeps travel expenses lower
Gov. Phil Bredesen says he often pays for meals and lodging while traveling on state business, which is probably why state financial records show he has spent substantially less on travel than his predecessor. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 07:07:32 GMT)

BLM seeks input on motorized travel plan
The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office is seeking public input on the Hyattville Travel Management Pla,n which affects travel on the western slope of the Bighorn Mountains between the Alkali Road and the Hyattville Logging Road. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:01:36 GMT)

Travel Guide Service Launches Free Online Search Directory for Travel Discounts
VANCOUVER, Wash.----Travel World Discounts, LLC, the full service travel guide, has just launched a comprehensive free online travel discount search directory at www.TravelBestTips.com . (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Developing a Travel Policy
The goal of an effective travel policy is twofold: It should help you control business travel costs, and it should provide employees with clear guidelines about the types and amounts of allowable expenses. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Business Travel and Expense Reporting
Travel and expense spending is the third-largest controllable business expense after salaries and data-processing costs. For the business traveler, reporting travel expenses is a necessary but sometimes unpleasant aspect of business travel. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Six Tips for Minimizing Travel Expenses
These six tips will cut down on travel expenses and increase out-of-the-office productivity -- even when you're working with multiple mobile executives. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Denis Matsuev's travel favorites
The life of a top classical musician is that of a road warrior. Below are some of Denis Matsuev's travel favorites. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:10:28 GMT)

Diesel fuel suspended at Schuyler Travel Plaza
ALBANY — Diesel fuel services at the Schuyler Travel Plaza, located westbound between Herkimer and Utica, are temporarily unavailable due to a transition period between concessionaires, the New York State Thruway Authority announced. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:47:17 GMT)

Fargo advises no travel on city streets
The city of Fargo is advising residents to avoid travel on Fargo city streets. Fargo police officers and Fargo Public Works staff are encountering numerous vehicles stuck in the snow. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:17:37 GMT)

Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Driver to Travel from St. Pete to Indy Today
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 3, 2007 – Tomas Enge (a native of the Czech Republic living in Monaco) will undergo surgery to repair his broken left elbow on Friday, April 6. The Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing driver, who was injured in an accident while leading the GT2 class at the Sports Car Challenge at St. Petersburg American Le Mans Series race, will travel from Bayfront Medical ... (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:38:24 GMT)

Hotels, E-Travel Firms Prosper On Strong International Growth
The global economy isn't just about keeping the world stocked with sneakers and widgets. It's also about letting you book a flight online, travel halfway around the world and soak up the exotic splendor of a Marriott Courtyard. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Backlog of passport requests could ground overseas travel plans
SPOKANE -- February through April is the busiest time of the year for passport services with Americans planning spring break and summer trips but new regulations this year requiring a passport to travel by air to another country my slow your application process. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:35:07 GMT)

Judge finds no right to travel
A federal judge has dismissed a claim that local police violated the right to travel of New Orleans residents trying to get out after Hurricane Katrina. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:38:55 GMT)

Travel talk
WE WANT TO KNOW : Sometimes a dream vacation turns into a nightmare. Lost luggage, canceled flights, missed cruise ships, horrible weather. Sound familiar? Send your travel horror stories to Lori Rackl at lrackl@suntimes.com. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:04:31 GMT)

T2-Global.com's Travel E-Commerce Platform Set to Go Multinational with Storefronts Powered by Worldspan
T2-Global.com, one of the most technologically advanced travel service providers to recently enter the online marketplace, has formed a long-term travel distribution and e-commerce alliance with global travel technology provider Worldspan. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

US Online Travel Sales to Reach $146 Billion
Spurred by the Internet, the travel industry is undergoing a revolution that is redefining the rules of engagement between travel firms and consumers. New travel sites and social networks are proliferating, allowing users to share photos, itineraries and information. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Travel blogging site RealTravel in deal with media firm
RealTravel Inc., a travel blogging and information site where users can plan trips with insight from other travelers, said Wednesday it was chosen by Federated Media Publishing Inc. to anchor its new travel and leisure division. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:53:54 GMT)

Have Tribe, Will Travel
Time travel. People have been doing it in great numbers ever since air travel became affordable. Jets collapse space and time. As more travelers travel farther and faster than ever before, travel companies need to time-warp forward to uncover future-defining... (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:25:54 GMT)

Travel agent snapped photo of couple before they fell off cruise ship
A snapshot that a Colorado travel agent took of a couple on a cruise ship pinpointed the moment they tumbled overboard into the Gulf of Mexico. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:30:51 GMT)

Travel Oregon Announces Launch of GoSeeOregon.com
Travel Oregon, with GoSeeTell Network, today announced the launch of GoSeeOregon.com, a social networking travel website where visitors can interact as they explore Oregon destinations. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:23:00 GMT)

Travel Oregon offers social networking travel Web site
Travel Oregon and GoSeeTell Network have launched GoSeeOregon.com , a social networking travel Web site where visitors can interact as they explore Oregon destinations. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:22:52 GMT)

ABA: Motorcoach an option to air travel hassles
A new report documenting the increasing hassles that come with airline travel should remind consumers that motorcoach is a logical alternative, the American Bus Association said. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:46:17 GMT)

Travel Oregon Announces Launch of GoSeeOregon.Com
PORTLAND, Ore., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel Oregon, with GoSeeTell Network, today announced the launch of GoSeeOregon.com, a social networking travel website where visitors can interact as they explore Oregon destinations. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:25:33 GMT)

Former Tivy player chosen for travel team
Eric Martinez, a Tivy High grad who just finished his freshman season playing soccer at Nyack College in New York, has been selected to play for a special travel team this summer. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:10:20 GMT)

Travel Inn Motel Could Shut-Down Again
Balvir Singh lives at the Travel Inn Motel on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville. "It is our house, that's where we live. We've never had a house this is our house, "said Singh. His father owns the Travel Inn in Greenville. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:16:23 GMT)

Risky travel
With the University's recent emphasis on internationalization - which has yet to touch undergraduates in a meaningful way - and the increased popularity of concentrations like international relations and development studies, we're glad undergraduates are taking advantage of newly permitted study in Israel and other countries on the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning list. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:49:51 GMT)

A year after travel ban is lifted, students study in Israel
A year after Brown lifted its ban on studying abroad in Israel, the University has five students studying in the country this spring and plans to send six more next fall. The ban on travel to Israel was part of the University's more general ban - also lifted a year ago - against travel to countries on the State Department's travel warnings list. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:52:12 GMT)

Travel PR And Marketing Firm Launches Luxury Trends Blog
Coral Gables (Miami), FL | KWE Group, Inc., a Coral Gables-based marketing communications and consulting firm for the luxury travel, hospitality and lifestyle industries, recently launched a blog covering the latest luxury travel and lifestyle trends. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:06:43 GMT)

How safe is student travel?
How safe is student travel?, (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:25:38 GMT)

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance 03/25/07 - 03/31/07 | 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, 05 Apr 2007 09:06:42 GMT)

Travel to Europe by Americans remains 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 (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:38:43 GMT)

Big Apple Worldwide's Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Big Apple Travel, Expanding Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Big Apple Worldwide, Inc. is pleased to announce that their wholly owned subsidiary, Big Apple Travel, has enlisted travel sales representatives in Michigan and Colorado. They are located in Macomb, Michigan and Broomfield, Colorado, and will target the greater Detroit and Denver areas. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Travel Inn could be shut-down again
GREENVILLE, S.C.-- Balvir Singh lives at the Travel Inn on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville. "It is our house, that's where we live. We've never had a house this is our house," said Singh. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:42:59 GMT)

Busy travel weekend
Whether it be by land or sky, a busy travel weekend is shaping up -- and Albany International Airport is no exception. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:23:54 GMT)

Busy travel weekend
Whether it be by land or sky, a busy travel weekend is shaping up -- and Albany International Airport is no exception. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:24:24 GMT)

4-H offers youth travel opportunities
Fulton County University of Illinois Extension LEWISTOWN - Participation in the 4-H Program offers young people ages 8 to 18 many opportunities for travel during the coming months. Some events are just overnight, and some are several days long. Some are camps and recreational events, and others are conferences and conventions where leadership and community service skills are taught. Many of these ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:03:03 GMT)

The Travel Channel Re-Launches Broadband Travel Hub TravelChannel.Com; Partners With SideStep for Travel Search and ...
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Travel Channel today announced a partnership with SideStep Inc., the Internet's leading travel search company, as part of an overall redesign of its flagship Web site, TravelChannel.com. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:12:13 GMT)

Travel Channel.Com Makes Return Flight
The Travel Channel has re-launched their Web site and has partnered with travel search firm SideStep Inc. The site has a new design, navigation and search pages allowing users to find information on specific destinations. "The launch of the new TravelChannel.com marks the evolution of our site, expanding beyond a simple fan site for our viewers, to become a comprehensive travel resource that ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:44:58 GMT)

Bullish Travel Bets
Airlines, tour operators and online travel companies all look like juicy places to make some bullish trades. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:58:08 GMT)

WI Travel Contract,Take 1
Thompson was sentenced to 18 months in prison last year after she was convicted of steering a state travel contract to a company that donated money to Governor Jim... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:18:20 GMT)

Sylvia James receives BRASS Thomson Financial Student Travel Award
CHICAGO—Sylvia James, principal, Sylvia James Consultancy, United Kingdom, is the recipient of the 2007 Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) Thomson Financial Student Travel Award. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 01:53:13 GMT)

Big chill may boost Easter weekend travel
From snow in New England to the possibility of morning frost on the greens at Augusta, Easter travelers are facing unusually cold spring weather this holiday weekend. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:10:02 GMT)

Travel management in Medicine Bow faces revisions
DOUGLAS A public hearing to consider proposed travel management plans in the Douglas Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest will be conducted next week. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:22:13 GMT)

Air France-KLM March Traffic Rises 7.5% on Europe, Asia Travel
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Air France-KLM Group, Europe's biggest airline, said passenger traffic rose 7.5 percent in March on increased travel to European and Asian destinations. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 10:21:39 GMT)

Travel youth baseball offered
Apr 6, 2007 — WEST MANCHESTER TWP. - Registration is ongoing for West Manchester Township Recreation's travel youth baseball program. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:52:42 GMT)

U.S. air travel predicted as 'brutal'
U.S. air travel will be "brutal" this summer because airlines are understaffed and air-traffic controllers are overburdened, a major pilots union leader ... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:50:34 GMT)

Renovations done at four Thruway travel plazas
Renovations are complete and a new food lineup is being offered at four Thruway travel plazas located between Rochester and Buffalo. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:54:24 GMT)

Renovations done at 4 travel plazas on Thruway's western section
ALBANY, N.Y. Renovations are complete and a new food lineup is being offered at four Thruway travel plazas located between Rochester and Buffalo. The Thruway... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:55:56 GMT)

Easter Travel Strong as Ever
AMARILLO -- The wintery weather isn't expected to stop Easter travel. Triple A says neither cold nor high gas prices seem to be keeping people home. And you will be paying more at the pump. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:37:57 GMT)

Rotary International provides travel, education opportunities for Siskiyou County students
MOUNT SHASTA – Rotary International each year provides the opportunity for local students to travel the world as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:10:07 GMT)

Discovery to Handle Travel’s Upfront Talks
Liberty Media’s Discovery Holding Co. is upping its equity stake in Discovery to 66% from 50%. After the presentation, Abruzzese said he’d “be surprised if we weren’t selling for Travel for many years.” (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:45:31 GMT)

Airlines booked solid for holiday weekend travel
Easter weekend kicks off spring travel for many Central New Yorkers, and for some, a road trip is out of the question. Those we spoke with at Hancock Airport said they fly whenever possible instead of driving because reduced travel time is worth the airfare. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:48:25 GMT)

Travel deals: From Orlando to Europe river cruises
Looking for travel deals? Here are some offered at resorts and cruises. Just be aware: They can sell out quickly and there usually are restrictions... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:15:04 GMT)

Travel heats up on Easter weekend
The lines, the delays, the waiting. Holiday travel can be a lot to take, especially for first-timers. "I've never traveled before!" said one young woman from New York City. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:39:24 GMT)

How to get a handle on travel expenses
Dear Professor Bruce: As our business has expanded, so have our business travel expenses. Since we are spending more on business travel and the cost of travel seems to keep rising, how can we best manage these expenses to ensure that we're not crushing our business travel budget? (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 08:08:59 GMT)

Gasoline price won't curb travel
The high cost of gasoline won't turn drivers into walkers, but it may turn them into fliers, said John R. Schmitt. Schmitt, 43, co-owns Frankenmuth Travel Service, 100 Mayer in Frankenmuth, with his sister, Ingrid C. Schmitt, 45. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:33:46 GMT)

Travel briefs: April 8
Cruise show on tap at World Ventures World Ventures Travel will host a Princess Cruise Show beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the office at 6601 Kingston Pike. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:52:14 GMT)

Travel Channel sends newlyweds to '1,000 Places'
PASADENA, Calif. -- When Albin and Melanie Ulle are asked about their favorite places in "1,000 Places To See Before You Die," they talk less about the destinations than the people they met: (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:10:46 GMT)

Travel to Europe by Americans remains strong
NEW YORK -- Sure, air travel is a hassle. And no, the U.S. dollar doesnâ€™t go very far in Paris or London. But none of that is keeping Americans away from Europe. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:26:42 GMT)

TRAVEL BRIEFS
TRAVEL SMART (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:12:48 GMT)

Don't Get Burned When Travel Firm Fails
Traveland, a travel agency that specialized in discount packages to Latin America, has gone out of business, leaving an unknown number of customers in the lurch. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:34:42 GMT)

Study: Travel costs continue to increase for businesses
NEW YORK -- Business travel costs substantially increased over the past two years, according to the 2006 American Express Business Travel Monitor, which tracks airfares, hotel rates and car rental fees booked by the company's corporate clients. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:18:25 GMT)

Passport compiles travel tips
One of Budget Travel magazine's most popular columns is called "20 Tips." Readers are encouraged to send in their best ideas and advice, based on first-hand experience, for making travel a little bit easier. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:03:59 GMT)

New York City couple hails cab for 2,400-mile ride to Arizona
Betty and Bob Matas have retired and are moving to Arizona, but like many New Yorkers they don't drive, and they don't want their cats to travel all that way in an airliner cargo hold. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:32:31 GMT)

Kentucky AD 'bunkered in' while searching for coach
Mitch Barnhart's travel itinerary was one of the most closely guarded secrets in Kentucky the past two weeks. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:26:27 GMT)

Travel industry's school of hard knocks
One of the eyebrow-raising results of the slowly recovering economy is a shortage of those workers who, years ago, coordinated our open-jaws flights, hotel stays and castle tours. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:46:25 GMT)

Small businesses can get a handle on travel costs
Q: As our business has expanded, so have our business travel expenses. Since we are spending more on business travel and the cost of travel seems to keep rising, how can we best manage these expenses to ensure that we're not crushing our business travel budget? (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:06:51 GMT)

BIZ BUZZ: Area hotelier cites slowdown in travel
The slowdown in travel to Southwest Florida is definitely being felt by area hotels, says Paul Klick, a Coldwell Banker commercial real estate agent and part owner of the Hotel Indigo in Sarasota. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:06:27 GMT)

U.S. Online Travel Sales Exhibit Strong Growth
Paul Kedrosky submits: There is still strong growth in U.S. online consumer travel sales market, thus explaining the continuing VC and entrepreneur fascination with the category. I ran into three early-stage services in this area at ETech, one of which is about to close funding. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:12:27 GMT)

Iran Gen On UN Travel Restriction List Visits Russia -Report
TEHRAN (AP)--An Iranian Revolutionary Guard general who was listed for travel restrictions by a U.N. Security Council resolution has visited Russia without any difficulty, Iranian state television reported on its Web site Monday. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:19:26 GMT)

Tips to Avoid Travel Disasters
Rochester, N.Y. Two passengers are still missing from a cruise ship that went down off the shores of Greece on Thursday. Rochester travel agent Paula Olney, who was on that same ship in March, is now urging clients to take steps to avoid or at least prepare for such a disaster. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:06:03 GMT)

Iranian bypasses travel ban
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard general who is banned from traveling abroad by the U.N. Security Council visited Russia without any difficulty, Iranian state television reported on its Web site Monday. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:27:08 GMT)

Farecast Hires Online Travel Executive Krista Pappas as VP Business Development
Farecast.com, the airfare prediction website, announced today that it hired online travel industry executive Krista Pappas as vice president of business development. Pappas is a recognized expert in online travel and was most recently the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategist for Smarter Travel Media. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Kathie Lia Joins iJET as Vice President of Travel Partnerships
iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, a leading provider of global intelligence, operating risk management technology and integrated emergency response services, announced today that travel industry veteran Kathie Lia has joined the company as Vice President of Travel Partnerships. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

RACING VENUES - Travelport for Business to Manage ISC's Corporate Travel Program...
CHICAGO, April 9 -- Orbitz Worldwide, a division of Travelport Ltd. today announced it has reached a comprehensive agreement with International Speedway Corporation (ISC), a leader in motor sports entertainment, that includes managing ISC's corporate travel program, powering a portfolio of ISC-owned websites and building a racing microsite on Orbitz.com offering vacation packages, travel and race ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:24:10 GMT)

Survey: Most travel hassles from flying
What causes the most trouble when you travel? (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:08:14 GMT)

Web site for travel to see auto racing
Auto racing fans have a new resource for planning trips. A new Web site, http://racing.orbitz.com, offers a calendar of races around the country as well as booking for tickets and travel to the races. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:11:45 GMT)

Triad travel agency honored by world's largest cruise line
A Triad travel agency was named "Agency of the Year" by Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise line. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:59:16 GMT)

EzRez Continues Growth of Online Travel Solutions With Expanded Client Roster and New San Francisco Headquarters
EzRez Software Inc., a provider of online travel packaging and merchandising solutions, continues operational growth with the addition of several new clients and an expansion to San Francisco's Financial District in May, which will act as its new global headquarters. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:38:00 GMT)

Mesfaar Marriage Travel Solution for Women
RIYADH, 10 April 2007 — Women students aspiring to go abroad on scholarships as part of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program were told last month that they would be unable to leave the Kingdom without a legal companion in the form of a husband, brother, or father — something that has caused an increase in a form of marriage dubbed the “mesfaar marriage” (the travel marriage). (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:09:25 GMT)

Passport Delays Could Spoil Summer Travel Plans
A new regulation on travel in North America has created record demand for U.S. passports and extended processing times. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:13:10 GMT)

Learner drivers in Puchong need not travel to PJ or Shah Alam
LEARNER drivers in Puchong will no longer have to travel far for their driving tests. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:35:42 GMT)

Next space tourist to travel to ISS not earlier than spring '09
KOROLYOV, Moscow Region, April 10 (Itar-Tass) - Next space tourist will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) not earlier than in the spring of 2009, Alexei Krasnov, head of the manned programmes department of the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) told journalists on Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:23:59 GMT)

Senator Ophelia Ford tops list in legislative travel reimbursements
After a rocky road to her Senate seat, Ophelia Ford is making new waves. This time it involves her travel record and your tax dollars. Senator Ophelia Ford has charged the state more than any other senator (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:47:49 GMT)

Women Keeping Up Pressure for a Better Travel Experience
The growing number of female business travelers has had a significant effect on hotel safety and the travel experience. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:55:46 GMT)

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