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Nippon Travel Agency belatedly pays 317 mil. yen in unpaid overtime
_ Nippon Travel Agency Co. has belatedly paid about 317 million yen to a total of 2,300 employees in unpaid overtime allowances in accordance with corrective action ordered by labor authorities, company officials said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:18:25 GMT)
Travel rules fail to start in Volusia
Volusia County Council members may not have to curb their appetite for travel after all. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:50:47 GMT)
Children vulnerable to abuse during travel, weddings
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Almost 50 percent of India s children aged between 5 and 12 are prone to sexual abuse such as forcible kissing and being made to exhibit their private parts during travel, marriage and other family ceremonies, says the national study on child abuse. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:19:12 GMT)
Travel Inn Owners Plan Suit Against City
The owners of the Travel Inn on Wade Hampton Boulevard plan to sue the City of Greenville. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:46:38 GMT)
Australia issues Thai travel warning
AUSTRALIA today reissued its travel advice on Thailand after a small blast in a Bangkok shopping centre, reiterating a warning of possible bombings during an upcoming Buddhist holiday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:22:00 GMT)
Aussies advised against Thai travel
AUSTRALIA today updated its travel advice for Thailand to warn of the potential for bombings over the next week. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:59:00 GMT)
Universal Travel Group Acquires Speedy Dragon Enterprise
LOS ANGELES and SHENZHEN, China, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group ( Nachrichten ) (BULLETIN BOARD: UTVG), a leading air travel service provider in Southern China, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Ltd. for US $3 million and 714,285 shares of ... (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:08:31 GMT)
Magazine: Most Travelers Don't Need Travel Insurance
Consumer Reports suggest that travelers skip the travel insurance. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:16:12 GMT)
Universal Travel Group subsidiary buys Speedy Dragon Enterprise
Unversal Travel Group's subsidiary Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd. has purchased Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Ltd. for $3 million and 714,285 shares of Universal Travel Group stock valued at $1 million, the company said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:22:51 GMT)
Travel's change of environment plan
Concern about the environment is going to change the way people travel - even whether they travel. Judy Adamson reports. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:17:13 GMT)
Boffin denied cash for time travel experiment
A SEATTLE boffin has been refused funding on a time travel experiment because Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) wants to invest its dollars into terminator style robots. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:15:40 GMT)
Travel study: Flying is the biggest source of trip trouble
What causes the most trouble when you travel? Flying, according to the Orbitz Travel Survey. Asked to cite their "most problematic" trip experiences, 40% of those surveyed cited flight delays and 21% said airport security. Only 15% said hotel amenities and cleanliness, while 9% cited rental cars. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:57:23 GMT)
Orbitz launches auto racing travel website
Auto racing fans have a new resource for planning trips. A new website, racing.orbitz.com, offers a calendar of races around the country as well as booking for tickets and travel to the races. The website is a collaboration between Orbitz Worldwide and the International Speedway Corporation's RaceTickets.com. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:47:32 GMT)
Nippon Travel Agency pays Y317 mil in unpaid overtime
OSAKA — Nippon Travel Agency Co has belatedly paid about 317 million yen to a total of 2,300 employees in unpaid overtime allowances in accordance with corrective action ordered by labor authorities, company officials said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:15:29 GMT)
Travel and shopping to lighten UAE purses
Dubai: UAE consumers are strongly inclined to spend more on personal travel and shopping according to the MasterCard Consumer Lifestyles survey released yesterday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:42:16 GMT)
Thai bomb sparks travel warning
AUSTRALIA has updated its travel advice for Thailand to warn of the potential for bombings over the next week. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:12:00 GMT)
Australia reissues Thai travel warning after blast
Australia on Tuesday reissued its travel advice on Thailand after a small blast in a Bangkok shopping centre, reiterating a warning of possible bombings during an upcoming Buddhist holiday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:47:57 GMT)
Bombing fears trigger Thailand travel warning
Australia has updated its travel advice for Thailand, warning of the potential for bombings over the next week. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:09:00 GMT)
Why it doesn't pay to buy travel insurance
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Vacation season is coming up and, if you're lucky, you have an exciting getaway in the works. But on top of airline tickets, hotel reservations and sightseeing costs, many travelers have added travel insurance to their list of expenses for a trip. In fact, Americans spend more than $1 billion on travel insurance products each year. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:09:06 GMT)
Gas prices won’t affect travel plans
Gasoline prices are continuing to rise — almost daily, it seems — but travel officials say the price of fuel won’t keep people home this summer. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:54:19 GMT)
Anti-Travel Movement Targets Exotic Destinations
Exotic island resorts like Fiji, the Seychelles, and the Maldives could see upheaval in the coming decades if climate change swamps their idyllic shorelines, but these remote destinations also face a more immediate threat: new taxes and publicity campaigns urging travelers to help the environment by staying home. The anti-air travel movement, most active at the moment in Britain and Germany, is ... (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:49:27 GMT)
Travel to Europe by Americans remains strong
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. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:53:18 GMT)
Youth travel hockey team holding tryouts
The Griffin Youth Hockey travel league will hold open tryouts for the 2007-08 season Saturday at the Horgan Arena in Auburn, Mass. Pee-wee (born in 1995-96) and Bantam (1993-94) sign-ups will be from 9-10 p.m., and Midget Minor (1991-92) and Midget Major (1989-92) is from 10-11 p.m. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:52:25 GMT)
S'pore to host Asian edition of world's largest travel & tourism trade show
SINGAPORE : Singapore is set to host the Asian edition of the world's largest travel and tourism trade show, ITB Berlin. The German show attracted some 11,000 exhibitors and over 160,000 visitors at its run this year. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:15:33 GMT)
Train travel up thanks to increase in tourism
WEST Cumbria’s growing tourism industry has led to a boom in train travel. That’s according to Bootle councillor Keith Hitchen after latest government figures showed big increases in the number of rail passengers. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:20:01 GMT)
N.H. Travel and Tourism offers free listings in summer events guide
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development is soliciting information about upcoming events for free listings in its Events Guide, consumer Web site (www.visitnh.gov) and press releases. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:26:50 GMT)
A Women's Travel Guide by the Cheerleader for the Cause
For those of us who like to think of life as one long vacation periodically interrupted by work, the idea of travel writing seems quaint. Isn't that just writing about life—somewhere else? But unique travel writing is increasingly difficult. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:44:18 GMT)
Why It Doesn't Pay To Buy Travel Insurance
Americans spend more than $1 billion on travel insurance products each year. But most travel insurance actually just "duplicates coverage" that travelers already have. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:30:06 GMT)
HMSHost Unveils State-of-the-Art Travel Plazas in Maine Offering High-Quality Food, Beverage and Retail
HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, announced today that the company will provide travelers with high-quality, trusted brand name food, beverage and retail service in two new innovative travel plazas along the Maine Turnpike. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:36:00 GMT)
Consumption Value for the Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing Industry Reached $8,090,000,000 in the U.S.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008) to their offering. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:39:58 GMT)
Brazil says air travel safe but lacks controllers
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's air traffic control is understaffed and lacks modern equipment, but travel is still safe, aviation authorities told Congress on Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:55:34 GMT)
Travel warning for Vol fans heading to Cal season opener
When Vol fans travel to the Labor Day season opener against Cal, they need to know about a major traffic advisory affecting the drive to the stadium. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:59:38 GMT)
New Novotel Directory,An Invitation To Travel
The New Novotel Directory has just been published. Businessmen, families and travel enthusiasts can discover 398 Novotel hotels and resorts. International 4-star accommodation in 58 countries on 5 continents. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:53:03 GMT)
Democrats Tamp Down Talk of Iranian Travel Plans
Top Democrats sought to tamp down on Wednesday any speculation that Rep. Tom Lantos — or possibly House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — may be traveling to Iran, a day after revealing their willingness to travel there. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:23:43 GMT)
Travel insurance grows in Shanghai
Shanghai's travel insurance has grown rapidly. There are 31 property and casualty insurance companies in Shanghai, 18 of which offer travel insurance policies, said an official with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Shanghai bureau. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:22:01 GMT)
Air Travel Snarled By Slushy Spring Storm
Wednesday was not a good day for air travel. As CBS 2's Katie McCall reports, lines Wednesday afternoon were growing longer by the minute as passengers at O’Hare Airport waited for delayed flights, or tried to reschedule fights that were canceled. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:53:00 GMT)
Travel to Europe by Americans remains strong
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. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 05:43:55 GMT)
New products: Travel clock lets you wake to iPod tunes
Planning a trip? You can charge your Apple iPod and wake up on time with i.Sound Time Travel, a portable iPod speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that lets you wake up to your favorite iPod tunes. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:39:29 GMT)
Etihad to bring Formula 1 to Arabian Travel Market
Visitors to the Etihad Airways stand at next month's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will be thrilled by the announcement that the Abu Dhabi-based airline will display a life-size replica of the Spyker team Formula 1 car. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:06:03 GMT)
Final travel plan meeting scheduled Saturday
The Beartooth District of the Custer National Forest will hold its seventh and final collaboration meeting on the Beartooth Ranger District Travel Management Plan Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shrine Auditorium. The meeting is intended to bring ... (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:36:20 GMT)
Visa-free travel between India, Ecuador for diplomatic passports holders soon
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The proposal of a visa-free travel between India and Ecuador for holders of diplomatic and official passports got the green signal from the Centre on Thursday. The Union Cabinet gave its go ahead for signing of the agreement, which will enter into force 30 days after the two countries approved it formally. The salient features of the Agreement are: 1. A citizen of one ... (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:14:07 GMT)
West Ham stars to pay for travel
West Ham's players are offering fans free coach travel to the crucial match against Wigan at the JJB Stadium on April 28.The gesture came from the players to thank the fans for their continued support throughout a tough season in the Premiership. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:45:06 GMT)
Early bird offer to run out for the world’s biggest event for online travel supplier and distributors – save up to ...
EyeforTravel’s Travel Distribution Summit Europe 2007 will take place at the Business Design Centre in London 23–24 May. Hundreds of key decision makers from Europe’s most successful travel companies have already been registered. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:45:24 GMT)
TripSync Ends Online Travel Booking Fees for Business Travelers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 12, 2007 -- On the heels of its launch, TripSync is issuing a challenge to Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity, as well as other online travel sites: Drop your booking fees! (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Africa: Star Alliance Promotes Travel to Southern Africa
Chicago - The Star Alliance airline network recently unveiled its "Visit Southern Africa" campaign, to promote travel across the region to United States and Canadian travellers. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:22:32 GMT)
India, Ecuador pact on visa-free travel for diplomats
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Indian diplomats and officers, as also their counterparts from Ecuador, will not need visa to travel to each other s country. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:55:51 GMT)
Scrushy asks for his travel restrictions to be amended
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy has asked that court-imposed restrictions on his travel be amended so he can help maintain family owned land... (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:15:02 GMT)
Travel advice v. Cebu posted
FOR the second time this year, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade warned its citizens against traveling to Cebu. “We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Cebu Province. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:43:12 GMT)
They'll need to travel well
If travel agents had put together this itinerary, they'd be out of business. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:52:05 GMT)
Scrushy Asks For Amended Travel Restrictions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy has asked that court-imposed restrictions on his travel be amended so he can help maintain family owned land in Dallas and Wilcox counties. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:38:37 GMT)
Travel Updates - April 11, 2007
Following is a list of Current Issues and Travel Report changes released in the last 24 hours (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:26:04 GMT)
Arabian Travel Mart begins May 1
PROMOTION : Over 60 participants will represent Sri Lanka at the annual Arabian Travel Mart, which would be held from May 1 to 4 in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:29:34 GMT)
Green travel tips
Many people hear the terms "green travel" or "ecotourism" and picture someone sleeping in a treehouse in the jungles of Borneo or canoeing down the Amazon. But this type of eco-adventure is just one end of the green travel spectrum. You don't need to sacrifice creature comforts or go off into the middle of nowhere to be a green traveler; you can visit big cities or small villages, and stay in ... (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:58:24 GMT)
Increased Travel Security Devastating Industry, Travel Exec Says
LITTLE ROCK -- Acknowledging that travel figures at Little Rock National Airport have declined since 9/11, a local travel official said Wednesday the terrorist attacks weren't the only culprit, responding to an international travel expert's comments claiming otherwise. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:37:31 GMT)
Rating travel agencies
Travel agencies in Beijing are to be rated according to the quality of service they provide, the capital's tourism authority announced yesterday. The system, which will be introduced in September, will provide a benchmark for travel services throughout the city. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:31:17 GMT)
Business Owner's Guide To Cutting Travel Costs
How to make sure employees travel in style while watching the bottom line. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:16:27 GMT)
Travel Inn Owners File Suit Against City
The owners of the Travel Inn motel on Wade Hampton Boulevard have filed a lawsuit against the city of Greenville. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:21:31 GMT)
Gas prices aren't putting brakes on summer travel
Getting people to Onslow County isn't the problem when gas prices go through the roof. Getting them out and around is. That's the chore ahead as the travel season kicks into medium gear, said Theresa Carter, who heads Onslow County's tourism office. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 05:00:59 GMT)
Pakistan still not a safe place for Americans, says US State Dept travel advisory
Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): In its latest travel advisory, America has warned its citizens against taking non-essential travel to Pakistan, because, according to it, the presence of Al Qaeda and Taliban elements and indigenous sectarian groups posed a potential danger to American citizens, especially along the border with Afghanistan. The travel advisory was issued by the US State Department last ... (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:26:27 GMT)
Check your travel insurance
Many travelers have added travel insurance to their list of vacation expenses. But you may be better off saving that money for a hotel room upgrade or nice dinners out, says Consumer Reports. Before buying trip cancellation/interruption, baggage, medical assistance or accidental death insurance policies, check your current coverage and memberships. If you decide to go ahead and buy travel ... (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:03:17 GMT)
Scrushy asks to amend travel
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy has asked that court-imposed restrictions on his travel be amended so he can help maintain family owned land in Dallas and Wilcox counties. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:02:25 GMT)
TripSync ends online travel booking fees for business travelers
tripsync.com has shared it is waiving booking fees, for an indefinite time, for all travel purchased through its new business travel tool. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:52:55 GMT)
[Sports] Minnesota men travel to assortment of locations, women to compete in two spots
The Minnesota men's and women's track and field teams will travel far and wide this weekend to match up against strong competition as their outdoor season progresses... (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:53:00 GMT)
Travel youth baseball offered
WEST MANCHESTER TWP. — Registration is ongoing for West Manchester Township Recreation's travel youth baseball program. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:22:52 GMT)
EU, three western Balkan states to sign deal on easier travel
The European Union and three western Balkan states on Friday signed an agreement allowing easier travel to the 27-nation bloc for nationals from the Balkans. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:01:46 GMT)
U.S., China parley on opening air travel
The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel and hopes for a framework "open skies" agreement by May, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:08:44 GMT)
Brussels Airport closed by unannounced strike, travel chaos ensues
European air travel was thrown into chaos today after an unannounced strike by firefighters forced the closure of Brussels International Airport -– one of the continent's busier hubs. The Associated Press writes that airport spokesman Jan Van der Cruysse said... (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:53:39 GMT)
US hopes for framework pact with China to liberalize air travel by May
BEIJING The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel. U-S Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the government hopes for a... (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:31:19 GMT)
Travel agents visit city in cultural trade
MACOMB - Chinese travel agents Zhao Lihua and Zhang Xin Yu, or Amy and Susan as they call themselves in English, spent two nights and days in Macomb this week learning what the city has to offer potential tourists from their homeland. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:48:19 GMT)
US hopes for framework pact with China to liberalize air travel by May
BEIJING The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:02:33 GMT)
U.S., China eye liberalizing air travel
The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel and hopes for a framework "open skies" agreement by May, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:49:33 GMT)
US hopes for framework pact with China to liberalize air travel by May
BEIJING (AP) - The U-S is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the government hopes for a framework "open skies" agreement by May and a formal agreement by year's end. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:10:13 GMT)
Business owner's guide to cutting travel costs
Looking to cut travel costs for your small business? There are ways to make sure employees get there in style while watching the bottom line. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:13:24 GMT)
U.S., China Eye Liberalizing Air Travel
Washington Hopes for Framework Pact With Beijing to Liberalize Air Travel by May (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:14:09 GMT)
Summer travel forecast: Run for cover!
Business Traveler column: It's hard to believewhat with airlines nearing record lows in on-time and baggage-handling performance and snow still falling from the skies a month into springbut the summer travel season is shaping up to be even worse than this past winter and our dreadful spring. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:50:56 GMT)
US hopes for framework pact with China to liberalize air travel by May
BEIJING The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:04:17 GMT)
Prosecutors Fight Scrushy Travel Request
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Federal prosecutors are fighting a new travel request by Richard Scrushy. The convicted HealthSouth founder wants permission to freely travel to his late father's property in Wilcox and Dallas counties. (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:08:16 GMT)
Keeping The Magic Of Train Travel Alive
ABC7 salutes the volunteers who are helping to keep the magic of train travel alive. (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 05:36:02 GMT)
Travel to Europe by Americans remains strong
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. (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:43:30 GMT)
A few travel tips for solo senior travelers
EAR SAVVY SENIOR: Can you provide me some tips and resources for older people who travel alone? I am a young, 63-year-old widow and am looking for some different opportunities for solo travelers but don't know where to start. What can you tell me? -Soloing At 63 (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:06:24 GMT)
BLM wants travel plan for Sand Hills
Conversion of ranch lands into 40-acre ranchettes, unauthorized four-wheel and off-highway travel, invasive exotic weeds, over-grazing and the effects of an ongoing drought have combined to threaten a rugged yet ecologically fragile ecosystem north of Casper, called the Sand Hills. (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:19:39 GMT)
Increased Travel Security Devastating Industry, Travel Exec Says
LITTLE ROCK -- Acknowledging that travel figures at Little Rock National Airport have declined since 9/11, a local travel official said Wednesday the terrorist attacks weren't the only culprit, responding to an international travel expert's comments claiming otherwise. (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:39:43 GMT)
Speakout: Arroyo must travel around the country
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo must travel around the country incognito and observe the life of the common people first hand. Going around the country without her usual retinue of palace sycophants, can make her see very well the real plight of the poorest of the poor who reported themselves in a survey as very poor. Then she would no longer echo as her own, her advisers’ explanations that ... (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:15:42 GMT)
Translations.com Software Chosen By Travel Search Site
Translations.com recently announced that its flagship Globalization Management System (GMS) product, GlobalLink Content Director, has been deployed by Kayak, the travel search site, to assist as the company expands into international markets (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:30:01 GMT)
Travel agent helps bring history to life
BENTONVILLE — When asked where the lone travel agency in the United States focused solely on promoting the ancient Mayan civilization is located, you might be inclined to say Miami, Fla. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:26:21 GMT)
POLL: Why do you travel to Las Vegas?
,POLL: Why do you travel to Las Vegas? (Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:07:00 GMT)
A few travel tips for solo senior travelers
EAR SAVVY SENIOR: Can you provide me some tips and resources for older people who travel alone? I am a young, 63-year-old widow and am looking for some different opportunities for solo travelers but don't know where to start. What can you tell me? -Soloing At 63 (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 02:46:32 GMT)
Travel briefs: April 15
Collette rep to highlight Covenant travel programs A slide presentation by a Collette Vacations representative will feature trips to Ireland and Hawaii. The tours are part of Covenant Senior Health Passport Travel Program. The presentation will be at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:37:46 GMT)
Travel policy changed at pension system
State officials have changed a travel policy and plan to ask for an ethics opinion on travel by employees who run the state’s $70 billion pension fund, The Charlotte Observer reported yesterday. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:11:22 GMT)
Travel to Europe by Americans remains strong
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, 15 Apr 2007 05:27:47 GMT)
Ask upfront about your travel agent's fees
Why don't travel agencies have to divulge that they charge commission to book flights? I wasn't aware of a $200 fee for our trip to Italy until I saw it on my Visa bill. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 06:40:00 GMT)
DSS to sponsor Arabian Travel Market media centre
Dubai Summer Surprises, the region's leading family entertainment and shopping summer-event, will sponsor the media centre at the Arabian Travel Market 2007 for the second successive year. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:06:11 GMT)
Does your fancy turn to thoughts of travel in spring?
Does your fancy turn to thoughts of travel in spring? Your summer get-away can be across the country or just up the road. Today we travel to Kauai, Hawaii, for adventure and breathtaking beaches and - much closer to home - to the N.C. capital, Raleigh. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:18:35 GMT)
Travel extras
TRAVEL BY NUMBERS| | Top family beaches The best beaches in the U.S. for families according to a TripAdvisor .com survey. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:25:07 GMT)
BLM wants travel plan for Sand Hills
Conversion of ranch lands into 40-acre ranchettes, unauthorized four-wheel and off-highway travel, invasive exotic weeds, over-grazing and the effects of an ongoing drought have combined to threaten a rugged yet ecologically fragile ecosystem north of Casper, called the Sand Hills. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:18:19 GMT)
Increased Travel Security Devastating Industry, Travel Exec Says
LITTLE ROCK -- Acknowledging that travel figures at Little Rock National Airport have declined since 9/11, a local travel official said Wednesday the terrorist attacks weren't the only culprit, responding to an international travel expert's comments claiming otherwise. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:40:11 GMT)
Additional flights will make travel to Europe easier
NEW YORK -- A host of new flights will make travel to Europe more convenient for Americans this summer. According to a report on new air service from the European Travel Commission, Boston and Washington will get new nonstop flights to Madrid in June via Iberia Airlines. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:05:12 GMT)
POLL: Why do you travel to Las Vegas?
,POLL: Why do you travel to Las Vegas? (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:07:00 GMT)
PNP orders strengthened 'No Plates, No Travel' policy
The Philippine National Police will strictly enforce the "No Plates-No Travel Policy" and the campaign against the illegal use of government vehicles that could be used for illegal activities in the coming May 14, 2007 elections, ABS-CBN News reported Sunday. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:14:34 GMT)
One card eyed for government travel
All government travel will soon be paid for using one credit card. Finance Secretary Eloy S. Inos told a Senate committee on Wednesday that American Express had already issued the credit card that will be used for all types of government-paid travel, including medical referral. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:15:49 GMT)
Weather impeding travel
Our Nneka Nwosu is onscene at Hancock Airport with the latest on how the weather is affecting travel. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:18:28 GMT)
No damper on train travel yet
The storm really hasn't put the brakes on rail travel just yet. We caught up with the Rogstad family from Vermont at the Rensselaer Rail Station, who is heading to New York City for spring break. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:01:56 GMT)
No damper on train travel yet
The storm really hasn't put the brakes on rail travel just yet. We caught up with the Rogstad family from Vermont at the Rensselaer Rail Station, who is heading to New York City for spring break. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:09:24 GMT)
New Mayan Travel Agency
A new travel agency that focuses solely on the appreciation of Mayan civiliation has recently opened in Bentonville. (Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:07:28 GMT)
Frankfurt Airport Traffic Rises 8.9% on Travel to Middle East
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Fraport AG's Frankfurt Airport, Europe's third-busiest, handled 8.9 percent more passengers last month as travel rose to Europe and the Middle East. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:42:13 GMT)
Some kinds of travel insurance aren't worth it
Vacation season is coming up, and, if you're lucky, you have an exciting getaway in the works. But on top of airline tickets, hotel reservations and sightseeing costs, many travelers have added travel insurance to their list of expenses for a trip. In fact, Americans spend more than $1 billion on travel insurance products each year. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:44:21 GMT)
Washington hopes for framework pact with Beijing to liberalize air travel
The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel and hopes for a framework "open skies" agreement by May, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:30:32 GMT)
Small Business Travel Takes Off with the Launch of Tripsync
TripSync's new Web 2.0 travel administration tool simplifies travel. Through Outlook or Internet Explorer, small business travelers and their assistants can book, manage, change and track travel arrangements, while taking advantage of lowest available pricing. Outlook integration enables simplicity as well as automatic synchronization with Palmpilots and PDAs. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Small Business Travel Takes Off with the Launch of Tripsync
TripSync's new Web 2.0 travel administration tool simplifies travel. Through Outlook or Internet Explorer, small business travelers and their assistants can book, manage, change and track travel arrangements, while taking advantage of lowest available pricing. Outlook integration enables simplicity as well as automatic synchronization with Palmpilots and PDAs. (PRWeb Apr 16, 2007) Post ... (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:41:21 GMT)
Increased Travel Security Devastating Industry, Travel Exec Says
LITTLE ROCK -- Acknowledging that travel figures at Little Rock National Airport have declined since 9/11, a local travel official said Wednesday the terrorist attacks weren't the only culprit, responding to an international travel expert's comments claiming otherwise. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:03:46 GMT)
Phocuswright’s Philip Wolf Urges Consumer Empowerment & Utilization Of Travel 2.0 At HSMAI Travel Internet Marketing ...
MCLEAN, VA | “Empower consumers to organize content themselves, and create conversations with consumers,” urged Philip Wolf, founder, president and CEO of PhoCusWright, Inc. in his opening address on “Travel 2.0 Confronts the Establishment” at the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) 8th Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference, which took place in Las Vegas. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:01:27 GMT)
HoopStars need more boys for eighth-grade travel team
The Illinois HoopStars travel basketball team is looking for skilled eighth-grade boys for their 2007 AAU basketball program. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:20:31 GMT)
Woman among 9 held with fake travel papers
A 43-year-old woman passenger bound for Muscat has been arrested on charges of possessing forged travel documents. Eight others were also arrested for allegedly fabricating the seal of the Protector of Emigrant (PoE) for the accused. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:10:26 GMT)
AAA Travel Professionals Offer Tips for Solo Travelers
WASHINGTON----Eleven percent of all leisure travelers in the U.S. travel alone and the number is growing. So it is no surprise that travel counselors are seeing increasing business from single travelers who are looking not only for advice about great destinations but also about how to travel safely. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Airport travel running smoothly
The nasty weather is putting a strain on the travel industry, but things seem to be improving at the Albany International Airport. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:24 GMT)
Search.travel Offers Enhanced Visibility Options, Interactive Mapping and Destination Sponsorships
Travel and tourism advertisers now have an entirely new opportunity to stand out in the Internet with the launch of new integrated features on the travel industry's exclusive .travel domain and the world's first travel-specific search engine - www.search.travel. more... (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:06:32 GMT)
Spring Storm Pounds East Coast, Could Affect Travel At BNA
A spring storm wreaking havoc on parts of the east coast could cause travel problems at Nashville International Airport . | | From Maryland to Maine, storm warnings have been posted with coastal flooding possible. | | More than five and a half inches of rain fell in the New York region Sunday, shattering the previous record of 1.8 inches set in 1906. | ... (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:12:29 GMT)
Pensioners 'pay double' for travel insurance
People over 65 years of age face travel insurance bills twice the size of non-pensioners, research out today reveals. Price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com looked at the price of travel insurance for those over and under 65. It found that many insurers charge double for someone who is 66 compared to someone who is 65. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:58:33 GMT)
Flooding, travel delays plague US East Coast
Washington- An April storm brought record rainfall across the US East Coast and left thousands recovering from flooding, travel delays and power cuts on Monday. More than 20 centimetres of rain was expected in some areas through Monday, causing hours... (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:37:20 GMT)
Storm Leaves Flooding and Travel Disruptions
Rain from a rare spring Northeaster flooded streets and basements, disrupted air travel and commuter railroads and cut power to thousands of homes. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:07:46 GMT)
Travel agents visit city in cultural trade
MACOMB - Chinese travel agents Zhao Lihua and Zhang Xin Yu, or Amy and Susan as they call themselves in English, spent two nights and days in Macomb this week learning what the city has to offer potential tourists from their homeland. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:56:07 GMT)
Travel film series goes to Israel
Join filmmaker Fran Reidelberger for the last film this year in the Travel at the Tripp film series, “Israel Today,” at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Linn-Benton Community College Russell Tripp Performance Center, Takena Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:20:01 GMT)
Airport travel running smoothly
The nasty weather put a strain on the travel industry, but Albany International Airport is open and operating. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:55:26 GMT)
Storm causes travel nightmares for some
It was another of those days that have been all too frequent in recent months. Days of travel plans disrupted. News 10 Now's Bill Carey says anything that could have gone wrong, seemed to have gone wrong. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:18:05 GMT)
Travel Conditions Expected to Deteriorate in Northeast Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency are advising motorists that travel in the northeastern part of the state will become increasingly difficult this evening as high winds and snow continue. (Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:28:27 GMT)
Washington hopes for framework pact with Beijing to liberalize air travel by May
The United States is discussing a deal with China to liberalize air travel and hopes for a framework "open skies" agreement by May, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters... (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:14:53 GMT)
Travel agents in battle over 'excessive' insurance rates
TRAVEL agents were yesterday accused of ripping off holidaymakers by charging up to twice as much for insurance cover as the cheapest providers. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:34:25 GMT)
Weather Causes Some Travel Delays
Airlines are catching up and some passengers experienced some travel delays Monday because of the storm. The Rochester International Airport was operating under its snow emergency plan. Arrivals and departures were on-time with only a few cancellations this afternoon. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:40:15 GMT)
IATA Calls For Further Improvement In Air Travel Safety Record
SINGAPORE, April 17 (Bernama) -- The International Air Travel Association (IATA) has called for further improvement in air travel safety, saying that although the year 2006 had been the safest on record, the industry must do even better. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:55:38 GMT)
University assignment wins travel writing prize
A university assignment has won Wellington extramural student Terence Wood $1000 and an award at the Cathay Pacific Travel Media Awards, announced recently in Auckland. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:19:56 GMT)
Increased Travel Security Devastating Industry, Travel Exec Says
LITTLE ROCK -- Acknowledging that travel figures at Little Rock National Airport have declined since 9/11, a local travel official said Wednesday the terrorist attacks weren't the only culprit, responding to an international travel expert's comments claiming otherwise. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:42:57 GMT)
Search.travel Offers Enhanced Visibility Options, Interactive Mapping And Destination Sponsorships
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511 travel system sees record use
Published: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Motorists this winter used the Vermont Agency of Transportation's 511 travel information system at record levels, state transportation officials said Monday. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:01:18 GMT)
Travel Updates - April 16, 2007
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:32:41 GMT)
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17-04-2007: Firefly to offer travel packages on website
Malaysian Airline System Bhd-owned (MAS) community airline Firefly will soon be offering travel and holiday packages on its website via business tie-ups with travel agents and hoteliers. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:29:55 GMT)
All is PHARE in Guam travel show
Staff of the Marianas Visitors Authority was on hand at the Pacific Hotel & Restaurant Expo and Travel Trade Show at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tumon, Guam this past weekend to raise awareness of the CNMI as a travel destination. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:05:29 GMT)
Travel agent jailed as £500m laundering scam revealed
A YORKSHIRE travel agent has become the last member of a money laundering ring to be jailed for a massive scam which saw £500m of cash from organised crime smuggled through West Yorkshire to overseas bank accounts. (17/04/2007 16:37:32) (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:00:32 GMT)
Buckeye adopts travel policy for town staff, council
As more employees are added to the town's payroll, officials want to make sure they have updated travel guidelines for council members and town staff. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:01:20 GMT)
Astronaut Aldrin plans space travel lottery
Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, announced plans on Tuesday for a lottery which would send its winner into space in a bid to spread the dream of extraterrestrial travel beyond the super-wealthy. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:21:13 GMT)
Travel agent jailed in £500m scam
A travel centre owner is the 11th person to be jailed in connection with a money laundering scam worth £500m. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:09:55 GMT)
Travel company Triton inks medical evacuation insurance deal
Triton Distribution Systems Inc., an electronic distributor of travel information, inked a deal with Global Rescue LLC, which evacuates sick or injured travelers by air. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:59:41 GMT)
How to travel green — and luxe
It's a paradox of modern travel: The beauty of the natural world motivates many a globetrotter to get out the door. Yet our increasing use of trains, automobiles and especially planes can wreak havoc on global ecosystems. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:12:58 GMT)
SWFIA extends travel survey deadline
The Lee County Port Authority has extended the deadline to fill out a travel survey for Southwest Florida International Airport. The survey was developed to get statistics about travelers going to the Caribbean and Latin America to improve air service to those destinations. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:15:06 GMT)
Gallatin Forest sued over travel plan
BILLINGS - The Gallatin National Forest is being hit with a pair of conflicting federal lawsuits over a recently-approved travel plan that restricts where snowmobiles, bicycles and ATVs can operate within the 1.8 million acre forest. On Tuesday, the p ... (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:56:15 GMT)
Travel agents laundered £500m in four years for Asian underworld
A travel centre owner today became the last person to be jailed in connection with a massive money laundering scam involving a total of £500 million. (Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:12:51 GMT)
Terps, Cavs Will Host, Hokies Will Travel in Annual Event
Maryland will play Illinois in a rematch of last year's Terps win in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge next year. Virginia will visit Northwestern and Virginia Tech will travel to Penn State. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:34:53 GMT)
Miami baseball will travel to Virginia Tech with extra security
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Miami's baseball team will travel to Virginia Tech this weekend as scheduled, ... (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:37:29 GMT)
Miami baseball will travel to Virginia Tech with extra security
CORAL GABLES, Fla. Miami's baseball team will travel to Virginia Tech this weekend as scheduled, albeit with additional security. Miami Coach Jim Morris said today... (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:58:37 GMT)
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