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City Approves Resolution Allowing Mexican Nationals To Travel Beyond Border Area
Sen. Jeff Bingaman is a big supporter of a resolution that allows Mexican nationals to travel beyond border to visit family and shop. Vanessa Reyes Reports: Immigrant Ordinance (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:37:06 GMT)
Miami Baseball Will Travel To Virginia Tech With Extra Security
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Miami's baseball team will travel to Virginia Tech this weekend as scheduled, though it'll be with additional security. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:01:52 GMT)
Most travel insurance duplicates existing coverage
Vacation season is coming up, and many travelers have added travel insurance to their list of expenses for a trip. But Consumer Reports says most travel insurance actually just ``duplicates coverage'' that people already have. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:28:09 GMT)
Visit Malaysia Year Travel Fair In Singapore On April 20-22
SINGAPORE, April 18 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia is organising a Visit Malaysia 2007 (VMY 2007) Travel Fair in Singapore as part of the ongoing campaign to attract repeat tourists from the island state. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:55:53 GMT)
Gallatin Forest faces conflicting lawsuits over recent 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. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:11:17 GMT)
Travel talk
WE WANT TO KNOW : Mother's Day is coming up. Instead of taking mom out to brunch, why not surprise her with a getaway? We're looking for suggestions for some fantastic mother/child vacations. Tell us your ideas at blogs.suntimes.com/travel. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:23:32 GMT)
Capital voted into world's 10 best travel hotspots
EDINBURGH has been named as one of the top ten travel destinations in the world by users of online travel giant Expedia. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:59:15 GMT)
TAIWAN RANKS 4TH IN ASIA IN TRAVEL, TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS: WEF
Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Taiwan ranks fourth in Asia in terms of travel and tourism competitiveness, Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) officials quoted a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as indicating Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:15:45 GMT)
UNSC mission may travel to Kosovo next week - Churkin
MOSCOW, April 18 (Itar-Tass) - If the Kosovo mandate is approved, a U.N. Security Council mission will travel to the region next week, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:00:48 GMT)
Astronaut plans space travel lottery
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, announced plans 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. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:01:57 GMT)
Burma: Foreign Office amends travel advice
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Burma. We are no longer advising against all but essential travel the the Burmese side of the Burma/Thai border but advise caution if travelling there. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:08:18 GMT)
Gallatin Forest faces conflicting lawsuits over recent travel plan
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press 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. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:02:47 GMT)
SAS.mobi Flys High With Easy Access to Travel Information on Mobile Phones
To meet the needs of its millions of international passengers, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) -- the Scandinavian carrier -- has continued with its tradition of innovation in air travel by launching SAS.mobi, the first .mobi site from a major airline. more... (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:27:32 GMT)
Bad weather stifles air travel
Air travel across the country has been delayed by Johannesburg's rainy weather. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:25:08 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 (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:16:31 GMT)
Air travel affected by bad Jo'burg weather
Air travel across the country was delayed by Johannesburg' rainy weather today, the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) said. "Flights at the OR Tambo International airport, both in and out bound, could be delayed for anything up to an hour," said Solomon Makgale, the ACSA spokesperson. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:29:35 GMT)
Travel Updates - April 18, 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. (Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:09:43 GMT)
Brisbane travel agent sells world's first space holiday
The first ticket for Virgin Galactic’s space tourism to be sold through an accredited travel agent has been bought by a Brisbane businesswoman. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:19:22 GMT)
Diseases increase Fiji travel risk
Australia has expanded its warnings about travel to post-coup Fiji to cover outbreaks of typhoid and mumps. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:31:04 GMT)
TD Sport & Travel gets in the ring with Hatton
A YORKSHIRE travel firm will be responsible for transporting Manchester boxer Ricky Hatton and his fans to Las Vegas for his next world title fight. (19/04/2007 07:38:43) (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:55:30 GMT)
Throws travel to compete at Olympic Training Center
The UA throws team will travel today to Chula Vista, Calif., to compete at the Olympic Training Center. All of the UA athletes will be competing unaffiliated to a school and going up against other unaffiliated athletes as well as Olympians. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:43:48 GMT)
Solons urge travel advisory vs US after Virginia shooting
Two congressmen urged the Arroyo administration on Thursday to issue a travel advisory on the United States after a South Korean student massacred 32 people in a bloodbath at Virginia Tech University on Monday, DZMM reported. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:20:21 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. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:00:33 GMT)
Al Bustan Centre & Residence participates in Arabian Travel Market
Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the deluxe hotel apartments which offer world-class services and facilities in the heart of Dubai, is participating in the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition being organised at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 1 to 4. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:03:12 GMT)
Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance 04/08/07 - 04/14/07 | 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, 19 Apr 2007 12:01:27 GMT)
LuggageGiant.com Takes Off as SG Commerce LLC Launches Luggage and Travel Related E-Commerce Site
SG Commerce LLC, of Carlsbad, CA, is pleased to announce that the company has officially launched its latest web commerce site, www.luggagegiant.com. LuggageGaint is an etail web site featuring a very broad selection of luggage and travel related products and accessories at very competitive prices. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:07:00 GMT)
Travellers Trust User Reviews Over Travel Agents' Content
By Harwood, Susie Consumers trust online user reviews over travel agents' web sites when booking holidays, according to new research from Nielsen// NetRatings. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:10:40 GMT)
New U.S. passport requirements likely account for significant travel drop
OTTAWA (CP) - Travel between Canada and the United States fell in both directions in February, possibly the result of new passport requirements for air travel into the United States that came into force on Jan. 23. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:31:00 GMT)
Travel agent behind deal with BJP MP flees
The travel agent responsible for arranging to send Punjab resident Paramjeet Kaur with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Babubhai Katara to Canada by posing as his wife fled his village here Thursday even as Punjab Police booked him for cheating. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:18:58 GMT)
Beth Murphy: Inspired to Film Two 9/11 Widows As They Travel To Kabul
Beth Murphy directed Beyond Belief , which follows two women whose husbands died on September 11. They decided to travel to Kabul to help other widows whose experiences mirror their own. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:44:45 GMT)
Both directions of U.S.-Canada travel fall
Travel between the United States and Canada fell in both directions, possibly because of new U.S. passport requirements, Canada's government said Thursday. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:50:04 GMT)
Both directions of U.S.-Canada travel fall
Travel between the United States and Canada fell in both directions, possibly because of new U.S. passport requirements, Canada's government said Thursday.Overnight car travel to Canada fell 6 percent to 629,000 trips in February from January, the lowest level in 22 years, Statistics Canada reported.Car and plane overnight travel fell 3.5 percent to 1.1 million, the lowest figure since the height ... (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:03:52 GMT)
Travel and expense management
A travel and expense management is proposed that runs on a computer system. A business calendar system receives travel data for a trip from an employee user. The travel data is transmitted from the business calendar system (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:38:23 GMT)
As Travel Season Approaches, Physical Therapists Offer Tips on Preventing Possibly Life-Threatening Condition
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The travel season is here and with it might come sitting in a stationary position for long car travel, extended flights or train rides. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:18:22 GMT)
Travel agent in Katara deal flees
The travel agent responsible for arranging to send Punjab resident Paramjeet Kaur with ex-MP Babubhai Katara to Canada fled his village in Jalandhar on Thursday even as Punjab Police booked him for cheating. (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:48:08 GMT)
Travel and recovery forces Blues changes
Travel changes and recovery from last week's tough match with the Sharks at Albany are behind the changes made to the Blues starting XV for the Rebel Sport Super 14 match gainst the Stormers in Cape Town on Sunday morning (NZT). (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:22:47 GMT)
In human trafficking heartland, travel agents go missing
A day after a case of human trafficking was once again traced to the heartland of Punjab, the state police swung into action and booked Joginder Singh, one of the two travel agents allegedly involved in it. Paramjeet Kaur and Amarjeet Singh were taken into custody along with their alleged custodian, BJP MP Babu Bhai Katara, yesterday. While the family of Paramjeet alleged that they had struck a ... (Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:36:03 GMT)
DFAT upgrades travel warning for India
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has increased its level of travel warning for India. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:35:00 GMT)
Solo travel, why not?
As a single man, how do you spend your holidays? Have you ever thought of traveling alone? It has many advantages. You don't have to worry about other people wanting to do what you don't, or worry spending too much or not enough time on given place. The following is a list places fit for solo travel. Don't worry, you'll have different experience. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:45:24 GMT)
Busy time for travel agents
Travel agents are having a busy time. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:12:05 GMT)
Most travel insurance duplicates existing coverage
Vacation season is coming up, and many travelers have added travel insurance to their list of expenses for a trip. But Consumer Reports says most travel insurance actually just ``duplicates coverage'' that people already have. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:25:40 GMT)
Mideast business travel to reach $28.4 billion by 2016
DUBAI — Business travel in the Middle East is seen to reach $28.4 billion by 2016, prompting the government-owned travel company Dnata to tie up with a British media consultancy group to hold the first Dubai-edition of "The Business Travel Show" by the last quarter of the year. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:59:51 GMT)
Busy time for travel agents
20 April 2007 Travel agents are having a busy time. 133,400 people took a short overseas holiday last month, a seven percent increase 8,800 on March last year. They were heading to Australia, China, New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:55:35 GMT)
Travel insurance may be duplicative
| Americans spend more than $1 billion on travel insurance products each year. But they may be better off saving that money for a hotel room upgrade or a few nice dinners out, says Consumer Reports. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:16:55 GMT)
Somali-owned travel agency in Tukwila raided in search
A joint terrorism task force has seized computers and files from a Somali-owned travel agency in Tukwila as part of an international search... (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:35:55 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, 20 Apr 2007 08:45:18 GMT)
[Sports] Men and women travel to Iowa City seeking improvement in all events
The men's and women's track and field teams travel together to Iowa City this weekend. Iowa will welcome an array of tough teams to its campus when the Hawkeyes host the Musco Twilight Invitational on Saturday... (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:53:02 GMT)
Family of tourist killed on travel tour awarded compensation
The family of an Italian man killed while on a Northern Territory travel tour has been awarded almost $190,000 in compensation. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:09:39 GMT)
U.S., Australia warn against travel to Mindanao of Philippines
The United States and Australia on Friday issued travel warnings for their citizens in the southern Philippines, saying that Mindanao region is under threat of terrorist attack. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:36:56 GMT)
Travel misery for marathon competitors
HUNDREDS of London Marathon runners face travel chaos as a result of direct trains between the capital and Peterborough being cancelled on Sunday. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:38:17 GMT)
America Gets Its Own Travel Advocate
CHICAGO -- America finally is getting a marketing campaign. The Travel Industry Association is aiming for February 2008 as the launch date for DiscoverAmerica.com—the country’s official travel and tourism Web site. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:00:33 GMT)
Travel business indicted, but a no-show in court
By James A. Kimble THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.) BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Weeks before a grand jury returned indictments in February, employees and managers of Horizon Travel were already long gone. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:35:25 GMT)
Fans warned not to travel without tickets
Greece's police chief urged English soccer fans not to travel to Athens for the Champions League final on May 23 unless they have a ticket. About 20,000 officers will be deployed from greater Athens and other cities for the match in security measures similar to those used for the 2004 Olympics. One English team is guaranteed to play the final. In the semifinals, Liverpool faces Chelsea and ... (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:16:54 GMT)
Greek police tell English fans not to travel without a ticket
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece's police chief urged English soccer fans not to travel to Athens for the Champions League final on May 23 unless they have a ticket. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:47:18 GMT)
EU to consider increasing Zimbabwean travel ban list
(BRUSSELS ) - EU foreign ministers will next week consider widening a travel ban on those deemed responsible for Zimbabwe's "rapidly deteriorating human rights, political and economic situation". (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:50:55 GMT)
Terrorism task force raids Tukwila travel agency
FBI agents and police in a terrorism task force entered Samala Travel with guns drawn, searching for information on a man who fled the country. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:17:25 GMT)
Air transport, safest mode of travel in 2006
Report: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record. "The safety results for 2006 are impressive. Air transport remains the safest form of travel. But we must do even better. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:41:17 GMT)
Universal Travel Group to Present at The China Investment Forum in NYC
Universal Travel Group , a leading air travel service provider in Southern China, announced today Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Jiangping Jiang, will provide a business and financial update at The China Investment Forum, April 24 at 11 a.m. (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:58:00 GMT)
Duped by travel agent, 12 youth land in Sri Lankan jail
Families back home struggle to repay debts, rue police apathy THE families of 12 youth from Jalandhar are spending sleepless nights for the past nine months since they sent their sons to Greece through a travel agent. Not only did the men end up in jail instead of their destination, the families are now struggling to clear their mountainous debts. The families came to know of the youths plight ... (Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:23:18 GMT)
Cures for Summer Travel Headaches
And you thought last summer's travel season was rough. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:48:57 GMT)
Pow Wow brings travel cash cow
International Pow Wow is expected to bring $350 million in travel deals locally. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:42:40 GMT)
As Travel Season Approaches, Physical Therapists Offer Tips On Preventing Possibly Life-Threatening Condition
The travel season is here and with it might come sitting in a stationary position for long car travel, extended flights or train rides. As travel becomes more popular and affordable, public concern has increased about the possible connection between long-haul travel and developing potentially-fatal deep vein thromboses (DVT) -- formation of blood clots in the veins. [click link for full article] (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:04:52 GMT)
Travel agency launches tourists on out-of-this-world adventures
On the 10th floor of a Tysons Corner, Va., high-rise populated mostly by law firms and software companies is an office where travel agents... (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:14:50 GMT)
Travel Briefs
This year's Official 2007 New York State Travel guides are now available. 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the “I love New York” program. The program was started in 1977 by the Empire State Development Division of Marketing, Advertising and Tourism. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:41:29 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, 21 Apr 2007 09:56:00 GMT)
Pow Wow brings travel cash cow
The Travel Industry Association of America's major trade show will bring millions to Orange County. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:14:20 GMT)
Pow Wow brings travel cash cow
International Pow Wow is expected to bring $350 million in travel deals locally. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:27:52 GMT)
Virgin Atlantic announces the appointment of Regency Travel & Tours as its representative office in the State of Qatar
Virgin Atlantic Airways and Sharaf Travel LLC the airline's General Sales Agent in Dubai announced that they have appointed Regency Travel & Tours as its representative office in the State of Qatar. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:48:09 GMT)
There`s a travel writer in my soup
Living in Delhi is an outstanding reason to travel as much as possible. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:39:55 GMT)
Travel trailers begin arriving in tornado-devastated town
HOLLY (AP) - The first travel trailers have arrived in tornado-devastated Holly. The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent 50 mobile homes and trailers to the town to provide emergency shelter. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:25:51 GMT)
Australia joins bandwagon, issues travel advisory vs RP
Following the United States government’s warning of an impending major terrorist attack in the southern Philippines, Australia followed suit by issuing a travel advisory, cautioning its citizens against going to Central Mindanao. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:44:24 GMT)
AP Enterprise: Travel perk for top lawmakers buried in budget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Associated Press has found a provision buried in the state budget that lets Tennessee's top lawmakers get a special deal on travel... (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:38:55 GMT)
Kansas City Wizards Travel to Take on Chicago Fire
The Kansas City Wizards travel to take on the Chicago Fire today, April 21, in the second match of the 2007 MLS season. The Wizards tallied a well-rounded 4-2 victory over D.C. United in the first game of the regular season. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:28:22 GMT)
Violence prompts Mexico travel advisory
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory, warning Americans of possible drug violence in parts of Mexico, especially along the Texas border. (Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:51:09 GMT)
Travel perk for top lawmakers buried in budget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Buried in the state budget is a special provision for the state's top lawmakers that allowed former Senate Speaker John Wilder to have the full cost of travel on his private plane (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 01:38:54 GMT)
TRAVEL Encounters with the shy - and not so shy - tribespeople of Vietnam
Our staff, Ramona Varma, has visited a little town nestled in the bosom of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains. She shares her experience in our popular Travel section. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 03:13:25 GMT)
Pay Rs50 and travel 500km by train across Mumbai
MUMBAI — Tourists wanting to see Mumbai on the cheap can now buy special tickets that would enable them to travel extensively on the suburban trains of both the Central and Western Railways at a fraction of the usual cost. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 03:42:22 GMT)
Travel Perk for Top Tennessee Lawmakers Buried in Budget
The Associated Press has found a provision buried in the state budget that lets Tennessee's top lawmakers get a special deal on travel reimbursement. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:46:34 GMT)
For short trips or long distances, scenic rail travel picking up steam
People are rediscovering the thrill of train travel. Regional trains boast a variety of excursions. Long-distance rail journeys are gaining popularity because of ease and convenience. Scenic routes expose passengers to spectacular landscapes not seen by motorists. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:07:12 GMT)
Travel perk for top lawmakers in budget
NASHVILLE — Buried in the state budget is a special provision for the state’s top lawmakers that allowed former Senate Speaker John Wilder to have the full cost of travel on his private plane reimbursed with taxpayer money. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:57:14 GMT)
TRAVEL BRIEFS: New Web site covers 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 nation as well as booking for tickets and travel to the races. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 07:42:01 GMT)
Eye of Dubai is best Arabic travel & tourism website
Eye of Dubai won the Golden Award for the Best Website in Travel and Tourism at the prestigious Pan Arab Web Awards ceremony at Dubai's famous Burj Al Arab hotel on Thursday April 19, 2007. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:48:09 GMT)
City volunteers offer visitors free travel guides
University and college students in HCM City have founded a volunteer group named Sai Gon Hotpot to offer free travel guide services to foreign visitors to the city. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:46:52 GMT)
Spectators face travel disruption
Onlookers bound for the London Marathon face travel chaos as DLR services are disrupted in south London. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:42:45 GMT)
Biggest Time Travel Adventure Movie in 25 Years in the Works
A Big Time Travel Adventure Movie Story is in the works. A Professional Art and Science graduate from the golden state holds the copyrights to what could be the biggest time travel adventure story we have seen in over 25 years. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:03:00 GMT)
A Judge has cost taxpayers R1.5m in travel: DA
Ray Zondo, the labour court judge president, has cost taxpayers nearly R1.5 million in travel and subsistence costs in the past five years, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said today. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:45:26 GMT)
Canada joins US, Aussies in warning vs RP travel
The Canadian government has updated a travel warning to its citizens against traveling in the Philippines' Mindanao because of alleged terrorist threats in the island. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:35:40 GMT)
TRAVEL Encounters with the shy - and not so shy - tribespeople of Vietnam
Our staff, Ramona Varma, has visited a little town nestled in the bosom of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains. She shares her experience in our popular Travel section. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:58:50 GMT)
Coping with the daily travel grind
ENGLAND - Sitting in a car locked in stationary traffic, crammed on to an over-crowded bus or standing on a platform watching three full trains go by - however you travel, this can be one of the most stressful parts of an office worker's day. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:29:53 GMT)
Coping with the daily travel grind
ENGLAND - Sitting in a car locked in stationary traffic, crammed on to an over-crowded bus or standing on a platform watching three full trains go by - however you travel, this can be one of the most stressful parts of an office worker's day. (Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:47:11 GMT)
Nigeria: Travel Consultant Wins Dream Trip
A travel consultant with Five Star Travel Limited, Blessing Anakon, is the lucky winner of an all inclusive package weekend trip for two to South Africa at the Tour Brokers International (TBI) "Destination Southern Africa" brochure launch, which took place in Lagos. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:08:32 GMT)
Russia Holidays - Steppes Travel Organises Privileged Insight at Hermitage Museum
Russia Holidays - Steppes Travel organises privileged insight for visitors at the Hermitage Museum [PR.com - April 21, 2007] (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:54:20 GMT)
Gomacau.Com Launches Macau Travel Blog With Destination Website
Fresh Approach to Destination Marketing in Asian Online Travel Gives Travelers New Resources to Plan Trips to Macau (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:24:13 GMT)
Travel Ban At Utah Ski Resort Angers Residents
A new Forest Service rule intended to boost skier safety at Alta Ski Area has angered residents of this small resort town who say their winter travel will be too restricted. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:42:00 GMT)
Eye of Dubai is best Arabic Travel & Tourism Web site
DUBAI — Eye of Dubai won the Golden Award for the Best Web site in Travel and Tourism at the Pan Arab Web Awards ceremony held at Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:00:50 GMT)
Accor to reveal new marketing strategies at the Arabian Travel Market
Accor, one of the world's largest hotel and services groups, has confirmed its participation in the Arabian Travel Market, the leading travel and tourism exhibition that is dedicated to expanding the travel and tourism business potential, within the Middle East and the Pan Arab region. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:51:11 GMT)
Orbitz Goes Green, Launches Eco-Friendly Travel Site
If you’re thinking of going "green" the next time you travel, Orbitz has a new resource to help you along in that endeavor. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:10:21 GMT)
TAICHUNG INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FAIR TO OPEN THURSDAY
Taipei, April 23 (CNA) The seventh Taichung International Travel Fair (TITF) is scheduled to be held April 26-29 at the World Trade Center in the central Taiwan city, with tens of thousands of people expected to visit the fair to hunt for bargain tour packages. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:00:44 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, 23 Apr 2007 08:48:36 GMT)
Arabian Travel Market buyers met by Concierge
Hosted buyers and Meridian Club Members at Arabian Travel Market will receive a comprehensive introduction to the destination thanks to Concierge Magazine. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:51:11 GMT)
‘Travel advisories give envoys a break’ -- De Castro
MANILA, Philippines -- Vice President Noli de Castro on Monday downplayed recent foreign travel advisories, saying ambassadors welcomed such notices because these mean less work for them. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:08:51 GMT)
DSS to prominently feature in Arabian Travel Market 2007
The DSF/DSS Office announced its participation in the 14th edition of Arabian Travel Market, the leading travel and tourism exhibition in the Middle East being held from May 1 to May 4 at Dubai World Trade Centre. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:36:21 GMT)
Innovative new travel system launched for Index and Big 5 exhibitors and visitors
dmg world media Dubai has teamed up with Kanoo Travel to offer an innovative new internet based system that has been designed specifically with the needs of exhibitors and visitors in mind. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:36:21 GMT)
Jet Airways signs agreement with U.S. travel agency to facilitate hotel bookings in India
Travelers will now be able to book hotels in India through the Web site of a private carrier, Jet Airways, following its agreement with a key U. S.-based travel agency, an airline statement said on Monday. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:44:49 GMT)
BIBA research highlights travel insurers' terrorism cover failings
The British Insurance Brokers Association has warned that there is a dangerously low level of terrorism cover in the UK travel insurance industry, after conducting research that revealed that 78% of surveyed travel insurance providers have a terrorism exclusion. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:09:23 GMT)
LOCAL TRAVEL COMPANY FINED FOR QUALITY SERVICE FAILURE
Taipei, April 23 (CNA) The Tourism Bureau announced Monday that it will slap a fine of NT$60,000 (US$1,820) on a travel service company for failing to provide minimum quality service to a group of Chinese tourists. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:24:25 GMT)
Orbitz and BlueTie Launch Evolved, Integrated Email and Travel Booking Capability
Orbitz ( Nachrichten ) ( http://www.orbitz.com ) and BlueTie, Inc. ( http://www.bluetie.com/ ) today announced the availability of travel booking integration capabilities within BlueTie ' s hosted e-mail, calendaring services and productivity tools for small businesses. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:53:25 GMT)
‘Travel advisories give envoys a break’ -- De Castro
MANILA, Philippines -- Vice President Noli de Castro on Monday downplayed recent foreign travel advisories, saying ambassadors welcomed such notices because these mean less work for them. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:24:42 GMT)
US travel warning up at Palaro venue
KORONADAL CITY -- Authorities stepped up security measures amid a United States advisory to its citizens not to travel to this fledging city to join thousands of people for the annual Palarong Pambansa. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:17:54 GMT)
Palace drops travel warnings vs Mindanao
Malacañang on Monday shrugged off the recent travel advisories issued by the United States, Australia and Canada on Mindanao due to perceived terrorist threats in the region. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:20:11 GMT)
Defense chief dismisses travel advisories on Mindanao
DEFENSE Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the government is not bothered by the recent travel advisories issued by the US and Australia that have asked their citizens not to travel in certain areas in Mindanao. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:30:49 GMT)
Travel business indicted, but a no-show in court
By James A. Kimble THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.) BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Weeks before a grand jury returned indictments in February, employees and managers of Horizon Travel were already long gone. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:43:20 GMT)
Cornerstone Delivers the Future of Travel Technology: 'Foundations in Innovation' Conference Focuses on Next Generation ...
Web 2.0 technology has significantly changed the media and communications industry and is now influencing how people purchase and manage travel. With 80 million net users preparing to enter the workforce, wikis, blogs, podcasts and social networking sites are now being used by innovative companies to service and sell to their customers. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:52:00 GMT)
Tourism Market Warms to Eco-Friendly Travel
By Sarah Shemkus, Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass. Apr. 21--Global warming. Endangered marine habitats. Pesticide-tainted foods. Environmental concerns today dominate the headlines, dwell in our thoughts, and even, to an ever-increasing degree, figure into our travel plans. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:13:22 GMT)
Granholm's cuts in state's vehicle fleet, travel spending
Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Monday ordered reductions in the state's vehicle fleet and travel expenses. Among the measures to be implemented May 1: (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:06:32 GMT)
Sree Advice On Travel Planning Sites
Yahoo Travel's Trip Planner: Stumped on where to go? This site can help by letting you see others' trip ideas that they have chosen to make public. You can then adapt them and create personalized travel guides for yourself. (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:30:46 GMT)
Travel deals are out there for summer vacations
Edithrose Dixon, left, discusses options on her trip to Disney World with travel agent Kim Snell at Quixote Travel Agency in New Bern. Bob Murphy/Sun Journal (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:49:32 GMT)
Alamieyeseigha to Travel to Dubai this Week
Indications that ailing former governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is set to travel to the United Arab Emirate (UAE) before the end of this week emerged yesterday, as his counsel, Jennifer Onuororoh, told the court that the UAE Embassy in Nigeria had written the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of its preparedness to accept him for medical treatment. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:25:06 GMT)
Wot’s the real business of business travel?
Wot’s the real business of business travel? (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:04:27 GMT)
Govt urged to lift travel bar-Hasina to create world opinion to return home
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, now in a double bind, urged the caretaker government to lift the travel restriction on her return to the country in line with the stay on the arrest warrant against her, reports UNB. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:53:04 GMT)
Ousted Fiji PM's travel ban may be lifted
Suva, April 24 (IANS) Ousted Fijian prime minister Laisenia Qarase s travel ban may be lifted by mid-year. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:10:49 GMT)
Whitbread Says Profit Gains on Premier Travel Inn, Disposals
April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Whitbread Plc, the U.K. owner of Premier Travel Inn budget hotels, said annual profit gained 6 percent as more people stayed at its hotels and the company made gains selling restaurants and pubs. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:54:23 GMT)
Regional expansion is highlight of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group's participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2007
Regional expansion initiatives are at the top of the agenda for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (DTAG) during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2007 next month, according to representatives of the leading car rental company. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:18:44 GMT)
Travel agent arrested with fake passports, US visas
A travel agent was arrested on Tuesday in Jalandhar after 34 fake passports and three forged US visas were recovered from his possession, a senior police official said. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:20:13 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, 24 Apr 2007 09:40:35 GMT)
Travel soccer tryouts begin Monday
Apr 24, 2007 — SOUTHEASTERN YORK COUNTY - Tryouts are on tap for Barrens Travel Soccer's traveling teams. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:52:15 GMT)
Raids on travel agents in Punjab for human trafficking
Jalandhar, April 24 (IANS) Teams of Delhi Police Tuesday raided the offices and residences of several travel agents here in connection with the investigation into an international human trafficking racket allegedly involving a number of MPs. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:13:44 GMT)
Granholm's cuts in state's vehicle fleet, travel spending
Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Monday ordered reductions in the state’s vehicle fleet and travel expenses. Among the measures to be implemented May 1: Requiring the use of state vehicles for all trips over 100 miles each way unless it can be shown that a state vehicle isn’t available. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:43:32 GMT)
36 Indians deported from Dubai for fake travel papers
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A group of 36 Indians have been deported from Dubai, exposing the laxity of immigration authorities here who failed to detect their fake travel documents, officials said Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:53:57 GMT)
TRAVEL OPERATORS ANGRY AT RESTRICTIONS ON HOSTING CHINESE TOURISTS
Taipei, April 24 (CNA) Scores of representatives of travel service operators rallied in front of the Tourism Bureau Tuesday to protest what they called "unreasonable restrictions placed on hosting Chinese tourists." (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:54:21 GMT)
Oman Air honours tourism and travel agencies
Oman Air held its Annual Awards ceremony to honor travel and tourism agencies as well as the Oman Air sales staff for their outstanding contribution in achieving their targets during 2005 and 2006. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:03:40 GMT)
STA offers its travel retail agents direct connectivity to railroad reservation systems via new site
Wandrian, RailAgent.com and RailAgent are trademarks of Wandrian, Inc. On the new site, STA Travel retail agents have direct connectivity to railroad reservation systems and real-time availability of rail passes and tickets. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:07:25 GMT)
JTB, Lotte to set up joint travel agency in Seoul
_ JTB Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed with Lotte.com Inc., a member of South Korea's Lotte group, to set up a joint travel agency in Seoul in late May by evenly capitalizing the venture. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:02:09 GMT)
Punjab travel agents raided, MPs avoid Delhi Police
New Delhi/Jalandhar, April 24 (IANS) Police probing the global human trafficking racket involving Indian MPs Tuesday raided homes and offices of travel agents in Punjab as four other MPs linked to the saga failed to turn up for questioning at the Delhi Police headquarters. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:33:47 GMT)
Jalandhar travel agent arrested following raids in human trafficking attempt
Jalandhar, Apr 24 (ANI): Punjab police today arrested a travel agent with fake documents, following raids in human trafficking attempt by a lawmaker. Harbhajan Singh, a resident of Kapurthala, was arrested with 34 fake passports in a raid. The police also seized fake stationary used for making these travel documents. "Today, the Kapurthala police got information that a man named Harbajan ... (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:37:20 GMT)
Hammers Offer Free Travel To Fans
West Ham will be roared on by nearly 6,000 fans after the club agreed to fund free coach travel to Wigan. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:09:23 GMT)
West Coast offended: Bettors eyeing Tigers' terrible travel schedule
We haven’t heard this much bashing of a West Coast trip since the East-West hip-hop wars of the early 90’s. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland exploded at reporters Tuesday, expres sing disapproval of a West Coast travel sche... (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:46:59 GMT)
Comments sought on OHV travel in Chippewa
A draft environmental assessment for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) travel in the Chippewa National Forest has been released by the US Forest Service, with comments being sought through May 17. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:22:45 GMT)
Youngberg to present Everest climb to Miami Travel Club membership
The Miami Travel Club is hosting a special meeting Thursday. Norm Youngberg, a member of the travel club since 1985, will present the program on his recent trip to Mount Everest. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:29:09 GMT)
European Sales & Marketing Manager Joins Travel Oregon
SALEM, Ore., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a proactive effort to strengthen Oregon's fast growing tourism industry, the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) today announced the addition of Petra Nahr as European sales and marketing manager. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:18:20 GMT)
Travel agency in dock, Dubai deports 39
THIRTY-NINE people belonging to Punjab and Haryana were deported from Dubai to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, early on Tuesday morning. All the 39 people who were deported were booked by Sandal Travels, a Chandigarh-based travel agency. Officials at the Sector 34 office of the travel company said they had no knowledge about the deportation till late on Tuesday evening. Though no ... (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:43:05 GMT)
Free coach travel just the ticket for West Ham fans
West Ham United will benefit from the support of nearly 6,000 fans for the Barclays Premiership match away to Wigan Athletic on Saturday after the players and chairman agreed to fund free coach travel to the JJB Stadium. (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:50:22 GMT)
Negroponte & Frazer Briefing on Travel to Africa
Briefing on Their Recent Travel to Africa John D. Negroponte, Deputy Secretary of State; Jendayi Frazer, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:53:16 GMT)
Rice to travel to Mideast, Russia next month
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East and Russia next month, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:20:58 GMT)
PENNDOT orders Crossroads Travel Center remove giant digital billboard
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has ordered the Crossroads Travel Center to take down the large digital billboard on Interstate 80, or PennDOT will take it down for them. (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:35:04 GMT)
Drug Violence Sparks Mexico Travel Alert
Because of an increase in drug-related violence and kidnappings, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for tourist traveling to the Texas-Mexico border towns, plus Monterrey and... (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:41:34 GMT)
HotelReservations.Com Site Offers New Generation Travel Planning Resource
HotelReservations.com is a new kid on the virtual travel block and is giving the established sites a real run for their money. The one stop resource for both business and leisure travel certainly offers an extensive array of hotel rooms for all budgets and tastes (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:17:21 GMT)
Summer air travel may get bumpy
If thunderstorms hit this summer, airline travel could be a string of hassles and delays. (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:37:33 GMT)
Book travel agents for human smuggling, murder: Ramoowalia
Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Former union minister and president of the Lok Bhalai Party Balwant Singh Ramoowalia Wednesday demanded that travel agents sending youths and women illegally to foreign countries should be booked for human smuggling and charged with murder in the event of death of the illegal immigrants in other countries. (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:09:20 GMT)
Middle East Airlines and Amadeus e-Travel win gold at the Pan Arab Web Award ceremony
Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, announced that Middle East Airlines (MEA) and Amadeus e-Travel, the e-commerce division of Amadeus scooped a gold award in the e-commerce category of this year's Pan Arab Web Awards. (Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:32:59 GMT)
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