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US issues travel warning over Venezuela demonstrations
The US State Department Thursday issued a travel warning for Venezuela, urging US citizens to avoid the danger posed by ongoing demonstrations there over the shutdown of an opposition TV station. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:10:14 GMT)
US warns citizens on Iran travel
The State Department on Thursday reiterated a warning to US citizens against travel to Iran, citing hostility against Americans. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:05:56 GMT)
MPs, senators approve boost in travel funds
MPs, senators approve boost in travel funds (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:37:01 GMT)
Dade moves to collect taxes from travel websites
Miami-Dade County claims Expedia, Orbitz and other travel websites owe nearly $10 million in unpaid hotel taxes. And for the first time, the county is trying to collect. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:44:50 GMT)
Summer Travel Outlook
The summer travel season is swinging into full gear, but where are the most popular destinations? And are more people flying? FOX 10's Andrew Hasbu... (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:36 GMT)
Travel Agency Offerings are Enhanced with Economical New Worldspan Trip Manager® XE for Small ...
MIAMI, May 7 / -- Worldspan travel agencies needing a powerful online travel management tool for small business clients can add the newly released Worldspan Trip Manager XE for Small Business to their product portfolios. The advanced, Web-based self-booking tool from global travel technology provider Worldspan, L.P. is a state-of-the-art adaptation of its parent technology, Worldspan Trip Manager ... (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:53:02 GMT)
Cell Phone Solutions for Overseas Travel
(ARA) - In a very short time cell phones have become so ubiquitous that it's easy to take the technology for granted. But travel outside the United States with your cell phone and you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:27:01 GMT)
TB Patient Says CDC Gave Him OK to Travel
The man who traveled to Europe while infected with a drug-resistant strain of TB says health officials gave him the OK to travel. In a television interview, he also apologized to fellow air passengers who he might have exposed to the disease. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:44:56 GMT)
European Union Must Impose Travel Ban on Moscow Mayor of Gay Pride Trouble – Greens
The British Green Party has today called for a European Union travel ban on the Mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov , following violence in the streets of the capital on Sunday during Gay Pride – and heavy-handed police tactics which saw many arrests. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:09:08 GMT)
Qunar Announces Best Travel Companies in China
China's first-ever China Travel Indust (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:09:46 GMT)
Blair to travel to Germany ahead of G8 summit
Prime Minister Tony Blair is to travel to Germany this weekend to brief Chancellor Angela Merkel on the outcome of his trip to Africa, his office said Friday. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:39:32 GMT)
TB incident exposes holes in travel guidelines
The missteps and communications glitches that allowed a man with highly drug-resistant tuberculosis to travel to Europe and back last month, potentially infecting other people, have opened health officials' eyes to the need for clearer guidelines on who can do what under such circumstances. (Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:15:38 GMT)
Have Germs, Will Travel
The case of Andrew Speaker has brought to light the neglected but growing problem of super drug-resistant tuberculosis, and the ease with which this deadly airborne disease can travel around the world. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:07:36 GMT)
Travel
In some travel books, the writer never stops jetting, cycling, cruising or otherwise gamboling about often at breakneck, TGV speed. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:56:23 GMT)
Fortune 500 travel companies just “adequate” in search
Digital marketing agency iCrossing released its “Search 500 Index: Travel,” which found that Fortune 500 travel companies in general have adequate natural search visibility on the major search engines, based on 110 travel-related keywords that iCrossing has determined online searchers are most likely to use. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:04:59 GMT)
Rotana Hotels voted the Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards
Rotana Hotels management announced yet another significant milestone in its' enviable history by winning the Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards, the premier global awards event that promotes excellence in the travel and tourism industry. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:51:11 GMT)
Summer travel costs up by 3.7 percent
NEW YORK -- Summer travelers already feeling the pinch of higher gas prices may find that lodging costs more, too. The AAA auto and travel association found in its annual vacation costs survey, released this week, that combined lodging and restaurant costs were 3. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 10:19:54 GMT)
Cell Phone Solutions for Overseas Travel
(ARA) - In a very short time cell phones have become so ubiquitous that it's easy to take the technology for granted. But travel outside the United States with your cell phone and you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:45:47 GMT)
Emirates Palace sweeps the floor at 14th World Travel Awards Middle East and Africa
Emirates Palace affirmed its position as the leading hotel in the region when it swept some of the most highly coveted awards at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards Middle East and Africa last week in Abu Dhabi. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:06:01 GMT)
TB patient says officials told him that he could travel
As the Atlanta lawyer with a dangerous form of tuberculosis began treatment Friday, government officials and the patient provided sharply divergent accounts of his 12 days of world travel, seeming to agree only in the missed opportunities to head off what has become an international public health scandal. (Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:21:05 GMT)
Travel agents make a comeback
Charles Watkins wouldn’t attempt to travel without the help of his travel agent. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:30:13 GMT)
Traveling this summer? Here’s some tips for safe, healthy travel
Each year millions of Americans travel abroad for vacation, business, or to visit friends and family. Unfortunately, about half of these international travelers get sick or injured during their trip. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 05:30:25 GMT)
World Travel Awards makes name in the Middle East
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced the winners for the Middle East and Africa at its inaugural regional event. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:21:17 GMT)
TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES
TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:02:59 GMT)
UAE cleans up in travel awards
The UAE has dominated the inaugural World Travel Awards for the Middle East and North Africa, winning 43 of 65 categories. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:06:31 GMT)
Emirates sees increased business travel between Malta and Dubai
SmartCity Malta will generate more business travel between Malta and Dubai, according to Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates airline's manager for Malta and Cyprus. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:34:44 GMT)
City athletes able to travel, thanks to grant
Girls in the city of Rochester will be able to play travel soccer because of a grant from the U.S. Youth Soccer Association. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:54:15 GMT)
Check travel warnings before visiting abroad
Q: My 24-year-old daughter is interested in travel to South America. Is it safe for her to visit alone? Do you know how she can find a traveling companion? (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:20:03 GMT)
Cell Phone Solutions for Overseas Travel
(ARA) - In a very short time cell phones have become so ubiquitous that it's easy to take the technology for granted. But travel outside the United States with your cell phone and you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:32:54 GMT)
For her, this job is all about going places: Travel career helps her to make connections with others.
Her job as a travel consultant for the past 15 years has taken Barbara Schmidt to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Greece, Italy and cruises galore. Schmidt, who works at AAA Travel, 5351 N. Main St. (Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:05:58 GMT)
Travel warnings unfair, says Fiji
Foreign diplomats in Fiji are portraying the nation unfairly and should rethink travel warnings, a spokesman for the country's military ruler has said. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 05:33:12 GMT)
InsureandGo launches insurance travel card
InsureandGo has launched a new card that it says will speed up the settlement of travel insurance claims and also tackle the growing problem of holiday card fraud. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:47:01 GMT)
Sanchez: Travel advisory
SO, IS the Philippines safe for travel for Americans? Not according to the latest Travel Warning of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:02:38 GMT)
Delta insiders to offer travel tips via downloadable video podcasts at delta.com
The new initiative, SiteSeer Travelcast, is being termed as “a unique series of complimentary downloadable mini travel shows”. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:45:54 GMT)
It's a truism: We travel thousands of miles to see a particularly cool thing,...
It's a truism: We travel thousands of miles to see a particularly cool thing, but somehow we won't go 30 miles to see an equally cool thing. People from Japan and France may go to Alcatraz, but we don't, unless there's someone in town, and maybe not even... (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:47:28 GMT)
Leading Travel Management Companies Achieve Competitive Advantage with Rearden Commerce Total ...
FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 7 -- Rearden Commerce, the largest marketplace for services of all kinds, today announced that Travel Management Companies (TMCs) selling Rearden's Total Travel Experience(TM) are realizing increased customer growth. TMCs offering Rearden's solution can not only help clients reduce expenses for air, hotel and car rental, but also manage spending for a broader range of ... (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:56:31 GMT)
Expedia(R) Corporate Travel Expands Airline Offering
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia(R) Corporate Travel (ECT) continues to deliver on its commitment to provide comprehensive airline content to business travelers by adding flights from JetBlue Airways and AirTran Airways, two of the most prominent low cost carriers in the U.S., to its award winning corporate travel site. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:36:59 GMT)
The A-Z of travel
Want to hit the high road, but need some inspiration as to where to head for in 2007? Intrepid traveller Amanda Hardy rounds up 26 of the world's greatest destinations in our travel A-Z... » SA: A world in one country (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:38:21 GMT)
Sherman library features travel program
The Sherman Public Library encourages the public to travel the United States through its brown bag travel video series. The Discoveries-America videos will be shown at noon on Wednesdays throughout June and July in the Hope Waller Community Room of the library. (Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:32:54 GMT)
Ex-Red Robin chief fined over travel costs
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.'s former chief executive was fined $250,000 for fraudulently charging personal travel costs to the company, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:22:42 GMT)
Football hooligans in travel ban
Football hooligans are being warned not to travel to Estonia for England's Euro 2008 qualifier. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:12:06 GMT)
Allianz Travel Product Achieves RM198,500 Production Figure
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Malaysia Bhd (AGIM) has achieved a production figure of RM198,500 for its Allianze Travel Care product within three months of the launch. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:51:14 GMT)
GQ travel supplement sponsorship generates excitement in the UK market
Research recently carried out by GQ Magazine, the UK's leading lifestyle magazine for men, has found that Abu Dhabi's sponsorship of the 2007 GQ Travel Supplement has had a lasting impact on readers and has generated high levels of interest in the destination within the Abu Dhabi target market. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:36:01 GMT)
Search for travel writer in Tibet
A search is under way for an Australian Lonely Planet travel writer missing in a remote mountain region in Tibet. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:47:10 GMT)
Ohio Travel Industry Eyes High Gasoline Prices
(COLUMBUS, OH) -- People in the travel industry are split on what high gasoline prices will mean for Ohio summer tourism. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:27:56 GMT)
Taxes, fees increase air travel costs
Think you know what your airline ticket costs? Not so fast. Taxes and fees on airline tickets can add a bundle to that advertised price. For overseas travel, add-ons can nearly double the cost of a ticket. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:02:17 GMT)
Travel agent turns more lookers into bookers on website
Holiday and travel firm TUI is managing the performance of its main customer website with a customer experience management platform from Tealeaf. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:10:03 GMT)
India issues advisory against travel in Nigeria
In the wake of a spate of kidnappings of Indian nationals in Nigeria, the government has issued a security advisory cautioning Indians against travel to the interiors of that country. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:15:23 GMT)
UN chief concerned over impact of travel on climate change
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon expressed concern during a visit to Spain on Tuesday over the impact that the drastic rise in global travel is having on climate change. (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:26:47 GMT)
US venture fund invests $5 mn in Indian travel firm
Bangalore, June 6 (IANS) NEA-IndoUS Ventures, a venture capital co-founded by tech evangelist Vinod K. Dham and seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vani Kola, has invested $5 million in Via, India s leading travel services firm. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:32:52 GMT)
EU ruling could force Budget Travel sale
Leading Irish travel agent Budget Travel could be sold off by its German parent, Tui, following a controversial ruling by the EU yesterday. The EU said the sale was necessary as the new company - Tui Travel - would have owned more than 50pc of the Irish holiday market. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:51:04 GMT)
Travel Distribution News, Events and Analysis
Travel industry information portal for conferences, seminars and exhibitions. Travel business e-commerce, internet marketing and e-business. Customer relations management, website content and wireless travel business. Hotel and airline e-commerce (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:30:34 GMT)
Florida back on top in travel
The state is travelers' No. 1 destination again. A widely watched survey of travel trends says Florida has regained its perch as the nation's most-coveted vacation destination, a year after dropping to second place in the wake of two traumatic hurricane seasons. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:40:19 GMT)
Women set to influence travel, hospitality and tourism sectors
SINGAPORE: Women are set to play a more decisive role in the development of travel, hospitality and tourism sectors. According to Abacus CEO and President Don Birch, women are making around 125 million trips a year and the figure is rising in Asia. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:07:53 GMT)
Travel insurance for single parents
As a single parent I am of course responsible for hoodie culture, the disintegration of society and the rise of global warming and so I was relieved to find that some institutions are rooting for me. To be more precise: travel insurance companies. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:18:32 GMT)
Maktoob online travel site
The Maktoob group has created an Arabic travel website at travel.maktoob.com, 7Days reports. It provides information about various destinations and hotels. The site acts mainly as a travel guide; hotel and airline booking capabilities will be added later. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:22:27 GMT)
Online Travel and Demographics | eMarketer.com
The 55-and-older crowd isn't about to spend retirement tending the garden. A February 2007 Hitwise study found that slightly more women than men visit online travel sites, and that nearly a quarter of visitors are ages 55 and older. The age distribution is worth noting because lifestyle trends are altering the types of trips people take and the way they plan and book travel. Those 55 and older ... (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:06:48 GMT)
Rotana Hotels Voted The Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand At The World Travel Awards
United Arab Emirates, Rotana Hotels management reached yet another milestone in its enviable history by winning the Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards, the premier global awards event that promotes excellence in the travel and tourism industry. (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:07:56 GMT)
Visa launches programme of summer travel rewards for cardholders
Visa Middle East has launched its summer travel promotions offering cardholders a range of world class travel and dining offers in conjunction with a host of international partners. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:51:11 GMT)
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Teams Up with Leonardo to Enhance its Online Hotel Image Content
LONDON, Leonardo Media, an international leader in managing and distributing rich media content announced today that they have been selected by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the world’s second-largest travel management company, to supply image content for online hotel bookings through CWT traveler and travel counselor booking tools. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:22:06 GMT)
Sabre Travel Network appoints Martin Cowley as SVP for EMEA
Sabre Travel Network has chosen Martin Cowley as SVP of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business. Cowley will step into his new role on 1 July. (6/7/2007) (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:24 GMT)
Travel Distribution News, Events and Analysis
Travel industry information portal for conferences, seminars and exhibitions. Travel business e-commerce, internet marketing and e-business. Customer relations management, website content and wireless travel business. Hotel and airline e-commerce (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:34 GMT)
Travel Agency Fire Suspicious, Officials Say
Police re-routed traffic near the UTA campus as fire crews battled a suspicious fire at a local travel agency. The strong winds hindered progress and drove some residents from their houses. More Local News (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:33:00 GMT)
Are you having trouble with travel
New requirements for passports for travel from the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada have created a backlog to get passports and disrupted travel plans for many this summer. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:36:22 GMT)
Doug Singer Joins Pro Travel Network, Inc. Board of Directors
Pro Travel Network, Inc. (OTCBB: PTVL) announcesthe continued addition of the company's Board of Directors with theaddition of another Board appointee. Pro Travel Network, a globalmarketing company that harnesses the power of the travel industry bycreating a dynamic new market for consumers and suppliers, recently addedDoug Singer whose experience is expected to aid in the growth of Pro ... (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:44:34 GMT)
TB patient says doctors knew of travel plans
U.S. border officials told Congress on Wednesday that a lone officer undid their efforts to stop a man with a dangerous form of tuberculosis from entering the country but that explanation was met with skepticism from lawmakers who said the case exposed plenty of holes in the nation's security. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:22:31 GMT)
Fire guts Pilot Travel Center
BARSTOW - An early-morning fire gutted the Pilot Travel Center on Commerce Parkway in Lenwood very early Wednesday morning. The fire started just after midnight. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:45:36 GMT)
Travel writers to sample Muskegon's many delights
Muskegon County will become the gateway this weekend to a "Michigan northwoods" vacation for two dozen travel writers and photographers from around the nation. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:01:01 GMT)
Have germs, will travel
The case of Andrew Speaker has brought to light the neglected but growing problem of super drug-resistant tuberculosis, and the ease with which this deadly airborne disease can travel around the world. (Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:27:44 GMT)
Travel firm aims to boost share of Ontario market
MONTREAL–Travel company Transat A.T. wants to increase sales of its all-inclusive vacations to Ontarians looking to escape winter, and also is looking for acquisitions in the U.S. market. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:43:06 GMT)
Suspicious blaze ravages longtime travel service
ARLINGTON -- Summer tours will go on as planned despite an early morning fire Thursday that destroyed Dan Dipert Travel Service and two adjacent businesses on West Abram Street. Fire investigators interviewed two bicyclists -- a 14-year-old and a 20-year-old -- who were seen hanging around West Abram Street shortly after the 5 a.m. fire. But they identified no suspects. Three people, including a ... (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:01:19 GMT)
In-form Real travel to bogey team
MADRID, Spain (Reuters) -- Spanish Primera Liga leaders Real Madrid visit bogey team Real Zaragoza on Saturday but they travel to La Romareda in impressive form. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:02:58 GMT)
Woman's sticky protest against air travel
A woman has superglued herself to the front doors of an online travel agency to protest against the "explosion" in air travel. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:13:21 GMT)
Summer travel made easier: Passport requirement temporarily lifted
Summer travel made easier: Passport requirement temporarily lifted (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:00:08 GMT)
Superglue protest over air travel
A campaigner glues herself to the offices of a travel agency in a protest against "binge flying". (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:42:11 GMT)
Epping travel agents scoops award
AN Epping High Street travel agent has proved its expertise in meeting the needs of holidaymakers by winning a top award. Travelcare has been voted Regional Branch of the Year 2006 for its central region, beating off competition from 23 other branches in the region to take the title. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:42:17 GMT)
Police Arrest 2 In Travel Agency Arson
Arlington police have arrested two people is association with an early morning fire on Thursday that caused nearly $1 million in damages to a long-time travel agency. More Local News (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:44:00 GMT)
Rotary offers travel to Tunisia
Using an educational program of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, local Rotarians are offering members of the public the opportunity to travel to Tunisia and study their professions as practiced in that country. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:19:45 GMT)
U.S. Eases Passport Rule on Air Travel to Mexico (Update1)
June 8 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. eased a requirement that its citizens who enter the country from Canada, Mexico and Caribbean nations carry passports, responding to concerns about an application backlog during the summer travel season. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:44:00 GMT)
Have cyberfriend, will travel
The internet is bursting with potential travel companions – but what happens when you make them a reality? Suzy Bennett finds out. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:16:25 GMT)
Traditional subjects axed in favour of 'chocolate' and 'space travel'
Primary schools are abandoning traditional subjects in favour of 'themed' teaching on topics as varied as chocolate and space travel. (Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:36:41 GMT)
U.S. temporarily eases rules for travel in western hemisphere
The U.S. government announced Friday that it will temporarily ease its newly-imposed passport rules for travel in the western hemisphere. (Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:23:46 GMT)
Summer Air Travel
The summer travel season is in full flight at Billings Logan International Airport. So much so that it has caused a handful of travelers to miss flights in the last few days. (Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:20:27 GMT)
Escorted journeys to faraway countries by KD Travel
KD Travel Services Ltd has launched the KD Escorted Journeys, a new concept for its clients. Through this product, all those wishing to visit faraway countries such as China and India... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MaltaMedia.com for full news, links, and other content. ]] (Sat, 09 Jun 2007 08:50:58 GMT)
Holidaymakers 'Don't Know How To Make Travel Insurance Claims'
Tourists are unsure of how to go about reporting theft in a foreign country, a survey of holiday representatives has revealed. A study by Halifax Travel Insurance found that 20 per cent of British holidaymakers are not aware that a police report is required in order to certify an insurance claim. (Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:20:44 GMT)
Man, teen arrested in travel agency fire
ARLINGTON -- Thomas "T.J." Hawkins and his 14-year-old friend watched on their bicycles as the flaming interior walls of the Dan Dipert Travel Service building collapsed about 5 a.m. Thursday. Approached by police, the pair said they were heading to get toilet paper at a nearby gas station when they noticed the fire and called 911. But after interviewing witnesses, police say they believe that ... (Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:01:25 GMT)
Tories hit industry turbulence over air travel pollution tax
The aviation industry has hit back at Conservative Party proposals to tax air travel pollution. The Tories have been consulting on their proposals, which include a "green air miles allowance" which would result in additional taxes for those who travel the most. (Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:27:57 GMT)
Reviews of recent books on travel
Reviews of recent books on travel. "25 Ultimate Experiences China" (Rough Guides, $5.99) Published in honor of the Rough Guides 25th anniversary, this series captures the essence of a particular destination in 75 or so pages. For China, the editors chose sights both familiar and not so familiar, including the Forbidden City; the Terra Cotta Army in Xian, which consists of more than 10,000 ... (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:14:05 GMT)
Abakus Travel Suite - Package Tours edition launched
The Abakus Travel Suite - Package Tours edition, a tour operations content management system with an online booking facility, has been launched. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:36:06 GMT)
Online travel auctions can yield good deals, but read the fine print
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The grungy hotel room was reeking of smoke. The bathtub was rusty. The bedspread and furnishings were dingy relics. But I couldn't leave. I'd already paid $155 in an online travel auction for the Queen Mary Hotel room -- $91 for the room, $20 commission, $24 in taxes and $20 to upgrade to a room with a window. I'd taken a risk. And lost. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:01:03 GMT)
TRAVEL BRIEFS
Students seek stories about National Road Students at Ball State University are searching for stories from people who live and travel along the National Road to include in a TV documentary about the highway. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:45:59 GMT)
Travel giant faces race inquiry
TRAVEL agent giant Thomas Cook was last night warned it could face a race probe after banning its staff from speaking Welsh at work. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:47:58 GMT)
TRAVEL: Summer offers many driving hazards
Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Robert M. Ward said recently that, with summer travel already underway, motorists need to be extra careful and pay more close attention to the increased hazards on roadways as more vehicles use them. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:03:20 GMT)
Do travel homework to minimize check-in surprises
Dissatisfaction with accommodations is the second-most-common travel complaint, after airline problems. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:25:20 GMT)
Passport restrictions eased for air travel abroad
Weary travelers have gotten a reprieve. On Friday, the Bush administration temporiarly waived a portion of its post-September 11 travel restrictions at least until September. (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:27:17 GMT)
Fire Destroys a Pilot Travel Center
LENWOOD, Calif. -- An early morning fire last week at a Pilot Travel Center here gutted the facility and caused an estimated $1 million in damages, reported Desert Dispatch . (Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:13:55 GMT)
Have QWERTY, Will Travel
PDAs are fine so far as they go but they are limited by their size, says CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid , who reviews one way to travel light but still have the use of a 10-inch keyboard. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:00:04 GMT)
Passport restrictions eased for air travel abroad
Weary travelers have gotten a reprieve. On Friday, the Bush administration temporiarly waived a portion of its post-September 11 travel restrictions at least until September. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:12:17 GMT)
Sri Lanka: SLN slaps travel ban to Jaffna islets
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) imposed a total ban from Monday early morning on travel to the Jaffna islets through Pa'n'nai bridge, and barred people from either entering or leaving the Islets, sources in Jaffna said. The travel restriction may have been prompted by a clash said to have been erupted between the SLN and unidentified armed men Sunday night at Pu'liyangkoodal junction in Kayts. The Islets ... (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:14:28 GMT)
Love - The Unexpected Travel Experience
As colleges and universities close for the summer and everyone starts to make their summer travel arrangements, more people than ever look set to head off travelling this year. While experiencing different countries and cultures is reason enough for most, finding love will come as an unexpected - but pleasant! - surprise for many. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:42:01 GMT)
Love - The Unexpected Travel Experience
As colleges and universities close for the summer and everyone starts to make their summer travel arrangements, more people than ever look set to head off travelling this year. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:42:38 GMT)
Travel Distribution News, Events and Analysis
Travel industry information portal for conferences, seminars and exhibitions. Travel business e-commerce, internet marketing and e-business. Customer relations management, website content and wireless travel business. Hotel and airline e-commerce (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:30:55 GMT)
Beware of Travel Scams before you Pack for Vacation
With the official start of the summer season, the better business bureau says be aware of travel scams. Travel scams conisistently rank in the top 25 for complaints from consumers. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:29:10 GMT)
Travel experts discuss threats of ecotourism
Experts are warning against the negative side of ecotourism. Ecotourism may be just as environmentally damaging as traditional travel due to the greenhouse gases vacationers are burning to reach remote and pristine areas, industry experts warned this week. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:34:42 GMT)
Travel firm denies language ban
A LEADING travel agent today denied claims it has banned staff from speaking Welsh. (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:45:07 GMT)
Niger bans travel without armed escort in north
Source: Reuters By Abdoulaye Massalatchi NIAMEY, June 11 (Reuters) - Authorities in Niger's remote desert north have banned travel between towns without a military escort following a rise in attacks by nomadic ... (Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:04:42 GMT)
How to avoid bogus summer travel deals
Travel-related fraud is a $10 billion a year business, and the Better Business Bureau has a new warning for consumers about travel package offers that are too good to be true. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:56:41 GMT)
Jumeirah joins five-star line up of sponsors for the Business Travel Show Dubai
Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, has signed as a founding partner for the Business Travel Show Dubai, the region's first-of-its-kind exhibition and educational seminar programme dedicated to the business travel industry. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:36:52 GMT)
Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa wins two prestigious awards at 14th World Travel Awards
The Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World', received two prestigious awards at the annual World Travel Awards, which also made its Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:06:11 GMT)
Passport restrictions eased for air travel abroad
Weary travelers have gotten a reprieve. On Friday, the Bush administration temporiarly waived a portion of its post-September 11 travel restrictions at least until September. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:27:16 GMT)
Ctrip.com to open a travel agency in Beijing
As per the information available, the online travel agency has set up Beijing Ctrip Travel Agency. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:16:07 GMT)
TUI Leisure Travel Outsources Payment Processes of Its New Sales Platform to Wirecard
BERLIN and GRASBRUNN, Germany, May 21 - Wirecard AG, an international leading provider of payment systems and risk management services, will provide TUI Leisure Travel (TLT) Franchise with payment processing services for its new sales platform. With immediate effect, TLT Franchise will be using the Wirecard platform to control all payment and back office processes of some 650 franchisees, ... (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:11:22 GMT)
By Plane, Train or Automobile, a Summer Vacation Starts with Travel Safety
Over 2 million people will travel domestically this year, with the majority of leisure travel occurring in the summer months. When choosing the perfect all-inclusive package and planning family activities, it is important to incorporate the appropriate safety precautions. Whether traveling domestically or abroad, summer months evoke images of faraway destinations, beaches and relaxation. A safe ... (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:43:12 GMT)
www.Tripology.com Matches Travelers with Great Travel Agents
With summer travel season up ahead, Tripology.com, a new travel website, has put a new wrinkle in the Internet, matching consumers with specialized travel agents - a well-timed twist for travelers whose vacation dreams go beyond the usual online air/hotel packages that make travel seem like just another commodity. Many travelers don't have the time or specialized knowledge to plan the more ... (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:44:02 GMT)
China travel, outsourcing, technology, banking, stock market, investment news
get inside information and analysis on how to do travel, investing and outsourcing in China. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:53:29 GMT)
Travel Turkey Fair To Be Held In Izmir
IZMIR - Travel Turkey Fair moves from Istanbul to Izmir and will be held in Izmir as of this year, said Basaran Ulusoy, President of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, on Monday. (Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:58:59 GMT)
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa sparkles at the World Travel Awards 2007
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai sparkled at the World Travel Awards 2007, Abu Dhabi. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:21:33 GMT)
New Thailand travel warnings focus on terrorism, scams, scuba diving operators
BANGKOK, Thailand (12 June 2007) -- Australia, Canada and the UK have issued new travel warnings for Thailand that focus on terrorism, scams and scuba diving operators. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:46:15 GMT)
Travel blog with Lori Rackl
Amusement park fans, listen up. You have until the end of the month to enter an online vacation sweepstakes for a chance to win two 100-year passes to Santa Cruz's seaside amusement park and a California getaway. Find out more at blogs.suntimes.com/travel. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:19:10 GMT)
Passport restrictions eased for air travel abroad
Weary travelers have gotten a reprieve. On Friday, the Bush administration temporiarly waived a portion of its post-September 11 travel restrictions at least until September. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:27:16 GMT)
Sabre Travel Network
Travel industry information portal for conferences, seminars and exhibitions. Travel business e-commerce, internet marketing and e-business. Customer relations management, website content and wireless travel business. Hotel and airline e-commerce (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:45:25 GMT)
Bowlin Travel Centers Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
Bowlin Travel Centers, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BWTL) today reported net sales from continuing operations increased 0.6% to $6.677 million for the three months ended April 30, 2007, compared to net sales from continuing operations of $6.635 million for the same three month period in the prior fiscal year. Earnings per share for the three-month period ended April 30, 2007 was $0.002 per basic and ... (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:45:45 GMT)
GTREX Capital President Cites Industry Trends Indicating Significant Opportunity for Global Travel Exchange's 'Direct ...
GTREX Capital, Inc. (OTCBB: GRXI), a holding company with subsidiaries doing business in the travel industry, today issued a statement from Ron Lindsay, who serves as president of both GTREX Capital and its Global Travel Exchange subsidiary, in which he discussed the growing number of travel transactions that are booked outside of the traditional Global Distribution Systems (GDS). (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:44:43 GMT)
Michael H. Thomas Increases Angel Investment in Surging Travel Ad Network
Travel Ad Network (TAN), the leading vertical ad network in travel, today announced that Michael H. Thomas, an online travel entrepreneur and investor since 1995, has made an investment in the company of up to $1.2 million. Mr. Thomas also becomes Chairman of the Board which includes TAN CEO Cree Lawson and new Board member Brian Silver. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:17:06 GMT)
Passport travel requirement temporarily relaxed
WASHINGTON - Due to record-breaking demand for passports, the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security have temporarily relaxed air travel requirements to much of the Western Hemisphere. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:16:17 GMT)
Greyhound Launches Second Phase of Improved Customer Travel Experience in Southeast
Greyhound Lines, Inc. today announced it is launching the second phase of enhancing the customer travel experience throughout the Southeast starting June 15, just in time for the busy summer travel season. The "Elevate Everything" program improves every customer touch point to create a more enjoyable travel experience on Greyhound. The program has been implemented across the country over the last ... (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:18:23 GMT)
2 men in disguises rob travel agency
Two robbers dressed as phone company employees robbed a Northwest Side travel agency of a "large amount" of cash early this afternoon, Chicago police said. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:22:58 GMT)
Audit targets travel funds
A draft audit condemns the use of travel pay by the top staff members of Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale's administration, says legal action might be warranted, and says the extra funds appear to violate county policies and misuse taxpayer funds. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:39:13 GMT)
Emirates unveils massive investment to set new benchmarks in travel comfort
Emirates, the innovative Dubai-based airline, today announced a multi-million dollar programme that will cement its leadership in providing 'best in the air' travel experiences in all classes. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:06:01 GMT)
Cell Phone Solutions for Overseas Travel
(ARA) - In a very short time cell phones have become so ubiquitous that it's easy to take the technology for granted. But travel outside the United States with your cell phone and you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:19:16 GMT)
Passport restrictions eased for air travel abroad
Weary travelers have gotten a reprieve. On Friday, the Bush administration temporiarly waived a portion of its post-September 11 travel restrictions at least until September. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:27:51 GMT)
Brits place travel trust in 'virtual' strangers
New research from recently relaunched travel site Boo.com claims that that Brits prefer to place their trust in complete strangers when it comes to researching and booking their holidays. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:51:16 GMT)
Introducing 1-800-In-A-City: First Nationwide Free Phone Travel Guide
1-800-In-A-City (462-2489), the first free nationwide phone travel service was announced by The Micro Group Inc. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:26:15 GMT)
Travel information service adds San Antonio to its map
The Travel Advisory News Network (TANN) has added San Antonio to its real-time highway traffic information service. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:02:53 GMT)
CNG Travel says one of two potential bidders since CTH offer withdraws interest
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - CNG Travel Group PLC said one of two unnamed potential bidders to have expressed interest in acquiring CNG has decided not to make an offer following its review. The unnamed two had made indicative proposals. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:56:40 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-06-14 16:00 GMT: CNG Travel says one of two potential bidders since CTH offer withdraws interest
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - CNG Travel Group PLC said one of two unnamed potential bidders to have expressed interest in acquiring CNG has decided not to make an offer following its review. The unnamed two had made indicative proposals. An earlier offer by Corporate Travel Holdings Inc of 14.5 pence a share remains on the table. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:03:41 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: Too many pesos for my room
Bernard Horwath is quoted a room rate of $425 a night at a Mexican resort. But when he checks out, he's in for an unpleasant surprise: $276 in additional charges because of currency conversions from dollars to pesos. His agency, American Express Platinum Travel, tells him the extras are his responsibility. But are they? (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:30:12 GMT)
Travel agent kidnapped, rescued; 3 held
A Sector 41 resident, who owns a travel agency in Patiala, was kidnapped on Thursday morning from his residence, said police. Manjit Singh, however, was rescued late in the night and the three alleged kidnappers - all Patiala residents, Parminder Singh, Harvinder Singh and his wife Manjit Kaur - also arrested. The trio reportedly demanded a ransom of Rs 5.5 lakh. Manjit had allegedly promised the ... (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:09:51 GMT)
Battling Summer Travel
With the summer travel season underway, many Americans are wondering how long it's going to take to get to their vacation destination. Rick Newman, Deputy Business editor for US News and World Report has some tips for easier travel. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:30:08 GMT)
Bhika pays court $100,000, allowed to travel
Former Suva Lord Mayor and Suncourt managing director Dhansukh Lal Bhika was today given permission to travel abroad by the Suva Magistrates Court provided he pays $100,000. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:21:03 GMT)
Travel plan comment period extended to July 6
MCCALL — The Payette National Forest supervisor has extended the Final Environmental Impact Statement comment period for the Travel Management Plan an additional 10 business days after receiving requests from groups and individuals for an (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:41:49 GMT)
IHG Most Nominated Hotel Company In Australasian World Travel Awards
Travel agents from around the world have honoured IHG hotels with more nominations than any other hotel company in the Australasian section of the 15th annual World Travel Awards, to be announced in Bangkok in September. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:51:43 GMT)
Travel guides
Travel website TripAdvisor.com is marking a major milestone this week: Its 10 millionth user-written review. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:08:02 GMT)
Badger hockey, tall ship festival boost area travel
A string of events in the Green Bay area in 2006 from Wisconsin Badger hockey at Lambeau Field to a tall ship festival downtown helped boost the amount of travel spending in the area by 8.73 percent, according to state figures. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:14:07 GMT)
Travel Fairy Godmother Stephanie Abrams Sends Teens From Giving Tree Outreach's Homeless and Needy Kids Rescue Program ...
BOSTON, June 15, 2007 -- "Lucky Caller Number 5" phoned the talk hotline for travel expert Stephanie Abrams' nationally syndicated radio show, Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams, in April, 2004. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:35:49 GMT)
Passport restrictions eased for air travel abroad
Weary travelers have gotten a reprieve. On Friday, the Bush administration temporiarly waived a portion of its post-September 11 travel restrictions at least until September. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:57:56 GMT)
Sector Glance: Online Travel Rises
Shares of online travel sites traded higher on Friday, as Expedia Inc. jumped to a year high on a rumor that it could go private and spin off its TripAdvisor unit. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:23:24 GMT)
Summer toys inspired by movies, travel, sunshine
From new twists on classic outdoor activities like sidewalk chalk and skateboards to travel-ready puzzles and games, toy stores have something for everyone this summer. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:50:54 GMT)
All World Travel changes hands, stays in the family
DAYTON — After more than 30 years in the drivers seat of All World Travel, Wes Hamdan has passed on his majority ownership of the company to his wife Winny and daughter Tina. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:57:04 GMT)
Travel culinary world downtown
Travel the world. Leave the passport at home. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 05:37:46 GMT)
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