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NWA waives re-booking fee for travel in 12 states
Another snowy forecast is prompting Northwest Airlines to waive re-booking fees for certain flights during the next two days. Passengers with tickets for flights today or Wednesday that fly through any of 12 U.S. states can re-book without charge. Travel could be rescheduled beginning Monday, and flights can be re-booked for dates through Jan. 16. The flights must involve travel to, from or ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:19:29 GMT)
Batteries Included in New Travel Restrictions
BATTERY RESTRICTIONS Beginning Tuesday, airline passengers cannot pack any loose lithium batteries in checked bags, though the batteries are permitted if contained within laptops, cellphones or other electronic devices, according to a new rule by the Transportation Department. The department said that loose lithium batteries can short-circuit and create a fire hazard in cargo holds. The new rule ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:05:20 GMT)
RALEIGH - The state's travel guide for 2008, w...
RALEIGH - The state's travel guide for 2008, which features more than 650 attractions and nearly 4,000 leisure and hospitality options, has been published by the N.C. Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development. The free guide features a pull-out map of the state and highlights the most popular visitor sites. The guide can be obtained by calling 1-800-VISITNC or visiting www.visitnc.com. ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:11:50 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: Help! Mickey's got my photos
On a trip to Disneyland, Marco McFarren and his girlfriend participate in a program that allows them to buy a CD of photos taken by cast members for $59.99. But wait! The CD actually costs $124.95 when it's ordered from the Disney Web site. Is Mickey holding their vacation photos hostage, or was McFarren given the wrong information? (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:32:57 GMT)
Snow could cause headaches for travel company
The snow could cause major headaches for more than just drivers out on the roads. Travel company, itravel2000, could loose a lot of money if mother nature holds up her end of the bargain today. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:49:17 GMT)
Russia to allow art exhibition to travel to London
Russia said on Monday it would allow a landmark art exhibition to travel to London after Britain provided immunity from seizure to protect the works from being confiscated (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:05:53 GMT)
Batteries Included in New Travel Restrictions
BATTERY RESTRICTIONS Beginning Tuesday, airline passengers cannot pack any loose lithium batteries in checked bags, though the batteries are permitted if contained within laptops, cellphones or other electronic devices, according to a new rule by the Transportation Department. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:37:56 GMT)
Public workshop addresses motorized travel regulations in national forest
In November 2005, U.S. Forest Service officials issued the final Travel Management Rule for designation of routes and areas for motorized vehicle use. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:28:33 GMT)
Travel not recommended, especially in rural areas
Wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour will continue throughout the afternoon and with some very light new snow, blowing and drifting is making travel hazardous, the National Weather Service says.Travel is not recommended today, especially in rural areas. Forecasters say if you do travel be prepared for white-out conditions and allow for extra time.A snow and blowing snow advisory is in place ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:11:59 GMT)
Americans still expected to travel this year
NEW YORK Travel in 2007 was marked by high gas prices, new passport rules, record lows for the dollar and record-high air travel. In 2008, experts say, Americans may take shorter trips or choose destinations closer to home where their dollar goes further. But they will still travel. The Conference Board's most recent consumer survey found that 45.8 percent of Americans intend to take a vacation ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:13:01 GMT)
Wotif declares Travel bid unconditional
Online travel agent Wotif.com Holdings has removed all conditions from its $54.8 million takeover of travel.com.au. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:43:12 GMT)
Wotif declares Travel bid unconditional
Online travel agent Wotif.com Holdings Ltd has removed all conditions from its $54.8 million takeover of travel.com.au (TVL). In a statement to the market, Wotif.com said it now had an 83.31 per cent stake in TVL. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:55:36 GMT)
Mountain travel clears up
After days of troublesome travel in the mountains, clearing skies — and roads — ushered home scores of high-country holiday travelers Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:21:34 GMT)
Travel-free visa change for QR500
Doha • A foreigner on a visit here now doesn't have to travel overseas and return to apply for a work permit. All a visitor wanting a visa change needs to do is stay on in the country and apply directly for a work visa which carries a fee of QR500. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:27:01 GMT)
U.K. Stocks Erase Gains; TUI Travel, Home Retail Shares Drop
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks erased earlier gains, led lower by TUI Travel Plc and Home Retail Group. The FTSE 100 Index lost 10.2, or 0.2 percent, to 6446.7 at 3:30 p.m. in London. The measure earlier rose as much as 0.9 percent. The FTSE All-Share Index slid 0.1 percent to 3282.75. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:53:24 GMT)
Visa Named 'World's Leading Credit Card' for a Decade at World Travel Awards
For the 10th consecutive year, the World Travel Awards, the prestigious awards ceremony that acknowledges significant achievements in all areas of the travel and tourism industry, has named Visa the "World's Leading Credit Card." (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:53:39 GMT)
Russia to allow art exhibition to travel to London
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday it would allow a landmark art exhibition to travel to London after Britain provided "immunity from seizure" to protect the works from being confiscated. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:57:18 GMT)
Beijing Summer Games a Surprise Family Travel Favorite for 2008
The biggest event on the 2008 sporting calendar is also one of the most sought-after travel experiences in the world for families. Roadtrips, an international sports and special event travel company based in Winnipeg, Canada, has discovered the 2008 Summer Games is proving popular among family travelers. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:03:00 GMT)
Travel gurus make predictions for 2008
The travel gurus are looking into their crystal balls for the new year. Here are a few of their predictions. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:27:43 GMT)
Kenya travel advice strengthened
The Foreign Office warns against all but essential travel to Kenya as violence there continues. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:48:07 GMT)
Richard West's Travel Expenses for Trips to Greece, Singapore, Australia and Peru
This is a sample of some of the documents associated with one of the most expensive trips taken by W. Richard West Jr., the director of the National Museum of the American Indian. In June, 2005, West took a 15-day trip to Greece, Peru and Australia. He said that he paid for his travel to Greece w... (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:36:57 GMT)
Britain advises against travel to Kenya
Britain on Wednesday warned its nationals against all but essential travel to Kenya, revising its advice as the situation in the east African country deteriorates. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:17:29 GMT)
Sino Express Travel Announces New Property Developments in Yangjiang, China
Sino Express Travel Limited (OTC:SXPT) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Profit Gateway International Limited to acquire properties in Yangjiang, where the Marine Silk Road Museum of Guangdong is located. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT)
Sino Express Travel Announces New Property Developments in Yangjiang, China
Sino Express Travel Limited (OTC:SXPT) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:42:13 GMT)
British travel firms cancel holidays to Kenya
LONDON - All of Britain’s major travel firms agreed on Thursday to suspend operations to Kenya for at least the next two days amid the ongoing unrest there, an industry umbrella group said. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:42:14 GMT)
Travel firms cancel holidays to Kenya
Major travel operators on Thursday joined firms in other countries who have suspended trips to Kenya because of unrest there. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:21:52 GMT)
Hoping to travel? Plan now, save a bundle later
Try these simple tips to plan out your year and avoid unexpected expenses. TODAY travel editor Peter Greenberg and financial editor Jean Chatzky offer some helpful advice. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:13:55 GMT)
Travel Book Publishers Try to Reclaim the Web
The Rough Guides and Lonely Planet series of travel books play catch-up on the Web, after worries about giving away content. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:38:58 GMT)
Travel firms cancel trips to Kenya amid unrest
Major travel operators on Thursday joined firms in other countries who have suspended trips to Kenya because of unrest there, as cancellations threatened to badly hurt the African nation's economy. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:03:54 GMT)
Travel Book Publishers Try to Reclaim the Web
The Rough Guides and Lonely Planet series of travel books play catch-up on the Web, after worries about giving away content. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:39:28 GMT)
Travel firms cancel Kenya trips
UK travel companies have cancelled holidays to Kenya until Monday, announces the Federation of Tour Operators. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:48:40 GMT)
Travel misery switches to Northern Ireland
Freezing weather brings travel chaos to Northern Ireland as rail passengers in England get respite (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:51:36 GMT)
Glen Cove Jr. Baseball Travel Team Tryouts
Glen Cove Jr. Baseball has announced the dates of travel team tryouts. On Tuesday Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m., tryouts will be held at Glen Cove Middle School gymnasium for Boys 11 -boys born May 1, 1996 or after. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:34:53 GMT)
America's Vacation Center Executives Included in Travel Weekly's List of the '33 Most Influential People in the Travel ...
America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Travel Weekly magazine's editors recently selected Co-Presidents Brad and Van Anderson as part of its 'Club 33', which includes the 33 most influential people in the travel industry for 2007. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:49:52 GMT)
Hot Springs' Arrison Named State Travel Chair
The leader of the Hot Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau has been named as this year's chairman of the Arkansas State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:25:22 GMT)
Pakistan travel advice update
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its travel advice to Pakistan. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:55:25 GMT)
Indian Railways Considers Offering Fare Concessions To HIV-Positive People To Facilitate Travel To NACO Treatment ...
Indian Railways is considering offering fare concessions to people living with HIV/AIDS in the country to facilitate their travel to the National AIDS Control Organisation's antiretroviral treatment centers, which offer subsidized treatment at 127 locations, the Indian Express reports. [click link for full article] (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:11:19 GMT)
Fresh Takes on Travel Must-Haves
Take a look at two normal, everyday travel devices that have been updated in a big way. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:00:59 GMT)
Unboxing & First Impressions of the HP iPAQ 310 Travel Companion GPS
This is an unboxing and first impressions video of the HP iPAQ 310 Travel Companion GPS . I'm posting this here because although we don't cover GPS units specifically, when I posted about this iPAQ GPS being released there was quite a bit of enthusiasm about it, so I figured you might be interested in checking it out. This HP iPAQ 310 Travel Companion GPS has a 4.3", 800 x 480 pixel touch ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:05:49 GMT)
Travel disruptions prospect growing
The prospect of travel disruptions for New Zealanders taking a break across the ditch is growing. Stoppages by Qantas engineers now look to be unstoppable, with more than 1700 planning an overtime ban from Wednesday. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:37:39 GMT)
State travel and tourism summit to focus on 'A World of Culture' theme Jan. 8-10 in New Orleans
The Louisiana Travel and Promotion Association, or LTPA, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, will host the annual 2008 Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit Jan. 8-10 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal Street. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:57:25 GMT)
City, CU urged to comparison shop for travel
Over the last few years, some employees of the city of Springfield and City Utilities have been shelling out booking fees to local travel agencies. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:06:09 GMT)
Belarus imposes travel ban on opposition leader
Belarus slapped a travel ban on a veteran opposition party leader and moved closer towards closing down another party opposed to President Alexander Lukashenko, activists said yesterday. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:56:31 GMT)
Holiday Travel, Bad Eating Habits a Recipe for Stomach Trouble
FRIDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Travel and poor eating habits can cause stomach problems during the holidays, an expert says. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:31:21 GMT)
SABB and Dnata travel tie up strategic partnership
05 January 2008 SABB SABB and Dnata Saudi Travel Agency have entered into a strategic alliance to offer exclusive privileges and special offers to SABB SABB customers. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:46:24 GMT)
Second-ranked Tigers host travel-weary Waves
Second-ranked Tigers host travel-weary Waves (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:39:06 GMT)
Travel Notes: Fallingwater on must-see list
Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's marvel in Fayette County, has once again made a top travel list. ... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:31:47 GMT)
Profile In Travel Management: Co. Consolidate TMCs
MAY 07, 2007 -- Two years after setting out to maximize savings and better negotiate vendor contracts by consolidating the Hercules Inc. travel program, global travel manager Karen Bevis has brought the number of U.S. agencies serving the Wilmington, Del., chemical manufacturing company down from 35 to one. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:14:26 GMT)
2008 TRAVEL HOTSPOT: In step with Argentina
Tango. Patagonia. Evita. Architecture. Affordable hotels, food and shopping. They make Argentina among the hot-hot-hot 2008 travel destinations. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:18:47 GMT)
State travel and tourism summit to focus on 'A World of Culture' theme Jan. 8-10 in New Orleans
The Louisiana Travel and Promotion Association, or LTPA, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, will host the annual 2008 Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit Jan. 8-10 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal Street. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:56:02 GMT)
More travel cited in 2008 resolutions
This will be a strong year for travel, according to the annual predictions of New Year's resolutions from myGoals.com, the Web site for goal-setting and achieving personal objectives. While getting fit and making more money topped a random sample of endeavors people mentioned on the site, travel comprised 80 percent of leisure resolutions, up from just 20 percent last year. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:00:18 GMT)
Travel publishers play online catch-up
LONDON - About a dozen years ago, the Rough Guides and Lonely Planet series of travel books, rival bibles for the footloose and fancy free, crossed a new frontier onto the Internet. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:04:36 GMT)
Travel outlook 2008
NEW YORK: Travel in 2007 was marked by high gas prices, new passport rules, record lows for the dollar and record-high air travel. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:39:59 GMT)
Three Canadians sue American travel company over sexual misconduct
VANCOUVER -- Three Canadian students are alleging sexual misconduct involving a company that provides international travel programs. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:44:44 GMT)
Travel club meeting
The Lexington Travel Club will meet for dinner at El Toro Cantina and Grill, 1917 Nicholasville Road, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The club then will meet at Hunter Presbyterian Church, 109 Rosemont Garden, at 7 p.m. for a program on Mali, West Africa, presented by Jane and Gerard Howell. For more information, call (859) 277-6900 or (859) 275-1606. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:57:07 GMT)
New travel card for 11 to 18-year-olds is launched
A NEW free Oyster photocard for 11 to 18-year-olds was launched today by London Mayor Ken Livignstone. The Zip Card will be essential for the young people in his age group who qualify for free bus and tram travel in London. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:02:55 GMT)
Travel predictions for the new year
NEW YORK -- The travel gurus are looking into their crystal balls for the new year. Here are a few of their predictions. ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:30:23 GMT)
Indian Cricket Players Postpone Travel Pending Harbhajan Appeal
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- India's cricket authorities instructed their players to postpone travel plans pending an appeal against a three-match ban handed to bowler Harbhajan Singh for alleged racism, a team spokesman said. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:50:08 GMT)
Travel firms mull Kenya flight suspension
Travel companies are set to announce whether suspensions of holiday flights to strife-torn Kenya will continue. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:16:39 GMT)
Travel firms mull Kenya flight suspension
Travel companies are set to announce whether suspensions of holiday flights to strife-torn Kenya will continue. The Foreign Office is still advising against all but essential travel to the country where around 486 people have died and 250,000 more fled their homes in post-election violence. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:29:54 GMT)
Ulster County travel guide receives national award
Kingston -- Ulster County Tourism’s 2007 travel guide, Ulster County: A Playground For All Seasons, has received an Honorable Mention in an annual competition held by the North American Travel Journalists Association, the professional association of writers, photographers and editors dedicated to the travel and hospitality industries. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:45:09 GMT)
Sophie Butler: travel advice
Travel expert Sophie Butler issues a warning on airline gift vouchers and answers readers' queries. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:52:44 GMT)
Fog delays classes, slows travel
Associated Press - January 7, 2008 8:35 AM ET APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - Dense fog has slowed travel and delayed school in parts of Wisconsin this morning. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:42:19 GMT)
Business: Travel reward
A TRAVEL management company is ploughing a new furrow with a Rugby-based tractor manufacturer. Travel Management Group (TMG) is set to whisk more than 50 Same Deutz-Fahr dealers on a trip to Marrakech in Morocco. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:58:52 GMT)
Travel Distribution Summit North America 2007
America's annual meeting place for the innovators in travel marketing, pricing and distribution! (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:17:56 GMT)
People urged to travel green
A recent focus on protecting the environment has led to people being urged to reduce their carbon footprint – especially those who travel. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:12:23 GMT)
Travel to see the Northern Lights
This is the prime season for one of nature's great displays, but you might have to travel a ways to see it. The aurora borealis, aka the Northern Lights, is best seen at northern latitudes, and that means you'll have to pack your warm winter clothing — after you survey a few Web sites to survey the possibilities. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:53:27 GMT)
Despite Weak Economy, Business Travel Demand Was Up in 2008
BUSINESS TRAVEL DEMAND UP IN 2008 Any weakening in the economy apparently has not yet affected most business travelers? plans this year. According to Access America, an insurance and travelers? assistance company, 26 percent of business travelers surveyed said they expected to be on the road more this year than last, and 61 percent said they expected to travel about the same amount. Among other ... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:50:30 GMT)
Air India's NY flight to 'redefine' air travel
Air India's NY flight has been fitted with modern facilities to ease the long air travel for the passengers. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:48:29 GMT)
JetBlue expands travel options at SWFI Airport
New travel options in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport go into effect immediately. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:18:19 GMT)
Americans now buy more travel online than off-line
The year 2007 was the first in which more travel was purchased online than off-line in the U.S., according to the PhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:37:49 GMT)
Fetch Partners with AAA Travel Services on Web 2.0 Upgrade
Fetch Technologies today announces it has been awarded a contract to provide its Web 2.0 AI tools to enhance the mediated booking services for AAA's tour booking engine project. The project covers 60 AAA clubs and will provide enhanced travel reservation system technology for over 8,000 AAA travel agents in the United States and Canada. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:52:24 GMT)
EU inquiry deadline Feb 11 for Norway's NSB buy of 20 pct stake in Travel AS
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - The European Commission said its inquiry deadline is Feb 11 for Norwegian state railway company Norges Stadsbaner's proposed acquisition of a 20 pct stake in the Norwegian online travel agency Travel AS. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:55:59 GMT)
Professional Travel Guide.com Appoints Sheila Rice Senior Vice President of Business Development and Licensing
ProfessionalTravelGuide.com (www.professionaltravelguide.com), the world's most comprehensive online travel and trip planning resource, has appointed Sheila Rice as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Licensing. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:11:25 GMT)
Bucks travel to City of Brotherly Love
Bucks travel to City of Brotherly Love (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:53:03 GMT)
Travel agency ordered to pay clients back
A travel agency was ordered by a court order to pay back four clients €8,400 as it failed to inform them that they needed a visa to visit Alaska. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:24:27 GMT)
TUI to Raise EU450 Million Using TUI Travel Shares (Update1)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- TUI AG, Europe's largest travel company and the owner of the Hapag-Lloyd shipping line, said it will raise 450 million euros ($663 million) through bonds exchangeable for part of its stake in TUI Travel Plc. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:26:36 GMT)
Child sex accused allowed to travel interstate
An Adelaide man facing serious child sex charges has been granted permission to travel interstate while on bail. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:40:00 GMT)
Travel News in Norway names Thailand best tourist country
The Travel News magazine in Norway named Thailand "the Best Tourist Country in the World," Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Tharit Jarungwat said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:51:38 GMT)
TUI to Raise EU450 Million Using TUI Travel Shares (Update2)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- TUI AG plans to raise 450 million euros ($663 million) by selling bonds exchangeable for part of its stake in TUI Travel Plc as lower-rated companies turn to the equity-linked market for funds. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:04:49 GMT)
KN Getaways(SM) - Travel for a Cause in 2008
KN Karen Neuburger(R), the lifestyle brand best known for its famously comfortable sleepwear, home and lifestyle products, today announced its partnership with The Women's Travel Club, the largest tour operator for women in North America, to offer four women-only travel packages in 2008. Designed to encourage women to gather their girlfriends and relax, refresh and revive at renowned resort and ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:34:22 GMT)
Travel smartcards for youngsters
New smartcards for free bus and tram travel are introduced for 11-18-year-olds to crack down on bad behaviour. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:31:47 GMT)
TUI Travel slides on parent's fundraising
Tour operator and cruise group TUI Travel slumped as its parent TUI announced a fund raising of up to €500m though the issue of equity backed bonds in its travel arm. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:40:00 GMT)
Minority travel agents to hold convention here
The Travel Professionals of Color will hold its annual conference and trade show at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in May 2009, bringing more than 350 minority travel professionals to Western New York, the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau announced. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:50:49 GMT)
American Airlines and MasterCard Worldwide Give Away Trip Around the World With DealFinder 'Travel the World' ...
What better way to kick off the new year than with a trip around the world? American Airlines, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, and MasterCard(R) Worldwide(R) are making that a possibility for one lucky globetrotter with the DealFinder Travel the World Sweepstakes. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:05:02 GMT)
Professor, travel agent seek School Board seat
January 10, 2008 Walworth — A travel agent and a history professor are vying for a seat on the Walworth School Board, which was left vacant when Mac Niven chose not to seek re-election. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:29:56 GMT)
Travel events to help you hit the road
Add some excitement to your New Year's resolutions with vacation planning at local travel stores and events in coming weeks. Information illuminates your travel... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:04:44 GMT)
TripAdvisor Offers Travel Outlook for 2008
TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, recently conducted a survey of more than 2,500 travelers offering an outlook into travel for the new year. Highlights from the survey are provided below. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:18:18 GMT)
Foundation to offer foreign travel grants
NEWARK -- The Licking County Foundation has extended the application deadline for Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants to 5 p.m. Feb. 1. The grants provide stipends of up to $2,000 each for travel outside the continental United States. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:08:41 GMT)
Free Coach Travel for Southend
Barnsley benefactor Patrick Cryne has dipped his hands into his pocket to offer free Official Coach Travel to fans intending to head to Roots Hall for the FA Cup Fourth Round tie with Southend United. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:17:01 GMT)
Bosnian Police: Karadzic Family's Travel Documents Seized-AFP
PALE, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AFP)--Bosnian police said Thursday they seized travel documents from the family of Bosnian Serb genocide suspect Radovan Karadzic following an order by top international envoy in Bosnia. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:43:11 GMT)
Research and Markets: Introduces SWOT Analysis for Travel Management and Consulting Company Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of Carlson Wagonlit Travel -- SWOT Analysis to their offering. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:47:48 GMT)
Travel predictions for the new year
NEW YORK (AP) — The travel gurus are looking into their crystal balls for the new year. Here are a few of their predictions. Terry Trippler, an airline analyst, says that while there will be fewer airfare increases, airlines will reduce the number of seats sold at the lowest prices. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:24:21 GMT)
Travel notes: Make sure resolutions include traveling
New Year. Wishing you good health and happy trails in 2008. I hope some of your resolutions will include time for you. We constantly hear, "Some day I'm going to go a on trip and travel." Well, dear friends, consider making that this year. Many trav (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:26:34 GMT)
Sierra Granted Travel Permit For Treatment In California
TAMPA - A Hillsborough County Circuit Court judge granted former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra a travel permit for up to 45 days so she can get treatment in California. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:35:23 GMT)
American Airlines Named Best International Airline by Travel Weekly Readers
American Airlines has been named Best International Airline for 2007 by readers of Travel Weekly in its annual Readers Choice Awards competition. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:51:12 GMT)
Ex-'Idol' finalist Jessica Sierra granted travel permit to CA for treatment
An unsupervised Jessica Sierra is apparently on the move. Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Perry granted the former American Idol fourth-season finalist a 45-day travel permit so she can immediately begin receiving treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center in California, The Tampa Tribune reported Thursday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:28:28 GMT)
City Council defends travel tab
The Jackson City Council and Mayor Frank Melton combined to spend more than $13,000 on travel during the same period the city was struggling to balance a $2.3 million budget shortfall, records show. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:07:14 GMT)
Travel searchers are becoming more brand fickle: study
The study, by Google UK and comScore, Inc., indicated that consumers are using search engines in more sophisticated ways to research and purchase travel in the UK. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:13:14 GMT)
Travel Picks: The top 10 IT places to visit in 2008
Looking for a new vacation spot this year? Try Mozambique, Oman, or even revisit Paris, all of which feature on a list of the top 10 must-visit destinations for 2008 from online travel site Concierge.com. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:02:46 GMT)
European Travel Interactive partner with Amadeus for technology
European Travel Interactive (eTRAVELi) has selected Amadeus to supply key travel content and fare-search technology to ensure they remain the Nordic region’s largest online travel agency. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:43:04 GMT)
Travel policies stressed
Travel policies stressed (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:52:41 GMT)
5 best websites for travel stuff
Online shopping can be easy, fun and surprisingly affordable -- if you know where to go. Here are some good sites for buying travel stuff, be it luggage, handy accessories, or that compressible hammock you always wanted. Now take all that money you saved and buy yourself something nice. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:51:39 GMT)
Growth of online travel planning stalls
A survey shows that the growth of travel planning on the Internet is levelling off, in part because of the proliferation of pop-ups, advertisements and links irritating users. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:52:09 GMT)
TUI Travel stake sold to pay off debts
TUI has sold a 10.7% holding in TUI Travel to raise €450 million to pay off part of its heavy debts. But despite reducing its holding to a minority stake, it will retain full voting rights in TUI Travel. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:27:55 GMT)
Yahoo Moves Metasearch Engine FareChase To Travel Homepage
TechCrunch noticed that Yahoo has moved the FareChase metasearch engine to the homepage of Yahoo Travel . TechCrunch attributes this move to the recent nearly $200 million acquistion of SideStep by competitor Kayak . I've always thought that FareChase was a very strong property that wasn't being fully leveraged by Yahoo. Yahoo acquired FareChase in 2004. Click to continue reading... ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:36:49 GMT)
Travel Industry Spent $290,000 Lobbying
The Travel Industry Association of America, whose members include airlines, hotels and tourism agencies, spent $290,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:55:57 GMT)
Rail helps to slow growth of UK air travel
The rate of growth in UK air travel is falling, as slowing consumer expenditure growth weakens the appetite for leisure travel, and rail becomes a stronger competitor on domestic routes. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:45:45 GMT)
Travel Picks: The top 10 IT places to visit in 2008
Looking for a new vacation spot this year? Try Mozambique, Oman, or even revisit Paris, all of which feature on a list of the top 10 must-visit destinations for 2008 from online travel site Concierge.com. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:09:32 GMT)
Travel news in brief
The latest travel news, by Charles Starmer-Smith. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:07:53 GMT)
Borderless travel among 24 states
The Schengen zone - named after the Luxembourg village where a first agreement on passport-free travel was signed in 1985 - expanded last month to include 24 countries in December. The new members were Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:25:15 GMT)
Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan s Top 5 travel picks for 2008
The host of network television s most popular travel reality show and author of 'No Opportunity Wasted' shares his favorite destination picks for the year ahead. Traveling upwards of 250,000 miles per year in his role as host of CBS' Emmy Award-winning series "The Amazing Race," Phil Keoghan knows a thing or two about up-and-coming and off-the-beaten-track adventure travel destinations. His ... (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:45:50 GMT)
Travel Editor Peter Greenberg Picks Oman As A Destination On NBC's Today Show
Peter Greenberg on January 12, 2008 took a look back and ahead in hot travel trends in the popular TODAY Show, America's favorite morning show on TV and the Internet. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:02:30 GMT)
2008 Travel Trends
NEW YORK — Travel in 2007 was marked by high gas prices, new passport rules, record lows for the dollar, and record-high air travel. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:27:41 GMT)
New ID rules may complicate air travel
Millions of air travelers may find going through airport security much more complicated this spring, as the Bush administration heads toward a showdown with state governments over post-Sept. 11 rules for new driver's licenses. By May, the dispute could leave millions of people unable to use their licenses to board planes, but privacy advocates called that a hollow threat by federal officials. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:28:34 GMT)
TRAVEL UPDATE: Roads remain closed; flood warning in effect
MARION — The Marion County Engineer’s Office issued the following alert for travel in Marion County as of press time today. A number of roads remain closed or posted with high water signs and flood alerts remain in effect for the area. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:15:13 GMT)
Your stories: bad weather hits travel
Commuters tell their travel chaos stories as they battled to get home in bad weather. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:05:55 GMT)
New ID Rules May Complicate Air Travel
Air Travel May Become Complicated As White House and States Clash Over New License Rules (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:26:15 GMT)
Travel Notes: Online purchasing now surpasses off-line
The year 2007 was the first in which more travel was purchased online than off-line in the United States, according to the PhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey. ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:18:03 GMT)
AirTran Airways offers cheap student travel
AirTran Airways, which offers flights in and out of Daytona Beach, has opened registration for its AirTran U standby travel program for young travelers. Now Spring Breakers can hit the beach and have money left over for next semester's textbooks. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:15:57 GMT)
Smith Travel will expand its impact worldwide
Hardly a hotel gets built in the United States without some input from Smith Travel Research. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:13:14 GMT)
UK may allow NHS patients to travel to India for treatment
Britain may soon permit patients at its state-funded National Health Service to travel to India for speedy and cheaper medical treatment. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:39:26 GMT)
Travel pack pampers a pooch, nose to tail
Mellow Mutts, a grooming-supply company for canines that features such products as doggy deodorant spray, soap for dry skin and dog shampoo, has unveiled a travel spa pack with 2 oz. bottles of shampoo, conditioner, relaxing spray and paw cream. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:06:08 GMT)
Cruises provide great travel opportunities for groups, families
Happy New Year! This promises to be an extraordinary travel year. It is time to stop daydreaming and make travel plans. Waiting until the last minute can be disappointing, as tickets to popular destinations often sell out. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:40:13 GMT)
Singapore Makes Travel Easier for UAE Visitors
Singapore Makes Travel Easier for UAE Visitors (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:11:59 GMT)
Winter team travel leaves parents nervous
It's something that nervously crosses every parent's mind whenever their children travel any distance this time of year to play in a game or tournament. Will they return safely? (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:03:55 GMT)
Sophie Butler: travel advice
Travel expert Sophie Butler discusses the confusing new rules on airline hand luggage and answers readers' queries. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:06:58 GMT)
News takes stake in travel site
THE booming online travel market has caught the eye of News Limited, which has paid millions of dollars for a slice of Singapore-based comparison site Bezurk.com. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Storm Causes Cancellations, Parking Bans, Travel Disruptions
A major winter snowstorm has moved into Maine, causing school cancellations, travel disruptions and parking bans. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:32:21 GMT)
He's Back And Better Than Ever - William Shatner Returns To Fight For More Travel Deals As The Priceline Negotiator
The Priceline Negotiator is back to continue his never-ending fight for choice, quality and the best travel deals in the universe. In his 10th year as celebrity spokesman for priceline.com(R) (Nasdaq: PCLN), William Shatner returns this week in the first installment of a new series of commercials based on the karate-chopping, hard-bargaining Priceline Negotiator character. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:52:28 GMT)
Nicholson-Freeman travel romp tops weekend box office
BC-Box Office,0734 Nicholson-Freeman travel romp "The Bucket List" tops weekend box office Eds: Moving on general news, entertainment and financial services. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Score one for the geezers. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:08:31 GMT)
TALK TRAVEL: Tom Uhlenbrock chats at 11 a.m.
Post-Dispatch travel writer Tom Uhlenbrock specializes in Midwest travel but likes to swap tips about anywhere he's been. Looking for the most scenic float or a romantic weekend getaway? Ask Tom what's new and what's affordable. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:09:01 GMT)
Liberty Travel Extends Contract With AT&T for Enhanced Data and Network Services
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced an extended and expanded contract with Lib/Go Travel, Liberty Travel and GOGO Worldwide Vacations, a leading travel company. Under the new three-year contract, AT&T will implement and manage Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-enabled network services -- along with network resiliency solutions -- for Liberty's 230-plus retail locations. The contract extends a ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:17:49 GMT)
Horizon Air Adding Second Santa Rosa-Seattle Flight for Spring and Summer Travel
Horizon Air said today the airline will add a second flight between Santa Rosa and Seattle from April 6 through Oct. 26. The flight is being added to better accommodate the need for air travel to and from Sonoma County when demand is traditionally the highest. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:23:30 GMT)
Broadcaster tells about his passion for travel
COSHOCTON - Even when he was a child, Mike Bechtol caught the travel bug, and has been pleasantly affected by it ever since. "My mom was a school teacher, so she had summers off," Bechtol said. "My dad was self-employed, and I think I inherited my passion for travel from him. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:24:21 GMT)
Cruise Wave Season 2008: Enjoy Smooth Sailing with Travel Insurance Tips from InsureMyTrip.Com
It's Cruise Wave Season again; that three-month period from January-March when record numbers of cruises are booked by winter-weary individuals in search of some high seas R&R. Before you go, make sure you have travel insurance to protect your trip from the many unforeseen events that can affect cruise vacations such as lost or delayed baggage, missed airline connections, and travel delays due ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:17:54 GMT)
Holiday Travel, Bad Eating Habits a Recipe for Stomach Trouble
FRIDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Travel and poor eating habits can cause stomach problems during the holidays, an expert says. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:41:44 GMT)
Gadgets That Make Business Travel A Snap
These top gadgets make working-day business travel a snap. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:55:19 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: Two years later, still no refund
Gayle Grafstrom-Corman is promised a refund on her daughter's Lufthansa ticket. But two years later, the 890 euros she's due is nowhere to be found, and neither her travel agent nor her airline know why. Is this a lost cause? (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:17:55 GMT)
Gates Defers Travel Plans To Help With Iraq Report
On the eve of a trip to Central and South America, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates yesterday postponed his travel plans to help the White House assemble a progress report on the situation in Iraq. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:41:46 GMT)
Fire service issues travel alert
Wiltshire Fire Service urges people not to travel unless it is necessary following a severe weather warning. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:06:18 GMT)
Triton Distribution Systems Featured in Travel Trade Magazine
Triton Distribution Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: TTDS), a next generation web-based travel distribution service provider, was featured this week in Travel Trade. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:41:00 GMT)
Ken pledges 24-hour free travel for pensioners
Ken Livingstone unveiled his first manifesto pledge for the Mayoral elections with a £20 million promise to give pensioners free travel for 24 hours a day. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:08:33 GMT)
Placely Launches Travel Feature
Los Angeles-based Placely, a web 2.0 startup focused on travel, said today that it has launched a new feature to help users receive relevant travel information about travel destinations. The firm said its new TripKit feature allows users to enter a travel itinerary, and receive a map, weather forecast, and top restaurant choices, along with other information through a Google Maps mashup. Placely ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:03:47 GMT)
Plan for extra travel time on Fred Waring
Motorists are advised to give themselves a bit of extra travel time this week when traveling on Fred Waring Drive. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:13:13 GMT)
Nuggets travel to Atlanta
Nuggets travel to Atlanta (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:08:16 GMT)
Australia's News Digital Buys Stake In Asian Travel Search Site Bezurk
News Digital Media, the digital arm of Australia's News Limited has acquired a minority stake in Asia-Pacific travel search engine, Bezurk.com. The site is based in Singapore, and is News Limited's first investment outside the country. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:40:00 GMT)
Livingstone unveils manifesto with pledge to extend free travel
Ken Livingstone today unveiled the first manifesto pledge of his campaign for reelection as mayor of London by announcing he would give pensioners free travel 24 hours a day if returned to the post. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:04:46 GMT)
University Travel Ban Lawsuit
Higher education in the U.S. is going global, but a travel ban in the state of Florida has some challenging what a world-class education truly means. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:43:12 GMT)
DM Lincoln teachers to travel to space center
Two Des Moines Lincoln High School teachers will travel to Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:46:06 GMT)
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