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UK spends £150 million a year on maps, atlases and travel guides
We spend £150 million a year on maps, atlases and travel guides, it was revealed yesterday. Biggest spenders are in the south. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:39:58 GMT)

Theme-based travel a hot ticket for Mass. company
Go Ahead Tours in Cambridge has launched eight new tours geared towards the increasing popularity of theme-based travel. Each provides travelers with a tailored experience. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:33:48 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:44:50 GMT)

3 more EU nations seeking visa-free travel to U.S.
At least three recent newcomers to the European Union will opt this week for agreements with Washington on visa-free travel, the U.S. secretary for homeland security said Sunday. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:27:12 GMT)

Opposition wary of travel cuts
THE Federal Opposition says it is wary of cuts to public servants' air travel. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:20:00 GMT)

PCGG defends officials' US travel for Marcos trial (12:16 p.m.)
MANILA -- Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) said the US travel of PCGG officials to attend the US Supreme Court (SC) oral arguments on the US$40 million Marcos ill-gotten wealth is "purely official and not a junket." (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:02:01 GMT)

China Tells Foreigners Not To Travel To Tibet -AFP
BEIJING (AFP)--China on Monday urged foreigners not to travel to Tibet, with reports authorities were trying to seal off the Himalayan region amid a crackdown on anti-Chinese protests. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:52:02 GMT)

Riyadh's top hotel wins three travel industry 'Oscar' nominations
Business and leisure travellers checking in at Riyadh's Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, may find that staff have an extra spring in their step these days after nominations were announced for the travel industry's equivalent of the Oscars. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:00:45 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:11:30 GMT)

KATE'S GLOBAL TRAVEL
KATE MOSS launches her fifth collection for TopShop today. Inspired by her travel experiences in Ibiza, Miami and India, her latest offering will be a nod to the global traveller trend and to her own luxury boho style. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:32 GMT)

UK: Mumm rolls out travel canister
Champagne brand Mumm is rolling out its aluminium Travel Canister through the supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, and the specialist drinks retailer, Threshers, from 1 April. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:11:57 GMT)

250,000 Filipinos to travel to vacation spots on Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines -- The Holy Week will see as many as 200,000 to 250,000 Filipinos touring the country, making this period "the highest in any single month for domestic travel,'' according to Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace'' Durano. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:13:42 GMT)

Travel Distribution Summit, Latin America 2008
Supported by SECTUR (Mexican Ministry of Tourism) and sponsored by Grupo Transhotel, this is the third Latin American event by EyeforTravel. It is dedicated to promoting new distribution strategies, new technologies and new travel marketing trends in the region. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:23:20 GMT)

Aboriginal people scared of health travel: AMSANT
The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the Northern Territory has backed calls for the Commonwealth to urgently improve patient travel in the bush. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:47:00 GMT)

TUI Travel CEO sees TUIfly merger in 6-8 weeks
Europe's biggest travel firm, (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:37:00 GMT)

TUI Travel bookings strong
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's biggest travel firm, TUI Travel said on Tuesday its key summer holiday bookings remained strong across the group and it was on track to hit 2008 profit forecasts and merger cost-saving targets. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:51:01 GMT)

TUI Travel Loss Narrows on Long-Haul Vacation Sales (Update1)
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc , Europe's largest tourism company, said its first-quarter loss narrowed after U.K. and Nordic vacationers booked long-haul winter-season trips to warmer destinations. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:56:39 GMT)

TUI Travel bookings strong
Europeans are refusing to give up their summer holidays despite volatile economic conditions, the region's No.1 travel firm TUI Travel said on Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:55:00 GMT)

Sponsored listings for Travel Guides:
Travel at Expedia Save on flights, hotels and more. Book together & save at Expedia.com. www.Expedia.com (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:28:08 GMT)

China Travel Alert
This Travel Alert is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to safety and security concerns in China's Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). On March 14, violence erupted following peaceful demonstrations in the city of Lhasa. American citizens in Tibet and especially in Lhasa are advised to avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place. U.S. citizens in Lhasa should seek safe havens in hotels and ... (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:43:35 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:07:35 GMT)

Executive Travel Insider
Top tips for better business travel. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:44:54 GMT)

YellowPages Corporation Announces Canada's First Travel Website Aggregator; YELLOWPAGES.travel
YellowPages Corporation; operator of popular business directories and telephone books today announced the all new www.YELLOWPAGES.travel ; a tool that enables users to search the top travel websites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, HotWire, SideStep, Hotels.com and other major travel websites at the same time with one click without having to search each website ... (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:05:33 GMT)

Travel group: Tourism, travel will bring US$4.6 trillion a year to Asia Pacific by 2010
Travel and tourism are expected to bring US$4.6 trillion (€2.9 trillion) a year to the Asia Pacific region by 2010 despite the threat of a U.S. recession, according to a study released Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:43:00 GMT)

Govt under more fire over sponsored overseas travel
The Federal Opposition is stepping up pressure on the Federal Government over MPs' overseas travel that has been sponsored by a Beijing-based firm, AustChina Technology. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:14:00 GMT)

Oppn may get more taxpayer-funded travel
Opposition frontbenchers might get more taxpayer-funded overseas trips amid repeated questions about a Chinese company paying for Labor MPs' travel. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:55:12 GMT)

Priceline Introduces My Deals Personal Travel Widget
Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today the launch of My Deals, a personal widget that appears on the priceline.com home page and displays customized travel deals and offers based on an individual's upcoming trip plans and personal travel preferences. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:19:08 GMT)

WHSmith expands travel business with acquisitions
Retailer WHSmith expanded its travel division with the acquisition of hospital retail outlet UNS Hospitals and a franchise agreement with Roadchef. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:28:00 GMT)

YELLOWBOOK.travel Launches Meta-Travel Site Making It Easier to Search Major Travel Sites at the Same Time
YellowBook Corporation; www.YELLOWBOOK.travel, operator of popular online business directories and telephone books today announced the launch of YELLOWBOOK.travel; a tool that enables users to search the top 12 travel websites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, HotWire, SideStep, TravelZoo and other major travel websites at the same time with one click without having to ... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:54:08 GMT)

YELLOWPAGES.travel is the Better Business Bureau of the International Travel Industry
YellowPages Corporation; operator of popular business directories and telephone books for nearly 100 years, today announced that www.YELLOWPAGES.travel is officially the Better Business Bureau of the international travel industry. The site serves as the travel arm of the company and aside from being a directory of travel businesses it is also a tool that enables users to search the top travel ... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:54:28 GMT)

PriceRunner.travel Launches Meta-Travel Site Making It Easier to Search Major Travel Sites at the Same Time with One ...
PriceRunner Corporation; operator of popular web properties today announced the launch of PriceRunner.travel; a tool that enables users to search the top 12 travel websites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, HotWire, SideStep, TravelZoo and other major travel websites at the same time with one click without having to search each website individually. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:23:53 GMT)

Asia Pacific Travel Worth $4.6T in 2010
Travel and tourism are expected to bring $4.6 trillion a year to the Asia Pacific region by 2010 despite the threat of a U.S. recession, according to a study released Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:13:17 GMT)

Rockets travel to New Orleans
Rockets travel to New Orleans (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:13:47 GMT)

Free smartcard travel arrives
The first nationwide smartcard-based travel scheme launches next month, but the majority of passengers outside London will not be able to use the advanced functions. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:03:54 GMT)

No strings on Rudd's travel, say Chinese
THE Chinese company which paid for Kevin Rudd to travel overseas before the last election says there were no strings on the sponsorship. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:31:00 GMT)

Travel Industry’s “Dragon’s Den” attracts key investors to TDS Europe 2008
In an increasingly unstable economic environment, where do you think the travel industry's most successful money men will be investing in 2008? And is uncertainty in the global economy likely to stifle innovation or will it instead open up opportunities for the right products and solutions to really get the foothold they deserve? (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:08:47 GMT)

Cuba studies travel rules change
Cuba considers whether to ease restrictions on its nationals who want to travel abroad, the foreign minister says. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:28:11 GMT)

Travel from U.S. to Canada hits record low in January
Travel to Canada from the United States fell to a new low in January, while Canadian travellers continued to make more trips abroad on a year-over-year basis, according to the latest Statistics Canada data. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:02:16 GMT)

U.S. travel to Canada hit record lows in January
Travel to Canada from the United States hit a record low in January, bringing down overall travel to its lowest level on record. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:52:32 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:07:52 GMT)

U.S. travel to Canada, overall travel hit record lows in January
OTTAWA - Travel to Canada from the United States hit a record low in January, bringing down overall travel to its lowest level on record. In total, travellers made about 2.38 million trips to Canada in January, 1.4 per cent fewer than in December and a record low since record-keeping began in 1972. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:46:40 GMT)

New Trail Guide Map and Web Site Promote Travel in Appalachians
Kentucky has plenty of scenic beauty along its roads and highways and now some of the most beautiful areas are featured in a new trail guide map and website that promotes travel and tourism in the Appalachian region. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:05:22 GMT)

Travel woes for Easter weekend
THE forecast for the Easter weekend is for wintry, windy weather which may cause travel disruption. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:11:30 GMT)

How to avoid the hazards of booking travel online
A couple of years ago, online travel-booking sites such as Expedia and Travelocity began issuing service-related manifestos -- the idea being that you could contact them with problems before or during your trip, much like you would a travel agent. But read further, and you'll discover that these are promises to provide good customer service, and aren't built to protect you from the fees and ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:38:16 GMT)

Executive Travel Insider
Top tips for better business travel. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:33:56 GMT)

Cuba reconsidering travel restrictions
Cuba is considering abolishing stringent laws dictating the travel of its citizens abroad, Granma newspaper reported Thursday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:06:30 GMT)

Travel Picks: Top 10 trains around the world
Traveling by train can be a drag -- or convert you to rail travel for the rest of your life. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:07:01 GMT)

Travel Picks: Top 10 trains around the world
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - Travelling by train can be a drag -- or convert you to rail travel for the rest of your life. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:35:23 GMT)

MPs flying points not used on official travel
MILLIONS of frequent flyer points accrued by the nation's federal politicians travelling on the public purse apparently go to waste because they are failing to redeem them for further official travel. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:21:00 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:58:02 GMT)

Challis BLM revamps travel management
The Challis Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has fielded close to 100 comments addressing a draft travel management plan that will dictate travel on 2,530 miles of roads and trails in the coming decade. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:25:11 GMT)

Travel deteriorates, schools closed
Heavy snow is disrupting Easter travel plans in southern Wisconsin. Snowfall totals are adding up quickly and could reach 10 to 15 inches in far southern regions. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:26:00 GMT)

Spring Snow Storm Affecting Holiday Travel
It may be officially spring, but it seems winter isn't quite done with us. If you're getting out of town this holiday weekend, you may want to leave extra early. The FOX 6 News Team and Renee Banot has more on travel conditions on the road. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:29:37 GMT)

Companies scale back on travel expenses
NEW YORK (AP) -- As the economy cools, companies are starting to shrink their travel budgets -- a move likely to put further strain on struggling airlines. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:09:45 GMT)

Paul Theroux on how be became a travel writer
Paul Theroux thought travel books were dull until he boarded the Orient Express and began a journey that took him into new writing territory (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:30:15 GMT)

Ex-state employee in suit says he signed travel voucher as part of termination
A travel voucher that showed a former state employee was in Springfield the day he alleged his boss asked him to spend a night in her South Side home was signed and dated several days after he was terminated from his job, according to testimony in federal court in Chicago Friday. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:48:21 GMT)

Fire destroys San Marcos travel trailer
SAN MARCOS ---- A fire destroyed a 32-foot travel trailer and sent an oxygen canister rocketing about 50 feet into the air Friday night, San Marcos fire Capt. Chris Marchisio said. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:47:10 GMT)

Air travel bank cards expected in April; United capacity cut not expected locally
Category: Local News Topics: (none) Air travel bank credit cards for travel on Delta Air Lines are expected to be in Humboldt County the first week of April (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:26:02 GMT)

Travel Fellowships To Experimental Biology 2008 Received By 52 Minority Scientists
One of the nation's oldest and most respected non-profit science organizations will provide more than $86,000 in travel fellowships to underrepresented minority students and scientists to attend the Experimental Biology conference in San Diego, CA, April 5-9. The American Physiological Society (APS), which administers the program, has announced that 52 fellows will receive the travel awards. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:04:10 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:09:03 GMT)

Renovations set at Thruway travel plazas
Planning a trip on the New York State Thruway? Better check your gas gauge before you start. All the Sunoco stations at Thruway travel plazas are being renovated, temporarily shutting down the pumps. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:37:28 GMT)

Knicks travel to Minnesota
Knicks travel to Minnesota (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:43:57 GMT)

US amends Kenyan travel warning
The United States has amended a travel advisory cautioning against travel to parts of Kenya, saying threats of violence have "dramatically receded" following a political power-sharing deal. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:20:29 GMT)

U.S. eases travel advisory for Kenya
The United States has amended a travel advisory that cautioned against travel to parts of Kenya, saying threats of violence have "dramatically receded" following a political power-sharing deal. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:23:56 GMT)

McLaren suspension - lack of travel
David Hobbs commented that Hamilton's lack of traction on the front left wheel (hanging in the air) was due to its stiff chassis... Yes, the chassis is stiff but the wheel hangs in the air because the suspension has too little travel. This issue is, IMO, an "old school" suspension design problem. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:57:24 GMT)

University Boulevard tops U.S. 280 as worst road for evening travel
There is no good. It's all bad and ugly for Birmingham-area rush hour commuters. University Boulevard has defeated U.S. 280 for "the honor" of being the worst road for afternoon travel. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:15:21 GMT)

Travel in style to world's greatest race.
Tour specialists offering a range of packages for those wishing to travel to Le Mans in 2008. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:06:18 GMT)

Global tourism summit in Dubai to tackle issues on freedom to travel
Leading businessmen and politicians from around the world will discuss issues concerning how free we really are to travel, at the Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Dubai from 20 - 22 April 2008. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:23:29 GMT)

DeMarrais: Foreign travel sticker shock
If international travel is in your vacation plans, brace yourself for sticker shock. You may have heard that the U.S. dollar has been losing ground to other currencies, but you probably won't realize how far it has fallen until you start pricing some common goods and services. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:57:56 GMT)

State travel expenses questioned
COLUMBIA The state's three Employment Security Commissoners were paid more than $76,000 in travel expenses last year, much of it so two of them could work in Columbia but live in other parts of the state, according to state records and interviews with the commissioners. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:02:28 GMT)

Space Travel & Major Donation at Area Museum
Time is running out to see how Iowa played a role in space travel. An exhibit at the Herbert Hoover Museum in West Branch ends Sunday. The exhibit features the 50th Anniversary of the first U.S. launched spacecraft, lead by University of Iowa Space Physicist, James Van Allen. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:08:45 GMT)

Travel troubles Emergency trip to Sidney becomes difficult without airline
It has been a little more than two weeks since Big Sky stopped its flights for good in and out of the Sidney-Richland Airport, and already some people are finding travel more difficult and more expensive than they are used to. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:31:40 GMT)

The Empire Zone: Spitzer’s Interest in Travel Expense Ethics Could Come Back to Haunt Him
What the State Commission on Public Integrity once told Eliot Spitzer’s administration about travel could pose a problem for the former governor. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:38:57 GMT)

More companies put the brakes on travel
As the economy cools, companies are starting to shrink their travel budgets -- a move likely to put further strain on struggling airlines. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:46:37 GMT)

Water line work to affect travel
Water line work on Route 174 will affect travel through the Village of Marcellus beginning Monday. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:19:43 GMT)

TALK TRAVEL: With Tom Uhlenbrock 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, 24 Mar 2008 11:05:15 GMT)

US relaxes travel warning to Kenya: State Department
The United States has relaxed a travel warning to Kenya following an powersharing deal between President Mwai Kibaki and Orange Democratic leader Raile Odinga has halted weeks of violence. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:10:08 GMT)

Pegasus Solutions Goes Global with BCD Travel
BCD Travel, one of the top three travel management companies in the world, has renewed its contract (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:15:17 GMT)

PDX expects record spring break air travel
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Spring break for regional schools means the pace picks up at Portland International Airport. More than 810,000 travelers are expected to use the airport during the spring break travel period spanning March 19th through April 7th. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:32:44 GMT)

Pegasus Solutions Goes Global with BCD Travel
BCD Travel, one of the top three travel management companies in the world, has renewed its contract with Pegasus Solutions for commission processing in the US, EMEA and ASPAC. Additionally, BCD Travel has extended its use of Pegasus commission services to include more than 90 countries on five continents. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:34:08 GMT)

Report: Spitzer Behind Bruno Travel Probe
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A New York Times report says former Gov. Eliot Spitzer directed and pushed his aides to compile travel data damaging to Senate Republican leader Joseph Bruno. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:14:56 GMT)

US reduces warning on Kenya travel
The United States has amended a travel advisory cautioning against travel to parts of Kenya, saying threats of violence have "dramatically receded" following a political power-sharing deal. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:18:24 GMT)

PHILIPPINE TRAVEL AGENCIES SHOW SUPPORT FOR EASY VISA ISSUANCE
Tourism / leisure   Travel agencies accredited with the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday signed a resolution showing support for the bureaus' Visa Issuance Made Simple (VIMS) program. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:13:23 GMT)

Philippine Travel Agencies Show Support For Easy Visa Issuance
Travel agencies accredited with the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday signed a resolution showing support for the bureaus' Visa Issuance Made Simple (VIMS) program. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:13:23 GMT)

Tips for stretching your travel dollars
As the dollar drops weakens against the world's currency, including the euro, here are money-saving tips for stretching your travel dollars. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:20:40 GMT)

Free smartcard travel arrives
Angelica Mari, Computing , Thursday 20 March 2008 at 00:00:00 But bus operators do not yet have equipment needed to read cards The first nationwide smartcard-based travel scheme launches next month, but the majority of passengers outside London will not be able to use the advanced functions.... >  Read the full article (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:51:25 GMT)

Business Travel Show Dubai bigger and better in 2008
The second edition of the Business Travel Show Dubai, taking place 20th - 21st October, 2008, will see more exhibitors, a wider range of products and a comprehensive seminar programme, all aimed at maximising on business travel opportunities in the Middle East. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:24:00 GMT)

Travel Case is designed for Tattoo2 color printer.
Custom-designed Evolis travel case hosts entry-model color printer as well as all accessories required to personalize plastic cards such as ribbons, cards, Drivers CD, and cleaning kit. Compact and lightweight case is equipped with telescopic handle and thick foam for cushioning during travel. This story is related to the following: Material Handling and Storage Search for suppliers of: ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:46:23 GMT)

Travel Acquisitions Group buys TraveLeaders
Travel Acquisitions Group said it has bought TraveLeaders Group from American Leisure Group (TAG) subsidiary American Leisure Holdings for an undisclosed price. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:48:27 GMT)

Free bus travel from April
ELDERLY and disabled residents are to benefit from free off-peak bus travel from next month. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:42:26 GMT)

Russia-Georgia travel ban lifted
Russia and Georgian officials Tuesday allowed for the resumption of air and sea travel between the countries following a dispute over alleged Russian espionage. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:06:04 GMT)

Aborigines reject patient travel system
Sick Aborigines are choosing to forgo treatment rather than cope with the patient travel system, says a local health service. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:17:11 GMT)

Randall Travel in town this week for destination review
Randall Travel Marketing will be back in Bartlesville this week to observe and make recommendations to the Bartlesville tourism/hospitality program, according to officials with the local Convention & Visitors Bureau. A luncheon will be held on Wednesday and tourism partners are invited to attend. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:24:00 GMT)

Comparison.Travel Launches Meta-Travel Site
(Full text of statement. Contact details below.) MEDIA RELEASE PR29685 Comparison.travel Launches Meta-Travel Site Making it Easier to Compare Major Travel Sites at the Same Time LOS ANGELES, March 26 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- Comparison.travel enables users to search the top 20 travel web sites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, Hotels.com and other major travel sites at ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:56:23 GMT)

Cheaper travel
STAGECOACH is offering passengers cheaper deals for weekly and daily passes. Changes to boundaries mean people will be able to make longer journeys and travel into neighbouring towns without having to buy extra tickets. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:27:31 GMT)

Travel websites must embrace Web 2.0 if they are to improve online usability
According to a study by WebCredible,improvements in website usability are needed across the travel and airline industries, which must harness Web 2.0 technology. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:56:07 GMT)

Travel to Burma in final travel film of series
On Sunday afternoon, April 13, the Cheboygan Area Arts Council will present the final film of its 2008 Travel Adventure Film Series at 2 p.m. at the Opera House in Cheboygan. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:35:25 GMT)

BeverlyHills90210.travel Launches Meta-Travel Site Making it Easier to Compare Major Travel Sites at the Same Time and ...
Beverly Hills Travel Corporation, http://www.BeverlyHills90210.tra , operator of popular web properties today announced the launch of BeverlyHills90210.travel; a tool that enables users to search the top 20 travel web sites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, HotWire, SideStep, and other major travel websites at the same time with one click without having to search each ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:30:00 GMT)

YellowPages Corporation Offering $1,000,000 Prize for Funniest Travel Video
YellowPages Corporation; operator of popular business directories, telephone books and http://www.YELLOWPAGES.travel ; a tool that enables users to search the top travel websites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, HotWire, SideStep, Hotels.com and other major travel websites at the same time with one click; has today announced a $1,000,000 prize to anyone that submits the ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:30:00 GMT)

Steele Luxury Travel Launches - Company Offers Indulgent 5-Star Vacationing for Gays and Lesbians
Live your indulgence. Steele Luxury Travel is a new concept designed to offer the seasoned globetrotter a unique life experience by providing personalized itineraries to various gay event destinations worldwide. Steele Luxury Travel not only provides you with an extraordinary vacation; we deliver your international fantasy. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2008) Read the full story at ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:35:48 GMT)

Canadian soldiers get free train travel
Canada's national Via Rail passenger train service is offering soldiers and veterans free travel for the month of July, company officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:04 GMT)

Free travel for island employees
Itex employees in Guernsey are offered free bus travel for a month to reduce the firm's environmental impact. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:22:01 GMT)

SilkAir Will Add as Many as 10 Planes by 2013 on Travel Demand
March 27 (Bloomberg) -- SilkAir, the regional unit of Singapore Airlines Ltd ., plans to add as many as 10 planes to its fleet over the next five years to meet growing demand for air travel in Asia. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:49:02 GMT)

Greensboro Regional Ticket & Travel Information
UConn women 's basketball fans who want to go to the Greensboro Regional can purchase game tickets either through Ticketmaster or UConn and travel packages through the school. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:22:28 GMT)

Travel insurance - don't leave home without it this summer
Even if you've ignored travel insurance in the past, you may want to consider it this year for a summer or fall trip. I've written many times about the general reasons for buying, but here are some factors you should keep in mind. Many big-ticket travel... (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:28:50 GMT)

Etihad official carrier for travel and meetings expo
Etihad Airways will be the exclusive official airline for the 2008 Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre between 8 and 10 April. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:23:49 GMT)

"I still see significant upside for online travel companies in the US": Orbitz's Aaron Cooper
In the last few years, online travel companies from the US have focused on expanding their portfolio by foraying into Europe and Asia Pacific. But how is the growth story in the US projected to shape up in the years to come? (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:38:40 GMT)

Travel Websites Need To Embrace Web 2.0 If They Are To Improve Online Usability
United Kingdom - March 26, 2008 - A usability study into the online travel industry by Webcredible has discovered a mixed level of usability performance from some of the UK’s most used travel brands. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:41:10 GMT)

NJ law bars life insurance denials based on travel
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A new law bars New Jersey-based life insurance companies from denying policies to people based on where they travel. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:50:38 GMT)

journeyPod and InMotion Entertainment Are First to Offer Electronic Travel Guides in Airports
journeyPod, the insider's guide to the hippest hotels, hottest nightlife, and coolest restaurants around the world, and InMotion Entertainment, the largest entertainment and electronics airport retailer, announced today a strategic alliance to offer on-the-go, downloadable "Travel Guides". (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:15:00 GMT)

Expo to feature RVs, camping and travel gear
The 37th annual RV, Camping and Travel Show is scheduled today, Saturday and Sunday at Indoor Sport Center/Expo, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:29:31 GMT)

Travel Council seeks names
CONCORD — New Hampshire's Travel Council is calling for nominations of businesses and individuals who have shown dedication and excellence in the tourism industry The Travel Council annually sponsors an awards event honoring those who significantly... (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:07:30 GMT)

Travel Web Sites Get Personal
Online travel sector embraces social networking and other Web 2.0 features. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:23:53 GMT)

Sullivan County to launch gay-lesbian travel guide
MONTICELLO - The Sullivan County Visitors Association will launch its 2008 guide to gay and lesbian travel, “Out & About”, on April 6, 2008 during the GLBT Travel Show at the Javits Center in New York City. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:53:23 GMT)

Travel Websites Need to Embrace Web 2.0 if they are to Improve Online Usability
A usability study into the online travel industry by Webcredible has discovered a mixed level of usability performance from some of the UK’s most used travel brands. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:53:10 GMT)

Incumbents defend travel expenses
Challengers Robin Rector and Bill Ferrell embrace the support school board member Pete Thaw has thrown their way, while incumbents Jim Crawford and Barbara Welch defended travel expenses they've incurred on the Kanawha County Board of Education. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:41:36 GMT)

Travel
Turn to News 10 Now every Monday, Thursday and Sunday for reports from "Travel with Val" and the "Getaway Guy." (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:54:09 GMT)

Travel Class donates to food pantry
Jim Young, rector at Christ Episcopal Church of Albert Lea, presented the program to the Travel Class of Albert Lea on March 17. He discussed the labyrinth (prayer path) that has been placed on the grounds of his church. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:58:18 GMT)

Universal Travel Group to Present at Brean Murray Carret Fourth Investor Tour of China on April 3, 2008
SHENZHEN, China----Universal Travel Group Inc. , a fast growing travel services provider in China specializing in online and customer representative services to the travel service industry offering packaged tours, air ticketing, hotel reservation and air cargo transportation, today announced that it will present at Brean Murray Carret Fourth Investor Tour of China conference on Thursday, April ... (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Magic travel to Milwaukee
Magic travel to Milwaukee (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:03:22 GMT)

More Weekend Travel Woes At T5
Weekend travel misery for Heathrow Terminal 5 passengers has been confirmed after British Airways announced 54 flights have been cancelled tomorrow. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:29:00 GMT)

Prosecutor: Spitzer Ordered Bruno Travel Probe
A prosecutor said Friday that former Gov. Eliot Spitzer may have lied when he told investigators he wasn't involved in a plot that used a Republican rival's travel records in an effort to embarrass him, and that Spitzer could have been indicted had he not resigned in disgrace in a prostitution scandal. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:39:24 GMT)

District Attorney: Testimony shows Spitzer ordered travel-records release on GOP leader; no charges planned
ALBANY, N.Y. — A prosecutor said Friday that former Gov. Eliot Spitzer may have lied when he told investigators he wasn't deeply involved in a plot that used a Republican rival's travel records in an effort to embarrass him. He added that Spitzer could have been indicted had he not resigned in disgrace in a prostitution scandal. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:16:42 GMT)

DA: Testimony shows Spitzer ordered travel-records release on GOP leader; no charges planned
ALBANY, N.Y. - A prosecutor said Friday that former Gov. Eliot Spitzer may have lied when he told investigators he wasn't deeply involved in a plot that used a Republican rival's travel records in an effort to embarrass him. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:44:49 GMT)

District denies high school drama team travel funds
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Drama students at the same high school where Brad Pitt once took the stage are trying to raise $4,000 to travel to a statewide competition after discovering the Springfield school district won’t pay to send them. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:09:40 GMT)

Typing Becomes a Travel Skill
Steps to avoid potential problems with booking travel online. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:39:34 GMT)

Bruno Reacts to DA's Report on Travel Document Scandal
State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno says the Albany District Attorney's report on the release of his travel records is proof that Eliot Spitzer lied to the public and was obsessed with doing a .... (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:41:35 GMT)

Travel Matters helps you plan your getaways
From festivals to travel insurance, experts offer advice to help you make your trip more enjoyable. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:45:09 GMT)

Open Skies Agreement Aims to Ease Travel
Transatlantic travel may get a little easier after the Open Skies agreement goes into effect on Sunday. The agreement will allow airlines based in the U.S. and the European Union to fly direct routes between any two airports within each other's borders. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:28:24 GMT)

Typing Becomes a Travel Skill
Steps to avoid potential problems with booking travel online. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:40:04 GMT)

Schengen passport-free travel arrives at newcomers' airports
Border checks at airports in nine Schengen area newcomers, mostly from the ex-communist bloc, vanished at midnight Sunday, allowing 400 million people passport-free travel in the 24-country zone. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:27:23 GMT)

Ask Travel | Hurricanes in Cabo
Q: I would like to travel to Cabo this summer for vacation, thinking the "low season" will be better suited for me financially. Should I be worried... (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:29:37 GMT)

Kurban tours to participate in Oman Travel Market organized by OITE
Kurban Tours, part of the Kurban group, would be participating at the Oman Travel Market scheduled to be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, Seeb, from 15th to 17th April, 2008. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:43:09 GMT)

Virgin boss giddy about space travel
VIRGIN boss Sir Richard Branson hopes his burgeoning space travel venture will one day take off in Australia. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:19:00 GMT)

Science Museum sets travel talks
The spring series of the Lilian Fairchild Travel Talks at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, will take place at 2 p.m. every Wednesday starting this week and running through May 21. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:59:42 GMT)

Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
T heweek's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:02:35 GMT)

UAE to host Global Travel and Tourism Summit
DUBAI - Dubai will host the Global Travel & Tourism Summit which will run from 20 to 22 April. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:08:43 GMT)

'Open Skies' heralds new era in air travel
The first plane has landed under the "Open Skies" agreement between the United States and Europe, heralding what many hope will be a new era in air travel. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:00:39 GMT)

UAE to host Global Travel and Tourism Summit
UAE to host Global Travel and Tourism Summit (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:06:07 GMT)

US issues new travel warning against Eritrea
The United States has issued a fresh travel warning to Eritrea, due to domestic travel restrictions and the large number of troops massed along its border with arch-rival Ethiopia. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:09:36 GMT)

Ask an Expert: If I were the dictator over business travel ...
Q: Hey Steve Have you ever heard of seatguru.com? I do a lot of travel for business and have found this to be an indispensable resource. Just passing along a tip. Jamie (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:15:21 GMT)

Malaysia may lift travel ban for Chelsea's Israeli pair
Malaysia on Monday hinted it may lift a travel ban on Israelis to allow Chelsea coach Avram Grant and midfielder Tal Ben Haim to come here on a mini-Asian tour by the English Premier League title contenders. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:26:11 GMT)

Malaysia to review travel ban for Chelsea's Israelis
Malaysia will review a travel ban on two Israelis at the Chelsea FC, which is due to visit the Southeast Asian nation in July as part of the Premier League side's Asian tour. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:41:58 GMT)

Malaysia may lift travel ban for Chelsea's Israeli pair
Malaysia may give special permission to English side Chelsea's two Israelis to land in the country despite a travel ban on citizens of the Jewish state, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak told local media on Monday. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:56:53 GMT)

Breaking Travel News secures two key magazine deals
Breaking Travel News has announced that it has been appointed as the Official Publication of the WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit, taking place in Dubai on April 20-22, 2008. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:57:26 GMT)

Video link-ups to replace travel
VIDEOCONFERENCING is likely to get a boost in the budget as the Labor Government looks to slash the public service's air travel bill. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:47:57 GMT)

Complaints against travel clubs on the rise in Florida
Officials say complaints against travel clubs are on the rise in Florida. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:32:44 GMT)

Four secrets for finding the right travel pro
A competent travel adviser can be your greatest asset when you’re planning a trip. The key word here is “competent.” (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:42:01 GMT)

10 Travel Safety Tips
Here’s how to make your wireless connections secure when you’re on the road. As we snap out of the winter doldrums and begin to travel more, it’s time to think carefully about what happens when we’re on the road. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:09:11 GMT)

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