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Relax Cuban travel rules, former consul asks
A former Cuban consul in Mexico who once fled the island using a fake passport and claims he worked for Cuban intelligence is asking authorities to let island residents travel abroad without government approval. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:46:32 GMT)
Guards to travel on foot for torch leg
THE Chinese flame attendants labelled "thugs" in London will travel on foot with the Olympic torch when it travels through Canberra, not in a bus, contradicting assurances given by Kevin Rudd. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Family of Sarabjit all set to travel to Pakistan
The family of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in Pakistan, is all set to travel to that country to meet him after being granted visas by the Pakistani High Commission today. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:17:03 GMT)
Electric Solar Wind Sail Could Power Future Space Travel In Solar System
A new electric solar wind sail is almost ready for implementation. Electric sail propulsion might have a large impact on space research and space travel throughout the solar system. The electric solar wind sail uses the solar wind as its thrust source and therefore needs no fuel or propellant. The solar wind is a continuous plasma stream emanating from the Sun. Changes in the properties of the ... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:23:45 GMT)
Your Private Air Travel Options are Growing
With the advent of very light jets (VLJs), people in the United States have more choice in terms of private air travel than ever before. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:15:11 GMT)
Proposals could translate into more air travel unease
Like almost everything else related to air travel in recent weeks, government proposals unveiled Wednesday rankled airlines and could be bittersweet for an already sour traveling public. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:43:06 GMT)
Researchers chart how new flu strains travel
They emerge in Asia and eventually disappear in South America. The findings should help improve vaccines. Solving a 60-year-old mystery, researchers have concluded that new flu strains emerge in eastern and southeastern Asia, move to Europe and North America six to nine months later, then travel to South America where they disappear forever. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:20:42 GMT)
WH Smith Net Rises 4.3% as Travel Stores Drive Sales (Update1)
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- WH Smith Plc , the U.K.'s largest magazine retailer, said first-half earnings rose 4.3 percent after stores in travel-related locations drove sales growth and town-center shops stocked higher-profit goods. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:35:58 GMT)
WH Smith First-half Profit Rises On Strong Travel Sales; Like-for-like Sales Down 2%; Recommends 24% Rise In Interim ...
(RTTNews) - British retail chain WH Smith Plc (SMWH.L) on Thursday announced its interim results for the first six months of fiscal 2008, reporting a 4.3% rise in profit, helped by 14% increase in Travel sales, despite poor performance in High Street business. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:46 GMT)
V Australia and Sabre Travel Network Sign Distribution Agreement
V Australia, the international airline of Virgin Blue, and Sabre Travel Network, the world's largest global distribution system (GDS), have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will allow the airline's fares and inventory to be made available to all Sabre Connected travel agents worldwide. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:27:19 GMT)
Travelocity's ExperienceFinder Wins ''Innovator of the Year'' Award from Travel Industry Association
Travelocity won the prestigious "Innovator of the Year Award" for established companies at the Travel Industry Association's annual TravelCom conference for its travel dreaming and planning tool, ExperienceFinder(SM). (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:27:09 GMT)
Findings Of The World Travel Trends Report 2008 Now Available On The Internet
Rising fuel costs and aviation taxes, fluctuating exchange rates, the continuing threat posed by terrorism in various parts of the world, and natural disasters: despite difficult background conditions there has been substantial growth on the world travel market. A summary is now available of the annual findings of the World Travel Monitor®, which was presented exclusively at the ITB Berlin for ... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:26:43 GMT)
International Airfare Surged As Domestic Airfare Leveled Off In 2007 According To American Express Business Travel
American Express Business Travel today released analysis of North America based domestic and international air, hotel and car rental rates for the full year 2007. Using data from its Business Travel Monitor, the industry's pricing benchmark, international rates experienced price increases across the board while domestic airfare and hotel rates remained stable. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:56:45 GMT)
Signature Hospital Corporation's ''Lean Thinking'' Initiative Reduces Nurse Foot Travel by More Than 19,000 Miles a ...
In its first 150 days of "Lean Thinking," the Signature Hospital Corporation has reduced nursing foot travel by more than 19,000 miles a year at one of its four hospitals and reduced patient registration time by 70% at another, the company announced today. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:13:00 GMT)
Microsoft buys travel search site Farecast
Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it acquired travel search startup Farecast Inc. for an undisclosed amount. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:17:17 GMT)
China imposes new visa restrictions: travel agents
China has imposed further curbs on business and tourist visitors, just days after it stopped issuing multiple-entry visas, Hong Kong travel agents said Friday. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:38:58 GMT)
10 tips to clip travel cancellation fees
If you have to cancel travel plans, don't let your money leave home without you. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
EU: Commission To Negotiate Visa-free Travel To US - AFP
LUXEMBOURG (AFP)--European Union interior ministers gave a mandate Friday to the European Commission to negotiate the conditions for visa-free travel to the U.S. for all of the bloc's citizens, its Slovenian presidency said. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:36:15 GMT)
Microsoft Acquires Farecast : Travel Search & Airline Fare Prediction
Microsoft has acquired the Seattle based travel search startup Farecast, which has been the recent target of acquisition rumors. The buyout of Farecast was confirmed on the Farecast Blog : Were excited to confirm that Farecast has been acquired by Microsoft! This acquisition creates tremendous opportunities for the Farecast team and our customers. We look forward [...] (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:45:07 GMT)
UPDATE EU: Commission To Negotiate Visa-free Travel To US-AFP
LUXEMBOURG (AFP)--E.U. interior ministers gave a mandate Friday to the European Commission to negotiate the conditions for visa-free travel to the U.S. for all of the bloc's citizens, its Slovenian presidency said. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:51:28 GMT)
MCOT English News : 368 road deaths during seven high risk Songkran travel days
BANGKOK, April 18 (TNA) – The number of people killed in road accidents during the seven high risk travel days of this year's Songkran holidays April 11-17 numbered 368 while nearly 5,000 people were injured. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:58:46 GMT)
EU to negotiate visa-free travel to US
EU nations agreed Friday to open negotiations as a bloc with Washington on visa-free US travel, after some eastern members sought their own bilateral deals. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:02:25 GMT)
Air Travel Restrictions Changing Wine Lovers' Buying Habits, BottleWise Poll Finds
BottleWise(TM), maker of smart travel solutions for the culinary traveler, today announced results of a poll conducted to determine the effects of airline carry-on restrictions on wine drinkers' buying and travel practices. The results show that a significant portion of travelers have changed their buying habits since the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began limiting the ... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:29:39 GMT)
Microsoft Buys Travel Predictor Farecast
Microsoft has acquired Seattle-based travel startup Farecast, which works to predict whether (and when) airline ticket prices will rise or fall on specific routes. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:28:34 GMT)
Christian Travel Planner guide to faith-based trips
A guide to faith-based trips is out called "The Christian Travel Planner." (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:51:18 GMT)
MOU signed to allow South Koreans visa-free travel to US
Washington and Seoul signed an agreement here Friday that will allow South Koreans to travel visa-free to the United States as soon as later this year. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:17:46 GMT)
In Cuba, speculation on possible travel freedom shockwave
Speculation was rife Friday that Cuba could soon scrap unpopular policies requiring citizens to get costly permits to leave and return to the country, ending what effectively amounts to a decades-old travel ban. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:51:37 GMT)
Girlfriends' getaways a booming trend in travel
NEW YORK (AP) - Girlfriends' getaways - where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home - are booming. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelorette parties or 20-somethings on spring break. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:12:24 GMT)
Preparation eases travel abroad
DEAR READERS: If you're planning a trip out of the country, being prepared can make a world of difference. Traveling abroad requires a little more planning than domestic travel, but believe me, it's worth your time. Here are a few steps to help you travel with less stress: (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:46:35 GMT)
Cuban travel bans to lift?
Speculation was rife on Friday that Cuba could soon scrap unpopular travel policies, ending what effectively amounts to a travel ban. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:01:42 GMT)
Oman Air a lead sponsor Of Oman Travel Market
Oman Air the National carrier of the Sultanate has contributed as a lead Sponsor of Oman Travel Market, the Sultanate's inclusive event for promoting and marketing of inbound, outbound and intra-regional tourism. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:00:15 GMT)
Moment's Notice Travel Introduces Last Minute Deal on 7-night Rhine River Cruise from $689 that Brings Savings of More ...
Romantic Rhine Cruise Visiting ports in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland with all meals and regional wines at dinner every night included.Travelers can still enjoy their dream European River Cruise vacation at an amazingly affordable rate without feeling any effect from the fluctuating dollar with a last minute Rhine River Cruise deal offered by Moment's Notice Travel. The company is ... (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:05:58 GMT)
Microsoft purchases travel search startup
Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it acquired travel search startup Farecast Inc. for an undisclosed amount. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:10:26 GMT)
Travelport announces strategic partnership with The World Travel & Tourism Council's Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Travelport Limited, the parent company of the Travelport group of companies, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with The World Travel & Tourism Council's Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:15:36 GMT)
Travel like a king, or dream about it
We can't all afford luxurious travel experiences, but it doesn't hurt to dream now and then. A few of the newest developments in high-end travel: (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:35:25 GMT)
American Express Cardmember spend on travel up 38% in first quarter
Leader in premium payment solutions, American Express Middle East, today announced that travel spend generated on its Middle East issued Cards rose by 38% in the first quarter of 2008. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:00:08 GMT)
S Korea, US Sign MOU To Allow Koreans Visa-Free Travel To US
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- South Korea and the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding to allow Koreans visa-free travel to the U.S., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said Sunday. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:20:44 GMT)
Travel industry leaders support Business Travel Show
Travel industry heavy-weights are getting behind the second edition of the Business Travel Show Dubai, taking place October 20-21, 2008, with a number of first time exhibitors adding their names to the already impressive list of companies to be showcased at the expo. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:30:16 GMT)
Phone travel deal tough, cold as ice
Q: ICE Gallery, which now is known as Our Vacation Center, was selling vacation plans for $4,200. I bought one four years ago and have been trying unsuccessfully ever since then to make vacation plans. I finally negotiated a trip in November 2006 for my son and me that cost me another $600 plus $24 for travel insurance. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:25:13 GMT)
Travel Deals / Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:10:01 GMT)
Travel with green in mind
As Earth Day approaches this week, it's time for a new crop of green travel books. Two focus on the planet's endangered locales, which might seem a bit depressing, but perhaps means we are starting to tackle the problem. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:14:14 GMT)
MoDOT Offers New Airport Directory and Travel Guide
The 2008-2009 Missouri Airport Directory and Travel Guide produced by the Missouri Department of Transportation is now available to the public. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:41:39 GMT)
Travel Ad Network Raises $15 Million First Round
Travel Ad Network has completed a $15 million first round funding led by Rho Ventures, Village Ventures and individual investors, the company tells us. The ad network, founded in 2003, plans to use the funds to support general growth efforts, including the development of new products and establishing itself in additional, though unspecified markets. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:46:00 GMT)
Travel Ad Network Raises $15 Million First Round
Travel Ad Network has completed a $15 million first round funding led by Rho Ventures, Village Ventures and individual investors, the company tells us. The ad network, founded in 2003, plans to use the funds to support general growth efforts, including the development of new products and establishing itself in additional, though unspecified markets. The company, based in New York City, also has ... (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:03:25 GMT)
TRAVEL: 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, 21 Apr 2008 11:06:07 GMT)
8th Global Travel and Tourism Summit kicks off with insightful morning sessions
The eighth edition of the Global Travel and Tourism Summit kicked off this morning with a call to industry stakeholders to act responsibly for mitigating the sector's rising environmental impact, while providing the average traveller with wider affordable options. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:00:07 GMT)
ADTA Chairman addresses participants of 8th Global Travel and Tourism Summit
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), has called for close public-private sectors collaboration to sustain global growth of travel and tourism industry, a key factor behind Abu Dhabi's awe-inspiring tourism development drive. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:00:16 GMT)
EarthTalk: Air Travel's Carbon Footprint
Dear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- Elias Corey, Seattle, WA (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:11:59 GMT)
Student travel firm STA teams with Tuxedo to launch pre-paid MasterCard
STA Travel, the world leader in travel for students and young people, has teamed up with Tuxedo Money Solutions, the UK's leading prepaid card ... (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:20:55 GMT)
'US-China travel pact could help NMI'
A soon-to-be-signed group travel pact between the United States and China may help the CNMI's bid for Chinese tourists once federal immigration laws apply to the Commonwealth. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:10:55 GMT)
Universal Travel Group Announces Revenue and Earnings Guidance for 2008
Universal Travel Group Inc. (OTCBB: UTVG) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a fast growing comprehensive 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 its 2008 full year earnings guidance. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:31:13 GMT)
Pa. officials: Gas prices won't hurt summer travel
HARRISBURG (AP) - Tourism officials in Pennsylvania say they aren't too worried - yet - about high gasoline prices prompting families to curtail travel this summer. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:14:36 GMT)
Cuba travel bill clears state Senate hurdle
They called his measure political grandstanding. He called them business partners with the Castro regime. Monday there was no love lost between Rep. David Rivera, a Miami Republican, and a group of Miami-based travel agents specializing in trips to Cuba. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:26:58 GMT)
GetThere Supports Discovery Communications' Rollout of Green Travel Program
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, BUSINESS WIRE -- GetThere(R), the world's leading online corporate travel procurement solution, today announced that Silver Spring, MD-based Discovery Communications is among the first corporations to deploy GetThere Green. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:39:22 GMT)
Easier pet travel from NWA
Northwest Airlines is making it easier for people to book travel for their pets. As long as travel is within the continental United States, customers can use the Internet to book travel for dogs, cats and household birds. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:49:02 GMT)
WAYN.com to launch travel insurance on Moneysupermarket.com
Following the recent launch of its travel insurance product, WAYN.com (Where Are You Now?) intends to compete with leading travel insurance providers on UK's comparison site moneysupermarket.com. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:06:27 GMT)
Namibia: Rennies Travel On Track
Local travel management company, Rennies Travel (Namibia) (RTN), says it has managed to maintain a client retention rate of above 96 percent in an industry that is continuously undergoing changes. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:32:21 GMT)
Global travel and tourism industry will continue to outperform in 2008: Scotia Economics
International travel and tourism has been one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy in recent years, according to the new report launched from Scotia Economics. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:25:01 GMT)
Infosec: More travel sites blocked than porn sites
A survey of 300 UK companies found that travel and social networking topped the league of blocked sites, with personal webmail not far behind. But the companies seemed less quick to filter gambling and pornography sites. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:34 GMT)
Air travel seen to slow down
DOMESTIC air travel will likely slow down this year owing to higher consumer prices and costlier jet fuel, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:30:37 GMT)
Kiplinger.com Launches Business Travel Center
Kiplinger.com (www.Kiplinger.com), the leader in personal finance advice and business forecasting, announces the launch of its new Business Travel Center (http://kiplinger.com/business/tr The online center serves as a guide for businesses and their employees to make the most of their travel dollars using resources from Kiplinger.com and Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:43:49 GMT)
Travel grant offered to students, instructors
The Purdue Office of Engagement is accepting applications from course instructors and students who wish to receive the Hoover Family Foundation Grant. The Hoover Family Foundation Grant Program offers funding of up to $750 for travel for course instructors and students who wish to complete a service project with an Indianapolis based agency, school, governmental unit or organization. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:20:38 GMT)
Delicious books for foodies, travel fans
Food is so much more than nourishment. It is entertainment. Stir in the magic ingredient of travel and you will have an endless supply of food for thought. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:35:51 GMT)
Bupa Travel Services wins Emirates deal
Bupa Travel Services has won a deal to provide travel insurance for Emirates Airline's 20 million passengers to offer extra peace of mind when they travel. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:06:52 GMT)
Abu Dhabi takes sustainable tourism to 8th Global Travel and Tourism Summit
Mr. Mubarak Hamad Al Muhairi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), has utilized the opening day programme of the 8th Global Travel and Tourism Summit to reaffirm Abu Dhabi's unfaltering commitment to sustainable tourism development and growth as part of the emirate's overall economic diversification aims. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:46:17 GMT)
Recycling containers added to all Thruway travel plazas
ALBANY - The New York State Thruway Authority has awarded a contract which has resulted in recycling containers now available at all 27 Thruway Travel Plazas across the Thruway System. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:56:27 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, 23 Apr 2008 11:30:09 GMT)
Monthly U.S. Lodging Performance March 2008 | Smith Travel Research
Smith Travel Research (STR) is the recognized leader in providing accurate, actionable information and analysis to the lodging industry. Since 1985, the company has served the industry operating on the key principals of integrity, confidentiality and customer service. STR provides timely information and analysis to all major North American hotel chains and a growing number of chains in Europe ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:26:45 GMT)
Comoros Travel Alert
This Travel Alert is being issued to advise U.S. citizens traveling to the Union of the Comoros of the potential for unrest following the removal of former president Mohamed Bacar from authority over the island of Anjouan by African Union and Comoran forces. This Travel Alert expires on May 31, 2008. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:40:08 GMT)
Filipinos warned against defying Iraq travel ban
DUBAI - The Philippine Consulate-General on April 23 repeated its caution to all Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates against violating the travel ban and risking their lives by travelling to Iraq for employment. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:29:42 GMT)
Footballer Barreto allowed to travel abroad
Calcutta High Court on Wednesday allowed Brazilian footballer Jose Ramirez Barreto, arrested at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport last month for carrying undeclared cash, to travel out of India for six weeks. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:09:26 GMT)
Travel, study add to Korea¡¯s service deficit
Korea had the third-largest service account deficit among developed countries in 2006 and 2007 as more Koreans went abroad to study or travel. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:38:13 GMT)
Performance Travel Trac Trainers recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Tuesday of 2007 and 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:57:58 GMT)
Train tickets change to simplify travel
Travel: SuperSavers scrapped in biggest fare overhaul since privatisation, sparking fears of higher prices (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:04:33 GMT)
Why Congress can't fix air travel
Thirty years after deregulation, there’s no going back for U.S. air travel — and no going forward either. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:22:53 GMT)
Congress has history of travel woes
Serving in Congress has its privileges, but avoiding the perils of modern air travel isn’t one of them. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:44:57 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. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:45:09 GMT)
Free information packed seminars covering all aspects of travel pricing, online marketing, and distribution technology ...
You must be logged in to post comments. The latest original research on the worlds online travel markets - Europe Online travel analysis - US Online Travel Report 2007 - India, China, Russia, Brazil... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:06:37 GMT)
Travel Ad Network closes Series A
Type verification code in the box and submit. New York: Travel Ad Network (TAN), largest vertical ad network in travel, announced that it has closed a Series A round of financing. The $15 million round was led by Rho Ventures, Village Ventures and individual investors. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:22:46 GMT)
Philippines steps into Brazil’s travel market
The Philippines has recently made headway into the Brazilian tourist population as it landed on the cover of the recent issue of Revisitur Magazine, a leading Portuguese-language publication that caters to the travel and business industries. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:11:04 GMT)
More Travel Features
Want to travel in style and comfort, but concerned about how far your dollars can go? Despair not - travel experts agree: there are many ways to stretch your budget and still take a five-star trip. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:15:16 GMT)
Travel execs on laptop ruling
This might be interesting. I received this statement from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives regarding the Ninth Circuit decision that border cops may search laptops without even reasonable suspicion. "ACTE filed an Amicus brief contending that a traveler's laptop was essentially intellectual... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:17:16 GMT)
Air China says 1Q profit rises 147 percent on strong growth in Chinese travel
Air China Ltd. said Friday its profits jumped 147 percent in the first quarter as China's economic boom drove rapid growth in travel. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:16:00 GMT)
Travel boom lifts Air China
Air China reports a 147% rise in three-month profit helped by a travel boom and the strengthening yuan. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:31:25 GMT)
Fortis to underwrite Alliance & Leicester travel product
Fortis has been chosen to underwrite Alliance & Leicester’s first online standalone travel insurance offering. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:21:42 GMT)
Cheap tricks for summer travel
With the dollar tanking abroad and gas, lodging and flight costs soaring in the USA, leisure travelers face an expensive summer. But that doesn't mean you have to stay home. USA TODAY asked travel experts for money-saving tips for summer getaways. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:53:53 GMT)
Travel industry wants you and your rebate
Next week, the first of 130 million Americans will be getting tax rebate checks designed to help jump-start a sputtering U.S. economy. And travel marketers are out to convince them it's their patriotic duty to spend the cash. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:58:05 GMT)
Sharif in favour of no visas for travel between India, Pak
Highlighting the need to increase people-to-people contacts, former Premier and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif today favoured abolition of visas for travel between India and Pakistan. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:12:04 GMT)
Nigeria: Senate Declares Travel Alert On South Africa
The Senate yesterday urged the Federal Government to issue a security alert to Nigerians intending to travel to the Republic of South Africa over incessant organized violent attacks on Nigerians by a syndicate of South African criminals. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:23:45 GMT)
Monster Travel Goes Live With NewVoiceMedia
London, United Kingdom - April 25, 2008 - Monster Travel, a UK travel agency, will differentiate itself by the strength of its call centre team and using intelligent telephony that returns callers to their usual agent whenever possible. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:08:58 GMT)
SAFER TRAVEL FOR GRANBERRY ROAD RESIDENTS
Granberry Road residents can travel more safely and with less worry thanks to a recently completed project. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:09:02 GMT)
Men's Soccer: FGCU goalie to travel to Brazil
Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore goalkeeper Derek Miller will travel to Brazil for one month this summer to study in the world’s largest wetland. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:18:39 GMT)
City tightens kids' travel program
PICO RIVERA - A city program to provide children with money for travel is changing the way it does business, bringing some kids into the program while leaving others in the cold. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:26:33 GMT)
Travel insurance grows in popularity
Lynn Williams appreciates the benefits of travel insurance. On the eve of a three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia several years ago, the Phoenix woman started feeling pain in her midsection. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:01:28 GMT)
Bible park developers sponsor religious-travel advocate
MURFREESBORO — Developers proposing a Bible-based theme park that public money would help finance are bringing in a religious-travel advocate for seminars sponsored by local business and tourism leaders who support the park. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:27:16 GMT)
Pa. officials hope gas prices won’t hurt summer travel
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Tourism officials in Pennsylvania say they aren’t too worried — yet — about high gasoline prices prompting families to curtail travel this summer. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:14:40 GMT)
ACE USA Extends its Multinational Travel Accident Coverage to Include (2º)
Political Evacuation Support, Kidnap and Extortion Package 23/04/2008 21:29:00 Business Wire The ACE USA Multinational Travel Accident Coverage product is underwritten by the ACE USA Accident & Health division. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:18:14 GMT)
ACE USA Extends its Multinational Travel Accident Coverage to Include . Political Evacuation Support, Kidnap and ...
Political Evacuation Support, Kidnap and Extortion Package 23/04/2008 21:29:00 Business Wire Adding a new dimension of security and risk management to its already comprehensive Multinational Travel Accident (MTA) Program, ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, extends its MTA coverages to include Political Evacuation Coverage and Kidnap & Extortion. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:18:24 GMT)
Prep track teams travel to Helena for Skor-DeKam meets
The Great Falls High and C.M. Russell High track and field teams travel to Helena today for the Lloyd Skor-Emily DeKam Invitational, the final multi-team meet for the Bison and Rustlers prior to the Eastern AA divisional meet. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:12:01 GMT)
First Place Kansas City Wizards Travel to Face Toronto FC
The Kansas City Wizards (3-1-1, 10 pts) travel to rowdy BMO Field Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT for a mid-day match against Toronto FC (2-2-0, 6 pts) with the chance to expand their lead atop the Eastern Conference. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:19:02 GMT)
Al Bustan Centre & Residence participates in Arabian Travel Market 2008
Al Bustan Centre & Residence - a deluxe property which offers world-class services and facilities in the city - is participating in the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition to be held from May 6 to 10 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:30:36 GMT)
Put an escape hatch in your travel plans
Let me just put it out there: Air travel this summer is going to be downright miserable. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:53:51 GMT)
You'll never look at a travel book the same again
Thomas Kohnstamm is nobody's model travel journalist, except maybe Hunter Thompson's (if the latter is watching from beyond the grave - or the cannon Johnny Depp used to distribute his gonzo ashes). (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:17:37 GMT)
The One-Size-Fits-All Travel Wrap
WHAT: The shoul, a lightweight one-size-fits-all travel wrap. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:26:04 GMT)
Travel Briefs | Travelers warned of Mexico crime
of Mexico crime A new travel alert was issued earlier this month for Americans traveling to Mexico. The State Department bulletin was concerned... (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:29:16 GMT)
SCTDA to participate in Kazakhstan International Tourism & Travel Fair 2008
The emirate of Sharjah will participate in Kazakhstan International Tourism & Travel Fair KITF which will take place in Almaty 24-26 of April 2008. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:00:06 GMT)
Steelheads: Steelheads down L.A. despite travel difficulties
The Gary Steelheads are in the midst of their only long road trip of the season, and the actual travel part of it got off to a rocky start. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:06:59 GMT)
DSF Office to sponsor 2008 Arabian Travel Market media centre
The Dubai Shopping Festival Office is all set to provide integrated media services through its sponsorship of the media centre at Arabian Travel Market 2008. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:45:06 GMT)
Travel Deals / Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:15:49 GMT)
Travel abroad also waning
Travel agents have noticed people aren't as eager to book trips as they have been in previous seasons. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:13:58 GMT)
Nelson Elementary Students Treated To Time Travel
Once a year, fourth-grade teacher Terry Senhauser treats his students at Nelson Elementary School to time travel, inviting them to join his 1845-style classroom. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:14:48 GMT)
Smith Travel branches out to Europe, Asia
Hendersonville-based Smith Travel Research, a leader in hotel industry research, is going global after acquiring two London research companies. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:53:39 GMT)
JTB's Travel Site For Foreign Visitors To Japan - Japanicam.Com
(Reissuing to correct format) (Full text of a statement. Contact details below.) MEDIA RELEASE PR30006 JTB's Travel Site for Foreign Visitors to Japan, JAPANiCAN.com, Delivering Local Information in Japan through Blog: Its First Topic Is Rice-Farming TOKYO, April 24 Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/-- JTB Group will distribute real-time information about the rice-farming process of one farmer in Tome City, ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:49:45 GMT)
Doctors Should Spurn Offers of Free Food, Travel, Report Finds
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Offers of free food, gifts, travel and ghost-writing services by drug and medical device companies should be spurned by doctors, staff and students in medical colleges to avoid conflicts of interest, a report found. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:53:18 GMT)
Uganda: Luboobi's Foreign Travel Restricted
Makerere Vice-Chancellor Livingstone Luboobi will travel abroad only with the permission of the chairman of the University Council, Sunday Monitor has learnt. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:18:48 GMT)
Universal Travel Group Recognized as Excellent Sales Agency by Air China
Universal Travel Group Inc. (OTCBB: UTVG) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), 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 has been recognized by Air China as "Excellent Sales ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:27:12 GMT)
A travel-weary manager lands in St. George
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Pat McMahon sat in a back office at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George yesterday morning. The Staten Island Yankees 2008 manager was gamely getting by on a couple of hours' sleep. And battling a bad case of travel fatigue. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:25:23 GMT)
Islamic travel demand represents 10% of the global travel market, and growing
Sector tipped by Lonely Planet as upcoming travel trend for 2008 onwards. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:15:08 GMT)
The Leisure Travel Season in Cincinnati is Off and Running
CINCINNATI----Runners from all 50 U.S. states and 14 countries will converge in Cincinnati this weekend for the 10th annual running of the Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, May 4, marking the start of the busiest leisure travel season for Cincinnati. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:35:00 GMT)
Sparks fly over ethics of air travel
Travelers troubled by rising airfares, canceled flights, and overcrowded tarmacs are hearing yet another reason to reconsider air travel. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:09:33 GMT)
Doctors Should Spurn Offers of Free Food, Travel, Report Finds
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Offers of free food, gifts, travel and ghost-writing services by drug and medical device companies should be spurned by doctors, staff and students in medical colleges to avoid conflicts of interest, a report found. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:17:45 GMT)
Bush to travel to Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia: White House
President George W. Bush will travel next month to Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but is not planning a trilateral summit with Israeli and Palestinian leaders while there, the White House said Monday. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:40:05 GMT)
European Travel Commission sponsors video contest
The European Travel Commission is inviting travelers to unleash their inner Fassbinder, Fellini and Truffaut. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:34 GMT)
New technology, rules aim to ease air travel aggravation
The Department of Homeland Security unveiled measures Monday aimed at easing the aggravation associated with air travel, including new screening machines, clearer standards for identification, and a new effort to keep travelers from falsely being identified as potential terrorists. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:44:47 GMT)
Booking green travel online
NEW YORK -- A couple of travel booking Web sites are trying to make it easier for consumers to be environmentally friendly. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:26:35 GMT)
International Medical Travel Association Emerges as the Leading Organization in the Global Medical Travel Industry
The International Medical Travel Association (IMTA; www.intlmta.org) has solidified its leadership position among all stakeholders in the worldwide medical tourism marketplace, establishing offices in both the U.S. and Singapore, and adding numerous international hospitals, healthcare providers and business stakeholders to its membership roster. The IMTA, a not-for-profit association, ... (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:57:27 GMT)
Legions Pressing PM on Free Ferry Travel
The Royal Canadian Legion is pressing Prime Minister Stephen Harper to extend a free travel offer for military service personnel and veterans to the Marine Atlantic ferries. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:11:30 GMT)
Group travel to England, Ireland to promote WNC
Western North Carolina, including Henderson County, could see more tourists soon from England and Ireland after AdvantageWest Economic Development board members traveled to Europe as part of a special North Carolina group to promote the state as a travel destination. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:53:46 GMT)
The State of Salem Air Travel
A year after Gov. Ted Kulongoski issued a memo to state agencies encouraging them to use air service out of Salem Municipal Airport for business travel, about 7 percent of the passenger traffic thus far has come from state employees who work in the Salem area. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:21:13 GMT)
Monster Travel Goes Live With NewVoiceMedia
Monster Travel, a UK travel agency, will differentiate itself by the strength of its call centre team and using intelligent telephony that returns callers to their usual agent whenever possible. The caller-focussed contact centre is based on ContactWorld from Hosted Centre provider, NewVoiceMedia. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:55:46 GMT)
If travel is driving you crazy, tell DOT's new blog
Forget long layovers, longer security lines and delay-induced dinners of Auntie Anne's Pretzels at the airport, the Transportation Department wants you to think of life in the fast lane when you travel. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:54:50 GMT)
Business Travel: A Special Section
A special section on business travel. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:57:57 GMT)
Ticketless fans in travel warning
Ticketless Liverpool fans are urged not to travel to London for the Champions League semi-final. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:43:44 GMT)
Ticketless fans in travel warning
Ticketless Liverpool fans are urged not to travel to London for the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:45:40 GMT)
Should you buy travel insurance to avoid cancellation issues?
Travel insurance protects your money but not your trip. And if you can get your money back, anyhow, you don't need additional insurance. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:49:22 GMT)
Exclusively-business class airline Silverjet sponsors seminar series at Arabian Travel Market 2008
Award winning exclusively-business class airline Silverjet today announced its official sponsorship of the seminar programme taking place during Arabian Travel Market 2008, the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:30:26 GMT)
Singapore and Parkway Health Remain Top Choice for Medical Travel: Fifty Percent of Medical Travelers to Singapore ...
Nearly one half of all foreign patients who travel to Singapore for medical care are treated at Parkway Hospitals (www.ParkwayHealth.com) reports Parkway Health, Asia's leading healthcare provider with the largest network of private hospitals and healthcare services headquartered in Singapore. Quality clinical outcomes and service excellence distinguish Parkway programs, with Singapore now ... (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:41:00 GMT)
RELIANCE SEES STRONG CONTRIBUTION FROM TRAVEL DIVISION
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Travel and tourism group Reliance Pacific Bhd sees strong contribution from its travel division next year as the regional travel industry is expected to grow six percent despite the global economic uncertainty as well as rising fuel and food prices. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:45:27 GMT)
A chat with Travel Channel's Samantha Brown
The Travel Channel's Samantha Brown will be in Myrtle Beach in May to film an episode of her upcoming series, "Passports to Great Weekends." Tourism industry leaders think their investment - $1 million in advertising on the channel - will pay off, in part because Brown's fans are known to download her itineraries and follow her trip exactly. Brown won't reveal yet where she'll be filming, but ... (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:56:39 GMT)
BOOK REVIEW: '52: Travel Activity Kit'
What it is: This handy kit features a book of 52 activities to keep kids happy while traveling, along with a set of markers, a ruler with fun stencils, 10 postcards and 48 cute stickers, all kept compactly in a convenient carrying case with pockets. The activities include everything from rhyming games to memory games to travel bingo. Who it's for: Kids old enough to read and write, but younger ... (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:24:04 GMT)
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