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U.S. disputes Siegelman's claims of travel restrictions
WASHINGTON - Federal probation officials are disputing former Gov. Don Siegelman's claims that he was placed under new travel restrictions this week after speaking out about his corruption prosecution. (Thu, 01 May 2008 08:26:40 GMT)
High gas prices driving away summer travel plans for valley residents
For Northern San Joaquin Valley drivers, high gas prices are draining the fun out of their travel plans. (Thu, 01 May 2008 10:32:45 GMT)
Bill cracking down on Cuba-travel agencies passes
With three days left in the legislative session, Rep. David Rivera, a Miami Republican, was able to pass a controversial measure targeting travel agencies specializing in trips to Cuba. (Thu, 01 May 2008 11:16:22 GMT)
Fans face Champions League final travel headache
Thousands of English football fans face potential travel nightmare getting to Moscow for the Champions League final, reports said Thursday. (Thu, 01 May 2008 13:06:43 GMT)
Bank holiday travel chaos to hit roads and rail
Motorists and rail passengers face delays as they head off for the bank holiday weekend, travel organisations warned today (Thu, 01 May 2008 13:17:45 GMT)
Fans face Champions League final travel headache
Manchester United players and fans celebrate after beating Barcelona at the end of their Champions League second-leg at Old Trafford on April 29.Thousands of English football fans face potential travel nightmare getting to Moscow for the Champions League final. (Thu, 01 May 2008 13:33:46 GMT)
Costs Reshaping Air Travel
Rising Costs Are Reshaping Air Travel In U.S. Air travel is becoming more pricey thanks to record-high oil prices and millions of people who fly may find changes on the horizon. (Thu, 01 May 2008 13:59:05 GMT)
Fuel costs change air travel's flight path
WASHINGTON, May 1 (UPI) -- Leisure travel and extra business trips on U.S. commercial flights could be substantially reduced in the next year, industry analysts report. (Thu, 01 May 2008 14:57:38 GMT)
Fuel costs change air travel's flight path
Leisure travel and extra business trips on U.S. commercial flights could be substantially reduced in the next year, industry analysts report.With surging jet fuel prices some leisure travelers are going to be priced out, Tom Parsons, chief executive officer of BestFares.com told USA Today.Ticket prices for popular destinations such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles have risen 18 percent since ... (Thu, 01 May 2008 15:10:16 GMT)
Greece is the word for European travel: survey
The Greek island of Rhodes was voted on Thursday as the top European location in a survey of the world's 100 best travel destinations. (Thu, 01 May 2008 17:31:31 GMT)
JAL doubles estimates on business travel boom
Japan Airlines Corp (9205.T) said on Friday it had roughly doubled its 2007/08 profit estimates to above market expectations, thanks to strong business travel demand on its international routes. (Fri, 02 May 2008 08:30:14 GMT)
Dalai Lama envoys to travel to China for talks
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Senior envoys of the Dalai Lama will travel to China to meet the government over the crisis in Tibet, the government-in-exile said on Friday, only three months before the Beijing Olympics open. (Fri, 02 May 2008 11:13:01 GMT)
Rail Travel - Europe - March 2008 Reveals a Bright Future for the . (5º)
European Rail Network 29/04/2008 16:40:00 Business Wire Environmental issues Rail operator green initiatives What Next? Liberalisation of the railways Technological and innovative advances Bookings and travel information On board Stations Levitation trains Added value Terrorist threats The older market For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.co (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:19:15 GMT)
Rail Travel - Europe - March 2008 Reveals a Bright Future for the . European Rail Network
European Rail Network 29/04/2008 16:40:00 Business Wire Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of Rail Travel - Europe - March 2008 to their offering. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:19:55 GMT)
Dalai Lama envoys to travel to China
Envoys of the Dalai Lama will travel to China to meet the government over the crisis in Tibet, the government-in-exile said on Friday. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:46:31 GMT)
New Zealand destinations top international travel survey (+photos)
Two New Zealand tourist sites have topped a big internet survey of the world's 100 best travel destinations. Milford Sound, the main tourist attraction in Fiordland, was voted the most popular worldwide destination with its beautiful mountains and scenery. (Fri, 02 May 2008 13:04:52 GMT)
Florida lawmakers, travel agents row over Cuba trips
Florida travel agents specializing in Cuba trips are up-in-arms over plans to make them pay more than 100,000 dollars in bonds to fund any probe into irregularities in their dealings with the communist-ruled island. (Fri, 02 May 2008 13:54:26 GMT)
Japan Airlines doubles profit view on cost cuts, foreign travel
Japan Airlines, Asia's largest carrier by sales, doubled its profit forecast Friday for the fiscal year that just ended, attributing the change to cost-cutting measures and steady international travel. (Fri, 02 May 2008 14:08:39 GMT)
Americans to travel more abroad despite economic woes
Americans will increase their foreign travel this year despite a soft economy and weak dollar, a survey showed Friday. (Fri, 02 May 2008 18:14:27 GMT)
5th Circuit: Firm Can't Charge Full Hourly Rate for Travel Time
A tax law firm seeking more than $6.3 million in fees and costs for its services in an asbestos case cannot charge a full hourly rate for travel time not spent working, the 5th Circuit has ruled. In affirming a lower court decision that slashed by half the requested fees, the appeals court noted that Caplin & Drysdale was unable to show that charging a full hourly rate for such time was ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 04:17:05 GMT)
AAA: Foreign travel to increase
More Colorado residents are expected to travel internationally this summer -- and spend more in the process -- according to a report released by AAA. (Sat, 03 May 2008 06:08:54 GMT)
Dollar still weak, but foreign travel strong
Despite the prospect of poor exchange rates, U.S. travelers are expected to visit other countries in greater numbers than last summer, according to a report released Friday by the American Automobile Association. AAA expects 25.1 million U.S. residents to travel internationally this summer, a 2.6 percent increase from last year. In North Carolina, roughly 460,000 people are expected to visit ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 07:05:16 GMT)
'Singapore's Unique Transformation' on display at Arabian Travel Market 2008
A strong Singapore delegation is set to make its mark at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market 2008 to demonstrate the transformation of Singapore's tourism landscape. (Sat, 03 May 2008 12:15:06 GMT)
Guam links up with AOL Travel online
TUMON, Guam -The Guam Visitors Bureau's board chair, David Tydingco, has confirmed GVB's participation in AOL Travel's online promotion of the 25th Annual National Tourism Week. The theme of this year's celebration is “Discover Great American Traditions” and it encourages travel to American destinations while highlighting the role that tourism plays in discovering the special attractions and ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 14:09:12 GMT)
FOREIGN MINISTRY PROPOSES LOCAL WOMEN GET FAMILY CONSENT TO TRAVEL ABROAD ALONE
KUALA KLAWANG, May 3 (Bernama) -- Local women intending to travel alone abroad may need family consent in a bid to prevent them from being used as 'drug mules' by international syndicates. (Sat, 03 May 2008 14:15:06 GMT)
Magic travel to Detroit for Game 1 of East semis
Magic travel to Detroit for Game 1 of East semis (Sat, 03 May 2008 14:38:52 GMT)
Malaysian women may need ok to travel alone: report
Malaysia may require women to obtain family consent before allowing them to travel alone outside the mainly Muslim country, state news agency Bernama reported on Saturday, quoting the foreign minister. (Sat, 03 May 2008 16:06:21 GMT)
Malaysia angers women with travel-restriction idea
Malaysian women's groups reacted with outrage on Sunday to a government proposal to impose restrictions on women planning to travel overseas on their own. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:22:03 GMT)
Once a hesitant traveler, now she's a Travel Channel fixture
Samantha Brown is not a travel expert. She says so herself. Before becoming a host on the Travel Channel, she had "never been anywhere" and, by her own admission, had no real desire to go abroad. Brown got her first job on a travel show, she said, because she... (Sun, 04 May 2008 07:23:50 GMT)
Pack an escape plan when you travel this summer
Let me just put it out there: Air travel this summer is going to be downright miserable. (Sun, 04 May 2008 08:27:42 GMT)
SCTDA to take part in Arabian Travel Market 2008
In what is considered as one of most significant participations listed on its schedule, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority will take part for the 11th consecutive year in the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East premier travel and tourism event, scheduled to take place in at the Dubai World Trade Center from 6th to 9th of May. (Sun, 04 May 2008 09:45:16 GMT)
Will Malaysia restrict women's travel?
KUALA KLAWANG, Malaysia, May 4 (UPI) -- Malaysian women who want to travel abroad on their own would need letters from employers or parents under a Foreign Ministry proposal. (Sun, 04 May 2008 11:27:18 GMT)
Rakeen to launch Bab Al Bahr's sophisticated shopping and office elements during Arabian Travel Market 2008
Rakeen, a global property developer and Ras Al Khaimah's top master-planner, has announced that it will unveil a new three-tiered shopping mall and a 20-floor office tower during the Arabian Travel Market 2008 (ATM) in Dubai. (Sun, 04 May 2008 11:30:16 GMT)
Advice from experts for your air travel this summer
Advice from these experts may help the summer fly by more smoothly Let me just put it out there: Air travel this summer is going to be downright miserable. (Sun, 04 May 2008 12:07:10 GMT)
Rice presses Israel to ease travel restrictions
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has pressed Israel to ease travel restrictions on Palestinians and called Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank problematic. (Sun, 04 May 2008 12:27:17 GMT)
Guam links up with AOL Travel online
TUMON, Guam -The Guam Visitors Bureau's board chair, David Tydingco, has confirmed GVB's participation in AOL Travel's online promotion of the 25th Annual National Tourism Week. The theme of this year's celebration is “Discover Great American Traditions” and it encourages travel to American destinations while highlighting the role that tourism plays in discovering the special attractions and ... (Sun, 04 May 2008 14:12:38 GMT)
Malaysian women 'need parents' travel OK'
The Malaysian government is proposing that women who travel abroad by themselves carry letters from their parents or employers explicitly laying out the reason for the trip, the New Sunday Times newspaper reported. (Mon, 05 May 2008 06:01:26 GMT)
Malaysia shelves travel restriction plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- A Malaysian minister has shot down a colleague's plan to restrict women who travel abroad alone. (Mon, 05 May 2008 07:01:55 GMT)
5th Circuit: Firm Can't Charge Full Hourly Rate for Travel Time
A tax law firm seeking more than $6.3 million in fees and costs for its services in an asbestos case cannot charge a full hourly rate for travel time not spent working, the 5th Circuit has ruled. (Mon, 05 May 2008 07:02:52 GMT)
City 7 TV enters into agreement as main media sponsor for Middle East and North Africa Travel Awards
City 7 TV, UAE's premier English Language television, has entered into a strategic trade arrangement with Consultants of Hospitality Administrators (CHA) International for the fifth annual Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards. (Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:27 GMT)
Travel agents call on candidates for action
In the wake of the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights so repairs could be conducted, the Travel Industry Association has called on presidential candidates to issue detailed plans to improve the air travel process during their term in office. (Mon, 05 May 2008 12:11:14 GMT)
Exhibitors continue to rush for space at Business Travel Show
Its business, or rather business travel, as usual in the Middle East as companies continue to see the value in investing in corporate travel, meetings and incentives, despite the global credit crunch, according to organisers of the Business Travel Show Dubai. (Mon, 05 May 2008 12:16:51 GMT)
Largest ever Arabian Travel Market's exhibitor base up 8% for 2008 showing
Arabian Travel Market 2008, the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event, opens tomorrow (May 6th) with its largest ever exhibitor base of 2,208 participants from 70 countries - an 8%increase on the 2007 edition. (Mon, 05 May 2008 12:46:10 GMT)
Animal lovers travel hundreds of miles for new pet
How many miles would you travel for a pet you found on line? (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:00:12 GMT)
As Budget-Minded Consumers Eye Upcoming Travel Season, ClipBlast! to Index Video Content from CompulsiveTraveler.tv
ClipBlast! (www.clipblast.com), the premier Web-wide video navigation and distribution platform, today announced that the company will index all current and future video content from CompulsiveTraveler.tv, encompassing professional and user-submitted travel video stories from 65 countries. (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:52:00 GMT)
BridgeHealth International Identifies Ten Key Value Criteria for Businesses Selecting a Medical Travel Company
As the nation's employers, health plans, insurers, and third party administrators evaluate opportunities for introducing medical travel--the practice of traveling internationally for medical or dental care--into benefits packages, they will need value criteria for selecting the highest quality provider networks and the most reliable resources for medical travel services. BridgeHealth ... (Mon, 05 May 2008 15:13:52 GMT)
Talk Travel with Tom 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. (Tue, 06 May 2008 05:50:59 GMT)
TUI Travel Shares Gain on Report TUI Seeks to Buy Remainder
May 6 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc , Europe's largest tour operator, gained in London trading after the Financial Times Deutschland said the company's German parent will buy the 49 percent stake it doesn't already own. (Tue, 06 May 2008 11:18:27 GMT)
86 MALAYSIAN ORGANISATIONS PARTICIPATE IN ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2008
DUBAI, May 6 (Bernama) -- Eighty-six Malaysian organisations are participating at the 2008 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) launched today at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre to lure more Middle Eastern tourists to Malaysia. (Tue, 06 May 2008 11:29:59 GMT)
US Negroponte To Travel To Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing May 7-12
WASHINGTON (AFP)--Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte will travel to Tokyo, Seoul and BeijingMay 7-12 for talks on a range of issues, the State Department said Tuesday. (Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:52 GMT)
Uefa urge ticketless fans not to travel to Moscow
Uefa has urged Manchester United and Chelsea supporters not to travel to the Champions League final in Moscow, unless they have a ticket for the match. (Tue, 06 May 2008 13:31:13 GMT)
US official to travel to NKorea
A U.S. State Department specialist on Korean affairs is planning to travel to North Korea to discuss an impasse in six-nation nuclear disarmament negotiations. (Tue, 06 May 2008 14:36:39 GMT)
Tahoe ranked No. 1 on travel Web site
Lake Tahoe ranks first in the nation among choice vacation destinations newly ranked by the major travel Web site, TripAdvisor.com. (Tue, 06 May 2008 14:56:32 GMT)
US official to travel to NKorea
Associated Press - May 6, 2008 10:43 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. State Department specialist on Korean affairs is planning to travel to North Korea to discuss an impasse in six-nation... (Tue, 06 May 2008 14:58:49 GMT)
US official to travel to NKorea
Tue, May 6, 2008 (7:57 a.m.) A U.S. State Department specialist on Korean affairs is planning to travel to North Korea to discuss an impasse in six-nation nuclear disarmament negotiations. (Tue, 06 May 2008 15:10:29 GMT)
Report: Texans to spend more on international travel
Despite rising airfares, more Texans are projected to travel internationally this summer than in 2007, according to a national study. (Tue, 06 May 2008 15:27:18 GMT)
US official to travel to NKorea
A top State Department specialist on Korean affairs will travel this week to North Korea for nuclear discussions, the United States said Tuesday, in a flurry of diplomatic activity by U.S. officials working to break an impasse in six-nation disarmament negotiations. (Tue, 06 May 2008 15:35:03 GMT)
Indian travel firms look online as demand soars
MUMBAI, May 7 - Booming demand from Indian tourists as well as rising tour costs are forcing travel firms to increase their services on the internet to remain competitive, top company officials and analysts said. (Wed, 07 May 2008 09:58:54 GMT)
Travel company TUI's shipping activity cuts loss
The biggest European travel company TUI on Wednesday said it had slashed an operating loss during the first quarter with a strong performance from its shipping operations. (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:03:51 GMT)
86 Malaysian Organisations Take Part In Arabian Travel Market 2008
Eighty-six Malaysian organisations are participating at the 2008 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) launched today at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre to lure more Middle Eastern tourists to Malaysia. (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:21:41 GMT)
86 MALAYSIAN ORGANISATIONS TAKE PART IN ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2008
Malaysia Eighty-six Malaysian organisations are participating at the 2008 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) launched today at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre to lure more Middle Eastern tourists to Malaysia. (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:21:41 GMT)
Burma Travel Warning
This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens of the destruction caused to Burma by Cyclone Nargis from May 2-3, 2008. The Department of State has authorized the departure from Burma of non-emergency American citizen employees of U.S. Embassy Rangoon and eligible family members. American citizens in cyclone-affected areas should strongly consider departing Burma on commercially ... (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:07:51 GMT)
OQYANA World first unveils $5bn final master plan at Arabian Travel Market 2008
OQYANA World First, the first fully master-planned elite island community of the prestigious 'The World' development of Dubai, has unveiled the final master plan of its $5bn groundbreaking project, during the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2008. (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:30:26 GMT)
Two travel agents plead guilty to defrauding customers
Two San Jose travel agents are facing years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of defrauding customers out of more than $1 million. (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:54:22 GMT)
Wis. state workers travel despite warning
MADISON, Wis. (AP) In the weeks after Gov. Jim Doyles administration ordered state employees to curb unnecessary travel, those same workers charged the state more than $900,000 for hundreds of trips around the world. (Wed, 07 May 2008 13:14:29 GMT)
WI State Workers Charge $900,000 In Unnecessary Travel
State workers charged more than $900,000 for hundreds of trips around the world in the weeks after Governor Doyle's administration ordered employees to curb unnecessary travel. (Wed, 07 May 2008 14:32:10 GMT)
EU survey finds widespread abuses on airline and travel Web sites
Many airline and travel Web sites add surcharges or other fees to tickets that substantially increase the advertised price. (Wed, 07 May 2008 18:36:49 GMT)
No easy answer to 'greener' travel mode: planes, trains or automobiles
There's been a lot of information lately - and some misinformation - about trying to "go green" when you travel. Are you better off driving, flying or taking a train (if you can find one)? As usual in these complex issues, there's no one-size-fits-all... (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:28:06 GMT)
Travel coverage is more in demand
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 and ended up having surgery to remove a suspicious growth. (Thu, 08 May 2008 08:08:52 GMT)
EU says consumers being ripped off by travel, airline websites
BRUSSELS, Belgium - An EU review of airline and other travel websites has found that one in three consumers is being ripped-off due to misleading ads. (Thu, 08 May 2008 10:13:19 GMT)
Middle East and Africa strategy working for BCD Travel
Global travel Management Company active in Middle East and Africa as long term vision and strategy to invest further in resources and technology result in unique service offerings and significant client wins. (Thu, 08 May 2008 10:15:29 GMT)
BBB: Warning About Travel Club Scams
High fuel and air travel could be to blame for the increased number of consumer complaints. (Thu, 08 May 2008 11:34:06 GMT)
Al Qasba attracts visitors at Arabian Travel Market 2008
Al Qasba, Sharjah’s ultimate tourism, cultural, family and entertainment destination is attracting a great deal of positive participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the regions premier travel and tourism event. (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:45:06 GMT)
Priceline.com: Cheap Travel, Pricey Stock
Priceline.com is running full-steam ahead. The online travel agency has developed impressive European operations, expanded rapidly to Asia, and should gain more business in U.S. from budget travelers -- squeezed by high energy prices and the credit crunch -- because of the company's innovative "Name... (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:12 GMT)
EU: Consumers being cheated by travel, airline Web sites
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A third of people who shop for flights on airline and other travel Web sites in the EU are being cheated by misleading ads and price schemes, the European Commission said Thursday, threatening legal action to stop such practices. (Thu, 08 May 2008 14:03:57 GMT)
U.K. Travel Stocks Decline, Led by BA on Oil; Sage Group Gains
May 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. travel stocks retreated, led by British Airways Plc , Europe's third-largest airline, and Carnival Plc as crude oil traded near a record. (Thu, 08 May 2008 14:49:40 GMT)
Ala. House panel urges president Bush to open travel to Cuba
A House committee has approved a resolution urging President Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Congress to open up travel between the United States and Cuba. (Thu, 08 May 2008 18:12:28 GMT)
House votes to lift travel curbs on Mandela
Moving to fix what some lawmakers called an embarrassing leftover in U.S. policy, the House of Representatives on Thursday voted to scrap travel restrictions on former South African President Nelson Mandela and others in his anti-apartheid party. (Thu, 08 May 2008 22:40:10 GMT)
Online Travel Site Priceline's Results Soar Past Views
Priceline on Thursday blew away first-quarter views and raised its outlook on soaring European bookings and a hefty boost from U.S. consumers hunting for travel bargains. (Thu, 08 May 2008 22:53:54 GMT)
US travel curbs on Mandela lifted
Moving to fix what some lawmakers called an embarrassing leftover in US policy, the House of Representatives voted to scrap travel restrictions on former South African President Nelson Mandela and others in his anti-apartheid party. (Fri, 09 May 2008 11:38:12 GMT)
Britain advises against all travel to Lebanon
Source: Reuters LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - The British government on Friday advised against all travel to Lebanon where Iranian-backed group Hezbollah took control of the Muslim half of Beirut on Friday. Security ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 13:09:00 GMT)
Britain advises against all travel to Lebanon
The British government on Friday advised against all travel to Lebanon where Iranian-backed group Hezbollah took control of the Muslim half of Beirut on Friday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 13:22:00 GMT)
FACTBOX - European nations issue Lebanon travel warnings
(Reuters) - European nations issued warnings about travel to Lebanon where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group took control of the Muslim half of Beirut on Friday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 14:44:00 GMT)
Government advises against travel to Lebanon
The government on Friday advised against all travel to Lebanon where Iranian-backed group Hezbollah took control of the Muslim half of Beirut on Friday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 14:44:00 GMT)
Travel briefs
For a cheap trip, head to N.D. Finally, North Dakota gets attention for being a top-notch destination. Ah, the open spaces, the fresh air ... the low prices. AAA's Annual Vacation Cost Survey puts North Dakota at the top of the list of inexpensive places to travel. (Fri, 09 May 2008 14:51:21 GMT)
FACTBOX-European nations issue Lebanon travel warnings
Source: Reuters May 9 (Reuters) - European nations issued warnings about travel to Lebanon where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group took control of the Muslim half of Beirut on Friday. Following is the advice from ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:36 GMT)
Sector Snap: Online travel stocks mixed, Priceline jumps
Online travel stocks traded mixed Friday, with Priceline.com Inc.'s stock rising to a multiyear high the day after the company reported swinging to a first-quarter profit and predicted full-year adjusted earnings above analysts' expectations. (Fri, 09 May 2008 17:46:17 GMT)
Continental CEO: Air travel demand expected to fall
The high price of oil should lead to a drop in demand for air travel, Continental Airlines CEO Larry Kellner said today in an interview with the Chronicle. (Sat, 10 May 2008 00:03:50 GMT)
Travel light means fewer clothes, wash your own
The secret to packing light - whether you're intending to travel with just a carry-on or avoid the new fees for a second checked bag - is to bring fewer clothes and wash them yourself. This means choosing the right kinds of garments and spending 15 minutes... (Sat, 10 May 2008 00:24:44 GMT)
Camping's popularity soars along with travel costs
MOREAU — Prompted by the increasing cost of long-distance travel, a growing number of New Yorkers are electing to stay close to home and camp this year, state officials report. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:23:08 GMT)
Alderman continues to rail against travel costs
Though the rest of the city council considers travel costs a dead issue, one alderman continues to advocate a change in policy to limit out-of-state trips. (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:24:31 GMT)
Amex launches Corporate Travel Account
Amex launches Corporate Travel Account (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:04:55 GMT)
Share your travel tips
As vacation season gets under way, residents face the dilemma of balancing needed down time against major travel challenges from high gasoline prices and road construction to airline delays, traffic and tough economic times. (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:11:59 GMT)
Travel insurance covers emergencies and mishaps
Amid airline failures, terrorist threats, hurricane dangers and the medical ailments that afflict an aging population, travel coverage is growing more popular. (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:25:00 GMT)
Increased 'Quality visitors' reflect Mid East's standing as top tourism hub, says Arabian Travel Market
With Arabian Travel Market 2008 - the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism event - drawing to a close, show organisers have announced the number of quality visitors attending this year is more than 15 percent up on 2007 figures. (Sat, 10 May 2008 11:44:39 GMT)
Girls getting away together or alone a growing travel trend
NEW YORK -- 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. (Sun, 11 May 2008 05:28:55 GMT)
Free Travel To Doncaster!!!!!!
In a fantastic gesture Blues chairman Ron Martin has agreed to subsidise all coach travel to and from the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster for the play-off semi-final second leg against the Rovers. (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:37:52 GMT)
Travel light means fewer clothes, wash your own
The secret to packing light - whether you're intending to travel with just a carry-on or avoid the new fees for a second checked bag - is to bring fewer clothes and wash them yourself. This means choosing the right kinds of garments and spending 15 minutes... (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:40:08 GMT)
Quality visitors at UAE's Arabian Travel Market up 15%
Quality visitors at UAE's Arabian Travel Market up 15% (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:25:35 GMT)
Travel Briefs
Downtown event to promote state Would-be travelers can sample more than 70 displays, games and performances from top Ohio travel sites at the Ohio Tourism Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday on the west lawn of the Statehouse. (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:51:44 GMT)
Alderman continues to rail against travel costs
Though the rest of the city council considers travel costs a dead issue, one alderman continues to advocate a change in policy to limit out-of-state trips. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:03:16 GMT)
Aerovista Group launches premium travel division
Aerovista Group, a leading provider of aviation and travel services in the region, today announced that they are opening a new department within Aerovista Holidays LLC (the travel subsidiary), to better meet the needs of premium travelers by offering luxury leisure services in a unique manner for the discerning customer. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:44:29 GMT)
Travel Deals / Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air. (Sun, 11 May 2008 10:51:12 GMT)
Airmen Can Now Travel in Utility Uniforms
Air Force officials recently authorized wear of the airman battle uniform, battle dress uniform and desert camouflage uniform for commercial travel in an official capacity throughout... (Sun, 11 May 2008 15:09:29 GMT)
South Riding woman makes gluten-free travel a breeze
When her 4-year-old son, Ryan, was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago, Karen Broussard wondered if her family would still be able to eat out and travel as much as they used to. (Sun, 11 May 2008 15:10:04 GMT)
MALAYSIANS ADVISED TO POSTPONE ALL TRAVEL TO LEBANON
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have been advised to postpone all travel to Lebanon at the moment due to the highly volatile security situation in the country. (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:23:58 GMT)
Smart choice in travel insurance can pay off
Lynn Williams appreciates the benefits of travel insurance. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:49:46 GMT)
Travel insurance could pay off
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 and ended up having surgery to remove a suspicious growth. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:55:27 GMT)
Amtrak to build station in New Buffalo :Four daily nonstop trips planned to travel to Chicago's loop.
NEW BUFFALO -- Soon travel to the other side of Lake Michigan will be available in, perhaps, less than one hour from New Buffalo. (Mon, 12 May 2008 11:08:54 GMT)
6th GlobalStar Annual Conference gathers 150 travel and tourism executives from 60 countries in Dubai
H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has today delivered a keynote address highlighting the UAE's economic success; discussing the UAE’s tourism potential with foreign travel professionals during the 6th GlobalStar Annual Conference, being held at the Hyatt Regency Dubai from May 10 - 14, 2008. (Mon, 12 May 2008 12:29:59 GMT)
Overseas travel expected to rise
The dollar might be slumping steadily and Americans' disposable income might be shrinking, but just try keeping them home. Travel organization AAA and Global Insight, a forecasting company, predicted 25.1 million Americans will be c (Mon, 12 May 2008 13:10:52 GMT)
Rising oil prices could impact summer travel
Toronto - As the cost of crude oil soars, North American airliners continue to add fuel surcharges to all of its flights. The price for a litre of regular gas is over $1.25, forcing many to re-consider their summer travel plans. (Mon, 12 May 2008 13:52:02 GMT)
Bahrain International Travel to open tommorow
Bahrain International Travel to open tommorow (Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:45 GMT)
PopQuiz - Have Gun Will Travel
Q: ''Have Gun Will Travel'' ended with a two-part finale. I caught Part I, which ended with the ''bad guy's'' boot heel coming down on Paladin's gun hand. I never saw Part II. Can you tell me how it ended? Is this finale on any tape or CD which is available for purchase? (Mon, 12 May 2008 14:35:06 GMT)
Free rail travel extended
Free rail travel is to be introduced in more parts of Wales. Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said today the concessionary fares rail pilot scheme will be extended to the Cambrian Coast railway in the winter, and all year on the Welsh section of the Wrexham to Bidston line. (Mon, 12 May 2008 14:41:24 GMT)
Talk About Travel
Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments. On the itinerary this week: off-the-beaten-path sightseeing in Boston; tips on making those travel dollars stretch this summer; and a luxurious weekend at the Keswick Hall resort in Virginia. (Mon, 12 May 2008 19:45:18 GMT)
Popularity of travel insurance grows
Question: My wife and I are planning a dream trip. Do you think it's a good idea to buy travel insurance? Answer: Everyone hopes their trip of a lifetime doesn't turn into a disaster, but life has a way of throwing curve balls. (Tue, 13 May 2008 05:37:59 GMT)
TUI Travel pretax loss narrows to 294 mln pounds
TUI Travel , Europe's biggest travel firm, said on Tuesday it made an underlying loss before tax of 294 million pounds in the first half, compared with a 339 million loss the year before. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:35:00 GMT)
TUI Travel Loss Narrows on Reduced Seat Bookings, U.K. Demand
May 13 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc , Europe's largest tour operator, said its first-half loss narrowed on a drop in the number of airline seats and hotel rooms booked in advance and stronger vacation sales in the U.K. and Scandinavia. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:49:42 GMT)
U.K. Stocks Rise, Led by Tui Travel; Alliance & Leicester Falls
May 13 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks rose, led by Tui Travel Plc after Europe's largest tour operator reported a narrower first half loss than last year. (Tue, 13 May 2008 08:34:51 GMT)
TUI Travel buoyed by strong summer 2008 trading
TUI Travel , Europe's biggest travel firm, said demand for summer holidays remained strong as it reported a lower first half loss, sending its shares over 3 percent higher on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 May 2008 09:30:00 GMT)
TUI Travel buoyed by strong summer 2008 trading
LONDON (Reuters) - TUI Travel , Europe's biggest travel firm, said demand for summer holidays remained strong as it reported a lower first half loss, sending its shares over 3 percent higher on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 May 2008 09:41:12 GMT)
Blair unveils moves to ease West Bank travel
Israel has agreed to ease gradually some travel and trade restrictions on Palestinians and to cede more security authority in parts of the occupied West Bank, Middle East envoy Tony Blair said on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 May 2008 14:45:47 GMT)
Airports Prepare for Summer 2008 Travel
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) joined the Air Transport Association (ATA) today to discuss summer travel and offer suggestions for airline passengers in case of delays due to weather or other unexpected circumstances. (Tue, 13 May 2008 14:57:18 GMT)
World Bank Welcomes Moves To Ease W Bank Travel Restrictions
JERUSALEM (AFP)--The World Bank Tuesday welcomed moves by Israel to remove some checkpoints across the occupied West Bank in a bid to ease Palestinian travel restrictions. (Tue, 13 May 2008 15:12:09 GMT)
Is It Ethical to Travel on Airplanes?
Some argue that pollution caused by air travel should discourage flying. (Tue, 13 May 2008 19:53:19 GMT)
As travel costs rise, beware the vacation "moocher"
Beware those annoying guests who overstay their welcome or use you as a hotel: a survey has found that rising travel costs will mean more "travel moochers" -- friends or relatives after a free bed. (Wed, 14 May 2008 05:13:28 GMT)
VirtualTourist focuses on enhancing web experience of its online travel community
Online travel community VirtualTourist.com has chosen to deploy the Gomez ExperienceFirst platform. (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:44:00 GMT)
Photos: Three Popular TripAdvisor Travel Apps Now on MySpace
NEWTON, Mass. , May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced that it has launched three of the web's top travel-focused social applications on MySpace, the world's most popular social network. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:15:59 GMT)
Vacations Canada TV Launches First Canadian Online Travel Television Network Featuring Alberta Destinations & Canada ...
Banff, Alberta | Canada’s first online travel television network - Vacations Canada TV - Canada’s Vacation Station - is on the air and broadcasting high-quality, travel television to a worldwide audience. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:29:12 GMT)
U.S. Travelers Maintain Healthy Appetite for Summer Travel in '08 Despite Problems with Gas | TripAdvisor Survey Reveals
TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced the results of its annual summer travel survey of more than 4,000 travelers worldwide. Ninety-one percent of global respondents and 90 percent of Americans are planning leisure travel this summer. Fifty-two percent of U.S. respondents plan to take at least half of their annual vacation this summer, down from 56 percent in ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 12:15:08 GMT)
Crocs, Inc. Launches Latest Travel Must-Have: CitiesByFoot.com
Today, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) introduced travelers to a new, unique travel guide - www.CitiesByFoot.com, a comprehensive website with guides to more than 70 shops, restaurants, boutiques and historic destinations in six U.S. cities. The maker of comfort footwear has teamed up with local business owners to create a traveler-friendly website dedicated to exposing desirable walking ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 12:43:55 GMT)
LV in travel insurance push
LV has launched two new products as it aims to make its mark in the travel insurance market. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:33 GMT)
Travel Search Engine Kango Relaunches As UpTake
Does the world need more travel sites and search engines? UpTake (formerly Kango) thinks so. Travel is one of the most developed and "mature" vertical online. It's also one of the most competitive segments. However, there's still considerable frustration in doing online travel planning notwithstanding the plethora of tools and sites out there -- or perhaps precisely because there are so many. ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:10:17 GMT)
NO TICKET? DON'T TRAVEL!
Leeds United fans are being advised NOT to travel to Thursday's Play-Off semi-final second leg at Carlisle without a valid match ticket. The club's allocation of just 1600 sold out immediately, and fans are being asked not make the trip to Cumbria without tickets. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:18:15 GMT)
The Business Travel Downgrade
As companies crack down on travel expenses, more execs are having to put up with middle seats and budget motels. (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT)
No reservations? Sorry, no high-speed train travel
Q: For European trains, buying a ticket and having a seat reservation are different things. If you travel with rail passes, do you always have to make a seat reservation? A: On high-speed trains, yes. On regional or local trains, no. Usually. Travelers with... (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:19:52 GMT)
Ctrip 1Q profit jumps on higher air travel sales
Chinese travel Web site operator Ctrip.com International Ltd. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit jumped on higher airline ticket sales. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:23:26 GMT)
Memorial Day travel hit by high fuel costs: AAA
Record-high fuel prices and a slow economy will shrink travel in the United States over the coming Memorial Day holiday for the first time since 2002, auto and travel group AAA said Thursday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:13:53 GMT)
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans
An automobile club says high fuel prices are prompting Americans to curb their travel plans for Memorial Day weekend. The A-A-A said Thursday its survey shows the number of Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home over the long holiday weekend will fall nearly 1 percent from last year. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:28:34 GMT)
Gas prices eating into Memorial Day travel, AAA says
About 360,000 fewer Americans will travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend as gasoline spikes near $4 a gallon and airlines’ fares gain altitude on the historic rally in oil prices, the Automobile Association of America said Thursday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:34:43 GMT)
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans
AAA says high fuel prices are prompting Americans to curb their travel plans for Memorial Day weekend. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:45:06 GMT)
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans
Associated Press - May 15, 2008 10:43 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - An automobile club says high fuel prices are prompting Americans to curb their travel plans for Memorial Day weekend. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:57:58 GMT)
AAA expects decrease in travel
AAA is predicting a decrease in Memorial Day travel for the first time since 2002. AAA is predicting that nationally, 37.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more, a decrease of just under 1 per cent from last year. (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:09:21 GMT)
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans
NEW YORK - An automobile club says high fuel prices are prompting Americans to curb their travel plans for Memorial Day weekend. The AAA said today its survey shows the... (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:21:33 GMT)
Memorial Day travel hit by high fuel costs: AAA
Record-high fuel prices and a slowing economy will shrink travel in the United States over the coming Memorial Day holiday for the first time since 2002, auto and travel group AAA said Thursday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:31:17 GMT)
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans
High fuel prices are prompting many Americans to reconsider their Memorial Day travel plans, AAA says. (Thu, 15 May 2008 17:16:52 GMT)
Record gas prices expected to curb holiday travel
Record-high fuel prices and a slowing economy will shrink travel in the United States over the coming Memorial Day holiday for the first time since 2002. (Thu, 15 May 2008 17:54:15 GMT)
Kirilenko misses practice because of travel visa
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a travel visa, a day before Utah faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:23:35 GMT)
Bridge lorry causes travel delays
A lorry which became stuck under an Aberdeenshire bridge, causing travel delays, is freed. (Fri, 16 May 2008 09:11:47 GMT)
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