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Limited commercial truck parking at Plattekill travel plaza
PLATTEKILL - The New York State Thruway Authority Monday announced that a pavement resurfacing project at the Plattekill Travel Plaza, located on I-87 between Interchange 17 (Newburgh, I-84, Route 17, Stewart Airport) and Interchange 18 (New Paltz, Route 299) will result in limited parking for tractor trailers in the designated commercial vehicle parking lot beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:04:05 GMT)
Sanford Restricts Travel Because Of Gas Shortage
Gov. Mark Sanford has ordered a halt to nonessential official travel because of the short-term gas shortage in the state. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:37:34 GMT)
Judge allows ex-CUC chief to travel to US
The federal court has allowed former Commonwealth Utilities Corp.'s executive director Anthony C. Guerrero to travel off-island and visit his family in the U.S. mainland. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:02:28 GMT)
Kanoo Travel renews relationship with Sabre Travel Network ME
Kanoo Travel renews relationship with Sabre Travel Network ME (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:14:40 GMT)
HRW urges lifting of travel ban on Saudi rights award winner
Human Rights Watch called on the Saudi government to lift a four-year-old travel ban on Saudi lawyer Abdurrahman al-Lahem, a winner of the 2008 Human Rights Defender award. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:54:38 GMT)
Gallery: Sci-Fi-Inspired Concept Ships Show Future of Travel
: Image: Nicolas Bouvier Future worlds described by science fiction visionaries like Philip K. Dick, William Gibson and Robert Heinlein often included wildly inventive methods of transportation to other planets, galaxies and dimensions. These brief glimpses into the possible future of travel were left largely to the readers' imaginations, but a flourishing group of dreamers, designers and ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:19:34 GMT)
Pennsylvania governor orders spending cuts, freeze on hiring and travel, to save $200 million
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Gov. Ed Rendell has ordered an immediate hiring freeze, a ban on out-of-state travel and other spending cuts to save $200 million, saying the moves are needed to maintain a balanced budget as the weakening national economy starts to affect Pennsylvania. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:04:43 GMT)
EasyJet holds guidance but sees less winter travel
Budget airline easyJet said it still expected full-year pretax profit to fall to 110 million pounds to 120 million, and predicted a 2 to 4 percent fall in airline travel this winter. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:16:00 GMT)
Winter air travel to fall by up to 4 percent, easyJet says
The British budget airline easyJet said it expected profit to fall and full-year pretax profit to fall and predicted a 2 to 4 percent fall in airline travel this winter. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:00:54 GMT)
Travel Guard plans for building on track
STEVENS POINT -- City officials say the new $20 million AIG Travel Guard headquarters here will be built regardless of the financial woes of parent company American International Group. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:01:24 GMT)
Travel fraud hurts Island
Manitoulin OPP officers are helping police in the U. S. get to the bottom of a fraudulent travel scheme. Police said a Manitoulin Island [...] (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:38:24 GMT)
Judge allows ex-CUC chief to travel to US
The federal court has allowed former Commonwealth Utilities Corp.'s executive director Anthony C. Guerrero to travel off-island and visit his family in the U.S. mainland. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:06:38 GMT)
Travel search site UpTake gets $10M
Travel search and discovery engine UpTake Networks Inc. said Wednesday it raised more than $10 million in new funding. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:43:05 GMT)
Thomson Reuters Freezes Some Hiring, Limits Travel, WSJ Says
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Thomson Reuters Corp. , the financial news and information publisher, stopped hiring in its markets division and has limited travel to hold down costs, the Wall Street Journal reported. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:27:54 GMT)
Serb student fugitive quizzed over travel papers
Investigators are questioning a Serbian basketball player about travel documents that helped him flee the United States after a bar brawl that left a fellow American college student hospitalized for months. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:25:14 GMT)
Serb student fugitive quizzed over travel papers
Investigators are questioning a Serbian basketball player about travel documents that helped him flee the United States after a bar brawl that left a fellow American college student hospitalized for months. Miladin Kovacevic and his mother are being quizzed Thursday at a Belgrade court in the case against a former Serb diplomat suspected of providing Kovacevic with emergency travel documents. ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:47:22 GMT)
Serb Student Fugitive Quizzed Over Travel Papers
Investigators are questioning a Serbian basketball player about travel documents that helped him flee the United States after a bar brawl that left a New York college student hospitalized for months. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:37:06 GMT)
British Airways Drops as Investors Say Premium Travel Imperiled
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc , Europe's third- largest carrier, slumped the most in seven years in London trading as bankruptcies and job losses in the financial industry threaten trans-Atlantic business travel, its most lucrative market. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:57:48 GMT)
Stock Exch: Hammer Prices For TUI Travel Securities Added
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- London Stock Exchange said Thursday hammer prices have been added for TUI Travel PLC, Uralkali, PJSC Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port and EFG Hermes Holding. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:58:16 GMT)
British Airways Drops as Premium Travel Imperiled (Update1)
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc slumped the most in seven years in London trading as financial-industry bankruptcies and job losses threaten trans-Atlantic business travel, the carrier's most lucrative market. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:12:35 GMT)
Judge allows Kilpatrick to travel beyond metro Detroit
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was given permission this morning to travel outside the tri-county area. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:17:16 GMT)
Judge Agrees To Allow Kilpatrick To Travel
Judge agrees to allow Kilpatrick to travel. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:20:20 GMT)
Judge Rules Kilpatrick Now Free to Travel
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is free to travel outside the metro area before he reports to jail late next month. Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner lifted Kilpatrick's travel restrictions Thursday, his last day as mayor. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:26:38 GMT)
Ex-Yahoo's UpTake Gets $10 Million Second Round For Travel Search
UpTake, a travel search startup, has raised a $10 million second round led by Trinity Ventures and Shasta Ventures. The Palo Alto, CA-based company previously raised $4 million from Shasta last December, for a total raise of $14 million. The company was founded by Yen Lee, formerly the GM of Yahoo! (NSDQ: YHOO) Travel, so this isn't a new ara for him. The difference between UpTake and a site ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:03:18 GMT)
Draft plan due for allowing motorized travel in forest
A draft environmental impact statement for a revamped road and trail system for motorized travel in Tahoe National Forest is expected to be released Sept. 26. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:16:45 GMT)
Uganda: Muhwezi, Mukula Face Inquiry Over Travel Claims
The perjury claims over which the Criminal Investigations Directorate has summoned Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi and Capt Mike Mukula relate to the possibility that the former ministers told the Global Fund inquiry lies about their international travel, it emerged yesterday. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:32:01 GMT)
Kilpatrick Now Free to Travel Out of State
A judge eased some travel restrictions Thursday on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on his last day in office, allowing him to go outside Michigan for nearly two weeks as he awaits jail for three felonies. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:41:18 GMT)
Florida authorities sue to stop Kissimmee travel-package seller
State authorities said Thursday they have filed a lawsuit against a Kissimmee man accused of running an unlicensed travel business that sold vacation packages costing as much as $11,000 for others to resell. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:16:45 GMT)
Kilpatrick May Travel Outside Metro Detroit
September 18, 2008 A judge is easing Kwame Kilpatrick’s bond restrictions so that he can travel outside the state for a two-week trip. Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner says Kilpatrick must return to the state by September 29th. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s office says it had no objection to the decision...but it says that Kilpatrick must provide 48 hours notice of any subsequent ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:26:28 GMT)
Fuel prices force Kingsport schools to cut or reduce band travel to some football games
Band director Brent Palmer did not return calls for comment. At Dobyns-Bennett, band director Lafe Cook said the Indians' marching band will not travel to the Oct. 24 football game in Campbell County. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:04:28 GMT)
Airlines fear economy will slow travel
MONTREAL, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- International air travel dropped in July and industry analysts in Canada said demand for tickets in the near term is apt to fall further. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:04:42 GMT)
Airlines fear economy will slow travel
International air travel dropped in July and industry analysts in Canada said demand for tickets in the near term is apt to fall further.The International Air Transport Association, representing 230 airlines, said ticket sales fell 1 percent in the month after an increase in sales from January through June, USA Today reported Friday.The trade group also said, The financial sector meltdown now ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:14:06 GMT)
Breaking a sweat for civilian space travel
Getting "out of this world" with civilian space travel is not quite as simple as you may think. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:14:21 GMT)
Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland
(ARA) - If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:29:56 GMT)
New York Street paving restricts travel until Nov. 26
Travel on New York Street in Rapid City is restricted east of Fifth Street as J&J Asphalt Co. paves the area. The project is due for completion by Nov. 26. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:21:28 GMT)
Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget
(ARA) - In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are seeking creative ways to fulfill their urge to travel. By choosing destinations that are close to home and accessible on one tank of gas, travelers can easily track their expenses while enjoying the travel experience. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:27:43 GMT)
Administration urged to end HIV travel ban
Experts at an early August international AIDS conference in Mexico City were full of praise for the United States for having reversed a 15-year-old law banning HIV-positive people from entering the country. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:36:51 GMT)
Travel Promotion Act Advances in U.S. House of Representatives
The Travel Industry Association (TIA), today applauded the leadership of Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL), Ranking Member Edward Whitfield (R-KY), Representative Mike Ross (D-AR) and other members of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for reporting H.R. 3232, the "Travel Promotion Act," to the full committee. The bill was approved ... (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:44:43 GMT)
IGLTA to Host Milestone GLBT Travel Event in Eastern Europe
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association ( IGLTA ) is proud to announce that it will present its “All Welcome!” educational seminar and panel discussion exploring GLBT tourism during Tour Salon 2008 in Poznan, the largest business-to-business travel conference and tradeshow in Poland, as well as one of the largest in Europe. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:02:07 GMT)
Family Travel and Reunions on the Rise, ARDA Survey Says
Honoring the long tradition of connecting far-flung families through timeshare resorts, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) offers “how-to” travel options to help make family reunions fun, affordable and stress-free. As the summer travel season closes, ARDA provides travelers looking ahead to next year’s family get-togethers with suggested reunion activities, location ideas and ... (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:14:10 GMT)
World Youth and Student Travel Conference | Video Recap
The World Youth and Student Travel Conference is the must attend trade event for key stakeholders and organisations in youth, student and educational travel. Providing the diverse industries that serve today’s young travellers and students with a global meeting point to come together, across sector and conduct business. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:59:01 GMT)
Sheraton Miramar wins MENA Travel Gold Award 2008 as Best Environmental Hotel
Sheraton Miramar Resort, El-Gouna, has recently received the MENA Travel Gold Award, Middle East and North Africa, as Best 5* Environmental Hotel for 2008. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:55:35 GMT)
Travel deals in Hawaii
The week's best Hawaii travel deals, from the Mercury News (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:02:59 GMT)
Travel briefs
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mexico, Las Vegas and Caribbean cruising were all high on the list of popular vacation options in a survey conducted by Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates). (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:08:40 GMT)
Travel workshops scheduled
The Michigan Council of Hostelling International-USA will hold a budget travel workshop, "World Travel 101," on Monday, Sept. 29. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:50:41 GMT)
Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland
(ARA) - If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:58:25 GMT)
Travel magazine to have feature on city
Plainview Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted this morning to help spread the word about the community in a regional travel magazine. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:20:59 GMT)
Cos. Increasingly Cutting Back Travel
JULY 21, 2008 -- Cutbacks in corporate travel, which previously had seemed to be contained within financial services and pharmaceutical markets, now are being instituted at many other companies. In some cases, buyers report cutting travel spending by more than 20 percent. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:09:50 GMT)
Besides tickets, Finnair starts online travel bookings
Passengers booking online with Finland's flagship carrier Finnair will now also be able to make all their travel arrangements at the same time. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:10:31 GMT)
Urbana mayor's $18,000 in travel tops among local officials
URBANA – Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing is the most-traveled elected city official in Champaign-Urbana, with a taxpayer-paid travel bill that exceeds $18,000 since 2006. Records obtained by The News-Gazette through the Illinois Freedom of Information Act show that Prussing spent $18,884 on travel between January 2006 and July 2008, with trips to conferences in Charlotte, N.C.; Reno, Nev.; Miami ... (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:05:53 GMT)
Rochester's travel budget shrinks
Last October, Mayor Robert Duffy announced he was freezing travel and making other cutbacks to offset expected budget shortfalls. Travel continued, however. And City Council members, whom the mayor's edict did not cover, headed to a conference in New Orleans one month later — billing larger-than-normal cab fares and an extra airplane ticket for a missed flight. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:58:28 GMT)
Good travel agents know all the secrets
With all of the travel Web sites available, why would anyone want to use a travel agent? (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:09:03 GMT)
Win a travel writing holiday in Europe
Are you an aspiring travel writer? We’re looking for someone to write a blog based on a six-week exploration of European heritage sponsored by one of the world’s biggest brewers. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:53:59 GMT)
Europe's leading travel search engine enters India
BANGALORE, INDIA: Sprice.com, the Europe's leading real-time travel search engine has announced that it has expanded its global footprint into India with the launch of a dedicated website for India. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:04:15 GMT)
Travel writing in India has evolved over the years
Travel writing in India has evolved tremendously over the years and the going would be tough for young writers, according to Hugh and Colleen Gantzer, well known travel writers. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:17:02 GMT)
U.K. Stocks Retreat; Tui Travel, Thomas Cook, DSG Drop on Oil
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks fell, led by Tui Travel Plc and Thomas Cook Group Plc, Europe's two biggest tour operators, and DSG International Plc as oil prices gained. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:42:43 GMT)
Nigeria: Travel Award Headlines Akwaaba Market
ATQ Magazine which has erected a platform for rewards and appreciation in the travel and tourism industry since 1996 returns next month with the 4th Akwaaba Travel Market-an international expo for West Africa. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:50:53 GMT)
Univ. monitors travel funds to trim budget
The latest effort by the University to trim the budget has some faculty feeling like they've been "slapped in the face." Faculty and staff must now submit a detailed travel authority request at least two weeks in advance of travel, citing reasons for the trip and proof it is "mission critical" to their work, according to a memo sent to Franklin College faculty on Sept. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:20:40 GMT)
Time Inc. Subsidiary to Form Strategic Partnership With Popular Travel Site, 10Best.com
Trusted Brands Southern Living, Coastal Living, Cottage Living, and Sunset to Share Rich Collection of U.S. Travel Editorial Content with 10Best.com, Deepening the Site's Domestic Coverage (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:52:19 GMT)
NHAA sets travel team tryouts
The Nordonia Hills Athletic Association will hold tryouts for both the boys and the girls travel teams Sept. 28 at Longwood Park in Macedonia. Boys teams tryouts are noon for 9U and 10U, 2 p.m. for 11U and 12U... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:19:25 GMT)
Double points on Amtrak for travel by Dec. 12
For the third year in a row, Amtrak is offering double points for Amtrak Guest Rewards on qualifying train travel booked and completed by Dec. 12. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:56:55 GMT)
Autumn travel with fall foliage & hot-air balloons
Colorful hot-air balloons, with colorful fall foliage nearby in the Blue Ridge Mountains. How much more could you ask for autumn travel? (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:47:40 GMT)
Police: Pa. travel agent stole $187k in tour funds
A suburban Philadelphia travel agent is charged with stealing nearly $200,000 in tour payments and spending the money on clothes and QVC purchases. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:42:26 GMT)
Travel agent charged in safari scam
As a travel agent, authorities say, Frances Balshan took some unsuspecting folks for a ride. The St. Louis Zoo hired Balshan last year to book a 12-day African safari for 38 people, mostly senior citizens, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's office. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:02:40 GMT)
Travel agent accused of taking zoo patrons for a ride
A 66-year-old Elkins Park travel agent promised patrons of the St. Louis Zoo unparalleled views of exotic endangered animals against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, prosecutors said. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:29:06 GMT)
Slovaks Move Closer To Visa-free Travel To US - Ministry
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AFP)--Slovakia and the U.S. have successfully wrapped up negotiations to clear the way for Slovaks to travel to the U.S. without first seeking a visa, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:59:53 GMT)
Travel agent earns cruise expert certification
Carmen Shirkey, a Glen Allen, Va., travel agent with Expedia CruiseShipCenters, has achieved Commodore status in Princess Cruises' Academy training program, certifying her as an expert cruise professional. "We at Princess are very proud of Carmen's dedication, as she put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding our cruise vacation product as well as our worldwide ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:01:55 GMT)
New policy requires commissioners approve all travel costs
Luzerne County commissioners are required to approve all travel and training that costs more than $1,500, according to a new travel policy. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:05:55 GMT)
Travel agent charged with fraud
The former owner of World Travel Vignettes in Abington is accused of bilking nearly $200,000 from a group that booked an African safari. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:32:59 GMT)
Survey: Business travel faces cutbacks next year
Business travelers will be spending more time in their offices next year, says a survey by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:10:17 GMT)
Travel: Companies putting the clamps on business travelers
Business travelers will face stricter requirements as corporations balance flight costs, ticketing restrictions and reduced airline capacity against the price tags for car rentals and hotels, travel executives with American Express said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:58:33 GMT)
Travel agent accused of taking zoo patrons for a ride
A 66-year-old Elkins Park travel agent promised patrons of the St. Louis Zoo unparalleled views of exotic endangered animals against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, prosecutors said. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:32:06 GMT)
Ex-mayor cashed travel checks, but stayed home
AMERICAN FORK - Former Eagle Mountain Mayor Brian B. Olsen didn't register or attend a water-law conference in southern Utah for which he was reimbursed travel expenses. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:25:00 GMT)
Ermita: Inflation behind hike in Palace travel budget
MANILA, Philippines -- The P1-billion increase Malacañang wants for its travel expenses in the proposed 2009 national budget is because of inflation and is not "unnecessarily bloated," Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:26:29 GMT)
D-FW Airport Execs Spent $500,000 on Travel Expenses, Report Says
Executives at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport spent nearly $500,000 on expensive travel in the 18 months before the first budget freeze in the airport's history, according to a television report. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:20:34 GMT)
Inflation behind P1-B hike in proposed travel budget for 2009 - Ermita
MANILA, Philippines - Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita on Wednesday cited inflation as the main factor why they had proposed for a P1-billion increase in travel budget for next year. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:17:14 GMT)
Chinese travel industry tipped to regain its momentum in near future
In the last couple of months, several stakeholders including the travel suppliers and intermediaries have acknowledged that the recently held Olympic Games and other events in China have served to constrict the growth in tourism flows to and from the country. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:39:40 GMT)
Online Tool facilitates corporate travel booking.
Accessed via hosted Web interface, RESX v8.3 lets corporate travelers create on-budget travel reservations. Hotel shopping approach presents users with policy-compliant hotel selections that have instant booking availability, and other options empower travelers to make most cost-effective selections. Travel policy can be applied to saved trip templates, and lower fare search logic effectively ... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:57:17 GMT)
BATA board to adopt travel policy
Board members for the Bay Area Transportation Authority are expected to adopt a travel and employee reimbursement policy at their monthly meeting today. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:46:35 GMT)
Airlines crack down on corporate travel deals
Cash-strapped airlines are more aggressively cutting corporate discounts or pulling contracts entirely if businesses fall short of their air travel commitments, business travel executives said Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:54:31 GMT)
British Airways Says Premium Travel the Next Victim (Update1)
Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said the airline is bracing for the loss of passengers in its most lucrative premium-travel market amid job losses because of financial-industry bankruptcies. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:47:51 GMT)
Dallas Mayor Leppert backs review of travel policies for D/FW Airport execs
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert said Wednesday he supported a review of travel policies and spending for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport officials, who have been accused of lavish spending on business trips. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:36:15 GMT)
Even in Web age, travel agents can be useful
"While most travelers were trying to get through to their airlines, I was sitting at my computer rescheduling and rerouting our clients." That's what a travel agent I know told me last week about coping with the disruptions of Hurricane Ike. And it raises... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:24:17 GMT)
End of summer is a window of opportunity for bargain travel
It's late July, the very peak of the peak season, when every bed, seat and berth is supposed to be full. But travel falls off sharply toward the end of August, when the new school year has begun. Even on some earlier dates in August, softness is found in travel bookings, and bargains begin to emerge. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:43:44 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: A bill but no reservation
Q: I recently booked a hotel room in Singapore through Orbitz. I never received a confirmation online, and when I inquired about my reservation, I was told Orbitz had nothing listed under my e-mail address. So I booked a hotel room through another travel agency. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a $74 charge for the hotel on my next credit card statement. Orbitz has refused to refund the ... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:46:51 GMT)
Universal Travel Group Unveils TRIPEASY Kiosks Travel Solution
Universal Travel Group Inc. , a growing travel services provider in the People's Republic of China specializing in online and customer representative services to the travel service industry offering packaged tours, air ticketing, hotel reservation and air cargo agency services, today announced that it has unveiled a brand new option to book travel reservations in the PRC, the TRIPEASY Travel ... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
BATA adopts travel policy for employees
The Bay Area Transportation Authority now has an official policy for travel and employee reimbursement. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:11:12 GMT)
Travel agent charged with fraud, theft
The former owner of an Abington travel agency was arrested this week, accused of stealing almost $200,000 from a group that booked an African safari trip. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:36:09 GMT)
LTTE not issuing travel passes to humanitarian workers: Report
Colombo, Sept 25 Humanitarian workers, including those from the United Nations, are unable to move out of the LTTE-controlled Wanni region in Sri Lanka's embattled north as the Tamil Tigers have refused to issue them 'travel passes', a media report said here today. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:55:46 GMT)
Airline travel to become luxury good -- analyst
High fuel prices are helping make airline travel a "mid-priced luxury good" and could help the carriers by prodding them into restructuring, an industry analyst says. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:29:35 GMT)
Free off-peak travel for pensioners
Free off-peak travel for pensioners will start on October 1, the Government said today. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:23:00 GMT)
Govt releasing travel expenses 'under cover of grand final'
The Victorian Opposition has accused the State Government of trying to cover up nearly $300,000 worth of travel expenses by revealing them on the eve of the AFL grand final. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:09:00 GMT)
NIIT Tech to boost rev from travel, retail, fin svcs
MUMBAI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Software services firm NIIT Technologies Ltd intends to push up revenues from its travel, financial services and retail sectors to over 90 percent from 80 percent now, a top official said on Friday. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:32:50 GMT)
Chinese travel industry tipped to regain its momentum in near future
In the last couple of months, several stakeholders including the travel suppliers and intermediaries have acknowledged that the recently held Olympic Games and other events in China have served to constrict the growth in tourism flows to and from the country. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:43:28 GMT)
Brumby travel costs anger
A NINE-DAY trip to America by Premier John Brumby and his wife cost taxpayers almost $9000 a day, while seven ministers spent about $300,000 on travel in three months. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Health staff travel cut
QUEENSLAND Health department staff have had their wings clipped as the beleaguered organisation reins in the ballooning costs of overseas travel. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Trigram America and The George Washington University Launch Employer Forums: Medical Travel 2008 and Beyond
Together with The George Washington University's (GW) School of Public Health and Health Services, Trigram America, LLC (www.trigramamerica.com), provider of consulting expertise and resources on medical travel to employers, health plans, and other benefits stakeholders, will co-sponsor a series of forums: Medical Travel 2008 and Beyond. The first forum will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008, ... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:26:08 GMT)
The art of journaling as you travel
Travel can make you a poet. Travel can be spiritual. You meet people on the road you'd never meet otherwise. Traveling rearranges your cultural furniture; challenging truths you assumed were self-evident and God-given. By traveling, you learn not only about the people and places you visit -- you learn about yourself. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:30:16 GMT)
Farr applauds passage of international travel promotion act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives on Thursday evening unanimously passed the Travel Promotion Act (H.R. 3232), a bill that will create jobs and promote international travel to the United States at no cost to taxpayers. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:07:07 GMT)
Analyst: Air travel to become a luxury
The Associated Press is reporting that airline travel is on the path to becoming a "luxury good." In a file on Business Week, the AP writes that "High fuel prices are helping make airline travel a 'mid-priced luxury good' and... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:25:56 GMT)
Dole Boosts Travel to NC in Election Year
Her frequent travel across North Carolina this year is a departure from previous years, when she spent much less time in the state, a review of Senate travel records shows. more (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:13:25 GMT)
Deep Discounts Offered to Stimulate Travel
Travel companies and hotel chains continue to offer special deals to keep Americans moving despite rising gas prices and the ailing economy. Travelocity has the Race to Savings promotion, in which over 4,000 hotels, resorts and cruise lines are listing discounts and perks that can amount to up to 60 percent in savings. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:21:24 GMT)
Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland
(ARA) - If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:52:21 GMT)
Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget
(ARA) - In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are seeking creative ways to fulfill their urge to travel. By choosing destinations that are close to home and accessible on one tank of gas, travelers can easily track their expenses while enjoying the travel experience. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:41:21 GMT)
Travel agencies blamed for stranded OFWs outside UAE
MANILA, Philippines -- Travel agencies, not recruitment firms, deployed the thousands of Filipinos stranded outside the borders of the United Arab Emirates, recruitment consultant Emmanuel Geslani said Saturday. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:13:05 GMT)
Use symbols to fulfill your travel dream
The helpful people and travel part of the grid affects how smoothly your life flows in many ways. It is located in the bottom row of the feng shui tic-tac-toe board, directly to your right as you stand at your front door. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:19:36 GMT)
Intrepid Travel Announces The Intrepid Foundation
BOULDER, CO, September 27, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In an effort to give back to the communities that Intrepid visits, Intrepid Travel has developed The Intrepid Foundation. Over the last 6 years th... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:29:33 GMT)
Carlson Wagonlit to become Travel Leaders
The more than 500 U.S.--based franchised travel agency locations operating as Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, including one located in Aberdeen, are becoming Travel Leaders, according to a news release.... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:13:00 GMT)
U.S. Envoy to Travel to N. Korea for Nuclear Talks
A top U.S. envoy is planning to travel to North Korea shortly in a last-ditch effort to salvage a faltering accord to end Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programs, sources said Saturday. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:11:43 GMT)
AIG's Travel Guard stands by its policies
Are you wondering if that travel insurance you bought from Travel Guard is still good after its parent company, AIG, had to be rescued from bankruptcy by the government last week? (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:22:39 GMT)
Travel briefs: Amtrak offers double points
WASHINGTON -- For the third year in a row, Amtrak is offering double points for Amtrak Guest Rewards on qualifying train travel booked and completed by Dec. 12. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:23:10 GMT)
Travel agents come in handy when plans disrupted
While most travelers were trying to get through to their airlines, I was sitting at my computer rescheduling and rerouting our clients.” That’s what a travel agent I know told me last week about coping with the disruptions of Hurricane Ike. And it raises again the issue of why – despite the Internet – so many travelers continue to rely on travel agents. Maybe you should think about doing the same. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:41:31 GMT)
Travel Q&A
Q: I'm planning a trip to Ireland within the next six to eight months. Will you recommend a reputable tour company? A: First let me make a case for not using a tour operator at all: If there's one country where you can travel independently with ease, it's Ireland. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:51:52 GMT)
Travel briefs
Amtrak offers rewards For the third consecutive year, Amtrak is offering double points for Amtrak Guest Rewards on qualifying train travel booked and completed by Dec. 12. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:00:47 GMT)
Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe: (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:05:09 GMT)
Central Jersey nonprofit seeks travel professionals
The Association of Central Jersey Travel Professionals (ACT) recently announced it will celebrate its 25th anniversary. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:54:40 GMT)
Travel briefs
For the third consecutive year, Amtrak is offering double points for Amtrak Guest Rewards on qualifying train travel booked and completed by Dec. 12. You must be a member of the Amtrak Guest Rewards program to qualify, but the program is open to all. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:38:15 GMT)
Tui Travel Says On Track To Meet Fiscal-year Expectations
Tui Travel Says On Track To Meet Fiscal-year Expectations (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:49:31 GMT)
Net Tours and Travel acquires IATA accreditation
Net Tours and Travel, under the Net Group is strengthening the travel business following the IATA accreditation obtained during July 2008. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:42:27 GMT)
Are new rigors of air travel taking a medical toll?
"Is there a doctor on board?" That's a flight announcement no air traveler ever wants to hear, but based on available data, it's a question heard more frequently on commercial airlines these days. There is no doubt that air travel has always been a physically and mentally stressful experience for some passengers. Apart from anxieties inherent in leaving home and boarding a plane, a host of ... (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:31:29 GMT)
N Cyprus President Talat To Travel To Strasbourg On Tuesday
LEFKOSA - President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will travel to Strasbourg on Tuesday to address general assembly meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:34:42 GMT)
Dynamic Dubai set to wow at World Travel Market 2008
As World Travel Market 2008 fast approaches, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is planning for its biggest and best year yet. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:43:35 GMT)
Ms Kathryn Allan Receives Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship Travel Award - British Veterinary Association
Ms Kathryn Allan was on Saturday announced as the winner of the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship travel award for 2008. The announcement came during the Awards Ceremony at the British Veterinary Association's Annual Congress in London. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:04:16 GMT)
Overseas Travel Grants, British Veterinary Association Congress 2008 - London, UK
The BVA travel scholarship scheme, instituted in March 1983, awards grants annually to veterinary students to enable them to undertake projects in developing countries. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:02:25 GMT)
Travel firms reported to the police
Three travel companies have been reported to the police by the consumer ombudsman, reports travel trade magazine Take Off Daily. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:31:43 GMT)
Travel industry ‘failing to embrace multi-channel selling’
The travel industry is losing revenues through poor multi-channel integration, according to a new study. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:56:40 GMT)
Grayslake high schools to host travel tryouts
LAKE COUNTY JOURNALS GRAYSLAKE - Designed for players in fifth through eighth grade who reside within the Grayslake high school boundaries, the travel basketball program provides the opportunity to play competitive basketball, while continuing to learn skills. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:02:58 GMT)
Virtual workers help boost travel company's actual growth
Company: All About Travel Inc. primarily works with corporations on business travel, including negotiating pricing on airfares, hotels and ground transportation. Clients include HOK Sports, American Century Investments and Russell Stover Candies. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:29:06 GMT)
Whole Travel launches good site at bad time
If you can still afford to travel, this new service will help you find a nice, green oasis. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:01:15 GMT)
Democrat wants details about governor's travel
Jill Long Thompson's campaign continued to raise questions about Gov. Mitch Daniels' travel habits Monday, calling for Daniels to release more information about his trips. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:02:51 GMT)
Travel ban for Glitter
Gary Glitter has been refused permission to travel abroad by the British courts, according to reports. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:30:00 GMT)
Sector movers: Oil slide lifts travel stocks
The lower crude price is pushing shares in both directions today, with fuel-thirsty travel stocks advancing but oil and gas stocks slipping back. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:46:00 GMT)
Better book now for holiday travel
SOUTH BEND — The upcoming holiday travel season is expected to be the most expensive ever and local travel agents say consumers should expect some sticker shock. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:43 GMT)
Global Air-Travel Growth Hits 5 Year Low, IATA Says (Update1)
Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Global airline passenger traffic- growth slowed in August to the weakest pace in almost five years as the financial crisis hurt travel demand. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:03:39 GMT)
Pilot Travel Centers to Offer Diesel Exhaust Fluid
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Travel Centers, operator of more than 325 travel centers in 40 states, revealed plans to be the first retailer carrying diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) "at the pump," with rollout plans for the fuel to be economically available in bulk at more than 100 Pilot Travel Center locations nationwide beginning in mid-to-late 2009, the company stated. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:22:02 GMT)
Air travel fees, bumps and hassles
Travel pro Peter Greenberg makes sense of the airline mess and finds ways to make the most of a tangled travel situation. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:07:51 GMT)
Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland
(ARA) - If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:46:44 GMT)
Lost dog finds Fla. travel agency, and a way home
A golden retriever who was 400 miles from his Atlanta home booked a trip back by simply looking pathetic outside of a Florida travel agency. (Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:06:13 GMT)
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