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Holiday travel flight tracker
This interactive graphic shows how flight cutbacks by airlines could affect travel choices from the Thursday before Thanksgiving to the Sunday after. It focuses just on flights to seven major hub airports. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:09:26 GMT)
Travel industry gets flexible to calm clients' money fears
As the stock market decimates Americans' retirement accounts, travel agents are noticing more willingness from travel companies to help worried customers. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:43:47 GMT)
Board committee votes to tighten travel rules
A Milwaukee School Board committee voted Thursday in favor of tightening travel rules for board members in ways that would prohibit some of the things the Journal Sentinel has reported that board member Charlene Hardin did on recent trips. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:11:10 GMT)
Disability pensioners, carers to travel free on Sunday
Disability pensioners and their carers will be eligible for free travel on public transport on Sundays across Victoria from this weekend. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:25:00 GMT)
Travel Picks: World's top 10 good luck monuments
Whether you choose to rub, kiss or pat them, travel website VirtualTourist.com has come up with a list of the top 10 monuments in the world believed to bring good luck. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:01:09 GMT)
Delaware firm selected to produce 2009-2011 State Travel Guide
DTO partners with Wilmington-based Trellist, Inc. The Delaware Tourism Office announced that Trellist Marketing and Technology has been awarded a contract to produce the 2009-2011 Official State Delaware Travel Guide. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:19:11 GMT)
Have the feds sent you a survey about your travel behavior?
The Federal Highway Administration is distributing a survey to find out about personal travel behavior. As an incentive to take part, it has enclosed $5 with every survey. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:00:53 GMT)
Juárez travel: Visitors should be on alert
Renewed official travel warnings for those heading into Mexico come as no surprise. And they are to be taken seriously. The U.S. State Department advises Americans to only visit legitimate business and tourist areas in that country, but stops short of recommending Americans stay away entirely. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:16:50 GMT)
Mauritania Coup Leaders Slapped With U.S. Travel Restrictions
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. imposed travel restrictions on some members of Mauritania's military junta, citing an August coup that tossed out the country's first democratically elected government. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:18:27 GMT)
Travel Was as Dangerous 500 Years Ago as Today: Study
Title: Travel Was as Dangerous 500 Years Ago as Today: Study Category: Health News Created: 10/17/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/17/2008 (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:31:05 GMT)
U.S. imposes travel bans on Mauritanian junta
The United States has imposed travel restrictions on some members of the military junta and the government in Mauritania following the August coup, the State Department said on Friday. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:44:00 GMT)
US embassy places travel restrictions on Mauritanian junta
The US embassy in Nouakchott said Friday it was placing travel restrictions on members of the Mauritanian junta wanting to travel to the United States. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:38:50 GMT)
Secretary of State to Travel to Mexico
At the invitation of Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 22-23. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:46:59 GMT)
Virgin Atlantic will showcase the 'upper class suite' at the business travel show
Virgin Atlantic will once again participate in this year's Business Travel Show being held at the Madinat Jumeriah Arena from the 20-21 October 2008. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:58:04 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, 18 Oct 2008 10:35:42 GMT)
Travel briefs: 10-19-08
The travel Web site IgoUgo has compiled a list of 10 mysterious destinations, sure to give any traveler the shivers. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:35:17 GMT)
Plan well in advance for holiday travel
If you're planning any travel over the main holidays - Thanksgiving weekend or the longer Christmas-New Year's break - don't wait until the last minute to make sure you're ready and organized. Here's a checklist of the most important items. If you don't... (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:36:37 GMT)
Healthcare Travel Exhibition to discuss hospital accreditation links to medical tourism
The role of hospital accreditation in relation to the medical tourism sector will be considered carefully at the Healthcare Travel Exhibition & Congress 2008 to be held November 2-4 in Dubai's Al Bustan Rotana Hotel. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:40:57 GMT)
Travel Briefs
The Trail of Tears, the Rosenwald School, the Underground Railroad and other locations are featured in the online version of the Kentucky Department of Travel's Multicultural Tourism Guide. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:46:35 GMT)
Travel clubs - October 18, 2008
n Nevada County Travel Club (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:05:54 GMT)
Heart-attack victims will be forced to travel miles for treatment
Heart-attack patients will be forced to travel miles for life-saving emergency surgery under controversial new NHS plans. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:13:36 GMT)
Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe: (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:16:18 GMT)
AARP travel discounts disappoint
Slowly but surely, AARP's travel discounts have been losing their edge. The senior organization now offers discounts on only one airline –Mexicana –and its hotel program is not as rich as it once was. More than ever, an AARP discount –or any sort of senior discount –is a fallback position to be used only when you can't find a better deal. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:16:38 GMT)
Construction To Delay I-20 Travel In Gregg County
LONGVIEW -- Construction projects will delay travel on Interstate 20 in Gregg County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:14:04 GMT)
Final travel plan released for Whitetail-Pipestone
Federal land managers have released the final travel plan for the popular Whitetail-Pipestone area east of Butte that calls for keeping the majority of trails open to motorized use while closing duplicate and erosion-prone routes. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:50:25 GMT)
Photo Release: AMARI celebrates Elegance Travel and Transport 2nd Anniversary
The Sales & Marketing Team of Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, recently paid a visit to the Managing Director, Khun Touchatorn Sutanyavanij (3rd right), of Elegance Travel and Transport, at R.C.K (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:50:59 GMT)
Travel Leaders to Assess Economic Impacts at ITB Asia
ITB Asia will be the first opportunity for the travel industry in Asia to discuss impacts and response strategies to the global economic crisis. Leaders of some of the most powerful travel companies in the world will share their perspectives and corporate best practice responses to deal with global financial volatility. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:45:27 GMT)
GetThere Targets Use of Unused Air and Enhanced Online Ticket Exchange Capabilities for Business Travel Programs
GetThere(R), the world's leading online business travel procurement solution, today announced the planned introduction of several enhancements targeted at helping corporations maximize the use of purchased, unused air tickets. GetThere enhancements focused specifically on unused air ticket banks and online ticket exchange are anticipated for early 2009. GetThere, a Sabre Travel Network business, ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:30:33 GMT)
Report: Gadaffi to travel to Moscow for arms deals this month
Moscow - Lybian leader Moamer Gadaffi will travel to Moscow on October 31 to meet with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev over weapons purchases and energy deals, business daily Vedemosti cited a Foreign Ministry source as saying. It is Gadaffi's firs... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:16:21 GMT)
Lukashenko hails lifting of EU travel ban
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday hailed a decision by the European Union to suspend a travel ban on himself and several associates. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:47:12 GMT)
Delaware firm selected to produce 2009-2011 State Travel Guide
DTO partners with Wilmington-based Trellist, Inc. The Delaware Tourism Office announced that Trellist Marketing and Technology has been awarded a contract to produce the 2009-2011 Official State Delaware Travel Guide. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:15:38 GMT)
NASA GSFC Internal Memo: [600_gov] Conference Travel
NASA GSFC Internal Memo: [600_gov] Conference Travel (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:27:29 GMT)
Travel managers make emergency cutbacks
One-quarter of travel managers have made emergency spending cutbacks because of the financial crisis, according to a new survey released on Monday. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:47:29 GMT)
Belarus leader welcomes EU travel ban suspension
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday praised as a "small, but significant" step the suspension of a European Union travel ban affecting him and dozens of officials. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:03:00 GMT)
Last Minute Travel Club Debuts Viral Video Campaign
ORLANDO, Fla.----Viral marketing, employing wit and creativity, is now one of the most dynamic ways to effectively drive qualified traffic to a company's web site, and it's now the latest initiative of LastMinuteTravel.com, a Travel Holdings, Inc. company. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:26:00 GMT)
Obama to travel to see ill grandmother
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Barack Obama will leave the campaign trail Thursday to travel to Hawaii to see his 85-year-old grandmother, who has fallen ill, spokesman Robert Gibbs said Monday. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:47:00 GMT)
SF travel agent allegedly defrauded clients
A San Francisco travel agent pleaded not guilty today to charges that she cheated clients by selling them non-existent plane tickets to China, a district attorney spokeswoman said. Xiao Yuan Cai, who was arrested in her home on Saturday, was charged with... (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:15:50 GMT)
PATA TRAVEL MART HITS HIGH NOTE IN HYDERABAD
Çѹ·Õè 21 µØÅÒ¤Á 2551 12:37 ¹. There's a positive tone to initial feedback received from delegates attending PATA Travel Mart 2008 in Hyderabad. Results from PATA's eSurvey, conducted immediately after the event, show that 97 per-cent of Buyers rate PTM 2008 as either 'satisfactory' or 'excellent'. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:38:17 GMT)
Nigeria: Police Smash Travel Document Syndicate in Lagos
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Police Command yesterday arraigned four syndicate which specialise in faking travel documents and duping unsuspecting travellers. Over N1.3 million was recovered from one of the gang. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:16:06 GMT)
System director’s travel justified, trustees say
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s trustees said Monday that Executive Director Paul Doane’s investment experience and work with others to propose changes in the system’s $10 billion portfolio justified increased travel expenses to help them in their decision-making. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:33:52 GMT)
Financial Crisis Ices Corporate Travel | btnmag.com
Fueled by a financial crisis that continued to broaden this month, many companies have enacted further plans to cut trips and draw down travel budgets. As some travel buyers instituted across-the-board travel freezes or flying reductions, others have further tightened the screws on policy and ramped up enforcements to shave costs. A Business Travel Coalition survey of 196 corporate travel buyers ... (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:34:31 GMT)
Prepare for travel to sunshine destinations, avoid stomach-churning ailments
TORONTO - As the days grow shorter and warnings of frost and the fluffy white stuff make their way into the weather forecast, die-hard sun seekers begin checking for travel deals. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:51:12 GMT)
EZYield.com Sales Heat up as Travel Markets Cool
EZYield.com, the originator of automated online channel management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry, has experienced an increased demand for their channel management products as the global economic markets continue to decline. As deteriorating global economic conditions increasingly affect travel, hoteliers are looking to more cost-effective ways to attract guests - namely online ... (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:04:31 GMT)
Recruitment Company Employs Managed Travel Techniques
OCTOBER 20, 2008 -- CareerBuilder.com in June launched its first managed travel program by implementing a travel management company, a travel policy for its more than 2,500 employees and a preferred supplier program developed from an in-house sourcing effort. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:08:40 GMT)
Hispanic Living: Travel, Dining Out and Finance in the United States 2008 Provides Insight And Analysis Regarding Key ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hispanic Living: Travel, Dining Out and Finance in the United States 2008" report to their offering. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:13:00 GMT)
AP INVESTIGATION: Alaska Funded Palin Kids' Travel
AP INVESTIGATION: Palin charged state for children's travel, later amended expense reports (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:29:38 GMT)
Palin charges Alaska for kids' travel
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:20:31 GMT)
Palin travel questions
Gov. Palin charged Alaska for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify they were on official business, according to the Associated Press. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:23:08 GMT)
New Screening Program Aims To Reduce Air Travel Inconvenience
Mistaken identifications have been one of the biggest inconveniences in air travel since 9/11. Changes are coming though and you'll start to see these at airports nationwide next year. Launching the Secure Flight passenger program has been delayed several times because of privacy concerns, but security experts say they've worked out the kinks. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:23:19 GMT)
Cheapflights.com Debuts Travel Price Index
Is the cost of flying exceeding the American families' cost of living? It depends where that family lives, according to the newest Travelnomics report released today by travel search engine Cheapflights.com. In "Travelnomics: The Travel Price Index," flight prices from 30 U.S. markets are compared to the cost of living index in those cities. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:23:19 GMT)
Palin found to travel with children on Alaska's dime
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business, according to an investigation by The Associated Press. ... - By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE, ADAM GOLDMAN and MATT APUZZO The Associated Press (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:28:43 GMT)
Study: Travel down, costs up
The number of people traveling is expected to go down, but the cost of travel will go up, according to a report by Global Insight, a Massachusetts-based financial analysis and forecasting company. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:53:45 GMT)
Financial Crisis Ices Corporate Travel
OCTOBER 20, 2008 -- Fueled by a financial crisis that continued to broaden this month, many companies have enacted further plans to cut trips and draw down travel budgets. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:08:40 GMT)
Travel Holdings launches coupon Web site
Travel Holdings Inc. of Altamonte Springs has launched a Web site that offers customized travel coupons from vendors such as Wet ‘n Wild, Planet Hollywood and Universal Studios. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:24:50 GMT)
Travel forecast: Business travel costs will rise in 2009
Business travelers will spend more in 2009 on their trips, but the rate of increase will be held in check by current economic conditions, says American Express in its annual global business travel forecast released today. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:55:22 GMT)
Business travel costs seen rising
Business travelers can expect to pay almost 3 percent more to get from "Point A" to "Point B" in the U.S. next year, according to a report from American Express Business Travel released Wednesday. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:31:22 GMT)
AP INVESTIGATION: Alaska funded Palin kids' travel
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:16:11 GMT)
Starwood Hotels Profit Declines as Spending on Travel Slows
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. , the third-largest U.S. lodging company, said profit fell as corporations and consumers reduced travel spending amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:45:34 GMT)
Take a travel compatability quiz, win a trip
Here's a hotel gimmick that's a ton of fun. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is offering what it calls "a first-of-its-kind travel personality quiz to" help folks identify their "travel temperaments" and test travel companion compatibility. Complete the online quiz (click... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Starwood Forecasts Lower Profit in 2008, 2009 as Travel Slows
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. , the third-largest U.S. lodging company, forecast profit in 2008 and 2009 that trails analysts' estimates as corporations and consumers reduce travel spending amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:31:45 GMT)
Starwood Forecasts Lower 2009 Profit as Travel Slows (Update2)
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. , the third-largest U.S. lodging company, said profit will fall in 2008 and 2009 as the slumping global economy erodes travel spending faster than it anticipated. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:16:16 GMT)
TRAVEL DIVA: Airfares in 2009? Even forecasts are confused
American Express 2009 travel forecast shows why down may be up (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:25:03 GMT)
Audit: N.J. Workers Comp Board Head Spent $55K on Travel, Candy
Auditors say the head of New Jersey's Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau charged $55,000 on a state credit card for travel, meals and chocolates over 21 months. The audit is the first for t (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:19:03 GMT)
CFOs See Need To Better Manage Travel Costs
OCTOBER 23, 2008 -- Managing travel costs is very important to 60 percent of 127 senior finance executive from Asia, Europe and the United States and less than half said their companies were managing travel expenditures well or very well, according to a CFO Europe Research Services survey released today in an Amadeus-sponsored white paper. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:08:43 GMT)
Canada's vice regal travel costs soar
OTTAWA, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Canada's vice regal head of state, the governor general, has been spending more on air travel than the prime minister, Sun Media reported from Ottawa Friday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:53:04 GMT)
Brazilians Cut Back on Travel as Currency Plunges, Globo Says
Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil's plunging currency is discouraging travel abroad with no offsetting increase in the arrival of foreigners to the South American country, O Globo said , citing the central bank's chief economist. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:33:51 GMT)
New travel policies for Oakland City Council -- needed or not?
A set of policies aimed at tightening up city travel will go before a City Council committee next Tuesday, but there's disagreement on how stringent Oakland's travel policies should be. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:21:56 GMT)
MVA attends East Asia International Travel Fair
The Marianas Visitors Authority had just completed participation in the East Asia International Travel Fair 2008 in Dalian, a key city in North China. The recent resumption of Shanghai Charter flights that began Sept. 29 added new impetus to this marketing effort in mainland China. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:02:17 GMT)
Holiday Travel Bargains Harder To Find
As gas prices and airline flight schedules shrink, travel experts say people should start making holiday plans earlier than ever. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:04:33 GMT)
SkyLink Travel Group's CEO, Surjit Babra, Honored in London At Gullands Excellence Awards Ceremony Presented At NRI ...
BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2008 -- The eleventh annual presentation of Excellence Awards presented by the NRI Institute in London, England, and sponsored by one of the oldest legal firms in the UK, Gullands Solicitors, honored Surjit Babra, CEO of the SkyLink Travel Group for his professional excellence and philanthropic activities. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:29:24 GMT)
SYAC Travel Softball Continues Its Winning Ways
SYAC Travel Softball teams continued their winning ways, going 6-2-1 under chilly but sunny autumn skies this past weekend. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:04:26 GMT)
Is Nogales safe? Carnage underscores travel alert
Last week, the U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for Nogales, Son., warning Americans of an increase in violence there. Thursday, a shootout on two busy Nogales streets between police and sicarios, a name given to members of drug cartels and organized crime, left 10 suspected sicarios dead and injured eight other people, including three police officers. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:15:20 GMT)
Wellie power helps 'green' travel
Storage for bicycles, wellingtons and scooters is being installed at schools across Surrey as part of a "green" travel initiative (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:37:55 GMT)
Australia advises caution in travel to Indonesia
Australia has urged its citizens to rethink travel to Indonesia, saying the threat of a terrorist attack is high as the country prepares to execute three militants over the 2002 Bali bombings. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:16:00 GMT)
More than 50,000 hotel properties guarantee Best Available Rates to Amadeus travel agencies
Amadeus, the leading provider of technology to the travel and tourism industry, hotels offering their Best Available Rates through Amadeus now account for 75.3% of Amadeus' hotel bookings. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:40:57 GMT)
Travel agent accused of stealing thousands from airlines
Eight airlines that fly to exotic spots around the world, such as China, Thailand and Turkey, are intent on prosecuting a Port Orange travel agent who police say bilked the businesses out of more than $77,000 in commissions and ticket refunds. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:49:47 GMT)
Australia: Australia Advises Caution In Travel To Indonesia
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Australia is urging its citizens to rethink travel to Indonesia, saying the threat of a terrorist attack is high as the country prepares to execute three militants over the 2002 Bali bombings. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:34:04 GMT)
Smith Travel Lowers Lodging Revenue, Occupancy Forecast
OCTOBER 24, 2008 -- Smith Travel Research today released revised projections for the lodging industry through 2010 in which the firm predicts continued rate growth but declining revenue and occupancy, as supply outpaces demand for the next three years. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:23:40 GMT)
Study: Business travel to fall
The number of people traveling is expected to go down, but the cost of travel will go up, according to a report by Global Insight, a Massachusetts-based financial analysis and forecasting company. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:26:24 GMT)
Isle travel firms cut back
Hawaii's travel wholesalers have been plagued by layoffs and a closure as the worsening of the U.S. economy combined with rising travel costs has grounded demand for leisure travel. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:43:21 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, 25 Oct 2008 13:28:21 GMT)
Man Dies In Choctaw Travel Trailer Fire
A travel trailer fire in Choctaw early Saturday morning leaves one man dead, firefighters say. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:27:37 GMT)
HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion CNET rating:
The HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion is a sleek, portable navigation system with a gorgeous screen, text-to-speech functionality and integrated Bluetooth. It also displays 3D building renderings and has multimedia capabilities. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:20:57 GMT)
Travel to Bali at your own risk: Smith
Aussies should check official travel advice before deciding to go to Bali ahead of the execution of the three bombers, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:57:12 GMT)
Travel advice: Go to Bali at your own risk - Smith
AUSTRALIANS should check official travel advice before deciding about travel to Bali ahead of the execution of the three bombers, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said today. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:23:00 GMT)
Chronicle's Travel section wins award
The Houston Chronicle Travel section won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition for large-circulation newspapers. The Los Angeles Times received the first-place gold award. The Boston Globe won bronze and the Chicago Tribune received an honorable mention. Newspapers with circulations of 500,000 or more were eligible. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:48:14 GMT)
Bali travel threat
Australians should check official travel advice before deciding about travel to Bali ahead of the execution of the three bombers, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:36:00 GMT)
In tight times, travel where a buck buys you more
U.S. currency is making a comeback when it comes to Canada, cruising and the Caribbean. At home, take a gamble on lower room rates in Las Vegas. "Travel," says Leon Logothetis, "is fuel for the soul." (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:21:01 GMT)
Travel planner 2009: Costs to increase
HACKENSACK, N.J. and#8212; A typical business trip will cost a bit more next year, according to a new report by American Express Co.'s travel management arm. This is in spite of an expected decline in air travel demand because of a slowing economy and... (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:06:46 GMT)
Buyer beware: Not every travel deal offers savings
When is a travel “deal” really a deal? Today's economy calls for more budgetary vigilance on the part of readers who plan to keep traveling, so here's some advice on navigating your way through the world of promotional offers. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:16:57 GMT)
Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel deals around the globe: (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:15:34 GMT)
Travel plan shake-up
CAUTIOUS holidaymakers are taking shorter trips, choosing cheaper options and even cancelling long-distance overseas travel plans, as the economic crisis forces them to tighten their purse strings. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Photo Release: Thomas Cook Travel (AED) visits Sukko Cultural Spa ,Phuket on 26 October 2008.
Çѹ·Õè 27 µØÅÒ¤Á 2551 10:52 ¹. The leading Sweden and Norway Travel operator – Thomas Cook (AED) Travel, led by Ms.Maritza Heunings (4th right), together with the operations team, were recently warmly welcomed by Ms. Sasithorn Pinthong, Marketing Manager (Sitting of Yellow shirt ). (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:53:27 GMT)
Amadeus’ CFO research finds corporate travel managers must strike better balance between service quality and cost ...
Cost Control and Beyond, a new report published by CFO Europe Research Services in collaboration with Amadeus, the leading global technology and distribution partner for the travel and tourism industry, has found that less than 40% of CFOs are satisfied with the levels of savings delivered by corporate travel programmes in their company. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:50:01 GMT)
Tripology Unveils Ways Travelers Maximize Value Using a Travel Agent -- Exclusive Savings, Time-Saving Efficiency, ...
The value of a using an experienced travel agent with specialized knowledge in the destination or type of travel (ex. honeymoon, cruising, adventure, religious pilgrimages, etc.) that a consumer is looking to experience is priceless. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Academic backs Australian govt Indonesia travel warning
An Australian academic is urging people planning to visit Indonesia to take an updated travel warning seriously. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:02:05 GMT)
Tripology Unveils Ways Travelers Maximize Value Using a Travel Agent -- Exclusive Savings, Time-Saving Efficiency, ...
The value of a using an experienced travel agent with specialized knowledge in the destination or type of travel (ex. honeymoon, cruising, adventure, religious pilgrimages, etc.) that a consumer is looking to experience is priceless. Travel specialists offer exclusive savings from their preferred suppliers, time-saving efficency, insightful travel knowledge, and value-packed trip planning ... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:05:27 GMT)
Czechs to travel to US without visas from November 17 - Summary
Prague - Czechs will be able to travel to the United States without visas from November 17, a symbolic day that marks the collapse of communism in the former Czechoslovakia, a senior US official said Monday. Announcing the date at a press conference ... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:36:44 GMT)
Travel Industry Assn. spent $120K lobbying in 3Q
The Travel Industry Association of America, whose members include airlines, hotels and tourism agencies, spent $120,000 lobbying on border enforcement, airport operations and other issues in the third quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:18:56 GMT)
Delaware firm selected to produce 2009-2011 State Travel Guide
DTO partners with Wilmington-based Trellist, Inc. The Delaware Tourism Office announced that Trellist Marketing and Technology has been awarded a contract to produce the 2009-2011 Official State Delaware Travel Guide. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:36:02 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers v Burnley - Supporters Club Travel
Supporters Club travel information to Loftus Road - Burnley Football Supporters' Club (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:45:08 GMT)
Iranian Security Officials Ban Woman Activist from Travel, Search Her Home and Seize Property
Early this morning on October 26, 2008, security officials at Imam Khomeini Airport confiscated the passport of Sussan Tahmasebi, women's rights defender and member of the One Million Signatures Campaign, preventing her from travel. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:25:56 GMT)
Travel + Leisure names 10 green American landmarks
A baseball stadium, a birding center and a couple of skyscrapers are on Travel + Leisure magazine's list of 10 American green landmarks that deserve recognition for modern, sustainable design. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:24:36 GMT)
Finding Ways to Dull the Glamour of Travel
Under growing pressures to curb expenses, some corporate travel managers are making new cost-cutting suggestions. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:24:07 GMT)
Slovaks Can Travel To US Without Visas As Of November 17
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AFP)--Slovaks will be able to travel to the U.S. without a visa as of Nov. 17, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced Tuesday in Bratislava. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:44:08 GMT)
Travel agent headed to trial
While the investigation is continuing, an Abington travel agent will have to stand trial on charges she ripped off almost $200,000 from 38 travelers who had used her to book an African safari trip organized by the St. Louis Zoo. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:07:57 GMT)
Delaware firm selected to produce 2009-2011 State Travel Guide
DTO partners with Wilmington-based Trellist, Inc. The Delaware Tourism Office announced that Trellist Marketing and Technology has been awarded a contract to produce the 2009-2011 Official State Delaware Travel Guide. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:21:06 GMT)
Budget travel sites prosper in economic downturn
The economic downturn is benefiting budget travel and cruise companies, but overall industry traffic has declined, according to new research. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:23:28 GMT)
Slovaks to travel to US without visas from November 17
Bratislava - Slovaks will be able to travel to the United States without visas from November 17, a symbolic day that marks the collapse of communism in the former Czechoslovakia, a senior US official said Tuesday. US Secretary of Homeland Security Mi... (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:07:51 GMT)
Travel and Leisure names 10 green American landmarks
NEW YORK - A baseball stadium, a birding centre and a couple of skyscrapers are on Travel and Leisure magazine's list of 10 American green landmarks that deserve recognition for modern, sustainable design. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:05 GMT)
Folk Fair Festival: Travel the World in One Day
The Chippewa Valley gets a chance to travel the world, all in one day. UW-Eau Claire held their Annual International Folk Fair Festival at the Davies Center Sunday. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:37:54 GMT)
Avis Budget cut 700 jobs, lost $1B in 3Q amid declining travel volume
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) - Car rental company Avis Budget Group Inc. said it posted a pre-tax loss of more than $1 billion in the third quarter, including writedowns, and shed 700 jobs in a cost-cutting drive as travel volume dropped. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:39:20 GMT)
7 countries set for visa-free travel to U.S.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says seven countries are ready to begin visa-free travel to the U.S. on Nov. 17. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:25:15 GMT)
Special session may not trip up lawmakers' travel plans
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to call a special legislative session over the state's rocky economy won't necessarily lead lawmakers to curtail their overseas travel plans. Numerous legislators were planning to pack their bags for India, China or Hawaii when the governor announced plans Monday to reconvene the Legislature. Lawmakers would typically begin work again in January. Now many of ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:34:52 GMT)
Finding ways to dull the glamour of travel
Under growing pressures to curb expenses, some corporate travel managers are making new cost-cutting suggestions. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:13:05 GMT)
Riyadh's top hotel scoops two travel industry 'Oscars'
Riyadh's Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, is celebrating today after achieving a superb double success in the travel industry's equivalent of the Oscars last night. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:25:37 GMT)
Evaluating McCain and Obama on travel issues
The pollsters say there are still quite a few undecided voters out there, so maybe it's time to evaluate both candidates' views on travel and aviation. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:41:55 GMT)
Baltic States To Get Visa-Free Travel To US On Nov 17
RIGA, Latvia (AFP)--Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians will on Nov. 17 become the first citizens of the former Soviet Union to get visa-free travel to the U.S., Washington's security chief announced Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:30:25 GMT)
American Express Business Travel Launches a Social Network
American Express Business Travel announced today it will be launching its online community for the corporate travel industry on October 31, 2008. Designed as a dynamic network to harness the collective intelligence of the business travel industry, BusinessTravelConneXion.com (BTX) is the destination for travel professionals to become more informed and better equipped to optimize their travel and ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:53:24 GMT)
China Southern Airlines Slumps to Loss as Economy Damps Travel
Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- China Southern Airlines Co. , Asia's largest carrier by passenger numbers, slumped to a third-quarter loss as an economic slowdown and disruptions caused by Beijing's Olympic Games damped travel demand. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:43:53 GMT)
Church sponsors travel costs, medical treatment for MS patient
MOORESBORO - When Pam Hester learned about a promising treatment for patients with Multiple Sclerosis, the next question was how to pay for the $25,000 experimental procedure and travel costs to Costa Rica.But members of Camps Creek Baptist Church in Mooresboro told Pam and her husband, Dennis - who is serving as the church's interim pastor - they wanted to help raise the money. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:57:04 GMT)
USA Today Travel Zone Opens in LaGuardia
MCLEAN, Va. -- Under a licensing agreement with HDS Retail, USA Today , the nation's top-selling newspaper, opened a USA Today Travel Zone in the US Airways terminal at LaGuardia Airport. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:17:55 GMT)
Palin faces new ethics complaint over childrens' travel
BC-Palin-Ethics Complaint, 4th Ld-Writethru,720 Palin faces new ethics complaint over kids' travel Eds: ADDS that state law allows family travel charges in certain cases. AP Photo AKAG102, AKAG103 By RACHEL D'ORO Associated Press Writer (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:46:03 GMT)
Travel rules for citizens entering the United States
Q. I am a U.S. citizen. What documents do I need to travel to the United States? I was born in the United States, but my parents took me to live in Mexico when I was 10 years old. I'm now 18, and I want to travel to the United States to live with my stepmother and brother. I have my U.S. birth certificate. Is that enough documentation for the U.S. border officers to admit me to the United ... (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:04:28 GMT)
Over 180 travel professionals come together for EyeforTravel@WTM
Over 180 travel executives from around the world will come together at the EyeforTravel events taking place at World Travel Market. All realise the benefits of being at the forefront of innovation during economic turbulence and will contribute to a diverse range of discussions. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:08:25 GMT)
Amazonia named 'Midwest Travel Treasure'
The new Amazonia exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo has been named a Midwest Travel Treasure by AAA, the group announced this week. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:10:35 GMT)
Hainan Air, Shanghai Air Plunge to Losses on Fuel, China Travel
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Hainan Airlines Co. , the Chinese carrier backed by billionaire George Soros , and Shanghai Airlines Co. slumped to third-quarter losses after fuel costs rose and tougher visa rules crimped air travel. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:11:05 GMT)
Audit: Mary Easley travel expenses 'unreasonable'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's top auditor says first lady Mary Easley's overseas travel incurred "unreasonable and excessive expenses" paid for by taxpayers. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:22:54 GMT)
EU, Ukraine discuss visa-free travel
BRUSSELS, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- The European Union and Ukraine have opened talks on allowing Ukrainian citizens to travel visa-free to the EU, a top official says. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:45:08 GMT)
Rice to travel to Middle East for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East next month for talks meant to assess progress in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:24:07 GMT)
Rice to travel to Middle East next week
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East next week to participate in the meeting of the Middle East peace quartet in Egypt and to advance Isaraeli-Palestinian peace efforts, the State Department said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:25:00 GMT)
Rice to travel to Middle East next week
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East next week to encourage peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians and to participate in the meeting of the Middle East peace quartet in Egypt, the State Department said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:28:09 GMT)
Rice to travel to Middle East next week
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East next week to participate in the meeting of the Middle East peace quartet in Egypt and to advance Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, the State Department said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:34:55 GMT)
Airlines begin cutting fares for holiday travel
When it comes to holiday travel plans, good things may come to those who waited. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:07:06 GMT)
Ex-Bronco given waiver to travel
Former Broncos running back Travis Henry will be allowed to travel to Georgia for a child support hearing while he is awaiting trial on federal drug trafficking charges, according to court documents. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:20:29 GMT)
Allegiant Travel: Take the A Plane
As an airline company in a small-market niche, Allegiant Travel Co. is profiting as others suffer the industry’s woes. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:20:42 GMT)
ANA quarterly profit down 15 percent on high oil, weak travel demand
TOKYO (AP) - All Nippon Airways Co. said quarterly profit fell 15 percent as record oil prices swelled its fuel bill and demand for travel slackened amid the global economic crisis, forcing the airline to cut full year forecasts. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:08:07 GMT)
Travel Picks: World's 10 best places of final rest
Above ground, or six feet under, "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009" guide lists the world's top 10 cemeteries, which are prime spots for both the living and the dead. Reuters has not endorsed this list. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:29:30 GMT)
Travel Picks: World's 10 best places of final rest
Above ground, or six feet under, "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009" guide lists the world's top 10 cemeteries, which are prime spots for both the living and the dead. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:29:30 GMT)
Travel experts say don't wait to plan holiday flights
A local travel agent says there will be fewer flights out of Nashville over the holidays and it may be difficult to score a deal. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:51:01 GMT)
LHC Group, Almost Family and Allegiant Travel among 52-week highs
LHC Group Inc. , Almost Family Inc. and Allegiant Travel Co. are among the new 52-week highs in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations... (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:22:23 GMT)
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