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New Zealand Warns of Extreme Travel Risks in Parts of Indonesia
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand's government has warned its citizens against any travel in Indonesia's Maluku and Central Sulawesi provinces, citing the heightened risks around the pending execution of three men for the 2002 Bali bombings. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:39:31 GMT)
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai takes centre stage at 2008 World Travel
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai triumphed at the annual World Travel Awards, winning the highly sought award for 'Middle East's Leading Beach Resort'. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:57:55 GMT)
Rees axes free school travel
FREE school travel for almost 700,000 NSW students will be axed, forcing struggling families to meet the $400 a year to transport each child to and from school. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Rees axes free school travel
FREE school travel for almost 700,000 NSW students will be cut, forcing struggling families to meet the $400 a year to transport each child to and from school. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Travel agents boycott airlines offering no commission
Air travel agents in Kerala Saturday stopped selling tickets of those airlines which withdrew the five percent agent's commission on tickets. Several air operators, looking for ways to cut down expenditure, have scrapped the commission on tickets sold by the agents from Saturday. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:15:50 GMT)
Rees to axe free school travel
Horror mini-budget may see end of free travel to school for NSW students. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:47:50 GMT)
Rees set to axe free travel for NSW students
FREE travel to school is facing the axe as the Rees Government prepares the NSW public for a horror mini-budget. Last night Treasurer Eric Roozendaal refused to shut down speculation that huge changes were about to be made to the scheme that has operated since 1968. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:57:50 GMT)
Turbulent times for airlines hinders travel for the holidays
Trying to figure out when you can find cheap airfares for holiday travel this year could prove as futile as attempting to time the stock market. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:15:34 GMT)
Have gun, will travel: economy only grazes hunting
Have gun, will travel — even if the economy's shot. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:34:13 GMT)
Australians Warned of Travel Risk as Indonesian Executions Near
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Australia's government warned its citizens not to travel to Indonesia as authorities there prepare to execute three terrorists convicted for the 2002 Bali bombings. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:54:42 GMT)
ST. LOUIS: Travel club, Nov. 8
Gene Adelmann will talk about "Adventures in Antarctica" at a meeting of the International Travel Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the St. Louis County Library headquarters, 1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:51:16 GMT)
10 cost-saving travel tips
American Express Business Travel has come up with 10 cost-saving tips that can work for both business and leisure travelers. 1. Plan twice, book once. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:51:35 GMT)
Travel Briefs
NFL postseason junkets available The sports travel company Roadtrips is offering a Super Bowl package in Tampa, Fla., that covers four nights' lodging (Jan. 29 through Feb. 1), tickets for the Feb. 1 game and round-trip stadium transfers for rates starting at $4,985, excluding meals and airfare. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:09:11 GMT)
Executions throw Bali travel plans into chaos
HIGH SCHOOL leavers are among thousands of Australians whose travel plans have been thrown into doubt by repeated government travel warnings about the impending executions of the Bali bombers. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:43:45 GMT)
Travel agents to charge £1 for a holiday brochure
Travel agents have started charging holidaymakers for taking their glossy brochures home. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:09:00 GMT)
Travel rewards
Q: My travel budget is tighter than ever; are there any new ways I can use hotel rewards points to help fund my vacation? (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:11:17 GMT)
School travel funds to be slashed
THE State Government is moving to slash the $500 million cost of the school travel subsidy, which costs taxpayers an average of $700 a student each year, as part of a series of spending cuts to be outlined in the mini-budget next week. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:53:11 GMT)
Nabokov, Sharks travel to Colorado to battle Avs
Nabokov, Sharks travel to Colorado to battle Avs (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:39:34 GMT)
Region's only dedicated travel catering services exhibition opens today
H.E. Khalid Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and senior officials from Dubai World Trade Centre today opened ITCA Dubai 2008, the only dedicated travel catering services exhibition for the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent region. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:12:42 GMT)
"The global slowdown in travel is likely to be worse than expected"
Analysts continue to highlight that the online travel booking business is not going to survive an economic downturn unscathed. As Expedia Inc. reported a 4.8 percent drop in quarterly net profit, a report shared that there has been a "scurrying to revalue the online travel stocks". (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:08:30 GMT)
Call for papers and topics – Russia Online Travel Distribution
We have started to organise our next Conference for the online Russian Travel market and need your help getting the topics right. The conference will take place on the 21-22 of April 2009 in a 5 star hotel in Moscow, hopefully the Kempinski. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:08:51 GMT)
MasterCard-U21Global scholarship program offered to Middle East woman in travel and tourism
MasterCard Worldwide and U21Global today jointly announced the recipients of the MasterCard-U21Global Scholarship Program for Women in Travel and Tourism. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:42:38 GMT)
Highway travel advisories
We have two travel advisories to pass along to you. I-81 North and South in Nedrow will be reduced to a single lane beginning today. Also, the right lane of 690 West will be closed on the bridge at West Street. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:34:31 GMT)
Needy to be spared in travel pass cuts
THE State Government plans to overhaul - but not axe - the school travel subsidy, as part of a series of measures aimed at slashing spending to be included in next week's mini-budget. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:43:43 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. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:21:52 GMT)
Thank you! 6 reasons we love to travel now
If there’s a silver lining on this cloud of economic uncertainty, it’s that travel hasn’t been this affordable in years — and as a bonus, the travel industry is rolling out the red carpet. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:27:04 GMT)
10 travel websites to watch: November
1. The travel tips on Cheapflights are a goldmine of holiday hints. A timely discovery we’ve just made is the ski airports guide . It lists the closest ski resorts to seven European ski airports (Geneva, Chambery, Lyon, Grenoble, Turin, Munich, Friedrichshafen) plus links to shuttle bus services, taxis and trains. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:30:29 GMT)
Cross Country Healthcare's 3rd-quarter profit falls on drop in travel nursing services
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - Health care staffing services provider Cross Country Healthcare Inc. said Monday its third-quarter profit fell 13 percent on a downturn in travel nursing services. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:39:53 GMT)
Economy to hurt business travel, foreign visitors
Current economic conditions are likely to pressure business travelers and visitors coming to the U.S. in 2009, according to the latest outlook from the Travel Industry Association. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:39:46 GMT)
Budget Travel offers advice on rental properties
Renting a house or apartment can be cheaper than staying in a hotel in many places around the world, especially when you factor in the cost of eating out three times a day compared to preparing some of your meals in a kitchen. The November issue of Budget Travel magazine offers a "Vacation Rental Handbook" to help you navigate the many choices for staying in someone else's property. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:48:15 GMT)
World's longest established travel company “Cox & Kings” Visits 5-star Ocean Tower
The world's longest established travel company, Cox & Kings (India), led by Mr. J. M. Joy, Senior Manager – Incentives (middle), together with his family, were recently warmly welcomed by the Sales & (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:46:27 GMT)
Arabian Travel Market bolsters Mid East management
Reed Travel Exhibitions, the company behind Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event has bolstered its senior management with the appointment of French national, Nadège Noblet, as Regional Account Manager - Middle East & North Africa. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:12:38 GMT)
Autogrill May Say Profit Declined on Slump in Travel: Outlook
Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Autogrill SpA , the world's biggest manager of airport and highway restaurants, may say this week third-quarter profit fell after the global financial crisis discouraged travel and takeovers added to costs. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:27:51 GMT)
SIA to differentiate fuel surcharges according to class of travel
SINGAPORE : Singapore Airlines said it will differentiate fuel surcharges according to passengers’ class of travel. This is to fairly impute fuel—related costs as the space and weight occupied in each class is different. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:31:30 GMT)
Travel Industry Association: Business travel to drop 2.7% in 2009
The U.S. hospitality industry will take a hit in 2009, according to a new forecast from the Travel Industry Association. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:35:06 GMT)
Games back on, NBIAA changes school travel rules
New Brunswick high schools have been allowed more flexibility so their teams can travel for sports events. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:38:50 GMT)
Cheapflights.com's Travel Price Index - Chicago
How does the Windy City fare when it comes to buying an affordable airline ticket? According to the latest Travelnomics report released today by travel search engine Cheapflights.com, Chicago residents will have an easier time finding cheap departing Chicago flights. In "Travelnomics: The Travel Price Index," flight prices from 30 U.S. markets are compared to the cost of living index in those ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:20:38 GMT)
China, Taiwan sign accords to boost direct travel, trade (Lead)
Taipei, Nov 4: China and Taiwan Tuesday signed four agreements to boost direct trade and travel across the Taiwan Strait. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:56 GMT)
Malaysians Will Still Enjoy Six Months Visa Free Travel, Says British Envoy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling to Britain will still get to enjoy enjoy six months of visa free travel despite changes to the United Kingdom's visa arrangements, British High Commisioner to Malaysia Boyd McCleary said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:22:41 GMT)
SIA to differentiate fuel surcharges according to class of travel
SINGAPORE : Singapore Airlines said it will differentiate fuel surcharges according to passengers’ class of travel. This is to fairly impute fuel—related costs as the space and weight occupied in each class is different. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:26:23 GMT)
Sharjah announces its participation in World Travel Market 2008
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced its participation in the World Travel Market Exhibition (WTM) 2008, which will take place at the ExCeL in London from 10 to 13 November 2008, with over 47,000 exhibitors registered from more than 200 countries. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:12:18 GMT)
TRAVEL TO ASEAN COUNTRIES WITHOUT VISA FOR ONE MONTH
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- People from Asean countries can now travel to any of the country in the grouping for one month without visas, except for Myanmar. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:14:02 GMT)
Visa free travel to Asean countries for a month
KUALA LUMPUR: People from Asean countries can now travel to any country in the grouping for one month without visas, except for Myanmar. Immigration director-general Datuk Mahmood Adam said Myanmar was excluded for security reasons as the country was still mired in crisis. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:37:54 GMT)
Masbate boat tragedy prompts UK travel advisory
MANILA, Philippines - The maritime tragedy that killed more than 40 people off Masbate province Tuesday has prompted a travel advisory on the Philippines from the United Kingdom. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:52:10 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. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:53:43 GMT)
Holiday Travel: Cool Destinations and Hot Deals
(ARA) - Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of holiday travel is done in a personal vehicle. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:58:24 GMT)
Spb's Travel/Itinerary Software Updated
Spb Traveler 2.0 has been released, adding several features and a new user interface to this travel/itinerary application. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:03:15 GMT)
Gators travel to Music City to battle Commodores
Gators travel to Music City to battle Commodores (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:37:19 GMT)
Reimbursements for Travel Packages
The Points of Light Institute, which works to encourage civic activism and volunteering, has nearly completed its efforts to reimburse people who were unwittingly part of a scandal involving the sale of bogus travel packages through its store on eBay. Points of Light, which recently merged with the Hands On Network, has issued almost $7 million in refunds in response to some 4,500 claims it ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:06:23 GMT)
Millennium Profit Falls as Travel Slump Cut Into Asian Bookings
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc , which runs more than 110 properties worldwide, said third-quarter profit fell 31 percent after a global travel slump cut into bookings in Asia. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:20:27 GMT)
Ermita questions UK travel warning
MANILA, Philippines - Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita on Thursday said he does not know why the British embassy needed to issue a travel advisory following the sinking of the MB Don Dexter in Masbate last Tuesday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:52:06 GMT)
Rain, Snow Created Miserable Travel Conditions
It`s not a good day for travel in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a No Travel Advisory from New Salem to Dickinson along I-94. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:34:20 GMT)
Autogrill Profit Falls 14% on Slump in Travel, Higher Costs
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Autogrill SpA , the world's biggest manager of airport and highway restaurants, said third-quarter profit fell 14 percent after the global financial crisis discouraged travel and takeovers added to costs. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:47:08 GMT)
No travel advised on I-94 in western ND
BISMARCK (AP) - Due to inclement weather, North Dakota officials have issued a no-travel-advisory for Interstate 94 from New Salem to the Montana border. Advertisement: MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Get full credit for your A.A.S. degree. A.A.S. to B.A.S. Get full credit for your A.A.S. degree in Mayville State's ONLINE B.A.S. in Business Administration program. For more information on ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:24:58 GMT)
Fake travel agent jailed for con
A fake travel agent is jailed for duping people into paying thousands of pounds for non-existent holidays. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:03:29 GMT)
Economy apt to hurt 2009 travel
Economic conditions are likely to pressure business travelers and visitors coming to the U.S. in 2009, according to the latest outlook from the Travel Industry Association. Business travel volume is predicted to drop 3.7 percent this year and 2.7 percent... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:48:46 GMT)
New Survey Reveals Demand For Leisure Travel Services Likely To Remain Stable Despite Turbulent Economy
The recent fluctuations of the U.S. stock market are beginning to affect the leisure travel plans and habits of Americans, according to the most recent travelhorizons(TM) survey, co-authored by Ypartnership, a worldwide marketing services firm that specializes in the travel industry, and the Travel Industry Association (TIA) in Washington, D.C. The nationally-projectable survey of approximately ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:50:11 GMT)
Governor to travel to Israel and Jordan
LANSING - Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm Wednesday announced she will travel to Israel and Jordan Nov. 14-20 to meet with business leaders to encourage them to invest and grow in Michigan. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:23:26 GMT)
CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL WITHOUT DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIVED AT WANG KELIAN/WANG PRACHAN
KANGAR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Perlis state government will discuss with southern Thailand's Satun district administration on reviving document-free cross-border travel at the border checkpoint of Wang Kelian/Wang Prachan near here. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:31:03 GMT)
War pensioners to get free travel
War pensioners can now travel free of charge on public transport in the capital, the mayor of London announces. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:35:49 GMT)
Singapore Airlines says short haul travel falling
SINGAPORE, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines , the world's largest airline by market cap, said on Friday its longer haul premium travel business was holding up, but short haul was falling. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:47:20 GMT)
JAL earnings in key travel season slump
Japan Airlines slashed its operating-profit forecast for the year on Friday after earnings in the key summer travel season fell by 60 per cent, hit by slowing demand and high fuel prices. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:07:04 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 places to sky watch
Wondering where are the world's starriest skies? "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009" guide lists the best places to eye the heavens. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:07:38 GMT)
NFL Goes Global With Luxury Corporate Travel for Super Bowl
Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The National Football League is increasing the availability of its corporate Super Bowl travel packages outside the U.S., leveraging its control of hotels, meeting space and other amenities around the game. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:50:40 GMT)
Some Travel Advisories Lifted
The No Travel Advisory that was issued yesterday has now been lifted for the entire Devils Lake, Valley City, Bismarck and Dickinson areas. The Bismarck and Dickinson area has continuous ice on the roadway and reduced speeds are recommended for motorists. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:23:01 GMT)
France: Palestinian PM to travel to Paris on state visit
France: Palestinian PM to travel to Paris on state visit (AKI) - Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad will travel to Paris this week to meet his French counterpart Francois Fillon. Fayyad's two-day visit will begin on Wednesday and is aimed at extending the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, Arab diplomatic sources told Adnkronos International (AKI).During the visit, ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:29:20 GMT)
No travel advisory lifted in Devils Lake, Valley City, Bismarck and Dickinson
The no travel advisory that was issued Thursday has been lifted for the entire Devils Lake, Valley City, Bismarck and Dickinson areas, the state Department of Transportation said this morning. Advertisement: Whitey's Cafe & Lounge Join Us Everday for the BEST Happy Hour in town!! 3-6pm $1 off all drinks & 1/2 price apps 9-close 1/2 priced apps. Nightly drinks specials 9-close! (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:33:16 GMT)
SYAC Travel Softball Ends Fall Season on Winning Note
SYAC Travel Softball teams wrapped up their victorious fall 2008 season with a few more wins this past weekend. The Syosset Cyclones, a new U8 squad, blasted a bunch of big hits late in the game to roll over North Bellmore/North Merrick with a 5-3 win at Sawmill Field in North Bellmore. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:27:56 GMT)
Long-haul premium travel holding firm amid crisis: SIA
Demand for top-notch long-haul travel is holding firm despite the economic downturn but is softening for regional short hauls, Singapore Airlines (SIA) chief executive Chew Choon Seng said Friday. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:09:45 GMT)
Travel alert: 2 road projects to begin Monday
Road work that could affect travel early next week includes: (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:18:36 GMT)
Business travel to drop 2.7% in 2009
The U.S. hospitality industry will take a hit in 2009, according to a new forecast from the Travel Industry Association. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:19:59 GMT)
$9,300 airfare to Dubai may prompt change in travel policy
Under pressure from Orange County leaders, Orlando's tourism bureau said Friday that it will consider changing its travel policy so employees buy the cheapest seats available when flying on the agency's dime, instead of buying business-class tickets costing thousands of dollars more. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:28:04 GMT)
Chariho travel program
Sophomores Jackie Verville, left and Brooke Serra take part in the Chariho Career and Tech Center's Travel and Tourism Program. WOOD RIVER JCT. – The last block of the day is something that a handful of Chariho High School students look forward to with great anticipation. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:34:21 GMT)
Sri Lankan resort wins world's top Eco-Lodge title at World Travel Awards 2008
Sri Lanka's KumbukRiver Eco Extraordinaire resort has won the top prize at the recently concluded World Travel Awards 2008's in Dubai winning the World's Leading Eco-Lodge Award. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:27:57 GMT)
Smith issues Bali travel warning for schoolies
Australian students planning to travel to Indonesia for schoolies week are being told that reprisal attacks could occur once the executions of the Bali bombers take place. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:50:33 GMT)
Hurricane Paloma Travel Alert
This Travel Alert is being issued to urge American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas that may be affected by Hurricane Paloma in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cuba. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:24:25 GMT)
Nearby Escapes Won't Break Travel Budgets
(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, 08 Nov 2008 11:34:39 GMT)
Singapore Air sees slowdown in premium travel
First-class and business-class travel within Asia has fallen victim to belt-tightening as a result of the global economic downturn, the airline said after it joined Japan Airlines in reporting lower quarterly income. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:26:14 GMT)
Travel spending is predicted to rise 1.3 percent in 2009
The U.S. travel industry is feeling the economic slowdown, and the 2009 outlook is for more of the same, according to the Travel Industry Association. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:51:12 GMT)
ELLEN CREAGER: Over the river, through the woods: Navigating the busy travel season
Whether Americans will travel for the holidays these next eight weeks is anybody's guess. With gasoline prices plummeting, travelers have suddenly lost their excuse not to visit grumpy Uncle Herbert. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:38:37 GMT)
Hotel plans can stretch your budget for travel
Q: My travel budget is tighter than ever; are there any new ways I can use hotel rewards points to help fund my vacation? (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:55:21 GMT)
Etihad voted airline of year at British Travel Awards
Etihad Airways has been voted 'Airline of the Year' at this year's British Travel Awards, in recognition of its tremendous growth, product and service innovation and world leading customer service. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:42:48 GMT)
Al Qasba participates in the prestigious World Travel Market 2008
Al Qasba, the favourite, cultural, leisure and entertainment destination in the UAE, is participating in the esteemed World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition this year for the third time. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:57:30 GMT)
Fees waived for delaying air travel
AUSTRALIAN airlines are waiving fees for people who want to delay travel booked to Bali over the next few weeks but said yesterday there were no signs of mass cancellations. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Kilili to travel to DC to start transition
The presumptive winner of the CNMI's first ever-congressional delegate election will travel to the Washington, D.C. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, to attend the orientation for incoming U.S. House of Representative members for the 111th Congress. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:05:07 GMT)
No-travel advisories lifted
All the road travel bans in western South Dakota have been lifted, according to the state Department of Public Safety at 12:30 a.m. Saturday. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:21:22 GMT)
European travel firm upbeat on RP tourism draw
The Philippines has the potential to become one of the top tourism destinations worldwide, a leading European leisure travel company said. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:04:05 GMT)
Holiday travel a bit off
Dismal economic conditions may depress Thanksgiving holiday travel this year, industry figures say. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:36:46 GMT)
Winging It: How will travel fare under new leadership?
My inbox filled up quickly last week with analyses and opinions about how the travel business might be affected in a Barack Obama administration. Sorting out the prognostications has been a little time consuming but not really difficult if you're familiar with the president-elect's campaign platform. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:45:50 GMT)
Steep decline in travel reminiscent of post-9/11
For travel agencies in Pittsburgh and elsewhere, the recent downward trajectory of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is quickly causing the same kind of economic damage as the falling of the World Trade Center did seven years ago. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:53:09 GMT)
Don't delay any longer on Thanksgiving travel plans
When it comes to travel, I hope you're not like me. I pack for vacations like a felon on the lam, stuffing clothes into a suitcase at the last minute as if the feds are knocking at the door and I'm headed down the fire escape. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:54:25 GMT)
Survey: Leisure Travel Services Expect to Weather the Economic Storm
Leisure travel services will remain stable during the current economic crisis, but consumers are focused on finding better value, according to the most recent travelhorizons survey from Ypartnership and the Travel Industry Association. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:23:33 GMT)
Travel Industry Veteran John F. Davis III Named CEO at Hospitality "P2P" and Spend Management Innovator Birch Street ...
Birch Street Systems, a leading provider of e-procurement and back office automation solutions, today announced it has further strengthened its presence in the travel technology arena by appointing John F. Davis III as Chief Executive Officer. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Birch Street's Web-based systems are used by more than 1,800 hotels in more than 25 countries. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:35:46 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. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:07:44 GMT)
Kilili to travel to DC to start transition
The presumptive winner of the CNMI's first ever-congressional delegate election will travel to the Washington, D.C. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, to attend the orientation for incoming U.S. House of Representative members for the 111th Congress. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:08:08 GMT)
Businesses Hit the Web for Travel | emarketer.com
The Internet is the travel booking channel of choice for businesspeople. That is according to a September 2008 Business Travel News-sponsored study conducted by Equation Research and cited by Hospitality Net. US business travelers surveyed who flew more than six times during the previous 12 months preferred to book their trips online instead of by phone or e-mail. That held true whether the ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:35:10 GMT)
WTTC announces Florianopolis, Brazil, as the venue for its 2009 Global Travel and Tourism Summit
London, UK - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its agreement with the Government of Santa Catarina and the Government of Brazil to hold its forthcoming Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Florianópolis (state capital of Santa Catarina) from 15-16 May 2009. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:50:21 GMT)
Travel Tips: Readers' air, cruise and hotel secrets
Each week USA TODAY taps our traveling audience for the their best advice on air travel, cruising and hotels. Leave a tip or take a tip it could be run in an upcoming issue of USA TODAY. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:31:02 GMT)
Southwest plans to sell travel to Mexico
Southwest Airlines Co., looking to expand its U.S.-only service, said Monday it will sell tickets for travel to Mexico beginning in 2010 through a deal with Mexican partner Volaris. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:19:58 GMT)
Holiday travel cutbacks
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. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:06:00 GMT)
Talk About Travel
Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments. On the itinerary this week: Florida, here we come! The Flight Crew visits the oldest city in the U.S. and checks out renovated hotels in Miami. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:16:16 GMT)
Cathay Pacific Airways Freezes Hiring as Travel Demand Wanes
Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Hong Kong's biggest carrier, halted hiring to cut costs amid slowing travel demand. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:07:42 GMT)
Malaysia Will Not Issue Travel Warning For Indonesia
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government will not issue a travel warning for Indonesia despite threats of reprisal attacks following the execution of the Bali bombers. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:24:16 GMT)
Motorists to get travel times on new Pa. signs
New computer software, vehicle detectors and lighted message boards will give motorists travel times to the next exit on three southeastern Pennsylvania highways. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:52:52 GMT)
Atlanta Points of Light replaces money lost in travel scam
Atlanta's Points of Light Institute has turned over to law enforcement authorities the results of its probe into an online auction site that sold nearly $7 million worth of travel packages that weren't delivered. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:43:18 GMT)
Sabio spent nearly $1m for foreign travel in half year, records show
A FORMER lawmaker yesterday urged the Ombudsman to suspend Camilo Sabio, the chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government, for allegedly spending almost $1 million on foreign travel in the first half of the year. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:04:10 GMT)
Bus travel scheme feedback wanted
A consultation is launched into a travel scheme, six months after controversial changes were made. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:22:24 GMT)
Travel sentiments across Asia Pacific are 'down but not out'
Travel sentiments across Asia Pacific are 'down but not out', according to a survey by Abacus International. Slightly less than half of the 185 travel agents surveyed felt that travel bookings will fall in the next six months and only 44 percent felt that prospects for business travel will shrink. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:24:36 GMT)
Government overspends on travel and hospitality in 2007
Government spent 24 per cent more on travel and hospitality arrangements for 2007 than had been originally budgeted, according to the Finance Ministry’s Financial Estimates. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:14:03 GMT)
Baltimore officials' travel expenses decline by 25%
City Council effort to seek further cuts abandoned City Council members looking for cost savings by scouring Baltimore's travel budget abandoned the effort this week after learning that the city was already spending 25 percent less than a year ago. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:30:59 GMT)
Bush grants visa-free travel to citizens of 7 nations
Washington, Nov 12 : US President George Bush has granted visa-free travel to the citizens of seven countries, namely Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, South Korea, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, to his country. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:02:26 GMT)
CAAS launches online travel portal offering best airfares
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s latest travel portal offering some of the best airfares around is not the brainchild of a dotcom entrepreneur. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:32:57 GMT)
Southwest offers fare sale to try to lift winter travel
Southwest Airlines Co., the largest discount carrier, put fares on sale for flights starting Dec. 2 to boost travel in the slow periods after Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:12:13 GMT)
Mexico's drug wars curtail holiday travel
As Mexican nationals and Mexican Americans begin to plan their holidays, many say they are choosing not to make the annual trek home to visit relatives. While some are dissuaded by the worsening economy, others are avoiding travel to Mexico because they fear the rampant kidnappings, killings and shootouts. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:02:17 GMT)
Airfare Deals Abound On Nontraditional Travel Days
You can find some airfare bargains as long as you're not trying to travel during peak holiday periods. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:17:30 GMT)
Bird Group launches travel planning software
New Delhi, Nov 12: City-based Bird Group has launched a new travel planning software, 'Bird Res-SBT solutions', aimed at helping business houses reduce travel costs. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:19:07 GMT)
Holiday air travel looks to be slow this year
A mid-year update to the national Airline Quality Rating report predicts poor conditions for holiday travel this year. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:23:22 GMT)
Airline shares tumble on weak outlook for travel
U.S. airline shares were down sharply on Wednesday, with US Airways Group and United Airlines parent UAL Corp posting the largest percentage declines, on concerns about weak travel demand. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:20:16 GMT)
Ten (almost) free travel deals
You can still get portions your trip for free if you book certain promotions or take advantage of some alternative modes of travel. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:05:33 GMT)
Web travel agencies feel pinch of weaker demand
Online travel agencies are a traveler's best friend when budgets are tight, but the current economic crisis is so bad it has squelched a lot trips and clouded the outlook for companies that sell bookings. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:00:39 GMT)
A bright spot: Travel cheaper
With the economy in distress, there might be no cheaper time to travel than this winter as a sharp drop in demand forces airlines, hotels and cruise companies to slash fares, cut rates and lower fees. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:41:59 GMT)
Photo Release: JET AIRWAYS WINS THE PRESTIGIOUS TTG TRAVEL AWARD 2008, FOR ‘BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE’
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline was honoured with the much coveted ‘Best Domestic Airline Award’ for the Year 2008, at the 19th TTG Travel Awards 2008. The award was accepted by Mr. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:06:08 GMT)
N Korea restricts China travel
North Korea is restricting visitors from its ally and giant neighbour China, travel agents said, including virtually closing off one of its main border crossings at Dandong. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:16:28 GMT)
Holiday travel expected to drop
Dismal economic conditions may depress Thanksgiving holiday travel this year, industry figures say. But the difficult times also are pushing travel prices lower. How the mixed picture will play out is anyone’s guess. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:53:42 GMT)
Carver Youth Soccer Fall Travel Soccer registration dates
Carver Youth Soccer will hold registrations for the Fall Travel Soccer from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Carver Public Library. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:39:59 GMT)
Travel clubs targeted
An effort is under way in the state legislature to counteract what some leaders call foul play by travel clubs. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:03:14 GMT)
"Getting Around" the Economy: Consumers Find Smart Ways to Travel This Holiday Season, According to Recent Survey of ...
NEW YORK----A new survey of more than 900 American Express Travel agents suggests that travelers this holiday season are savvier than ever before, fulfilling their vacation plans in the midst of the current economic downturn by finding smart ways to save. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:25:00 GMT)
Travel guide lists NY pet cemetery in world's top 10 places of rest, among Taj Mahal, pyramids
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - A travel guide's list of the best places in the world to be entombed includes a cemetery for animals in a New York City suburb. "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009" includes the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery with the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramids among the 10 "best places of rest." (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:49:19 GMT)
Travel Picks: 10 top ugly buildings and monument
Travel can open your eyes to some of the world's most beautiful sights and buildings -- and to some of the ugliest. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:39:36 GMT)
New US travel security measure takes effect Jan 12
Associated Press - November 14, 2008 7:53 AM ET BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - U.S. officials say Europeans and others who travel visa-free to the United States must start registering their trips... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:58:38 GMT)
New US travel security measure takes effect Jan 12
U.S. officials say Europeans and others who travel visa-free to the United States must start registering their trips electronically as part of a new online security screening process which takes effect Jan. 12, 2009. Jackie Bednarz, of the U.S. Department of... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:15:38 GMT)
'The Office' recap: Have bags, will travel
By Whitney Pastorek While Pam and Jim consider more time apart, Michael tries international travel to distract himself from missing Holly, and Andy tells Angela what he wants, with the help of a little distance and a lot of alcohol (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:24:27 GMT)
National Travel, one of the malls first tenants, is moving out
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- National Travel, one of the original tenants at Charleston Town Center, is moving across Court Street to Shonk Plaza."The malls been great for us, but our needs have changed as the market has changed," said Ted Lawson, Nation... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:33:08 GMT)
New US travel security measure takes effect Jan 12
U.S. officials say Europeans and others who travel visa-free to the United States must start registering their trips electronically as part of a new online security screening process which takes effect Jan. 12, 2009. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:34:25 GMT)
US extends visa free travel to new EU states
Citizens from six European countries will be able to travel to the United States without visas from next week and people from other EU nations could join them this year, US officials said Friday. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:11:51 GMT)
Thousands use screening program for travel to US
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Some 300,000 people have already been approved to travel to the United States through a new online security screening system that becomes mandatory for... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:35:57 GMT)
Bath Travel buys Baxter Hoare
Baxter Hoare Travel, one of the UK's longest-established specialist corporate travel agents, has been acquired by Bath Business Travel. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:52:32 GMT)
A Holiday Travel Preview, and Where to Find Bargains
A Holiday Travel Preview, and Where to Find Bargains (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:23:31 GMT)
Travel Picks: 10 top ugly buildings and monument
Travel can open your eyes to some of the world's most beautiful sights and buildings -- and to some of the ugliest. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:25:55 GMT)
Armed pair rob city travel agents
Two masked men rob a travel agents in south Belfast, the police say. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:50:59 GMT)
Rwanda: Air Travel Courses Come to Country
Rwanda Tourism University College (RTUC) will in January 2009 start offering Air Travel and other related courses. According to RTUC Rector, Callixte Kabera, the courses were previously not available in Rwanda. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:37:50 GMT)
Travel agency shuts down, putting trips in jeopardy
Jay Himelstein's cruise isn't due to set sail until spring, but he's already feeling queasy. The Jackson, N.J., accountant is one of possibly thousands of people whose vacations are in jeopardy now that the travel agency they booked with has gone out of business. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:29:58 GMT)
Holiday Travel: Cool Destinations and Hot Deals
(ARA) - Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of holiday travel is done in a personal vehicle. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:28:58 GMT)
EPB Imposes Hiring Freeze, Cutting Travel
Dealing with the faltering economy, EPB has imposed a hiring freeze and is cutting back substantially on travel. The agency on Friday began dimming lights at its new downtown headquarters, including in the lobby area where customers pay their bills and sign up for new service. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:24:52 GMT)
Worst year on record for air travel
Reliability of domestic air travel has hit an all-time low. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:38:07 GMT)
TRAVEL BRIEFS
Join friends of the Virginia War Memorial as they travel to England and France to honor the "greatest generation" of World War II. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:09:30 GMT)
What to read if you can't travel
NEW YORK -- Feeling bad that you can't afford a vacation? Travel books with titles like "Don't Go There!" and "I Should Have Stayed Home" may make you feel better. For $15 or so, you'll get a laugh out of vacation horrors that you'll be happy to miss. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:15:14 GMT)
Travel insurance takes worry off the itinerary
Travel insurance deserves strong consideration in today's tourism climate, despite incomprehensible forms and policies, not to mention the additional cost. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:24:19 GMT)
Changes on tap for holiday travel
Getting ready to travel over Thanksgiving or Christmas? Get ready for some big changes. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:16:27 GMT)
a Travel Blog log
It can be a chore to stay on top of all the travel blogs out there. Even if you’re Web-savvy enough to customize an aggregator or load up your Google RSS feeder, do you remember to look at it? Travel.Alltop.com is here with its big green cape to save you. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:01:14 GMT)
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