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KRALEV: Press corps ready for Obama, Clinton travel
The arrival of a new administration in Washington signifies different things to different people, and for some of us it means that we'll have new travel companions for the next four years. It looks like we in the diplomatic press corps will be sharing a plane with Hillary Rodham Clinton. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:59:03 GMT)
Nigeria: Court Grants Boni, Aide Permission to Travel for Treatment
A Federal high court sitting in Abuja yesterday granted permission to former Adamawa State Governor, Bonny Haruna and his former Personal Assistant, Mohammed Basil Inuwa to travel to the United States of America (USA) and India respectively for medical treatments. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:33:18 GMT)
EXPAT GROUP OFFERS TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT AS AIRPORT CLOSURE LIKELY TO PROLONG
BANGKOK, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Thaivisa.com, Thailand's biggest expat forum, has joined the band wagon to assist thousands of stranded passengers by offering travel arrangements as there is still no solution in sight to the closure of Bangkok's two airports. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:45:57 GMT)
YouGovSiraj reveals its latest travel tracker
Travel has become more localised within the region and there is a shift away from business class use, as travellers respond to fears of a recession, according to YouGovSiraj's latest travel tracker. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:24:30 GMT)
Bangkok travel warning upgraded
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has upgraded its advice for Bangkok, suggesting Australians reconsider their need to travel to the city. The overall advice for Thailand is to exercise a hi... (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:55:23 GMT)
690 travel advisory
We have a travel advisory to pass along to you. The right and center lanes of 690 East and West in Syracuse will be closed Monday in the area of Geddes Street. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:31:40 GMT)
Highflying days over for online travel sites
Web site traffic tumbles on steep decline in passengers Not only are Americans flying less as the economy tanks, they're spending less time scouting the Internet for travel deals, creating an unprecedented drop in traffic for online travel agencies like Chicago-based Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:48:45 GMT)
Travel business could melt a quarter
Already reeling under the impact of the economic meltdown, domestic as well as international travel is all set to take a big hit after the terrorist attacks on Mumbai. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:09 GMT)
Mount Pearl council travel not excessive, mayor says
The City of Mount Pearl may have only a quarter of the population of neighbouring St. John's, but spends significantly more on travel, figures show. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:07:33 GMT)
Economy not hurting travel
Holiday travelers are still making plans and buying airline tickets, despite ongoing economic problems. That’s the word from Ellen Kehr of Four Seasons Travel of Albert Lea. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:22:40 GMT)
Holiday air travel mostly smooth despite storms
The newly downsized U.S. airline industry navigated the hectic Thanksgiving travel season mostly without incident, although foul weather on Sunday and Monday complicated the return trips for some holiday travelers. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:28:34 GMT)
DOCUMENT-FREE TRAVEL AT WANG KELIAN IS RE-INTRODUCED
SATUN (Southern Thailand), Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Document-free travel at the border towns of Wang Kelian (Perlis) and Wang Prachan (Thailand) will be re-introduced starting Dec 5. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:21:07 GMT)
Sonoma County residents' travel plans put on hold
As travel experiences go, the San Francisco to Bangkok flight last week was among Phyllis Schmitt's most memorable, even if she never made it to her destination.Her plane stopped in Narita, Japan, before heading on to Bangkok, but then had to change course because anti-government demonstrators had seized Thailand's main airport. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:25:26 GMT)
Unisys Equips First U.S. Land Border Crossings As Part Of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Unisys (NYSE: UIS) recently announced that the first U.S. land border crossings using advanced information technology to capture, read and analyze traveler and vehicle information have opened in Blaine, Wash., and Nogales, Ariz. These sites, equipped by Unisys to process secure Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) RFID-enabled travel documents which include U.S. passport cards and ... (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:43:17 GMT)
Good to go: Travel gifts for tight budgets
Hold the Louis Vuitton luggage set and the Christian Louboutin Travel Slippers. Unless you’re the sort who regularly shops Neiman Marcus’ Christmas Book — $160,000 2009 BMW 7 Series, anyone? — this is probably not the year to go hog wild on the holiday shopping. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:22:34 GMT)
GM CEO to travel to Washington in a Chevy Malibu
DETROIT — A General Motors spokesman says Chief Executive Rick Wagoner will travel to Washington, D.C., later this week by car instead of flying a commercial airline or corporate jet. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:27:07 GMT)
MFA reiterates advisory to postpone travel to Bangkok
SINGAPORE: Although there’re reports that the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok will re—open, Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Ministry stressed that Singaporeans should postpone non—essential travel to Bangkok. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:57:31 GMT)
Falling tax revenues forces Honolulu to impose hiring freeze, travel ban, other measures
Falling tax revenue has prompted the City of Honolulu to freeze hiring and ban some travel.The city's moves are similar to those other (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:02:28 GMT)
Holiday Travel Goes Well at Rochester Airport
One of the biggest travel weekends has come and gone and according to officials things went smoothly at the Greater Rochester International Airport. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:05:52 GMT)
Travel pinched by global financial crisis
Many major cities around the world are seeing dramatic declines in hotel occupancy this fall as consumers and businesses cut travel spending. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:21:54 GMT)
Delta Plans More Capacity Cuts as Travel Slows
The airline, which downsized and cut 2,000 jobs this year, said that it would trim 6 percent to 8 percent of its capacity in 2009 as travel demand wanes. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:56:53 GMT)
Low demand for travel has Delta cutting
Economic conditions chilled demand for air travel this season, prompting Delta Air Lines to cut back operations as much as 8% for 2009 and reduce staffing. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:32:37 GMT)
Eisai Suspends Travel to India, Thailand After Attack, Protests
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Eisai Co. , the maker of world's best- selling drug for Alzheimer's disease, suspended all travel to India after last week's terrorist attacks, and halted trips to Thailand after Bangkok's main airports were blocked by protesters. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:53:50 GMT)
Telegraph Travel wins awards
Telegraph Travel has been awarded for its coverage of Germany and Italy. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:51:01 GMT)
Innovative tour packages to help travel agencies survive crisis
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine travel agencies will have to introduce better packages to sustain their businesses as corporate customers struggle with tighter budgets resulting from the global crisis. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:42:49 GMT)
Air travel problems loom
AIR passengers have been warned their Christmas travel plans could be thrown into chaos because of a lack of air traffic controllers. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Q&A: Bangkok air travel
The BBC answers some questions about travel from or to Thailand in the light of the recent airport blockade. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:37 GMT)
Ex-travel agency staff gets probation for stealing
The Superior Court yesterday handed down a one-year probation sentence on a former travel agency employee who was found to have pocketed a customer's $948.50 payment for an airline ticket. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:07:08 GMT)
On-time flights, service ease pain of travel
Good service, edible food and on-time departures were on a list of what business travelers in Asia like about air travel although the whole experience was voted as being less pleasant this year in a survey. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:11:08 GMT)
Special prosecutor assigned to travel case
Associated Press - December 3, 2008 11:05 AM ET BEAVER DAM, Wis. (AP) - A special state prosecutor will help Dodge County officials investigate claims made against a defunct travel... (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:13:15 GMT)
A bumpy ride for Thanksgiving air travel
Air travel over the Thanksgiving holiday started smoothly but finished on a sour note thanks to bad weather, the airline research group FlightStats reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:19:23 GMT)
MFA advises S’poreans to avoid non—essential travel to India
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Foreign Ministry (MFA) advises Singaporeans who do not have a pressing need to travel to Mumbai to postpone travelling there to a later date. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:51:55 GMT)
Traffic lighter on travel sites
Not only are Americans flying less as the economy tanks, they're spending less time scouting the Internet for travel deals, creating an unprecedented drop in traffic for online travel agencies like Expedia and Orbitz Worldwide. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:25:53 GMT)
You can still get a deal on airfare for holiday travel from Florida
Prices fell as consumers tightened belts, but it's a gamble to wait longer Holiday airfares are much lower than projected several months ago, giving heartburn to travel early birds but joy to procrastinators. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:43:56 GMT)
Travel advice: the Christmas gift of travel
Travel vouchers from airlines travel agents and operators make great Christmas gifts but beware of the pitfalls says Sophie Butler. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:36:55 GMT)
Ex-travel agency staff gets probation for stealing
The Superior Court yesterday handed down a one-year probation sentence on a former travel agency employee who was found to have pocketed a customer's $948.50 payment for an airline ticket. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:10:28 GMT)
Tui Travel reorganises data usage
Angelica Mari, Computing , Thursday 4 December 2008 at 14:49:00 Travel group introduces data integration platform to support First Choice merger The UK and Ireland division of Tui Travel has implemented a data integration platform to enhance operational efficiency following the merger with travel firm First Choice.... (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:59:48 GMT)
Tui Travel reorganises data usage
The UK and Ireland division of Tui Travel has implemented a data integration platform to enhance operational efficiency following the merger with travel firm First Choice. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:30:16 GMT)
Tui Travel reorganises data usage
Angelica Mari, Computing , Thursday 4 December 2008 at 14:49:00 Travel group introduces data integration platform to support First Choice merger The UK and Ireland division of Tui Travel has implemented a data integration platform to enhance operational efficiency following the merger with travel firm First Choice. The system is being used to consolidate sales and stock ... (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:40:52 GMT)
Last call nearing for Travel Club lottery tickets
With only a small amount of tickets left Community Living Wallaceburg is encouraging all individuals interested in buying a Travel Club lottery ticket [...] (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:07:00 GMT)
Phil Jackson says travel will hold Lakers wins under 70
Text messages from press row. Citing the travel demands of a team based on the West Coast, Phil Jackson says the Lakers won't win 70 games this season. . . . (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:50:15 GMT)
Oscar a tricky travel companion
ACADEMY Award-winning Australian producer Eva Orner says her Oscar statuette is a great honour but a pain to travel with. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:25:00 GMT)
Two Korean travel publications explore Saipan
Journalists from two popular Korean tourist publications arrived on Saipan yesterday and more will come in today to learn more about Saipan's travel offerings and report back to their readers about the unique opportunities and natural beauty to be found here. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:07:14 GMT)
Senior Travel Website TRAVEL55PLUS.COM Presents: Top 10 Health and Safety Tips for Senior Travelers
Just in time for holiday travel, TRAVEL55PLUS.COM , the premiere senior travel website offering news, reviews, information, discounts and more, offers their top ten health and safety tips for senior travelers, for both senior health and happiness and stress-free family travel. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:31:26 GMT)
Gays Travel More Than Non-Gays
According to recent research, gay travelers travel more frequently than non-gays. 98% have taken at least one overnight trip in the last 12 months compared with 72% for non-gays. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:12:30 GMT)
Holiday Travel Gift Certificates
Travel gift certificates can help a loved one with their expenses this season. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:13:20 GMT)
Blowing snow causes travel problems
Associated Press - December 5, 2008 10:15 AM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Winds gusting up to 65 mph are causing travel problems in Wyoming, especially along Interstate 80 in the southeast part of... (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:29:41 GMT)
Warriors Peewee Travel Team season recap
The Kaseman Chiropractic Warrior Peewee travel team concluded their season on Sunday 11/16 with a victory over the South Ward Golden Bears 13-12. It was a battle of undefeated league champions which lived up to all the hype. The Golden Bears hail from the Newark Pop Warner league which has traditionally been one of the tri state areas toughest leagues. They showed everyone in attendance why they ... (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:36:56 GMT)
Agents, travel portals stop selling Jet tickets
Move a protest against withdrawal of commissions. Travel agents and online portals have stopped selling tickets of Jet Airways, the country’s largest private airline, and its low-cost subsidiary JetLite as a protest against the abolition of the 5 per cent commission to agents from November 1. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:00:30 GMT)
Travel center has 60 days to fix truck-made traffic delays
CHANNAHON - Trustee Scott Slocum Monday asked village staff what was happening with the Pilot Travel Center on the east side of Channahon, along U.S. 6 and Interstate 55. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:05:32 GMT)
RI travel agent sentenced for ticket refund scheme
A federal judge has sentenced a Providence travel agent to 15 months in prison for bilking eight airlines and Amtrak out of more than a half-million dollars through bogus ticket refunds. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:22:33 GMT)
Travel
Forget planes, trains and gas-powered automobiles. This season?s travel writers seem driven not only by wanderlust but by a passion for unusual conveyances. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:03:01 GMT)
Blowing snow causes travel problems
CHEYENNE - Winds gusting up to 75 mph caused travel problems in Wyoming, especially along Interstate 80 in the southeast part of the state. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:38:32 GMT)
Expert Says There are Plenty of Travel Deals
The country's economic downturn has been devastating to the travel industry and one travel author says if you've got the cash, you can find incredible deals. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:07:27 GMT)
Motorists Urged to Start Early, Use Care on Busy Travel Days
The New York State Thruway Authority has taken steps to help manage heavy traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday period, Nov. 26 to 30, and advises motorists to prepare for holiday travel as well. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:25:18 GMT)
How To Avoid Hidden Holiday Travel Costs
Airlines, hotels and rental cars all have hidden fees. Here's how to get around them. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:12:27 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, 06 Dec 2008 14:33:38 GMT)
Travel Class of Albert Lea
The Travel Class of Albert Lea acknowledged its theme for the month: “A merry heart does good like medicine” when it met on Nov. 17 at the home of Pat Huddleson with Margaret Koeder assisting. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:15:03 GMT)
A Price to Pay When Skis Travel With You
Planning on packing your skis or snowboard on your flight out to snow country this year? Be prepared to pay. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:17:27 GMT)
Former leftist guerrilla to travel to France with Betancourt
A Colombian leftist guerrilla who deserted along with a hostage he was guarding will travel to France soon with Franco-Colombian ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt, government sources told AFP Saturday. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:41:24 GMT)
Travel
Forget planes, trains and gas-powered automobiles. This season?s travel writers seem driven not only by wanderlust but by a passion for unusual conveyances. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:42:02 GMT)
Choosing a cellphone for foreign travel
We weigh in on phones from BlackBerry, iPhone, G1, Nokia, Samsung, T-Mobile. Choosing the best cellphone for foreign travel can be daunting. Is the iPhone the answer? Which BlackBerry -- Bold or Storm? Reliable phones that can be used overseas start at about $80. But beware the add-ons. Also, be sure to consider an "unlocked" phone (that is, one in which the phone's tiny ID card, its SIM ... (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:29:20 GMT)
Athens overrated? Yes, and there's more such travel spots
Prague, Moscow -- they are some of the most popular spots in the world, and they leave this traveler cold. Agree or not? Discuss. Travel is a magical way to discover the sweet spots at the center of your soul. My many journeys help me leave behind life's stresses and immerse myself in new cultures and the wonderful experiences that such adventures bring. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:39:24 GMT)
Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe: (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:40:19 GMT)
Travel center has 60 days to fix truck-made traffic delays
CHANNAHON - Trustee Scott Slocum Monday asked village staff what was happening with the Pilot Travel Center on the east side of Channahon, along U.S. 6 and Interstate 55. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:57:25 GMT)
How I travel : Lucy Vincent-Marr
Do you travel light or heavy? If I had my way, light. I like the thought of only taking carry-on luggage. But now I have kids, it's usually mayhem. Cattle or first-class? (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:21:07 GMT)
Israel eases travel restriction as gesture towards Palestinians
NABLUS - Palestinian motorists drove freely out of this bustling West Bank city for the first time in six years after Israel eased a long-standing travel restriction in an apparent goodwill gesture ahead of a Muslim holiday. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:33:55 GMT)
Exotic places have been checked off travel list
Janice Law has checked off all the exotic places she wants to travel. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:20:01 GMT)
Israel eases Gaza travel for Muslims for holiday
NABLUS, West Bank - Palestinian motorists drove freely out of this bustling West Bank city for the first time in six years yesterday after Israel eased long-standing travel restrictions in an apparent goodwill gesture before a Muslim holiday. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:24:15 GMT)
Sprice.com to power ExpressIndia.com's travel search
Travel search engine Sprice.com has signed a partnership with ExpressIndia.com, the consumer portal for the Indian Express Group of Publications, to power its travel search. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:16:06 GMT)
Where to find Fiesta Bowl travel packages
With Ohio State's football Buckeyes traveling to the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5, many fans will want to come along too. And most central Ohio travel agencies are offering bowl-trip packages, although some were still working out the details yesterday. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:22:42 GMT)
Jet Airways agrees for 3% commission to travel agents
Jet Airways, the country's largest private air carrier, has agreed in-principle to pay 3 per cent commission on the basic fare to travel agents. "The management of Jet Airways and JetLite has agreed to pay travel agents a 3 per cent commission. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:58:07 GMT)
Customers and Border Protection (CBP) offers travel tips for international business holiday travelers
Published December, 7th 2008. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is providing travel tips to help international travelers prepare for this business holiday travel season. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:15:39 GMT)
Single Travel Tips
If your goal while traveling solo is to be social and hook up with like-minded fellow travelers, consult our handy travel tips. You'll find yourself in entertaining company and tantalizing conversations before you know it. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:52:32 GMT)
GetThere Hires Joan England and Duane Futch for Business Travel Sales and Strategy Roles
GetThere (R), the world's leading online corporate travel procurement solution, today announced the hiring of two renown business travel executives to support the company’s growth in 2009 and beyond. Joan England joins the team as vice president of sales for North America, and Duane Futch comes on board as vice president of travel procurement strategy . Both executives report directly to ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:14:30 GMT)
EU extends Zimbabwe travel ban, demands Mugabe quit
Source: Reuters * EU adds more Zimbabweans to travel ban list * Zimbabwe says no one has right to tell president to leave * South African mission assesses crisis By Ingrid Melander BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (Reuters ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:21:15 GMT)
From Fees to Frustration: Travel in 2008
The year's tidbits and trends -- the top ten travel stories of 2008. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:10:37 GMT)
Wal-Mart Travel Buyer Duane Futch Joins GetThere
DECEMBER 08, 2008 -- GetThere today announced that former Wal-Mart director of global travel services Duane Futch has joined the company as vice president of travel procurement strategy, providing consulting to current clients, prospects and agency resellers. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:20:37 GMT)
EU extends Zimbabwe travel ban and demands Mugabe quit
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union extended a travel ban to 11 more Zimbabwean officials on Monday and joined calls for President Robert Mugabe to step down after 28 years in power. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:22:40 GMT)
EU extends Zimbabwe travel ban
The European Union extended a travel ban to 11 more Zimbabwean officials on Monday and joined calls for President Robert Mugabe to step down after 28 years in power. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:19:17 GMT)
China’s Travel Agencies to Get Deposits Back as Industry Slumps
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- China’s National Tourism Administration will return as much as 70 percent of deposits put down by travel agencies to help the industry “cope with the global financial crisis and operational difficulties.” (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:59:21 GMT)
Minister sees 10 pct downturn in Russia air travel
MOSCOW, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Russia's transport minister forecast a 10 percent drop in civilian air travel next year, pledging on Tuesday to enact government support measures and guarantee flights despite pressure from the financial crisis. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:12:36 GMT)
Israel's Olmert To Travel To UK For Talks With Brown
JERUSALEM (AFP)--Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to travel to London next week for talks with his U.K. counterpart Gordon Brown and other officials, his office said Tuesday. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:24:42 GMT)
Lufthansa Load Factor Drops as Slowing Economies Deter Travel
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Lufthansa AG , Europe’s second-biggest airline, said its planes flew less full last month as contracting economies damped demand for air travel. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:21:51 GMT)
Update: DOT says travel in metro is OK; conditions remain slippery
Earlier travel advisories for the metro area have been canceled; roads are partially covered. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:06:43 GMT)
Travel Packages Scaled Back For Badgers' Trip To Champs Sports Bowl
The University of Wisconsin Badgers will gear up for battle in Florida two days after Christmas, but fans aren't standing in line to scoop up tickets or travel packages. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:32:39 GMT)
WVU fans can make travel plans for Meineke Car Care Bowl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va . (AP) - Travel packages to the Meineke Bowl are already on sale. West Virginia will face North Carolina on Dec. 27 in Charlotte, N.C. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:13:34 GMT)
Ice could make travel difficult before snow falls
Freezing rain that fell last night and early this morning is expected to make travel hazardous this morning before snow begins to fall.The precipitation is expected to turn to all snow this morning with heavy snow possible with up to six inches of snow possible. Two to five inches of snow is forecast for the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas.The National Weather Service has issued a winter ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:44:36 GMT)
Travel not advised in parts of Eastern Iowa
According to Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, travel is not recommended due to the icy road conditions.Road crews are out at this time, but are being hampered by those already experiencing difficulties.There are multiple accidents that need to be cleared at this time. Pulkrabek said if you can remain where you are at and stay off the roads it will help all responders.On Highway 6 ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:45:50 GMT)
Travel Q&A: Five questions with Kayak CEO Steve Hafner
Launched in 2004, Kayak.com* is one of the most popular online travel search engines, with a unique business model in which the site collects results from more than 140 other sites and steers consumers directly to the vendor's site to book and purchase the selected flight, hotel, cruise or rental car. Last year, Kayak added to its portfolio by buying former rival SideStep.com. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:50:44 GMT)
With violence down, Iraqis travel for big religious holiday
BAGHDAD — For the past few years, Nawal Abdulla Hadi of Baghdad couldn't travel to see her family for the Eid al Adha, giving up the traditional reunion during the annual Muslim holiday because the roads weren't safe. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:53:00 GMT)
Scientists release green travel guide
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists Tuesday released a first-of-its-kind consumer guide on travel options. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:14:49 GMT)
Travel agency under state investigation
JUNEAU A Dodge County travel agency accused of bilking hundreds of customers out of deposits for vacations is being investigated. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:29:31 GMT)
Study Shows Many U.S. Buyers Plan Tighter Travel Policies
DECEMBER 09, 2008 -- Many travel managers, especially in the United States, plan on higher 2009 costs and expect to further restrict travel policy in response, according to AirPlus' new International Travel Management Study 2008, which it plans to release tomorrow. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:10:15 GMT)
88 Percent of Travel Managers Report a Surge of Strict Travel Policies According to Rearden Commerce Survey
Rearden Commerce, the leading on-demand platform that helps companies buy and manage services online, announced today the results of its inaugural quarterly trend survey of corporate travel account managers. The top travel priority for businesses is compliance as they work to drive cost savings, according to 68 percent of travel managers surveyed. In addition, 88 percent of travel managers ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:46:19 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. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:07:32 GMT)
Bowl Travel Packages Available
Arizona Athletics, along with Bon Voyage Travel, is offering travel packages for the Wildcats upcoming Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl appearance. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:16:31 GMT)
Travel center has 60 days to fix truck-made traffic delays
CHANNAHON - Trustee Scott Slocum Monday asked village staff what was happening with the Pilot Travel Center on the east side of Channahon, along U.S. 6 and Interstate 55. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:04:12 GMT)
Jet May Withdraw Agency Commission to Travel Agents
Private air-carrier, Jet Airways, is understood to be having a rethink on the issue of paying three per cent agency commission on sale of its tickets to travel agents since its peers are not doing so. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:20 GMT)
Airlines Buckle Up for a Descent in Overseas Travel
Overseas travel is looking like another casualty of the hard economic times. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:20:55 GMT)
Travel agency probe widens
After hearing from more alleged victims of a Chelsea travel agency, police are looking into a lawsuit filed against the company earlier this year by its wholesaler, alleging that more than $40,000 in tickets were purchased with invalid credit card numbers. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:04:27 GMT)
PATA/Nielsen India Outbound Travel Monitor results
With over half of Indian travellers using the internet to search for information about destinations aboard, travel operators and tourist bodies need an effective online presence if they are to capture (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:53:10 GMT)
Club Med Cuts Spending Plans as Travel Slump Erodes Bookings
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Club Mediterranee SA , Europe’s largest resort company, cut planned spending for next year by almost half and set a goal of lowering costs by 31 million euros ($41 million) after a travel slump hurt bookings. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:03:59 GMT)
USC Beaufort puts hold on hiring, reduces travel to absorb budget cuts
BEAUFORT -- The University of South Carolina Beaufort will deal with $700,000 in state budget cuts by implementing a hiring freeze, eliminating the school's inter-campus shuttle and reducing employee travel. University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides on Monday announced plans to handle $39 million in cuts to the eight-campus system. Most of the money is lost in Columbia, where the ... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:57:13 GMT)
Downturn dampening international travel; Office Depot cutting 2,200 jobs
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Web Head Stamford 8th Grade Girls Travel Hoop wins 2 of 3 games
The Stamford 8th grade girls travel basketball team won two of three games in recent action. Ali Palma had 18 points, Megan D'Alessandro added nine points and Jenna Hascher pulled down 13 rebounds but Stamford dropped a 48-42 decision to Scarsdale, NY. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:15 GMT)
Ex-travel agents get prison for scamming clients
Two former Silicon Valley travel agents have been sentenced to 13 years in state prison for bilking more than $1 million from hundreds of customers, authorities said today. Joseph Maloof and Norman Hansen, the former owners and operators of three now-defunct... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:07:06 GMT)
Armed robbers target travel agent
Two members of staff at a travel agents in Surrey are threatened by armed robbers who fled with a sum of money. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:13:18 GMT)
Cheaper bus travel for recycling
A scheme which offers reduced bus travel fares for people who recycle is being launched in Aberdeenshire. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:13:37 GMT)
Airlines Buckle Up for a Descent in Overseas Travel
Overseas travel is looking like another casualty of the hard economic times. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:27:27 GMT)
POEA issuing travel exit clearances during holidays
MANILA, Philippines - To accommodate the thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who are currently in the country on vacation, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Friday said it will issue travel exit clearances (TEC) even during the holidays. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:44:41 GMT)
Air Transport Association Expects 43 Million Passengers To Travel Over Winter Holiday Period
ATA is forecasting 9% year-over-year decrease in number of passengers who will travel globally on U.S. airlines during 21-day winter holiday travel season spanning Dec 18, 2008 through Jan 7, 2009. Decline is driven primarily by extremely fragile economy and falling global demand for travel. However, number of available seats has declined 9% from same period 1 year ago, resulting in full or ... (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:53:19 GMT)
eBay Adds Travel Category on Three Southeast-Asian Sites
eBay has launched a new travel category on eBay sites in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines in partnership with Wego.com, Asia-Pacific's travel search-engine. Users who log on to eBay.com.sg, eBay.com.my and eBay.ph can search over one hundred travel websites to compare real- time, available offers from airlines, online travel agencies, hotel chains, hotel aggregators and other travel ... (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:53:48 GMT)
Researcher Develops Ultrasound So Tiny It Can Travel Through the Eardrum
A researcher at Dalhousie University is developing an ultrasound device so small, it could travel through the eardrum, onwards through the middle ear and then rest against the inner ear. The device will be able to detect scarring from implants in the middle ear, or detect the effects of diseases like Meniere's. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:28:16 GMT)
TN college presidents cut back on travel
NASHVILLE (AP) -- College presidents' travel habits are sensitive issues as colleges slash their budgets and raise tuition. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:11:46 GMT)
Research and Markets: U.S. Online Travel Overview Provides the Critical Information Needed to Strategize for the Future
Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8c155/u_s_online_travel ) has announced the addition of the " U.S. Online Travel Overview Eighth Edition " report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:26:37 GMT)
Research and Markets: The Fourth Edition of the European Online Travel Overview Reveals that Tour Operators Provide ...
Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d1f96e/european_online_tr ) has announced the addition of the " European Online Travel Overview Fourth Edition " report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:28:35 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. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:26:38 GMT)
Sterling low adds to travel sector’s angst
Sterling hit a new low against the euro on Friday and declined further against the dollar, causing widespread fears in the travel industry that even Britons’ famous obsession with holidays may not withstand the currency turmoil. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:57:54 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of the week's travel news including ongoing Eurostar disruptions and the latest new flight routes. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:29:44 GMT)
Rauf cleared to travel to India for Mohali Test
Rauf was supposed to supervise both the Tests between England and India but with the BCCI shifting the venues to Chennai and Mohali, he could not travel since he did not have travel documents for the new centres. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:51:06 GMT)
Boat, Sport & Travel Show opens at Reliant Center
The 2009 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show, one of the largest in the country with more than 1,000 luxury yachts, sailboats and powerboats and 450 exhibits, will open its doors, January 2-11 at Reliant Center. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:05:36 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, 13 Dec 2008 11:45:27 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, 13 Dec 2008 11:52:19 GMT)
Evie Mohrfeld: Alaska cruise is focus of travel show
Alaska cruise will be featured tour during travel show The Alaska travel show will be Wednesday at the travel office at the Mower County Senior Center. Rescheduled after last week's snow storm, we'll have a representative from Collette Tours at 2 p.m. to (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:08:11 GMT)
VCVB to jack up spending on salaries, ads, travel
Courting visitors will be done on a slightly smaller budget for calendar year 2009 in terms of revenue, but spending will increase for salaries, advertising, travel to trade shows and attractions development. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:23:56 GMT)
ELLEN CREAGER: How to put a roof over your dog's head while you travel
Dear Travel Diva: We're driving to Georgia over the holidays and I need to find a pet-friendly hotel on the way there and back. We usually stay at the Hilton in Cincinnati, but now that we have a dog, I need to find some sort of chain hotel. What do you recommend? -- Woof, Woof (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:30:20 GMT)
Travel rules to Canada, Mexico tighten
BOSTON - This winter may be an opportune time to apply for a U.S. passport, a new option for people who travel a lot to Canada or Mexico. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:44:50 GMT)
Dakotas advise against travel in blowing snow
North Dakota officials are urging people not to travel because of blizzard conditions. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:54:45 GMT)
Dakotas advise against travel in blowing snow
North Dakota officials are urging people not to travel because of blizzard conditions. The state closed east-west Interstate 94 across much of North Dakota on Sunday morning and north-south Interstate 29 from the South Dakota state line to Canada. The National Weather Service estimated as much as 13 inches of snow had fallen at Williston and about a foot in Bismarck, and strong wind was whipping ... (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:16:57 GMT)
Dakotas advise against travel in blowing snow
(The Associated Press) North Dakota officials are urging people not to travel because of blizzard conditions. The state closed east-west Interstate 94 across much of North Dakota on Sunday morning and north-south Interstate 29 from the South Dakota state line to Canada. The National Weather Service estimated as much as 13 inches of snow had fallen at Williston and about a foot in Bismarck, and ... (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:18:38 GMT)
New ticket offers cheap travel for families
FAMILIES will have unlimited travel on Sundays for $2.50 a person under a new scheme announced yesterday. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:29:40 GMT)
Snow Making Travel Sluggish
Snowy roads are making for slow travel on Sunday morning. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:10:07 GMT)
No travel advised in North Dakota
Updated 10:04 a.m.: North Dakota officials advised no travel in the state early Sunday morning due to blizzard conditions and closed Interstate 94 from Jamestown to the Minnesota border and Interstate 29 from the South Dakota border to Canada. Advertisement: Whitey's Cafe & Lounge Join Us Everyday for the BEST Happy Hour in town!! @ Whitey's Cafe 3-6pm $1 off all drinks & 1/2 ... (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:25:32 GMT)
Solo Winter Travel Tips
At any point in time, your travels may take you into snowy territory. Here are some tips to help prepare you for winter travel on the road. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:27:05 GMT)
Dakotas advise against travel in blowing snow
North Dakota officials are urging people not to travel because of blizzard conditions. The state closed east-west Interstate 94 across much of North Dakota on Sunday morning and north-south Interstate 29 from the South Dakota state line to Canada. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:29:11 GMT)
Travel discouraged in snowy and windy Dakotas
Blizzard conditions made travel hazardous Sunday across the northern Plains as officials closed major highways and urged people to stay home. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:44:56 GMT)
Travel Industry Association optimistic about Richardson, Obama’s new administration
The head of the nation’s primary trade association for the travel industry applauded the selection of Gov. Bill Richardson as secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:04:22 GMT)
Air travel agents demand reinstatement of commission
In a meeting, attended by several airline unions in New Delhi, the travel agents have also demanded the Parliament to pass a law for commission, so that 'it could not be changed by the air carriers for their monetary benefits'. The associations submitted a mass petition in this regard to the Petition Committees of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:04:46 GMT)
Palestinian PM Appeals For UK To Change W Bank Travel Advice
LONDON (AFP)--Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Monday appealed for the U.K. to change its travel advice regarding the West Bank, citing improved security and increasing numbers of tourists. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:08:17 GMT)
Palestinian PM appeals for Britain travel advice change
Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad on Monday appealed for Britain to change its travel advice regarding the West Bank, citing improved security and increasing numbers of tourists. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:17:16 GMT)
Province named top travel secret
A leading travel magazine in the United Kingdom has ranked Newfoundland and Labrador as the world’s number one travel secret. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:20:53 GMT)
Obama to travel by train for inauguration
President-elect Barack Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden and their families will travel by train to Washington Saturday, Jan. 17 for the inauguration three days later, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Monday. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:22:34 GMT)
Travel briefs
MONEY-SAVING TRAVEL TIPS : Holiday air travelers who have some flexibility can save time and money. Travelzoo, which offers advice on travel deals, has these suggestions: (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:49:11 GMT)
Obama to travel by train to D.C. for inauguration
President-elect Barack Obama will travel with his family by train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., the weekend before the January 20 inauguration. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:50:15 GMT)
Obama to travel by train to DC for inauguration
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will travel with his family by train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., the weekend before the Jan. 20 inauguration. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:15:41 GMT)
2009 will be the year of the travel deal
The value of the U.S. dollar is surging, gas prices are at their lowest levels in four years, and hotel rates are softening. If you can afford a vacation, 2009 will be "the year of travel deals," predicts Genevieve Shaw Brown, senior editor of Travelocity. "As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who do have discretionary income to travel." (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:30:31 GMT)
Holiday travel declines; deals still possible
WASHINGTON -- The nation's economic downturn is strongly affecting holiday travel, prompting last-minute airfare sales and a decrease in overall... (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:10:32 GMT)
The latest travel trends include less flying, driving; more buses, trains
NEW YORK - Here are some of the latest travel trends. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:28:00 GMT)
Holiday travel down - but deals still out there
The nation's economic downturn is strongly affecting holiday travel, prompting last-minute airfare sales and a decrease in overall transit, according to industry and government experts. Learn how to find them here. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:37:12 GMT)
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