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Travel Bargains for the Employed
Now is a great time to travel, because thanks to declining demand, airfares aren't getting higher, hotel rates are falling, and cruise lines are slashing prices. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:46:53 GMT)
Snow, fog, rain likely to cause China travel chaos
Snow, fog and rain across China are expected to cause seasonal travel chaos for millions of Chinese returning from their home provinces this week as the Lunar New Year holiday draws to a close. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:51:16 GMT)
Travel briefs: WJR to add travel show Sundays
Cruise Holidays owner Chuck Kratz has been tapped by WJR-AM (760) to host a travel radio show from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The first broadcast is tonight. Kratz's Shelby Township company specializes in cruising, but his show will cover all aspects of travel. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:36:56 GMT)
Ask Travel | Buying British pounds in Seattle
Here's how to obtain British pounds before you travel (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:52:03 GMT)
Winners Of 2009 Student Travel Awards Announced By The Biophysical Society
The Biophysical Society has announced the winners of its student travel award to attend the Biophysical Society's 53rd Annual Meeting at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, February 28-March 4, 2009. The recipients of this competitive award are selected based on scientific merit, with priority given to those who will present a paper at the conference. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:04:49 GMT)
Winners Of 2009 Minority Travel Awards Announced By The Biophysical Society
The Biophysical Society has announced the winner of its Minority Travel Awards to attend the Biophysical Society's 53rd Annual Meeting at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, February 28- March 4, 2009. The awards are meant to encourage participation at the Biophysical Society Annual Meeting by minority students currently studying biophysics. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:04:59 GMT)
International Travel Awards Announced By The Biophysical Society For 2009
The Biophysical Society has announced the winners of its international travel grants to attend the Biophysical Society's 53rd Annual Meeting at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, February 28-March 4, 2009. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:05:09 GMT)
Short cruises offer a travel bargain
MIAMI -- Seeking a getaway despite the downturn, Olivia Gonzalez called her travel agent with an agenda. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:58 GMT)
Emirates Sets New Travel Standard
Travel in luxury and lavish service from San Francisco to Dubai. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:43:09 GMT)
Flying J keeps travel plaza plan
HOLLAND - Despite Flying J Inc. filing to reorganize under Chapter 11 last month, it appears that the Ogden, Utah-based company is still interested in building a travel plaza in these parts. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:27:35 GMT)
Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT): Zacks Rank Buy
Allegiant Travel crushed estimates by 29.41% in the fourth quarter as revenue jumped 21.3%. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
Niche firms gain ground on online travel giants
Competition grows for behemoths as niche firms gain As the Web evolves, online travel behemoths like Chicago-based Orbitz find they have to devise new ways to engage customers or risk becoming irrelevant as social media and search engines change how people shop for travel. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:53:44 GMT)
Heavy snow in Britain causes travel chaos
LONDON - Heavy snowfall in much of Britain caused widespread travel problems throughout the country Monday morning, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and rush hour... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:48:49 GMT)
Travel agencies look overseas, diversify to keep profits up
SINGAPORE: With travel numbers falling amid the global economic downturn, some of the bigger names in Singapore’s travel agency business are looking to diversify and spread their wings overseas to keep profits up. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:58:11 GMT)
Heavy snow in Britain causes travel chaos
Heavy snowfall overnight in Britain has caused widespread travel delays across the country including disruptions to flights and London's rush hour. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:07:54 GMT)
A free assistant for your travel needs
Travel rarely works out as planned. That's the idea behind TripChill, a free Web-based travel assistant that monitors your itinerary before and during a trip, delivering alerts and solutions to your mobile device. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:26:52 GMT)
Heavy snow in Britain causes travel chaos
Heavy snowfall in much of Britain caused widespread travel problems throughout the country Monday morning, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and rush hour chaos in London. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:45:58 GMT)
Long After Midnight at the Nino Bien and The Man in Seat 61: travel books
The latest travel books reviewed. This week: on the dancefloors of Buenos Aires and an essential guide to travelling by rail. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:49:38 GMT)
Snow brings deaths and travel chaos to Europe
Snow storms brought travel chaos to western Europe on Monday closing London-Heathrow airport after one jet slid off a taxiway and at least five people were killed in storm incidents. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:53:18 GMT)
Travel Warning As More Snow Falls
Thousands of people are facing a nightmare journey home after the heaviest snowfall to hit the UK in 18 years caused travel chaos and closed thousands of schools. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:17:00 GMT)
The fall of green travel
Green travel is dead. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:13:51 GMT)
Snow brings deaths and travel chaos to Europe
Snow storms brought travel chaos to western Europe on Monday, grounding most flights at London-Heathrow airport after one jet slid off a taxiway and killing at least five people in storm incidents. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:06:43 GMT)
Travel Sites Venture Beyond the Bottom Line
Most Web-savvy travelers know how to find cheap airfares, hotel rooms, and rental cars on comparison sites such as Kayak.com and Farecast.com, or on the big booking sites (Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, and the like). But last year, dozens of Web 2.0 travel sites jumped in to fill new niches in travel planning. Here's a selection of sites (many of them still in beta testing) that might help with ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT)
Travel firms respond to events, share news via Twitter
Hotels, airlines, airports and other travel companies are joining the Twitter community, to pitch services, update travel conditions and respond directly to the individual needs of customers. They're finding the mobile nature of the technology is ideal for talking to travelers. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:58:38 GMT)
Passport applications plunge as recession chokes off foreign travel
The State Department's workload has eased so much that applicants are getting their documents in three weeks or less. But tougher border rules set to take effect June 1 may create more demand. With the recession choking foreign travel, passport applications are plunging and the workload at the State Department is easing enough that those applying are getting their documents in three weeks or ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:11:41 GMT)
Snow brings deaths and travel chaos to Europe
Snow storms brought travel chaos to western Europe, grounding most flights at London-Heathrow airport after one jet slid off a taxiway and killing at least five people in storm incidents. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:52:47 GMT)
Tuesday: The latest airport, rail and travel news
12pm NATIONAL EXPRESS is running a full coach service today, but is warning of delays in more rural areas. Any coach tickets booked for travel today can be amended for travel on another date free of charge (tickets must be amended by Friday February 6. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:09:24 GMT)
Dead sent travel cards in mix up
A council apologises for sending concessionary travel cards to people who have died. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:11:08 GMT)
Okla. gov proposes 10 percent travel budget cuts
After warning of a $600 million budget hole, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry rolled out a budget plan that would curtail travel by most state employees and cut agency budgets but protect appropriations to the core government functions of education, health care, transportation and public safety. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:53:09 GMT)
Waiheke gets big plug in world travel guide
Auckland's Waiheke Island has been named as one of the world's top 12 travel destinations in 2009 by an American-based travel guide. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:13:07 GMT)
CUBIS Financial Launches Credit Travel Network(TM); Opens New, Large Revenue Source for Industry
CUBIS Financial, Ltd., a Las Vegas company that develops turnkey solutions for private label, closed-loop credit card and vacation programs, today launched the Credit Travel Network(TM), a white label platform allowing virtually any online marketing or travel company to offer its own online branded travel program targeting the "underserved" travel consumer. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
Photos: Google Earth - deep-sea dive and travel back in time
Google Earth 5.0, which was released on Monday, lets users travel underwater to see the sea floor. It also lets them travel back in time to see earlier versions of the service's aerial and satellite photography. No longer is the ocean floor simply a blob of blue. You can now fly under the surface and see subsurface ridges and landmarks like this underwater mountain range off the coast of ... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:23:45 GMT)
Parents of disabled boy burdened by red tape — Severely handicapped son cannot sign application for travel grant
Dean Chaput and his parents have many challenges ahead as he approaches adulthood. Paying to travel for specialized health care should not have to be [...] (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:37 GMT)
Travel firms respond to events, share news via Twitter
In case you missed this story in yesterday’s USA TODAY, reporter Rebecca Heslin writes: "Hotels, airlines, airports and other travel companies are joining the Twitter community, too, to pitch services, update travel conditions and respond directly to the individual needs... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:28:56 GMT)
Travel agents: Book now if you want a cruise deal for 2009
Cruise lines have slashed rates for 2009 to fill ships. But the bargains may not last for long, say travel agents. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:41:26 GMT)
Proposal may cause some to travel for services
A proposal by Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to regionalize county human service agencies may cause Wilkin County residents to travel for service. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:11:08 GMT)
Ease Cuba travel restrictions? Some Americans hope so
Growing up in America, Joshu Harris was captivated by the mystique, music and history of Cuba. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:03:45 GMT)
Snowfall hits travel and schools
Heavy snow in parts of the region is causing travel problems on roads and at airports. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:38:34 GMT)
Update: State shuts down travel agency accused of selling bogus plane tickets
HONOLULU (KHNL) - An update on the Chinatown travel agency under investigation for allegedly giving bogus plane tickets to the Philippines. The state says Coloma's Travel Service is no longer allowed to do business in Hawaii. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:58:58 GMT)
Qld 'third world' travel warning
A POPULAR British travel website has posted a travel warning about Cairns' dengue fever outbreak in a worrying sign for the Far North's tourism industry. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
FIND WAYS TO INTERNATIONALISE LOCAL TRAVEL PROGRAMMES - SHABERY
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) will ensure that high quality travel and tourism programmes produced by Malaysians will get the airtime on its channels, Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:26:41 GMT)
Fuel costs and economic woes drive down demand for domestic travel
New Zealanders spent $400 million less on domestic travel in the September 2008 year compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:30:13 GMT)
Fresh snow brings travel problems
Snow still causes chaos across the UK, bringing fresh travel disruption and school closures. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:45:53 GMT)
Snow brings travel chaos as Government urged to take action over grit shortage
Fresh snowfalls of up to eight ins brought widespread travel chaos prompting motoring organisations to call on the Government to take action over grit shortage. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:08:22 GMT)
Seat 2B: Luxury travel for less
Luxury travel has tumbled off the proverbial cliff, and that means airlines and hotels will make fundamental changes in how they price and how they operate. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:12:58 GMT)
TRAVEL: Cheap travel to Blackburn
CITY fans wanting to join the FA Cup trail to Blackburn will be offered discounted coach travel to Ewood Park by the club. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:24:33 GMT)
Travel Goes the Way of the Dodo at Cisco
Give Cisco Systems’ chief executive John Chambers credit for trying. Using his usual smooth delivery, Mr. Chambers told the analysts that Cisco had saved a lot of money during these difficult times by cutting back on travel. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:44:46 GMT)
More snow snarls travel across Britain, Ireland
The second heavy snowfall to hit Britain this week caused major travel delays Thursday, and roads and airports in neighboring Ireland also suffered snow-related shutdowns. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:45:56 GMT)
More travel problems after snow
Fresh snowfall in Gloucestershire overnight compounds travel problems in many areas of the county. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:55:11 GMT)
British Airways Has 127 Million-Pound Net Loss as Travel Slumps
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc , Europe’s third- largest carrier, had a net loss in the first nine months as the global recession hurt demand for air travel and a weaker pound pushed up the cost of fuel and other purchases priced in dollars. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:50:55 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 destinations for chocolate lovers
As Valentine's Day approaches, travel website IgoUgo.com has come with a list of top destinations for people whose main love is chocolate. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:16:37 GMT)
Ask Gill: damaged baggage travel companions and safety in South Africa
Our resident expert solves your travel conundrums. This week: snagged by baggage rules and concerns over safety in South Africa. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:22:46 GMT)
Coming up: what's on in the world of travel
Francesca Hoyles roundsup the best travel events festivals and shows from February 915. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:28:59 GMT)
Soon, disabled won't have to pay extra for air travel facilities
The DGCA has drafted an amendment to the rules saying 'once a passenger has bought a ticket for travel, it is obligatory on part of the airline that he reaches the aircraft from the departure lounge and at the end of journey from the aircraft to the arrival lounge exit, without incurring any further expenditure.' Once approved, this will be part of the DGCA's detailed Civil Aviation Requirement ... (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:46:04 GMT)
POC plans to enforce anew "no money, no travel" policy
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is planning to enforce again the "have money will travel" policy for National Sports Associations (NSAs) who want to join the Laos Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:28:34 GMT)
The 25 Most Influential Executives In The Business Travel Industry, 2008
JANUARY 20, 2009 -- Business Travel News editors again proudly recognize the 25 business and government executives whose decisions held the greatest sway over the business travel industry in the previous year. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:00:28 GMT)
Fresh Snow Brings Travel Chaos
Britain has suffered a fifth day of travel chaos as snow and blizzards caused thousands of schools to close and left hundreds of motorists stranded. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:29:00 GMT)
Bank chiefs to travel by public transport
They will travel from points near and far – from California to the New York island – but the financial titans converging on Washington next week for a congressional grilling will all leave the private jet in the hangar. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:15:45 GMT)
MILITARY: Troop reaction mixed to Mexico travel rules
CAMP PENDLETON ---- No one's exactly toasting a new rule born from Mexico's ongoing drug-related violence that requires local Marines and sailors to get a commander's approval to travel to Tijuana for a cerveza or two. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:19:58 GMT)
McKamey Proposes Travel Freeze
A plan to save Sullivan County money by freezing out taxpayer-funded travel has drawn criticism from at least one county official who thinks it is an unnecessary step and would keep him from doing his job. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:47:28 GMT)
Travel Snapshots
Mobil Travel Guide names five-star properties CHICAGO (AP) — The 2009 Mobil Travel Guide honored three of Steve Wynn's Las Vegas properties — Tower Suites Las Vegas, Alex restaurant and the Spa at Wynn — with five stars. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:55:37 GMT)
FYI: DOT travel times will be updated
The state Department of Transportation is changing locations used to measure travel times between Everett and Seattle, and Everett and Bellevue, to give drivers more accurate travel times. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:23:16 GMT)
Cold brings travel delays again
Travel problems continue in many areas of Wales as the second Severn crossing stays closed and many roads remain icy. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:13:05 GMT)
Probe source of fake travel paper
MANILA, Philippines -- Vice President Noli de Castro on Saturday ordered an investigation into how the 22 Middle East-bound Filipino workers got spurious travel documents and almost succeeded in going to their respective destinations. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:20:20 GMT)
Contractor on Afghanistan travel ban lift
ANGELES CITY -- A country representative of a contractor accredited by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) has clarified that their food service firm is not seeking for the lifting of the Philippine travel ban to Afghanistan. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:48:31 GMT)
Travel Goes the Way of the Dodo at Cisco
Give Cisco Systems’ chief executive, John Chambers, credit for trying. Using his usual smooth delivery, Mr. Chambers told the analysts that Cisco had saved a lot of money during these difficult times by cutting back on travel. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:45:16 GMT)
Govt. warns against all travel to Madagascar
Britain changed its advice for tourists heading to Madagascar Saturday following violence which left at least 23 people dead to warn against all travel to the island. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:52:34 GMT)
Government plans travel database
The government is compiling a database to track and store the international travel records of millions of Britons. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:22:34 GMT)
How to Find the Biggest Travel Bargains
The travel industry is shuddering as frugality becomes fashionable and a new word, staycation, creeps into our vocabulary. So to spur sagging sales, operators are offering steep discounts to entice you to leave home. Here are a few tips to help you snag the deepest discounts on hotels and vacation... (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Niche sites gaining on travel giants
Vacationers seek deeper research, planning utilities Airport codes, travel dates and departure times. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:22:38 GMT)
Travel database
Should the government store travel records? (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:42:57 GMT)
Web's best travel sites offer new tools
When it comes to some of the Web's most popular travel-booking sites, everything old apparently is new again. In part an attempt to respond to a changing travel market, some of the biggest sites have launched cool new applications. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:49:39 GMT)
Eco-tourism services get a boost at Oman Travel Mart
As ecotourism has become one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry with an annual growth of 10-15% worldwide, Oman Travel Mart, the international travel and tourism event of the year will showcase various ecotourism services. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:43:27 GMT)
'Big Brother' travel database row
The Government is compiling a database of the international travel records of millions of people. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:55:25 GMT)
HUGHES HOPES TO CURE TRAVEL SICKNESS
Mark Hughes will spend the next week trying to find a cure for Manchester City's travel sickness. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:26:05 GMT)
NOT NICE ICE: No travel advised in Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Minot regions
Updated: 9:06 a.m.: No travel is advised in the Grand Forks area because of icy roads, according to the Grand Forks area North Dakota Highway Patrol. Travel speeds are down to 5 to 1O mph, according to the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Department. Several accidents have been reported in city limits, and reports of vehicles in ditches along area highways. Advertisement: Whitey's Cafe & ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:09:29 GMT)
French First Lady To Travel To Burkina Faso As Global Fund Goodwill Ambassador
Officials on Wednesday announced that French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy will travel to Burkina Faso next week for her first trip as a Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria goodwill ambassador, AFP/Yahoo! News reports. During the one-day trip on Feb. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:16:02 GMT)
North Dakota Travel Warnings
Freezing rain has prompted travel warnings around North Dakota. The National Weather Service says up to a quarter-inch of ice is expected on roads, power lines and trees on Monday. Troopers say travel speeds were down to less than 15 mph in the Grand Forks area. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:37:27 GMT)
Rain is making travel hazardous
Morning rain combined with existing temperature conditions is making travel hazardous in and around Brown County. Rollovers and accidents are being reported east of Aberdeen.... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:11:35 GMT)
RCMP in Sask. advising motorists to avoid travel due to severe icy road conditions
REGINA - The RCMP is advising motorists to not travel south and east of Regina due to severe icy road conditions. There have been several reports of motor vehicle collisions and many vehicles in the ditches in the Weyburn, Indian Head, Wolseley, and Melville areas. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:42:42 GMT)
Area counties issue no-travel advisories
Freezing rain has prompted travel warnings around North Dakota. The following area counties have issued no travel advisories due to icy road conditions: Ward County, Renville County, Bottineau County, Pierce County and Rolette County. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:43:19 GMT)
Gusty winds of global economic recession grips Bangladesh's travel industry
Gusty winds of global economic recession has pushed a number of foreign airlines either near to pack up or downsize their operations from Bangladesh, leaving the country's travel industry in grim situation, industry insiders said on Monday. Secretary General of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) AKM Bari told Xinhua on Monday, passengers' movement to and from Bangladesh ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:47:17 GMT)
Hedonism gives way to "recession chic" in travel
Hedonism is out in the travel business and "recession chic" is in, according to experts at a travel show in New York where customers were looking for bargains to brighten the gloom. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:01:55 GMT)
RCMP in Sask. advising motorists to avoid travel due to severe icy road conditions
The RCMP is advising motorists to not travel south and east of Regina due to severe icy road conditions. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:11:51 GMT)
Proposal may cause some to travel for services
A proposal by Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to regionalize county human service agencies may cause Wilkin County residents to travel for service. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:22:10 GMT)
Surprising number of companies cut travel spending
Twice as many U.S. companies as previously expected are cutting their travel spending this year in response to economic weakness and uncertainty. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:10:13 GMT)
Tarnished Travel
Looking for a silver lining among airline and hotel financial reports? Don’t bother. The travel industry is taking a beating, and it’s hard to see when it will improve. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT)
Fashion Week's Couture Tea Cakes and Other Travel News
Travel news, deals and steals for the week of February 9, 2009 (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:31:15 GMT)
Travel directions offered :Industry gives corporations tips to keep them traveling.
NEW YORK -- With criticism of pricey corporate events spurring hotel and resort cancellations, travel industry leaders on Monday encouraged companies to keep spending on travel and offered guidelines they hope will prevent a backlash. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:13:11 GMT)
Associations Offer Alternative To U.S. Travel and Meetings Regulations
FEBRUARY 09, 2009 -- Seven industry associations today jointly released recommended corporate travel, meetings and events spending guidelines for the few hundred companies that are eligible to receive federal government emergency financial assistance. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:30:28 GMT)
Judges keep travel secret
MILLIONS of dollars of luxury overseas travel by Queensland judges and magistrates has been hidden from taxpayers for the past two years. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Committee votes to post travel costs
A legislative committee has voted to require state education agencies to post their travel expenses online. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:36:50 GMT)
Travel treacherous in and out of Winnipeg
Travel was a nightmare in and around Winnipeg again Tuesday. Many major highways were closed for a second day, as ice and fog make driving dangerous. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:09:51 GMT)
Downturn hits international travel; flights from USA cut
The global economic storm is hitting what once was the most profitable part of the airline industry: international travel. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:27:44 GMT)
Bill would end travel ban to Cuba
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Congress is considering a bill to allow unrestricted travel from the United States to Cuba. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:26:14 GMT)
Committee: Travel costs won't play larger role
Travel costs will not play a larger role in NCAA tournament pairings this year than it has in other years. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:06:00 GMT)
NCAA: Travel costs will not play a larger role in this year's tourney
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Travel costs will not play a larger role in this year's NCAA tournament pairings this year than it has in other years. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:30:51 GMT)
US lawmakers introduce bill to ease Cuba travel
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced a bill to permit US citizens unrestricted travel to Cuba, according to the Library of Congress website. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:33:40 GMT)
Verbal sparring on travel costs punctuates board meeting
The Lucas County commissioners agreed to raise the baseline of a living wage proposal but put off voting on it yesterday at a meeting punctuated by verbal sparring over employee travel expenses and Commissioner Ben Konop's mayoral ambitions. Commissioner Pete Gerken rec- ommended in- creasing the threshold of the living wage resolution to $11.67 an hour from an $8.38 hourly minimum in Mr. ... (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:11:15 GMT)
Association of Bahrain Travel and Tour Agents extends strategic partnership with Amadeus
Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, entered into a strategic partnership with Association of Bahrain Travel and Tour Agents (ABTTA). (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:27:27 GMT)
Orthopedics Experts From Rush University Medical Center Travel To India To Perform Knee Replacements For Impoverished ...
Orthopedics Experts from Rush University Travel to India to Perform Knee Replacements for Impoverished Patients Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Craig J. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:15:11 GMT)
Associations Offer Alternative To U.S. Travel and Meetings Regulations
FEBRUARY 09, 2009 -- Seven industry associations today jointly released recommended corporate travel, meetings and events spending guidelines for the few hundred companies that are eligible to receive federal government emergency financial assistance. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:12:54 GMT)
NDDOT lifts no-travel advisory for SW, south-central N.D.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has lifted the No Travel Advisory for the south west and south central regions of the state. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:24:32 GMT)
Review coming of Kivalliq medical travel contracts, mayors told
Mayors from Nunavut's Kivalliq region reacted positively to word Tuesday that the territorial government will review its medical travel contracts in that region soon. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:48:36 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. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:48:04 GMT)
Kerry to travel to Syria to meet Assad
Sen. John Kerry, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, is planning to travel to Syria next week, where he will meet with President Bashar Assad. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:52:05 GMT)
Asia business travel spending seen falling 20 pct
Asian businesses could reduce their spending on hotels, flights and other travel expenses by as much as 20 percent this year to cut costs amid the global downturn, a leading travel company said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:33:44 GMT)
Snow affects schools and travel
Heavy snow causes major problems for schools and travel across many parts of Scotland. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:42:40 GMT)
Retail, travel company Arcandor's 1Q net loss euro58M
Arcandor AG, one of Germany's biggest retailers and owner of the Thomas Cook travel group, reported Thursday that net losses widened 53 percent in its fiscal first quarter and said its outlook was uncertain given the global financial meltdown. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:07:05 GMT)
Marriott Fourth-Quarter Profit Falls as Recession Cuts Travel
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Marriott International Inc., the biggest U.S. hotel chain, said profit dropped in the fourth quarter, its sixth straight quarterly decline, as the global recession reduced travel. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:55:52 GMT)
Marriott Reports Fourth-Quarter Loss as Travel Slows (Correct)
(Corrects first paragraph to show company reported a loss.) Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Marriott International Inc., the biggest U.S. hotel chain, reported a fourth-quarter loss as the global recession reduced travel. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:57:19 GMT)
State will post travel times on busy stretch of Route 78
New Jersey transportation officials are hoping to unclog one of the metropolitan area's most congested highways. Route 78 will soon have travel times posted on overhead, electronic message boards. Traffic operations director Jim Hogan said the seven boards will cover... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:11:04 GMT)
No travel advisory lifted, alert in effect
The North Dakota Department of Transportation lifted a no travel advisory statewide. Advertisement: General Equipment & Supplies Leica Builder. Find out what it can do for you! Starting at $5405, with memory starting at $6495. For more details Contact Dave at 800-437-2924 or email dbroten@genequip.com (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:19:48 GMT)
Virgin, Ryanair Cut 800 Jobs as Recession Squeezes Air Travel
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. and discount carrier Ryanair Holdings Plc will cut as many as 800 jobs as the recession stifles demand for travel. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:20:54 GMT)
Singapore Air, Cathay Must Cut Flights as Travel Demand Drops
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore Airlines Ltd. , Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., and other Asia-Pacific carriers must cut capacity further to survive a global recession that has curbed travel demand, a consultant said. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:18:48 GMT)
Travel Team seeks a global reach
A local travel services company just took a step forward onto the global scene. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:10:23 GMT)
Ridge Travel in Bernards grows thanks to technology
Brian Colombari, owner of Ridge Travel Carefree Cruises in the Lyons Mall, said more travelers are realizing they can gain personalized service, and often save money as well, by booking through a travel agent. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:30:05 GMT)
NJ Transportation seeks to unclog traffic by displaying travel times
TRENTON (AP) -- New Jersey transportation officials hope to unclog one of the area's most congested highways by posting travel times on overhead electronic message boards. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:16:25 GMT)
Expert Address Airline Travel Issues
Travel expert Jennifer Doncsecz appeared on "Good Day Philadelphia" Friday to discuss airline travel issues. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:54:14 GMT)
Couple ready to retire and travel — for fun
George and Mickey Simonds said traveling is in their blood. Ever since the globe-trotting couple established Travel Unlimited in Oxford in 1972, they have been providing high quality travel planning assistance. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:01:51 GMT)
Travel agents follow the money from cruises to land tours
With all of the cruise discounting going on, some travel agents are booking and promoting land-based tours instead of cruise vacations. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:19:35 GMT)
What are your travel secrets?
There aren't many bright spots in today's economy, but one of them is cheap travel. Airfare and hotel stays are at an all-time low, making it a great time to take that dream vacation, if you have the savvy to find the deals (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:15:33 GMT)
Buckeye Town Council spars over travel budget
Councilman Rioux has spent most of his travel budget, tapped another member's travel money. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:28:04 GMT)
U.S. Stocks Travel Higher As Obama Pushes Economic Stimulus
U.S. Stocks Travel Higher As Obama Pushes Economic Stimulus (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:10:38 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 most romantic retreats
With couples across the world celebrating Valentine's Day, luxury travel company Hideaways International Inc has come up with a list of the world's 10 most romantic retreats. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:26:42 GMT)
Efforts to curb corporate excess could add to travel industry's pain
Washington's attacks on corporate excess '” the private jets and trips to Vegas '” are prompting a backlash from the travel industry. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:54:01 GMT)
Corporate excess outrage worries travel industry
(By Sholnn Freeman and Michael S. Rosenwald, Washington Post) President Obama's attacks on corporate excess – the private jets and trips to Las Vegas – are prompting a backlash from the travel industry. Hotel chains, jet makers and corporate travel managers say they fear that efforts to curb excesses by firms receiving government aid will only add more pain to an industry hit hard by the ... (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:04:57 GMT)
Rochester officials spend more on travel
Rochester City Council members and Mayor Ardell Brede spend far more on taxpayer-paid travel than their counterparts in comparable Minnesota cities, a Post-Bulletin inquiry reveals (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:22:17 GMT)
Council members, former member debate city-paid travel
Taxpayer-paid travel by Rochester elected officials has been on an upward trajectory over the last four years, according to figures provided by the Rochester (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:22:27 GMT)
Travel independently in Alaska
Some travelers enjoy getting off on their own. If that fits your description and you've wanted to visit Alaska, you may want to check out Alaska Travel Adventures, which offers Alaska Highway Cruises, motorhome rentals, best of Alaska day tours and attractions, and best of Alaska RV parks. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:03:02 GMT)
Travel reading: 'Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean'
Adventure travel is one of the biggest trends in the industry these days. The National Geographic book Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean, by Don Mankin and Shannon Stowell, is full of adventurous ideas. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:03:22 GMT)
Travel Web: Site offers information on Southwest Colorado
The Southwest Colorado Travel Region has launched a new Web site, www.swcoloradoheritage.com , that offers information on regional destinations, attractions, events and accommodations. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:05:02 GMT)
Travel Insider: Celebrate Lincoln at Gettysburg
With Barack Obama coming from Illinois -- the Land of Lincoln -- there is renewed interest in the life of President Abraham Lincoln. Those visiting Washington, D.C., for either Tuesday's inauguration or to see the sights the rest of the year might want to travel to Gettysburg, 80 miles to the north. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:07:43 GMT)
Grant County trims travel budget
SILVER CITY — The Grant County Commission has suspended most out-of-state travel in a cost-cutting move. The panel unanimously approved the resolution Thursday night. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:20:38 GMT)
Efforts to curb corporate excess could add to travel industry's pain
Washington's attacks on corporate excess '” the private jets and trips to Vegas '” are prompting a backlash from the travel industry. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:10:33 GMT)
York youth chosen to play for East Coast Selects travel team
Madelynn Edwards was chosen to play for the East Coast Selects U12 travel team. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:11:44 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of the week's travel news including a possible strike by staff at BA and BMI and a fall in the number of visitors to the UK. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:21:56 GMT)
Spirit Journeys Schedules New Gay Travel to Thailand, Cambodia & Laos
Spirit Journeys has just scheduled a new gay travel adventure to Thailand, Cambodia & Laos. This journey starts on November 20, 2009 and ends December 6, 2009. New Milford ( (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:24:18 GMT)
Strategies can yield travel bargains
If you'd like to assemble your own personalized travel deals, here's how to find the best bargains. The key to finding a true travel deal is comparison shopping, especially when buying a package. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:37:01 GMT)
'Five places' tops comments on travel stories
Our new "Five places" feature took its place at the top of the minds of many readers this week, leading SFGate.com travel stories in comments. Must have been the topic: where movies were made. Readers also had a lot to say about "Out and about," the... (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:45:02 GMT)
Basic strategies to save money on travel costs
By now you've probably seen dozens of tips about how to save money on travel. Given the lousy economy, that's an appropriate focus this year. I know of only three basic strategies to keeping travel costs down: 1. Shop wisely. This one is a no-brainer: If you... (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:45:42 GMT)
South Florida's gay and lesbian travel hit hard by recession
In the aftermath of 9-11 attacks in 2001, gays were among the first to board planes and travel, providing a lifeline for South Florida tourism. Marketers swooned over the resilience of gay tourists, who tend not to have children and generally travel more than average. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:59:45 GMT)
Guantanamo detainee fit to travel: British diplomats
A British resident held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay is well enough to travel to Britain if a request to release him is approved, the Foreign Office (FCO) said on Sunday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:53:58 GMT)
Guantanamo detainee 'fit to travel to UK'
Guantanamo Bay detainee Binyam Mohamed is fit enough to travel to the UK should the US government agree to his release, the Foreign Office said today. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:05:18 GMT)
Travel industry feels pain of efforts to curb excess
The federal government's attacks on corporate excess — the private jets and trips to Las Vegas — are prompting a backlash from the travel industry. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:37:58 GMT)
Complaints about Florida travel clubs growing
It's hard to recoup losses if that great vacation deal turns out to be a bust Lured by the promise of a free vacation, retirees Elaine and John Chubbuck plunked down $7,900 to join a Coral Springs travel club that claimed it could get them deep discounts on cruises and exotic resorts. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:23:46 GMT)
Singapore Air to Decommission Planes as Travel Drops (Update2)
Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore Airlines Ltd. , Asia’s most profitable carrier, will slash seat capacity 11 percent as the global recession hammers demand for air travel. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:51:05 GMT)
Guantanamo inmate fit to travel
Mr Mohamed had been resident in the UK from the age of 15A UK resident held at the US s Guantanamo Bay detention camp is fit enough to travel to the UK, the Foreign Office has said.British officials, including a doctor, visited Binyam Mohamed in Cuba. The UK had expressed concerns over his health after reports he was on hunger strike.His legal team hope he will be cleared for release by ... (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:09:28 GMT)
New study says to look at more than just price to find the best travel bargains
( North Carolina State University ) If you're looking for bargain air travel, a new study finds that you should look at more than just the ticket price. Instead, a researcher at North Carolina State University who co-authored the study says that consumers need to consider the quality of the flights being offered in order to get the best "price efficiency." (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:23:12 GMT)
Clover Stroud's travel books: Isolarion and Rough Guide to Walks in London
The latest travel books reviewed. This week: Isolarion by James Attlee and The Rough Guide to Walks in London ? Southeast England. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:35:21 GMT)
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