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Eastday-The Initial Distributing Ceremony of Hangzhou travel coupons held in Pudong
In order to attract more tourists to Hangzhou, Hangzhou will issue 135000 sets of travel coupons with total value of 9 million Yuan to Shanghai citizens by the end of March 15th. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:16:07 GMT)
Ask Travel | Taking an Alaskan cruise
For travelers who want to take a cruise to Alaska, and travel up the more scenic east side of Vancouver Island, here's how to find the right ship and itinerary. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:14:30 GMT)
Travel with the 'D'
When metro Detroiters travel, they often take a piece of home with them. And we're looking for pictures to prove it. In upcoming editions of our Sunday Travel section, we will feature photos of folks who travel with the iconic Old English 'D.' So please send vacation photos in which the 'D' is visible -- on a T-shirt, a baseball hat or even a sign -- via e-mail to travel@freepress.com. ... (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:43:32 GMT)
Spears Travel owner dies at 82
BARTLESVILLE — Charles Roy "Chuck" Spears, owner of Spears Travel, died Thursday. He was 82. A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at East Cross United Methodist Church under the direction of Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:50:18 GMT)
Bill would ease travel to Cuba
The worst part of Lis Prado's job is saying "no." "No" to the Cuban-Americans coming to the travel agency seeking to visit ailing parents, the ones trying to get to funerals on the island, the ones hoping to be by a loved one's bedside after an accident. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:49:45 GMT)
BTN's 2009 Corporate Travel Index
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 -- New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, San Francisco and Chicago are the most expensive U.S. cities in which to travel to conduct business, according to Business Travel News' 2009 Corporate Travel Index, its annual examination of the daily costs to stay in a hotel, eat three meals and rent a car in 100 business travel destinations in the United States. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:29:03 GMT)
'Mirbat Beach', a highlight at the Oman Travel Market 2009
The 1 billion project undertaken by the Dhofar Tourism Company in the town of Mirbat on the Salalah Coast was showcased at the Oman Travel Market that was held from 17th to the 19th February 2009. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:27:47 GMT)
Schwarzenegger Staff Travel Expenses Probed
In the midst of a budget crisis, top officials in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration reportedly charged taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for airfare, hotels and meals despite a ban on nonessential travel. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:19:31 GMT)
Hear plans for motorized forest travel
U.S. Forest Service officials will hold public meetings in March to familiarize people with new draft plans for motorized travel management in the Black Hills National Forest. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:50:55 GMT)
Omar urges EU to rescind adverse travel advisories
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah has urged the European Union Commission to use its influence for withdrawing the adverse travel advisories issued against visiting Kashmir. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:20:54 GMT)
Clover Stroud's travel books: Stealing Water and Keyguide Brittany
The latest travel books reviewed. This week: Stealing Water by Tim Ecott and Keyguide Brittany. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:21:41 GMT)
Icy spots hamper travel in central Ala.
Remnants of the big snow storm that hit central Alabama are causing travel problems. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:41:20 GMT)
Winter storm causing travel delays in region
Powerful weather cells can be seen in this 8:33 a.m. image from the National Weather Service radar at Mt. Holly, New Jersey. The sprawling weather system is headed toward Staten Island and is causing travel delays throughout the region. The... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:47:57 GMT)
Travel show was a 'complete success'
If attendance at the recent Morris Murdock Travel Show in January at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy is any indication, the economic downturn isn't keeping Utahns from traveling. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:02:53 GMT)
Lake effect snow slow travel
Associated Press - March 2, 2009 9:25 AM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) - Ten inches of new snow near Lake Michigan delayed air travel and made the Monday morning commute miserable near Lake Michigan in... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:27:37 GMT)
NYC storm snarls travel, closes public schools
A winter storm Monday crippled air travel, prompted the nation's largest public school district to declare a rare snow day and caused the death of a motorist. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:35:53 GMT)
Lake Effect Snow Slows Travel Near Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Ten inches of new snow near Lake Michigan delayed air travel and made the Monday morning commute miserable near Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:56:04 GMT)
NBA's top two scorers meet as Cavs travel to Miami
NBA's top two scorers meet as Cavs travel to Miami (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:37:46 GMT)
NYC Storm Snarls Travel, Closes Public Schools
A winter storm Monday crippled air travel, prompted the nation's largest public school district to declare a rare snow day and caused the death of a motorist. The storm dumped up to a foot of snow on the metropolitan area, and wind gusts caused drifting in some spots. More than 900 flights were canceled -- a majority of all flights at Kennedy, Newark and LaGuardia airports, according to the Port ... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:16:30 GMT)
The art of senior travel deals
Getting older does have its privileges. One of them is lower prices for travel. But while many businesses do offer age-targeted discounts, travel experts advise to ask about other discounts first. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:25:22 GMT)
Priceline sees business travel drop
The U.S. recession will be a strong headwind for the travel industry for the foreseeable future, with business travel especially feeling the pinch, the chief executive of online travel agency Priceline.com said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:26:30 GMT)
Priceline, Orbitz see biz travel drop
The U.S. recession presents a strong headwind to the travel industry, especially for business travel, which is declining more rapidly than leisure, the chief executives of two online travel agencies said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:52:52 GMT)
Air travel and cargo fall sharply
The world's 230 airlines have seen passenger travel and cargo fall sharply this year, as economic conditions worsened, an industry trade group said yesterday. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:30:27 GMT)
Recently—ended NATAS travel fair chalks up over S$45m in travel sales
SINGAPORE: The travel industry may have been hit by the current downturn. Despite this, the numbers from the recently—ended three—day NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) travel fair didn’t fall too drastically. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:27:26 GMT)
International Monetary Systems Launches Online Travel-On-Trade Booking Service for Barter Members
International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTCBB: INLM), a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced the launch of a full-service, online travel planning and booking resource for their nationwide membership network. The new capability allows members to search online for accommodations available in North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean and make reservations using ... (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:31:04 GMT)
Smith Travel Research: Occupancy down to 45.9 percent
New data from Smith Travel Research shows that occupancy rates at American hotels dropped to 45.9 percent in January. That’s down from 51.5 percent in January 2008. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:53:56 GMT)
Travel to Ireland by working out
What: Shamrock ShowdownWhere: Kings Mountain Family YMCAWhen: March 1-31Details: Travel from North Carolina to Dublin, Ireland - Earn Frequent Activity Miles by completing different exercises50 miles for 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on a cardio (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:54:16 GMT)
ATF Warns Students Against Mexico Travel
SAN DIEGO - The Justice Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is taking the unusual step of urging college students to avoid parts of northern Mexico during spring break. The bureau's Los Angeles field division is discouraging travel to Tijuana and Rosarito Beach, noting that both cities just south of San Diego have witnessed lots of drug-fueled violence. ... (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:04:45 GMT)
Metropolis to be featured on Travel Channel
METROPOLIS, Ill. (AP) - The touristy trappings of Superman's adoptive Illinois hometown of Metropolis are blazing their way to the Travel Channel. The cable TV network will feature Metropolis on its "Extreme Towns" series. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:24:53 GMT)
DNR cuts training, travel to pay back improper conference costs
To pay back improper conference expenses, the DNR is cutting training, travel and equipment for Minnesota's wildlife enforcement. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:26:09 GMT)
Change on travel to Cuba upsets Senate Democrat
A bill that would ease travel restrictions to Cuba has opened a rift between President Barack Obama and the Senate's only Cuban-American Democrat. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:22:00 GMT)
Check your passport status before travel
BEFORE you travel abroad, it would be a good idea to check your passport status at the Immigration website http://www.imi.gov.my. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:57:00 GMT)
Insurance: Travel and motor premiums 'will rise' if equalities bill is passed, say insurers
Charities for the elderly hit back as insurers criticise proposed anti-age assessment legislation Travel and car insurance customers will face higher insurance premiums and less choice if the equality bill restricts the use of age by insurers to help them assess risk, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned. The bill, introduced in the Queen's speech last November, is ... (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:26:42 GMT)
3 teachers get grants for travel
Three Nelson County teachers will be travel and study in three different educational programs around the globe this summer with grants awarded last month by a Charlottesville couple. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:29:58 GMT)
Travel Deals for Gourmet Housewares Show
Hot hotel rates and easy online reservations are just part of the travel deals being arranged by the Gourmet Housewares Show®. Show organizers say they are working to ensure "a cost-efficient market" by arranging for first-rate travel deals in downtown San Francisco during the 2009 show slated for Aug. 8-10. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:29:26 GMT)
Campfield travel ban could save $51,400
State legislative staff has calculated that a bill sponsored by Rep. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, would save the state $51,400 per year in legislator travel spending. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:31:39 GMT)
PRESS RELEASE: Fitch Affirms Travel & General Insur Co 'BBB'
Fitch Ratings-London-04 March 2009: Fitch Ratings has today affirmed UK travel bond insurer Travel & General Insurance Company plc's (TGIC) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating at 'BBB'. The Outlook remains Negative. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:33:17 GMT)
Civil servant to explain $400,000 travel bill
OTTAWA -- A senior government official who racked up more than $400,000 in travel expenses over three years will have to appear before a House of Commons committee to explain her jet-set lifestyle. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:00:05 GMT)
Germans retain lust for travel despite economic crisis
Berlin - Germans have retained their lust for travel, despite the deepening world economic crisis, a study released Wednesday showed. Drawn up by the German motorists' association ADAC, the study said 64.5 per cent of Germans planned at least one vac... (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:01:48 GMT)
AirPlus International Releases Findings on Corporate Travel Mindset in Current Economic Climate
AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment solutions, releases two independent study findings that confirm the mindset of corporate travel is changing in this difficult economic climate. In the first study: The Wire…from AirPlus , over 84% of corporate travel managers on both sides of the Atlantic state they already have or are in the midst of re-evaluating their ... (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:01:41 GMT)
All Nippon May Delay Discount Carrier as Travel Falls (Update1)
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- All Nippon Airways Co. , Japan’s second-largest carrier, may delay the start of a discount airline it planned to begin as early as this month as overseas travel demand drops at the fastest rate in more than five years. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:06:18 GMT)
Travel tasks for Iowa's Shorts are a tall order
In a way, the road to the NCAA Tournament's return to Portland goes through Waterloo, Iowa. Waterloo is the home of Shorts Travel Management, the company that will arrange travel for the eight teams in the March 19 and 21 subregional at the Rose Garden, as well as the other... (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:47:04 GMT)
Israeli court examines travel ban on rights leader
(By BEN HUBBARD, Associated Press Writer) The head of a prominent Palestinian human rights group turned to Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday to lift a travel ban preventing him from traveling to Europe to accept a prize. Israel has barred Shawan Jabarin, the director of al-Haq, from traveling to the ceremony in the Netherlands next week. Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said the ban is ... (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:11:46 GMT)
Israeli court examines travel ban on rights leader
The head of a prominent Palestinian human rights group has turned to Israel's Supreme Court to lift a travel ban preventing him from traveling to Europe to accept a prize. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:16:22 GMT)
Israeli court examines travel ban on rights leader
Associated Press - March 5, 2009 6:13 AM ET RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - The head of a prominent Palestinian human rights group has turned to Israel's Supreme Court to lift a travel ban... (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:29:22 GMT)
Over 200 attendees already confirmed for European Travel Distribution Summit
With over 10 weeks to go until the event, EyeforTravel is pleased to announced that more than 200 online travel professionals have already registered to attend the 2009 Travel Distribution Summit Europe. Scroll down to see a complete list. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:07:19 GMT)
Israeli court examines travel ban on rights leader
The head of a prominent Palestinian human rights group turned to Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday to lift a travel ban preventing him from traveling to Europe to accept a prize. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:54:49 GMT)
Judge: Broadcom co-founder may travel freely
A federal judge has agreed to allow indicted Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas to travel throughout the country while awaiting trial on criminal charges. Before U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato's ruling Monday, Nicholas could leave his Orange... (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:55:27 GMT)
Judge: Broadcom co-founder may travel freely
(AP:LOS ANGELES) A federal judge has agreed to allow indicted Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas to travel throughout the country while awaiting trial on criminal charges. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:10:24 GMT)
Judge: Broadcom Co-Founder May Travel Freely
A federal judge has agreed to allow indicted Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas to travel throughout the country while awaiting trial on criminal charges. Before U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato's ruling Monday, Nicholas could leave his Orange County home only for certain activities, including employment and medical and mental health treatment. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:29:04 GMT)
Dutch urge Israel to lift travel ban on Palestinian activist
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen has asked Israel to lift a travel ban on a Palestinian whose rights group is to receive an award in the Netherlands, a spokesman said Thursday. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:24:36 GMT)
Kid-Friendly Travel Perks
With an increase in family travel, hotels and airlines are offering a range of child-friendly amenities. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:34:34 GMT)
Fox Cities businesses say most work travel justified
As the recession forces businesses to scale back and cut jobs to save money, the last thing some executives can justify is travel, particularly to plush destinations. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:27:32 GMT)
Ask Gill: cancelled flights travel insurance and inoculation advice
Our resident travel expert Gill Charlton resolves the case of a planned break to Budapest that turned out to be a nonstarter. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:21:41 GMT)
Drop in Caribbean tourism hurting South Florida travel, shipping firms
As fewer Americans travel to the Caribbean, a slump in island economies is looping back and punching South Florida. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:04:09 GMT)
Do you need travel insurance?
Do you need travel insurance? If you have it, you can rest assured your vacation plans are secure while getting some much needed R&R. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:45:36 GMT)
March's travel feedback
If your feedback doesn't relate to an article you see published on this page click here to comment on more general issues or anything you have read in Telegraph Travel. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:55:33 GMT)
Woodbridge travel agency will reimburse customers for failed Mecca trip
Khalil Hamra/APTens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims move around the Kaaba, the black cube seen at center, inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. A Woodbridge travel agency promised 77 customers a trip to the holy site, but the... (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:55:01 GMT)
Woodbridge travel agency to pay for botched Mecca trip
WOODBRIDGE — Seventy-seven people who were booked to travel to Mecca through a Woodbridge agency instead went nowhere, losing thousands of dollars each on the bogus package deal. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:32:46 GMT)
Warning puts the brakes on travel plans
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel alert urging all citizens to exercise caution if traveling to Mexico, possibly affecting Western Illinois University students and staff during spring break, and the Western Illinois Spanish Experience-Mexico program. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:45:41 GMT)
U.S. airlines pin hopes on summer vacation travel
As business travel bookings plummet in the economic recession, U.S. airlines are looking hungrily at the summer vacation travel season for a bump in their leisure bookings. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:05:09 GMT)
Have glove, will travel for Stanton
Have glove, will travel for Stanton (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:45:54 GMT)
Schwarzenegger sets rules on staff travel, income
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday imposed new rules for his administration in reporting travel, gifts and outside income, a day after a cabinet member's resignation. Read comments (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:39:43 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of the week's travel news including the cancellation of Exodus trips to Pakistan and a boom in companies joining up to ABTA. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:08:53 GMT)
'Free travel for seniors'
PREMIER Colin Barnett is set to announce extended free travel on bus, trains and ferries for seniors, believed to be starting next month. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
Travel agents business group elections held
The Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG) organised the election of its executive committee under the supervision of Dubai Chamber during their annual general meeting held at the Dubai Aviation Club recently. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:27:49 GMT)
Portland Web site solicits paranormal travel tales
Bob Ellis/The OregonianA paranormal society based in Oregon City investigates reports of ghosts inhabiting Frank-n-Steins's tavern in Mt. Angel. Sometimes travel can be downright spooky. When it happens to you, you're invited to share your experience on www.travelparanormal.com. This is... (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:13:21 GMT)
Ipswich Town v Burnley - Supporters Club Travel
Supporters Club travel information to Portman Road - Burnley Football Supporters' Club (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:53:03 GMT)
Forest Service seeks input on motorized travel
Forest Service officials will hold public meetings next week to introduce new plans for motorized travel management of the Black Hills National Forest to the public. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:25:17 GMT)
Defiant Beshir to travel to Darfur
Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir is to travel to Darfur on Sunday, in his first visit since the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the western region. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:15:50 GMT)
Free travel for seniors
Seniors card holders and aged and disability support pensioners will soon be able to travel free on public transport from next month. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:43:00 GMT)
Travel miniseries exposes remote tribes
Sending two handsome young British men who look good shirtless out into the jungle sounds like a dodgy premise for a Travel Channel show. Photo caption: Mark and Olly pose with the subjects of their show "Living with the Machigenga," set in the jungles of Peru. Photo by Travel Channel (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:04:36 GMT)
Ten tips for buying travel insurance
The internet is where to search for the best rates when buying travel insurance writes Sophie Butler. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:06:54 GMT)
Cost Saving Travel Tips
File photo. (KTVA) With one of our busiest travel seasons right around the corner, we wanted to bring you some of the best deals, and tips for your travel needs. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:15:25 GMT)
Should you really be paying higher fees to travel? The I-Team puts airline's scales to the test.
Should you really be paying higher fees to travel? The I-Team puts airline's scales to the test. Traditionally, the holidays are a time for travel, and that's especially true here in Alaska, where many of us are going to be traveling to the Lower 48 to go see friends and family. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:17:06 GMT)
Tunisia: Authorities must lift travel ban on Mohamed Abbou
The Tunisian authorities must immediately lift the unwarranted travel ban on human rights defender and former prisoner of conscience, Mohamed Abbou, who has been denied permission to leave the country today, for the seventh time since his release from prison in July 2007, Amnesty International said. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:31:42 GMT)
A new travel editor
I'd like to introduce myself: I'm Judith Evans, the new travel editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. If my name sounds familiar, it's because I've been the food editor at the Post since 1993, a job I'm continuing to hold. As I settle into my expanded role, I'd like to hear from you. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:42:09 GMT)
Travel + Leisure announces design awards
Women dressed in 1950s-style bathing suits greeted guests and disco balls hung from the ceiling inside the darkened, thumping nightclub of the newly renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach as hotelier Andre Balazs accepted his award as Travel + Leisure magazine's 2009 design champion. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:32:09 GMT)
Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air: (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:38:11 GMT)
Forest Service seeks input on motorized travel
Forest Service officials will hold public meetings next week to introduce new plans for motorized travel management of the Black Hills National Forest to the public. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:22:09 GMT)
New age travel agent more than a ticket agent
Travel agencies are grappling with ways to use the Internet but not lose business to it. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:06:17 GMT)
Tax break attracts travel agency to New Albany park
A corporate travel-management company at Easton in northeast Columbus plans to move this summer to the Water’s Edge office campus in New Albany. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:06:58 GMT)
KTC-TTAA-ADT-Thai Amadeus were ecstatic “Thai International Travel Fair 2009” was remarkably successful Hitting over ...
Mr. Staporn Sirisinha, Senior Executive Vice President – Leisure Marketing Department, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, Mr. Charoen Wangananont, President of Thai Travel Agents Associat (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:24:39 GMT)
Alta. school board whose bus was in crash has policy against travel in poor conditions
BLACKFALDS, Alta. - A spokesman for a school board whose bus was involved in a crash during a snowstorm on the weekend says it has a policy that doesn't permit travel in poor conditions. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:18:00 GMT)
Ten trends affecting business travel in 2009 | usatoday.com
By David Grossman. One year ago, rising oil prices were taking travel costs to new heights and business travelers were feeling the pinch. Now travel prices are falling again, fueled by the global recession, and airlines, hoteliers and car rental companies are taking evasive actions to survive. Here are ten trends caused by the global economic meltdown, and what they will mean for business ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:12:04 GMT)
PhoCusWright on Expedia’s TripAdvisor travel search engine
Round and round and round we go. Where we’ll stop, nobody knows. It wasn't that long ago—OK, almost 10 years ago (ancient times in online travel)—when a handful of metasearch engines (Farechase, Qixo, SideStep, etc.) burst uninvited into the online travel party. No sooner did they arrive when cease-and-desists started flying. Online travel agencies (OTAs) were the ball of the bash, and it seemed ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:26:53 GMT)
Schwarzenegger sets rules on staff travel, income
Gov. Schwarzenegger is imposing new rules for his administration in reporting travel, gifts and outside income a day after a cabinet member's resignation. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:33:11 GMT)
NPfIT costs include £3m on hotels and business travel
Contracted costs of the NHS's IT programme include more than £1m with a hotel reservations agency, nearly £2m with a business travel company, and £150m with consultancies - for two of the six years the scheme has been running. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:51:42 GMT)
AAA Issues Travel Advisory for Mexico
Spring Break vacationers urged to heed Mexico Travel Advisory. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:21:23 GMT)
Public Transit Up, Highway Travel Down
WASHINGTON - Americans hopped on buses, subways and commuter rails more last year amid record-high gas prices and drove less on the nation's highways, according to industry figures to be released Monday. Experts disagree on whether the number of riders - the most since 1956 - indicates Americans' travel habits are changing or if the shift away from cars is temporary because of fuel ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:26:07 GMT)
Travel briefs
Frommer's releases largest travel guide for Kindle (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:14:39 GMT)
Kid-Friendly Travel Perks
With an increase in family travel, hotels and airlines are offering a range of child-friendly amenities. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:07:19 GMT)
El Monte woman pleads not guilty in travel, lottery scams
Delia Tellez, 52, allegedly took money from people in a lottery scam and posed as a travel agent to sell trips to holy sites in Europe, Mexico and Israel. An El Monte woman has pleaded not guilty to orchestrating lottery and travel scams in Los Angeles County. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:06:14 GMT)
Travel slump hits home, but bargains await
Tourism is big business in the Pacific Northwest. But with people traveling less, the number of visitors from overseas declining and companies slashing business travel, everyone — from small innkeepers to major downtown hotels — is feeling the impact. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:17:22 GMT)
S.F. delegation: Travel not always junkets
Big business is cutting back on convention travel these days, afraid of being branded as lavish spenders in a down economy. And that's having a real impact on cities like San Francisco, where conventions and business meetings have a huge impact on our... (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:25:23 GMT)
Southwest CEO says travel slump hasn't hit bottom
The chief executive of Southwest Airlines says travel slumped in early March from February's already sluggish pace and the airline industry hasn't yet hit bottom amid a recession. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:32:59 GMT)
Weather: No travel advised
The Mankato and Windom offices of the Minnesota Department of Transportation are advising no unnecessary travel on highways south and west of Mankato at this time including the counties of Jackson, Cottonwood, Watonwan, Martin, Blue Earth, Faribault. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:34:55 GMT)
Southwest CEO says travel slump hasn't hit bottom
Associated Press - March 10, 2009 10:55 AM ET DALLAS (AP) - The chief executive of Southwest Airlines says travel slumped in early March from February's already sluggish pace. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:01:46 GMT)
US State Dept Issues New Madagascar Travel Warning
WASHINGTON (AFP)--The U.S. said Tuesday it is allowing non-essential staff to leave Madagascar as it issued a new travel warning over "escalating civil unrest" in the country. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:02:15 GMT)
The 7 cheapest ways to travel
Those of us who aren't ready to hang up our packable travel hat are desperately seeking less expensive ways to get away. Here are a few ideas on how to achieve that. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:07:58 GMT)
Southwest CEO says travel slump hasn't hit bottom
The chief executive of Southwest Airlines says travel slumped in early March from February's already sluggish pace and the airline industry hasn't yet hit bottom amid a recession. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:27:46 GMT)
Congress Eases Travel to Cuba
Changes in rules for family travel to nation come amid debate on ending U.S. trade embargo. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:06:52 GMT)
Sustainable travel plan for city
Cardiff is chosen to become Wales' first "sustainable travel town" in a £28.5m transport improvement scheme. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:33:13 GMT)
Cubans applaud U.S. bill easing trade, travel
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans applauded on Tuesday the passage of a bill by the U.S. Congress that would ease some travel and trade restrictions against the communist island, but said they hope for more changes under President Barack Obama . (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:30:21 GMT)
Holidaymakers urged to buy travel insurance for breaks in Britain
Cash-strapped holidaymakers who opt to save money by spending their vacations in the UK instead of abroad are being urged not to overlook travel cover. Although the number of Brits planning to spend their holidays in the UK this year is booming, travel insurance providers say there has been no corresponding increase in the number of policies taken out for UK travel, prompting concerns ... (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:50:10 GMT)
Government admits MPs rort travel
POLITICIANS are using frequent flyer points earned on taxpayer-funded travel for their personal use while average Australians struggle to make ends meet. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:01:00 GMT)
Free bikes and buses plan to transform Cardiff travel
Free bikes, free buses and a modern parking system will make Cardiff a beacon for sustainable travel in Wales thanks to a £28.5 million investment by the Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff Council. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:21:25 GMT)
HRW: A positive step on travel to Cuba
The US Congress took a positive step in the nation's new budget toward dismantling the harsh travel restrictions that cause the forced separation of Cuban families, Human Rights Watch said today. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:35:33 GMT)
US: A Positive Step on Travel to Cuba
Source: Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC) - The US Congress took a positive step in the nation's new budget toward dismantling the harsh travel restrictions that cause the forced separation of Cuban families, Human Rights ... (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:37:40 GMT)
Zardari won't travel to Dubai: Pak govt
Pakistan government has dismissed reports in a section of media that President Asif Ali Zardari intended to travel to Dubai from Tehran. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:22:44 GMT)
Airline travel in slump
The chief executive of Southwest Airlines, Gary Kelly, said that travel slumped early this month from the sluggish pace of February and that the airline industry had not yet hit bottom amid the worldwide financial crisis. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:55:32 GMT)
Hotel, travel executives press Obama on downturn
Hotel and other travel executives pressed President Barack Obama on Wednesday about the downturn in bookings for business meetings and other events they blame largely on negative sentiment fueled by government and media comments about corporate spending during recession. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:13:38 GMT)
Kid-Friendly Travel Perks
With an increase in family travel, hotels and airlines are offering a range of child-friendly amenities. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:00:15 GMT)
Pelosi Travel Abuse? Case Not Proved
Did a watchdog group unfairly criticize House speaker for military jet travel? (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:37:36 GMT)
“King Power Travel Fair: 20 ‘Must See’ Destinations”
King Power is hosting its first-ever travel-trade fair, “King Power Travel Fair: 20 ‘Must See’ Destinations”. The venture features twenty carefully-selected “must see” destinations that should be visi (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:49:49 GMT)
Pets Or Pests? Balancing Pet Travel And Disease Control, British Veterinary Association
The British Veterinary Association remains concerned about the future of the Pet Travel Scheme and believes that the current arrangements are an important tool in balancing the movement of animals with the risk of spreading zoonotic diseases. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:17:38 GMT)
Washington eases travel restrictions to Cuba
The Obama administration has lifted the Cuba travel restrictions enacted five years ago by President George W. Bush, meaning Cuban Americans can now visit their relatives on the island once a year -- for as long as they like. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:13:56 GMT)
Motorola boss reportedly receiving travel perks
The Wall Street Journal reports Thursday that Motorola Co-CEO Sanjay Jha has received $336,000 in travel perks, including flying on a corporate jet, using personal chauffeur services and paying for relocation costs, in the five months he has worked for the Schaumburg-based cell-phone company. Jha commutes each week from his home in San Diego, though he has said he plans to move to the Chicago ... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:39:00 GMT)
Cubans applaud rolling back US family travel rules
Cubans say Washington's easing of travel and spending restrictions for Cuban-Americans visiting the communist island will be a boon to small business and a key step toward warmer relations with the United States. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:56:37 GMT)
Book presentation of "Services Made in Germany - A Travel Guide" at the Technology Services Europe 2009
The Center for Leading Innovation & Cooperation (CLIC) presents the English edition of the publication "Services Made in Germany - A Travel Guide" at the TSE Conference. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:14:23 GMT)
Obama reassures travel execs
President Barack Obama met at the White House on Wednesday with 13 of the nation’s top travel executives to hear their concerns that members of Congress have been bad-mouthing the convention and meeting business at a time when dollars are tight for the industry. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:14:00 GMT)
Cubans applaud rolling back US family travel rules
Cubans say Washington's easing of travel and spending restrictions for Cuban-Americans visiting the communist island will be a boon to small business and a key step toward warmer relations with the United States. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:36:28 GMT)
White House says it encourages business travel
The White House on Thursday encouraged Americans to travel, soothing words for the tourism industry that had complained for weeks that a remark from the president about corporate junkets had a chilling effect on business travel. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:18:56 GMT)
Globetrotting Bengals LB Jones turns passion for travel into TV show
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones is hosting the Travel Channel show, Dhani Tackles The Globe , which premieres March 16. He spent the last two offseasons bouncing from country to country to immerse himself in an exotic variety of sports. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:38:44 GMT)
Case raises questions about travel insurance licensing, liability
Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink on Thursday asked three travel agencies, including one based in Lake Worth, to stop selling trip insurance from Prime Travel Protection Services Inc. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:18:28 GMT)
Florida officials crack down on travel insurance sales
There's an ongoing state investigation into the sale of unlicensed travel insurance in Florida. Case raises issues about travel insurance (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:33:18 GMT)
New travel rules to Cuba go into effect
Cuban-Americans can now visit relatives in Cuba once a year under new U.S. rules, but already some Cuban-Americans are agitating for looser restrictions, The Miami Herald reports. The newspaper says the new travel rules take effect immediately while a general license for Americans selling medical or agricultural goods to the government is still being formalized. The Herald quotes one ... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:50:58 GMT)
Fitch Cuts American Airlines On Weak Air Travel Demand
Fitch Cuts American Airlines On Weak Air Travel Demand (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:09:33 GMT)
Ana Gon-Ryan Named Vice President Sales And Marketing, Tour And Travel Of Mexico’s Velas Resorts
Ana Gon-Ryan has been named Vice President Sales and Marketing, Tour and Travel in the United States and Canada of Mexico-based Velas Resorts which includes the new Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Grand Velas Nuevo Vallarta and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort and Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta. With 30 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Gon-Ryan is responsible for ... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:19:33 GMT)
Biden to travel to Latin America
US Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Chile and Costa Rica March 27-30 to consult with Latin leaders ahead of next month's Summit of the Americas, the White House said Friday. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:47:29 GMT)
White House says it encourages business travel
The White House is encouraging encouraged Americans to travel, soothing words for the tourism industry that had complained for weeks that a remark from the president about corporate junkets had a chilling effect on business travel. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:23:09 GMT)
Travel firms cut £500 from summer holidays to beat recession
Travel firms have cut almost £500 from the price of some summer holidays in an attempt to attract recessionhit customers. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:52:20 GMT)
New U.S. travel rules queried
The telephones rang nonstop Friday at Va Cuba, one of several licensed travel agencies in Miami where Cuban-Americans can arrange trips to their homeland. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:04:26 GMT)
Coming up: what's on in the world of travel
In this week's roundup of festivals exhibitions and travel events Francesca Hoyles looks at the week running from March 1622. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:11:07 GMT)
MALAYSIA AIRLINES: CHINA IS TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Cities in China top the list of travellers†five favourite destinations with Beijing heading the list at the 3-day MATTA (Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents) Fair which ends tomorrow. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:43:27 GMT)
MAS: China is top travel destination (Business Times
CITIES in China top the list of travellers’ five favourite destinations with Beijing heading the list at the 3-day MATTA (Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents) Fair which ends tomorrow. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:58:40 GMT)
Fuel service unavailable at Pembroke Travel Plaza
Beginning Monday, fuel service will be temporarily unavailable to motorists at the Pembroke Travel Plaza on I-90 eastbound between exits 48A in Pembroke and 48 in Batavia because of a fuel service renovation project. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:09:43 GMT)
India beckons at world's largest travel fair
The sub-continent presented itself in a two-storey exhibition stand designed like an Indian palace at the ITB travel fair. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:17:09 GMT)
Guardiola raises eyebrows with last-day travel schedule for Barcelona
Madrid - Josep Guardiola is raising eyebrows across Spain with his innovative travel plans for leaders Barcelona. Teams in Spain normally travel either one or two days before away matches, then have a good rest in a local hotel. ... (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:26:20 GMT)
El Mirage officials to travel to D.C. to lobby for city
El Mirage officials plan to do a bit of lobbying when they travel to Washington, D.C., for the National League of Cities conference. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:50:13 GMT)
As air travel stalls over the economy, airline deals take off
With more corporate travel and vacations on hold, the carriers hope the discounts are too good to turn down. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:13:45 GMT)
Junior tennis can offer travel perks
Junior tennis isn't always just about playing games. There can be travel, delightful travel. How does Costa Rica sound? Just ask Shelby Rogers. The Charleston-native 16-year-old returned a week ago from an eight-day stay in this exotic Central American country. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:55:00 GMT)
New reasons to buy travel insurance
Will travel insurance cover you if you lose your job? Dan McGinnity, vice president of Travel Guard, a major travel insurance company, and communications co-chair of the U.S. Travel Industry Association, says it depends on your policy. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:24:31 GMT)
Travel News
Frommer’s releases digital travel guide HOBOKEN, N.J. — If you bought Frommer’s 12 bestselling city guides individually, it would cost you more than $200, weigh more than eight pounds and total nearly 4,000 pages — not exactly easy to put in your suitcase. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:23:42 GMT)
Travel agent sector expects shrinkage
FATTA president Iain Tonna: "Travel agents cannot cheat clients and have to quote the same fares that are shown online." (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:52:30 GMT)
Travel trends changing - Emirates at ITB Berlin
Dubai airline Emirates has said that it has already noticed changes in travel trends and used travel trade show ITB Berlin to reaffirm its commitment to the industry. Phil Blizzard speaks to Nabil Sultan, SVP Commercial Operations - Europe, Emirates. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:15:58 GMT)
Nepali Americans seek congressional support in removing travel advisory on Nepal
A delegation of Nepali Americans and friends of Nepal visited the office of the chair of the South Asia Sub committee of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US senate and discussed various issues including the removal of travel advisory on Nepal with foreign policy legislative assistant Jofi Joseph and congressional fellow on US policies to Nepal David Salvo. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:25:04 GMT)
Travel Deals /Bargains from around the world
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air: (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:48:34 GMT)
Steve Young: State Department Issues Travel Advisory To Students Watching Fox News During Spring Break
(Washington 3/15/09) In a surprise warning, the State Department issued a travel alert cautioning parents, college students and teens to be mindful of the... (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:44:16 GMT)
Travel advice on Northern Ireland reissued
Travellers to Northern Ireland are being warned to be cautious following renewed dissident activity in the province. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has reissued its travel advice for the (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:34:02 GMT)
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