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U.S.-Cuba travel is great place to start
It's official. Cuban-Americans can now travel to Cuba as many times as they like, stay for as long as they want and spend enough money to take grandmother - along with the rest of the family - to dinner. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:20:09 GMT)
US travel industry cautious over Cuba
At a glance... But where would hordes of tourists eat lunch? The US leisure industry could reap rich rewards if lawmakers relax Cuban travel bans, but industry experts warn that several hurdles still block a potentially huge payday for cruise companies, hotels and airlines. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:21:33 GMT)
MOFA lowers travel alert for certain areas of Thailand
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) lowered its travel alert for certain areas of Thailand Thursday, lifting its advisory for travelers to postpone trips to those locations, but s... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:53:23 GMT)
Drop in business travel slams airlines, hotels
The deterioration in international travel demand accelerates in February with significant drops in sales for overseas flights, the International Air Transport Association says. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:37:43 GMT)
TUI Rises on Report It May Swap Loan for Some TUI Travel Assets
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- TUI AG , the owner of Europe’s largest tour operator, rose to the highest since January in German trading after Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung said the company may swap a loan for TUI Travel Plc assets. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:38:27 GMT)
Premium air travel falls again in February
The drop in global premium air travel worsened in February after a dismal January, the International Air Transport Association said Thursday. (DAL) (AAI) (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:10:39 GMT)
Travel deals
The week's best travel deals, as reported by the Mercury News (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:10:57 GMT)
Travel briefs: New Bay Area flights to Eugene, Oregon
Travel news in brief (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:11:17 GMT)
STA Travel redesigns its website
STA Travel has introduced its redesigned website as part of its global brand re-launch. According to brandrepublic.com , STAtravel.co.uk now features enhanced site navigation and user interactivity, as well as reviews written by STA specialists who have travelled to STA destinations. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:11:56 GMT)
TUI may swap debt for parts of TUI Travel: report
TUI AG plans to swap debt for parts of its TUI Travel business, a source close to the matter told Reuters. Parent company TUI AG, which holds 51 percent in TUI Travel, plans to acquire TUI Travel’s central European operations, which include Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland, the source said. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:26:35 GMT)
GeckoGo.com ties up with Bradt Travel Guides
GeckoGo , a travel planning website for independent travellers, has partnered with the UK-based Bradt Travel Guides to exclusively integrate Bradt’s guidebook content into GeckoGo’s platform. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:26:56 GMT)
Two hundred Britons stranded abroad and holidays of another 10,000 ruined after collapse of online travel agent
Two hundred Britons stranded abroad and holidays of another 10,000 ruined after collapse of online travel agent (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:12:34 GMT)
Travel professional says program ‘protects jobs in town'
BULLHEAD CITY - Rich Berryman makes his living helping people leave the Tri-state, albeit only for vacation. Berryman, of Travel Network, 1966 Highway 95 in Bullhead City, runs a full-service travel agency that not only sends people away from Mohave County but also brings them here. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:20:34 GMT)
US lifts travel warning for Zimbabwe
The United States said Friday it has lifted its travel warning for Zimbabwe, saying conditions were improving in the troubled African nation. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:10:31 GMT)
Travel Guides
Explore temples of indulgence in Bhutan, Zambias less-beaten jungle path, and other exotic destinations. Hiking in the Greater Blue Mountains in New South Wales is the perfect getaway for green travel novices. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:23:37 GMT)
U.S. ends Zimbabwe travel warning, sanctions stay
The United States has scrapped an advisory warning Americans against travel to Zimbabwe but this does not signal a shift in U.S. policy toward the unity government, the State Department said on Friday. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:44:56 GMT)
Strike sparks Wembley travel fear
Football fans going to the FA Cup semi-finals have been warned of potential travel problems due to a strike by police support staff. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:17:46 GMT)
U.S. lifts travel restrictions against Zimbabwe
The United States has lifted its travel warning for Zimbabwe because of some improvement in basic medical, food and fuel services in the country, State Department deputy spokesman Robert Wood said on Friday. "The political and economic situation is still unpredictable but we lifted the restrictions because there was a return of basic medical, food and fuel services," Wood said. "We're obviously ... (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:23:22 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of the week's travel news and a selection of the latest new routes. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:12:35 GMT)
Business travel down for airlines, panel says
A steep decline in corporate travel is hitting AirTran Airways and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines. The carriers are seeking ways to overcome a slowdown in business trips and weakness in the convention and meetings market, though they're taking different approaches. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:16:32 GMT)
Holidaymakers hit by collapse of travel agent Freedom Direct Holidays
Thousands of British holidaymakers were facing disruption last night after the collapse of online tour operator and travel agent Freedom Direct Holidays. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:12:34 GMT)
Travel professional says program ‘protects jobs in town'
BULLHEAD CITY - Rich Berryman makes his living helping people leave the Tri-state, albeit only for vacation. Berryman, of Travel Network, 1966 Highway 95 in Bullhead City, runs a full-service travel agency that not only sends people away from Mohave County but also brings them here. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:20:34 GMT)
State Dept. cancels Zimbabwe travel warning
The State Department has lifted a travel advisory that warned Americans against visiting Zimbabwe, but cautioned that the political situation in the African nation remains unpredictable and could quickly deteriorate. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:38:01 GMT)
Budget business travel
The economy may have crashed the travel budget of the average American, but for many executives and business owners, frequent travel is still a necessity. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:11:34 GMT)
Aurora travel agency’s bankruptcy leaves some in the lurch
An Aurora travel agency has filed for bankruptcy, leaving scores of travelers stranded after making payments on trips that didn’t or won’t happen. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:25:45 GMT)
The summer's gloomy travel outlook means specials galore
With the economy still on the mat and job anxiety peaking, most Americans are thinking twice about summer travel. That has the travel industry... (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:18:02 GMT)
Put a local face on what travel means to us all
I’m a travel nerd. Or so my family says. When I went to Mount Rushmore in South (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:21:41 GMT)
Tourism budgets: Travel to Florida plunging
Travel to Florida is down, and budget cutbacks could hurt further Drawing tourists to Florida takes big money, but marketers worry they won't have enough for the job this year. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:26:00 GMT)
State suing Travel Centers of America
COACHELLA — Fighting to safeguard groundwater supplies, California Attorney General Edmund Brown Jr. has filed suit against the national chain, Travel Centers of America, to force it to comply with underground fuel storage laws. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:18:00 GMT)
News-Herald travel editor earns honors
Janet Podolak, longtime News-Herald travel editor, has again been honored by the Society of American Travel Writers for work during 2008 in The News-Herald. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:41:58 GMT)
Earth Day signals a trend in eco-travel
Everybody's got green on the brain these days and not just because it's Earth Day on Wednesday. The travel industry has been on board the eco-bandwagon in a big way lately, with hotels and resorts practicing sustainability. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:18:32 GMT)
Travel accessories – what's in and what's out
Last month, travelistas gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Travel Goods Show, the world's largest trade expo for travel products. About 235 exhibitors previewed 40,000 objects that covered every aspect – and mode – of travel. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:23:27 GMT)
Glory pleased with travel schedule
Perth Glory chief executive Scott Gooch says the isolated A-League club is pleased with the consideration given by Football Federation Australia to its travel burden after the release of the 2009/10 s (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:03:43 GMT)
US lifts Zim travel warning
The US has lifted its travel warning for Zimbabwe, saying 'conditions were improving'. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Aurora travel agency’s bankruptcy leaves some in the lurch
An Aurora travel agency has filed for bankruptcy, leaving scores of travelers stranded after making payments on trips that didn’t or won’t happen. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:40:40 GMT)
News-Herald travel editor earns honors
Janet Podolak, longtime News-Herald travel editor, has again been honored by the Society of American Travel Writers for work during 2008 in The News-Herald. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:40:18 GMT)
Big Fun: Travel with Grandchildren
Kids have a way of making even familiar places and activities seem new. Maybe that's why travel with grandchildren is so popular.Are you planning a getaway with your grandchildren? These... (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:55:40 GMT)
Cubans divided on more issues than travel
JACKIE BUENO SOUSA jsousa@MiamiHerald.com In the days since President Barack Obama relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, the media have consistently reported how the issue has split Miami's Cuban community. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:08:33 GMT)
American Tourister to redefine ME travel experience
American Tourister to redefine ME travel experience (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:16:59 GMT)
British boy 'too scared to travel to UK' (AAP)
A teenage British boy with a form of autism is stranded in Australia because he is too scared to travel by air or sea home to England. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:18:03 GMT)
TUI Travel establishes Russian JV
TUI Travel PLC is forming a JV with S-Group Capital Management Limited, (S-Group), together with affiliated parties, to develop its Russian and CIS leisure tourism presence. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:41:46 GMT)
Travel Intelligence raises £2.2 million
Travel Intelligence Group has secured £2.2 million from private equity investors Saints Capital and Big Bang Ventures. The funding is to be used to further develop its technology platform, accelerate growth through acquisitions, develop the website travelintelligence.com and recruit high level team members where appropriate. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:57:07 GMT)
Polish travel agency takes tourists to Afghanistan
A Polish travel agency has offered a special package tour for the intrepid tourist — a trip to Afghanistan. Poland's Foreign Ministry promptly countered by issuing a travel warning. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:22:21 GMT)
Talk About Travel: Great Smoky Mountains, Dublin, More
Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT)
Travel into Canada rises in February
TORONTO, April 20 (UPI) -- Travel into Canada rose 2.3 percent in February with a hike in U.S. visitors and a drop in travelers from other countries, Statistics Canada said Monday. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:13:19 GMT)
Japan Airlines mulls state loans as travel slumps
Japan Airlines Corp., Asia's biggest carrier by sales, said Tuesday it is considering applying for government loans to cope with slumping travel demand amid the global downturn. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:28:43 GMT)
Fear: Tourist 'too scared to travel home'
A TEENAGER with a form of autism is stranded in Australia because he is too scared to travel by air or sea to his UK home. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:41:00 GMT)
Abu Dhabi Mall to host Fifth Annual Travel and Tourism Exhibition
The Abu Dhabi Mall in co-operation with the Abu Dhabi Travel and Tourism Agencies Committee (ATTAC) is scheduled to hold the 5th Annual Travel and Tourism Exhibition from the 22nd till 25th April 2009. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:04:47 GMT)
60-second review | Atek OnBoard Travel Keyboard
Product: Atek OnBoard Travel Keyboard. Features: Attaches via a USB port. No software needed. Keys are designed to feel like a desktop keyboard and it has a separate numeric keypad. Has hard sliding cover, which can be used to tilt the keyboard. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:08:30 GMT)
Japan Airlines mulls state loans as travel slumps
TOKYO - Japan Airlines Corp., Asia's biggest carrier by sales, is considering applying for government loans to cope with slumping travel demand amid the global downturn. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:25:22 GMT)
Britons sleep-travel over crunch
Worried Britons toss and turn so much at night that they travel a distance equivalent to London to New York and back, scientists have said. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:12:04 GMT)
Condor partners with UAE travel agents to create new and exotic destination travel packages
Condor, Germany's trusted airline of 53 years, in cooperation with leading UAE travel agents, have come together to create exciting new destination packages for consumers in time for the summer travel season. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:34:47 GMT)
SD Legislature agrees to restrict travel next year
A legislative panel decided to put some additional limits on travel by South Dakota lawmakers in the next budget year. The Executive Board, which handles management issues for the South Dakota's Legislature, agreed on Monday that no member of the House and Senate can attend more than two out-of-state meetings at state expense in the year beginning July 1. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:34:01 GMT)
Allegiant Travel files mixed shelf for stock sales
Allegiant Travel Co., an airline and travel operator, filed a shelf registration with regulators Tuesday for certain stockholders to sell up to $150 million in common shares and other securities. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:04:50 GMT)
Free travel for off-peak commuters
No such thing as a free ride? Well, the Queensland government may give commuters free travel to work, in a bid to free up packed peak-hour buses, trains and ferries. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:15:32 GMT)
New license eases border travel
Michigan on Tuesday became one of four states offering an enhanced driver's license/state identification card to citizens to ease security concerns and travel times between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:52:22 GMT)
Travel-insurance duo told to stop
An Evergreen couple has been ordered by the Colorado Division of Insurance to stop selling travel insurance because they are not licensed. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:39:29 GMT)
Graft court told to recall Chingkoe’s travel permit
GOVERNMENT prosecutors yesterday asked the Sandiganbayan to recall the 30-day travel permit it granted last March 10 to textile trade Faustino T. Chingkoe and to order the Foreign Affairs Department to cancel his passport since he is charged with plunder along with his wife and six other individuals. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:15:39 GMT)
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group exhibits at Arabian Travel Market
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc is anticipating a highly successful Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next month, with regional expansion initiatives at the top of the company's agenda, according to senior representatives. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:04:57 GMT)
Marriott April Bash draws 64 travel teams
By the end of each day last weekend, you'd have had a hard time reaching out and touching Paul Sanford by his cell phone. Repeated calls to coordinate aspects of the Marriott April Bash travel baseball tournament wore down his battery. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:32:42 GMT)
Ontario launches review of travel industry watchdog due to Conquest's demise
The collapse of Conquest Vacations Inc. has prompted the Ontario government to launch a review of the province's travel industry watchdog amid concerns that other tour operators are also on shaky financial ground. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:43:38 GMT)
McGuinty warns more travel companies may collapse
TORONTO (Apr 22, 2009) -- Other travel agencies may be facing financial woes similar to those of Conquest Vacations, whose sudden collapse stranded thousands of travellers abroad, Premier Dalton McGuinty said yesterday as he called for a review of the travel industry's self-regulating watchdog. While the Travel Industry Council of Ontario came under fire for not warning consumers about ... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:52:41 GMT)
Eight ways green travel can save you money
Think eco-friendly travel is expensive? Think again! Going green on your next trip can help you trim travel costs and save the earth. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:49:53 GMT)
Pack lean and mean to travel light
Q. My husband and I will be traveling to Amsterdam for a few days, then touring Ireland. We will travel by car and stay in B&B's. How do we fit enough for four weeks into one suitcase each? (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:08:57 GMT)
Harvey World Travel owner denies collapse
Hotel and travel agent owner Stella Group has denied reports that the company has been advised to appoint receivers. "Stella group rejects outright any suggestion that a recommendation has been made (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:29:00 GMT)
McKinnon to travel to Melbourne
Injured Warriors fullback Wade McKinnon will travel with the squad to Melbourne for Saturday night's NRL match against the Storm at Olympic Park. McKinnon has not been named in the Warriors game day squad and is considered a remote chance of facing the Storm. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:11:37 GMT)
Travel soccer
Danny Lopez had two goals and Greg Robinov was strong in goal as the Stamford Youth Soccer Under 12 boys White travel team defeated New Canaan, 5-1, in recent play. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:27:16 GMT)
Travel Web Sites Try Waiving Fees
Travelocity says the suspension of booking fees has helped it gain market share. The new policy may persist to help Web travel agents compete with airline sites (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:16:35 GMT)
Dist. 279 travel, adventure program concludes April 30
The 33rd annual travel and adventure program, sponsored by the District 279 Community Education and Services, will the last film for 2008-09. The program begins at 3 and 7 p.m. with entertainment, followed by the film at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:51:05 GMT)
The stylish way to travel
When Samsonite was founded in 1910, travel was reserved for only the exclusive few who had the means to see the world. Then, travel was a high quality, extraordinary experience—from the mode of transportation and attention to service, to the most exquisite accessories used to carry one’s belongings. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:28 GMT)
Palm Desert woman to travel to Uganda to help orphans at The Bethany House
In two weeks, Rennie Duncan of Palm Desert plans to travel to live in a country she's never been to and care for children she's never met. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:26:33 GMT)
Soldiers, vets offered free railway travel
Via Rail will offer free basic rail travel for military personnel and veterans again this summer. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:55:43 GMT)
My father's stand on Cuba travel
''The present travel restrictions are inconsistent with traditional American liberties,'' the then-U.S. attorney general argued in a behind-the-scenes debate over the ban on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba. I hope that this will soon be the position advanced by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. as the Obama administration ponders its next step on Cuba -- which should be to move beyond allowing ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:02:07 GMT)
US Air Posts Loss on Travel; JetBlue Profits on Fuel (Update3)
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- US Airways Group Inc. posted a first-quarter net loss of $103 million as the recession crimped travel demand, while JetBlue Airways Corp. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:41:15 GMT)
Marriott Cuts Costs as Drop in Travel Produces Loss (Update4)
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Marriott International Inc., the biggest U.S. hotel chain, reported a first-quarter loss as the recession eroded spending on travel. The company forecast lower revenue for the year. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:57:37 GMT)
Robert Kennedy tried to lift Cuba travel ban: documents
One month after president John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, his brother, attorney general Robert Kennedy, tried to convince the US government to lift its travel ban to Cuba, according to documents released Thursday by the National Security Archive. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:59:37 GMT)
Travel deals: Singapore, Paris, camping
The week's best travel deals, as reported by the Mercury News. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:10:07 GMT)
Hong Kong cancels its travel warning for passengers to Bangkok
Hong Kong - The Hong Kong government Friday cancelled its travel warning for Bangkok after the Thai prime minister lifted the state of emergency imposed 12 days ago. A Hong Kong government spokesman said the travel warning was cancelled with immediat... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:11:19 GMT)
Coming up: what's going on in the world of travel
Festivals come to Brighton and Tewkesbury while the Balearics arrive in Manchester - Francesca Hoyles rounds up the week's travel events. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:21:50 GMT)
Travel soccer
Youth soccer coach Sam Morales is forming a boys 12 and under travel soccer team, and try-outs will be this Saturday from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m. at Stonewood Park. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:10:55 GMT)
“Big adjustments are being made by travel businesses”
From deep discounts to the disappearance of fees, travel businesses are taking bold action to acquire a disproportionally larger share of a diminished pool of travellers. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:11:59 GMT)
Gatwick Airport Sale Said to Draw Three Bids, Defy Travel Slump
April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Three groups plan to bid for London Gatwick airport, defying expectations that a slump in travel would stymie the auction, three people close to the sale said. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:27:34 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 destinations for iconic drinks
From local wines to traditional liquors, many people consider drinking a destination's signature drink as a delicious rite of travel. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:48:48 GMT)
Mayor, council hope travel miles translate to dollars
In the first three months of '09, about $16,000 has been spent on travel. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:43:10 GMT)
Swine flu could infect U.S. trade and travel
Mexico's deadly swine flu could disrupt trade and travel between the United States and Mexico if it prompts restrictions on the movement of goods across the border or sparks fear in consumers, analysts say. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:25:58 GMT)
No reason for Canadians not to travel to Mexico, says public health chief
TORONTO - Canada's chief public health officer says there's no reason Canadians shouldn't travel to Mexico in the wake of positive swine flu cases being identified in the country. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:17:00 GMT)
Australia won't travel to India for Davis Cup
Tennis Australia says it will not allow its team to travel to India for a scheduled Davis Cup match in May due to security concerns, risking a one-year suspension from the competition and a $100,000 fine. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:18:09 GMT)
Australia won't travel to India for Davis Cup
Associated Press - April 24, 2009 10:23 PM ET SYDNEY (AP) - Tennis Australia says it will not allow its team to travel to India for a scheduled Davis Cup match in May due to security concerns,... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:32:56 GMT)
Australia won't travel to India for Davis Cup
Tennis Australia says it will not allow its team to travel to India for a scheduled Davis Cup match in May due to security concerns, risking a one-year suspension from the competition and a $100,000 fine. The International Tennis Federation on Friday rejected Australia's appeal against playing in India and upheld the decision to hold the match in Chennai as originally planned from May 8-10. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:23:40 GMT)
Australia won't travel to India for Davis Cup
Australia, a 28-time Davis Cup winner, could be suspended from the tennis competition for a year by refusing to travel to Chennai, India in May due to "high-risk" security concerns for members of its team. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:04:00 GMT)
Influx putting the brakes on travel times
More than 400,000 cars have been added to Victoria's roads since 2003 - most in Melbourne - slowing travel times and extending peak travel periods. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:30:16 GMT)
Holidays and jobs are saved by Hays Travel
THOUSANDS of holidays have been saved after a travel agent stepped in to save a doomed rival. Hays Travel has moved in to buy out the property rights of Freedom Direct Holidays Ltd, and will take over bookings made with the troubled firm. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:13:09 GMT)
Australia refuses to travel to India for Davis Cup
28-time winners could be suspended for refusing to travel to India due to "high-risk" security concerns (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:36:58 GMT)
Australia won't travel to India for Davis Cup because of security risk
BRISBANE, Australia - Australia, a 28-time Davis Cup winner, could be suspended from the tennis competition for a year by refusing to travel to Chennai, India in May due to "high-risk" security concerns for members of its team. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:06:37 GMT)
Bus chief seeks limit to pensioners' free travel
Ministers are under pressure to impose restrictions on free bus passes for pensioners after a leading transport operator warned that giving old people a "blank cheque" for travel is financially unsustainable. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:43:56 GMT)
Travel Briefs
New book goes ‘Off the Beaten Path’ Here’s a book sure to inspire some armchair travel, if not a real road trip: “Off the Beaten Path,” from Reader’s Digest, lists more than 1,000 destinations in all 50 states. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:04:45 GMT)
The Valley based airline is changing their travel policy for the next few days.
Tempe-based US Airways has issued a travel advisory on their website because of the swine flu outbreak. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:45:33 GMT)
Have your travel plans changed due to the swine flu?
With news that a deadly new swine flu strain has killed at least 20 people and sickened more than 1,000 across Mexico and has "pandemic potential," we'd like to know if you've changed any upcoming travel plans over concerns about the flu. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:40:41 GMT)
Dist. 279 travel, adventure program concludes April 30
The 33rd annual travel and adventure program, sponsored by the District 279 Community Education and Services, will the last film for 2008-09. The program begins at 3 and 7 p.m. with entertainment, followed by the film at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:37:04 GMT)
Ask Travel | A mother-daughter China trip
Q. I want to take my 18-year-old daughter to China this summer for three weeks. Do you know of any good Asia travel companies? I don't want to... (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:27:17 GMT)
Moehler, Backe ready to travel
Moehler, Backe ready to travel (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:31:37 GMT)
U.S. airlines let customers change Mexico travel plans
Several major U.S. airlines are allowing customers to change travel plans to Mexico without any fee or penalty after a swine flu outbreak, but they said (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:29:03 GMT)
Panasonic, Sharp Order Travel Bans on Swine Flu, Kyodo Says
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese electronics companies Panasonic Corp. and Sharp Corp. yesterday asked employees not to travel to Mexico after an outbreak of swine influenza, Kyodo News said. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:36:56 GMT)
US groups hope Obama to allow more travel to Cuba
Some Americans are eagerly awaiting the moment when they can make legal trips to Cuba despite the U.S. trade and travel embargo — and all it would take is a stroke of President Barack Obama's pen. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:28:41 GMT)
Swine flu impact: Tourism industry could be big loser as nations warn against travel to U.S.
New York businesses worried Sunday that scary headlines about swine flu could keep tourists away - and hurt their bottom line. And they have reason to worry: Italy, Poland, Venezuela and Hong Kong already have advised citizens not to travel to the United. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:05:21 GMT)
Sony, Samsung Restrict Mexico Travel After Swine Flu Outbreak
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. are among Asian companies that have restricted travel to Mexico after an outbreak of swine flu killed more than 80 people in the country. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:38:29 GMT)
Government issues travel alert over flu
The Federal Government's travel advisory department is urging Australian travellers to "exercise caution" following the confirmation of swine flu in countries including Mexico, New Zealand and the US. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:59:00 GMT)
US Airways issues travel advisory
Phoenix-based airline US Airways has issued a travel advisory for its flights to Mexico City in the wake of the deadly influenza outbreak there. The company is relaxing travel policies that traditionally charge customers who change their itineraries. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:01:00 GMT)
Market overview: Travel firms hit by swine flu outbreak
0925: The Footsie is off the bottom after the shaky opening prompted by the swine flu pandemic, though travel stock prices are still in a trough. Carnival, British Airways, Thomas Cook, Intercontinental Hotels and TUI Travel are the five worst performing Footsie stocks. At the other end of the scale drugs giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline are wanted. FTSE 100 is down 27 at 4,128. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:48:00 GMT)
KRALEV: Higher standards for travel sector?
How many horror stories about airline customer service have you heard? There are certainly plenty in the press and many more on various travel Web sites. Still, do we apply the same standards and scrutiny to companies outside the travel industry? The nature of the airline and hotel businesses requires constant face-to-face interaction with customers, and an employee's every step is evaluated by ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:48:56 GMT)
Gov't advises against unnecessary travel to Mexico
The federal government is preparing a travel advisory instructing Americans to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico, the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:58:40 GMT)
Swine flu prompts EU warning on travel to US
The top EU health official urged Europeans on Monday to postpone nonessential travel to parts of the United States and Mexico because of the swine flu virus. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:11:09 GMT)
Travel shares down as markets react to swine flu
Travel share values tumbled in markets around the world Monday, amid fears that the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico could turn into a global pandemic. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:48:16 GMT)
State Dept. warns about travel to Mexico
The State Department is warning U.S. citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico and those who live in Mexico to avoid hospitals or clinics there unless they have a medical emergency. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:07:25 GMT)
Gov warns against Mexico travel after swine flu confirmed
The government urged against all but essential travel to Mexico on Tuesday after a deadly outbreak of swine flu which officials confirmed has now spread to Scotland. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:43:15 GMT)
US monitors visitors, warns against Mexico travel
Washington on Monday issued a travel alert warning against non-essential travel to Mexico and stepped up monitoring of travelers entering the United States amid the deadly swine flu outbreak. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:52:44 GMT)
Travel industry grapples with swine flu
Meeting planner Gail Murphy heard about the travel warning to Mexico too late in the day on Monday to do anything about her plans to head to Cancun the following day. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:47:42 GMT)
E.U. Issues Conflicting Warnings on Travel as First Cases Outside N. America Are Confirmed
BERLIN, April 27 -- European health officials issued a series of contradictory public warnings and vacillated over whether it was safe to travel to the United States or Mexico as the first cases of swine flu outside North America were confirmed Monday in Spain and Scotland. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Oil Falls a Second Day as Swine Flu Outbreak May Curtail Travel
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell for a second day, dropping below $50 a barrel, on concern that the swine-flu outbreak will curtail travel and delay a recovery from the global recession. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:22:52 GMT)
Mexico travel warning as suspected flu cases grow
The government on Tuesday warned against all but essential travel to Mexico after officials confirmed that two cases of the deadly swine flu virus had reached Scotland. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:57:58 GMT)
Demjanjuk's lawyer insists his client can't travel
A lawyer for alleged Nazi guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN'-yuk) says the government is wrong when it claims the 89-year-old is healthy enough to be travel. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:30:58 GMT)
Flu shakes travel industry
The swine flu outbreak has set off alarm bells for the $770 billion U.S. travel industry, which one expert warns could become the "ground zero" of the economic impact from this latest health threat. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:35:07 GMT)
Companies restrict travel, advise staff on flu
Companies began restricting employee travel in response to a potential flu pandemic that has claimed at least 149 lives in Mexico and weighed stronger measures, while an unconfirmed case at Ernst & Young led the firm to close a portion of its New York office. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:45:38 GMT)
Cuba halts Mexico travel; flu crosses new borders
Cuba suspended flights to and from Mexico on Tuesday, becoming the first country to impose a travel ban, as the fast-moving swine flu strain extended its reach overseas and in the United States. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:00:04 GMT)
Swine Flu Spreading, but Officials Say Travel Restrictions Do Little to Help
Health authorities in the United States and around the world reported new confirmed cases of swine flu today, but international health officials said there was little point in imposing border or travel restrictions or otherwise trying to contain the virus. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:12:58 GMT)
Hertz Reports Wider Loss as Economy Slows Travel, Rentals
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. , the second-largest U.S. rental-car company, reported a wider first- quarter loss as the global recession stifled business and leisure travel, reducing sales. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:40:26 GMT)
A big blow for travel industry
The bruised US economy, which had shown a few signs of life, took another beating yesterday with global concerns over the swine flu outbreak expected to hit travel and tourism the hardest. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:30:37 GMT)
Swine-Flu Spreads to Asia Pacific as Malaysia Seeks Travel Ban
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Swine flu was confirmed in New Zealand and suspected cases were found in at least four nations in the Asia-Pacific region, where some governments are calling for trade and travel bans to stem the spread of the virus. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:47:59 GMT)
Hungarians divided on EU, but love easier travel
Mired in economic crisis, Hungarians voice increasing scepticism about the benefits of EU membership five years after joining the bloc, even if all of them say they enjoy the ability to travel freely within the 27-nation zone. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:18:32 GMT)
Mexico Travel Curbed as Tour Operators, Argentina Halt Flights
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Air travel tightened to Mexico, the country at the center of the swine flu outbreak, as Canada’s Transat A.T. Inc. joined Europe’s two largest tour operators in suspending flights. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:50:09 GMT)
Swine Flu Leads European Airlines to Ease Mexican Travel Rules
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Europe’s three largest airlines suspended penalties for passengers who want to change plans to avoid travel to Mexico during the swine flu outbreak. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:10:32 GMT)
Mexico Travel Curbed as Tour Operators Halt Flights (Update1)
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Air travel tightened to Mexico, the country at the center of the swine flu outbreak, as Canada’s Transat A.T. Inc. joined Europe’s two largest tour operators in suspending flights. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:03:59 GMT)
Swine Flu and Travel: What Should You Do?
Title: Swine Flu and Travel: What Should You Do? Category: Health News Created: 4/29/2009 Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2009 (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:45:49 GMT)
Mexico Travel Curbed as Tour Operators Halt Flights (Update3)
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Air travel tightened to Mexico, the country at the center of the swine flu outbreak, as Air Canada , WestJet Airlines Ltd. and Transat A.T. Inc. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:49:13 GMT)
Swine flu: No major travel cancellations
The domestic travel and hospitality sectors, which are reeling under the impact of the slowdown and the Mumbai terror attacks, are hoping that the swine flu does not spread to other regions and mar sentiment for travel. Hotel occupancies and tariffs across India have dropped 20 per cent in the last few months, even as foreign tourist arrivals fell by 14 per cent in the first three months of 2009. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:03:05 GMT)
Travel Fears
On Monday, there were no restrictions on travel. 24 hours later, cruise lines stop docking in all Mexican resorts because of swine flu fears. Those fears mean some big issues for Birmingham area travel agents. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:04:09 GMT)
East Tennesseeans consider altering travel plans
The recent swine flu outbreak has airlines, cruise ships and East Tennesseans all making changes to their travel itineraries. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:36:29 GMT)
Some universities calling off Mexico travel plans
A number of American universities are calling off student travel to Mexico because of swine flu. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:51:29 GMT)
No need to ban travel in wake of swine flu
The Department of Health (DOH) said it would not impose restrictions on travel to Mexico, the United States and other countries with reported swine flu cases, even after the World Health Organization raised the pandemic alert from Phase 4 to Phase 5. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:48:54 GMT)
Biden warns against travel on planes, subways
Vice President Joe Biden courted controversy Thursday by appearing to recommend the US public avoid travel on planes and subways to prevent swine flu from spreading. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:07:56 GMT)
China warns of swine flu threat as millions prepare to travel
Chinese authorities warned on Thursday that the likelihood of swine flu spreading to China was "very high", as millions of people prepared to travel around the country for a three-day weekend. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:36:34 GMT)
CDC health chief: Travel by air and subway is safe
The US public is safe to travel by air or subway, a top public health official said Thursday, refuting a recommendation given over the swine flu outbreak by Vice President Joe Biden. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:48:46 GMT)
Biden Advises Against Travel in ‘Confined Spaces’ (Update1)
April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Vice President Joe Biden today warned against commercial air travel or using the subway as the swine flu virus continues to spread. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:06:47 GMT)
Biden Clarifies Travel Comments
The clarification was fast in coming after Vice President Joe Biden said on the Today show that he had advised his family not to fly or take public transportation. It was later clarified that he meant only avoid unnecessary air travel to Mexico. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:54:45 GMT)
Continental Sees ‘Significant’ Drop in Mexico Travel (Update2)
April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Continental Airlines Inc. is experiencing a “significant” drop in travel demand to Mexico and said it may trim flights, a sign that the swine flu outbreak is starting to pinch U.S. carriers. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:55:30 GMT)
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