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H1N1 flu in Michigan: 2nd confirmed case didn't involve travel, raises worry
Michigan's second confirmed H1N1 flu case raises concerns of health officials because most U.S. infections are no longer associated with travel. (Fri, 01 May 2009 07:31:19 GMT)
London open: Travel stocks down again
London's blue chips have opened lower Friday morning with travel stocks among the main fallers once again as the swine flu virus continues to spread. (Fri, 01 May 2009 07:38:00 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 May 410. (Fri, 01 May 2009 08:31:01 GMT)
Fire destroys Reno travel trailers
Reno fire officials trying to determine the cause of a Thursday morning fire that destroyed two travel trailers in Golden Valley. (Fri, 01 May 2009 08:41:04 GMT)
No travel restrictions for Mexico
MEXICO CITY, May 1 (UPI) -- Mexican tourism officials invited travelers to come and visit Friday, with assurances there were no travel restrictions because of the swine flu outbreak. (Fri, 01 May 2009 18:13:16 GMT)
More Alberta school boards ban travel over swine flu fears
Three more northern Alberta school boards are restricting travel for their students over fears about swine flu even though health and government officials are saying those actions are unnecessary. (Fri, 01 May 2009 20:53:26 GMT)
WHO: Travel ban won't stop swine flu
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 1 (UPI) -- Travel restrictions are unlikely to be effective at preventing the spread of swine flu, the World Health Organization said Friday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 20:57:59 GMT)
Nestlé bans staff travel to US and Mexico
Nestlé is one of the first European companies to extend to the US travel precautions that many companies have applied to Mexico, the apparent source of the outbreak. The group has cancelled at least one event that was scheduled for New York next week. (Sat, 02 May 2009 02:33:23 GMT)
Gay travel: Tourism industry targets those less willing to give up vacations
CHICAGO -- As Americans rejigger their budgets to abide the nation's economic gloom, travel plans are being routinely cast aside, leading to plummeting airline traffic and a tourism downturn around the globe. ... (Sat, 02 May 2009 04:24:37 GMT)
Amid mixed messages, world travel given the green light
In one week the world's travelers have been told to avoid America, come to America, stay away from planes and board with confidence. The travel industry hopes a note issued Friday by the World Health Organization sets travelers straight about the impact swine flu may have on their journeys. The United Nations organization says there's no rationale for restricting international travel. (Sat, 02 May 2009 04:57:00 GMT)
Evie Mohrfeld: Travel plans pick up for all ages during summer
Travel is in full swing as we have a full schedule with a variety of outings planned for all ages. (Sat, 02 May 2009 06:36:54 GMT)
Rosewood Hotels nominated for World Travel Awards
Rosewood Hotels nominated for World Travel Awards (Sat, 02 May 2009 08:06:34 GMT)
Amadeus to showcase latest travel technology solutions at ATM 2009
Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it will have a major presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held from May 5 - 8, 2009. (Sat, 02 May 2009 08:19:57 GMT)
Fire destroys Reno travel trailers
Reno fire officials trying to determine the cause of a Thursday morning fire that destroyed two travel trailers in Golden Valley. (Sat, 02 May 2009 08:42:44 GMT)
Africans must travel to the moon: Uganda president
Africans must travel to the moon to investigate what developed nations have been doing in outer space, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Saturday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 18:10:17 GMT)
Online travel faces effects of recession as research company forecasts drop
SHERMAN, Conn. —- The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. (Sun, 03 May 2009 03:18:28 GMT)
Ontario cutting student textbook, travel grants
EDUCATION REPORTER The Ontario government is backtracking on an election promise and cutting grants to college and university students for textbooks and travel, saying dwindling revenue means it can no longer afford them. (Sun, 03 May 2009 04:39:34 GMT)
Rudd backs Senator's travel claims
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd won't be sacking a Queensland senator who's accused of making shonky travel allowance claims. (Sun, 03 May 2009 04:39:35 GMT)
Travel with altruistic purpose
There are short-term options if you want to travel and volunteer helping others outside of the United States. (Sun, 03 May 2009 06:57:35 GMT)
Travel note Club to discuss Aegean
The Lexington Travel Club will discuss "Cruising the Aegean Sea" when it meets at 5:30 p.m (Sun, 03 May 2009 07:08:37 GMT)
Sharjah announces participation in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition 2009
In what is considered one of most significant participations on its agenda, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will be taking part for the 12th consecutive year in the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event, scheduled to take place at the Dubai World Trade Center from 5 to 8 May 2009. (Sun, 03 May 2009 07:49:57 GMT)
Try gift of travel for Mother's Day
Thinking about traveling with Mom as a Mother's Day gift? First consider if there will be casualties. "You may love your mother, but can you travel with her?" asks Marybeth Bond. If the answer is yes, travel can be a wonderful gift for you both, says Bond,... (Sun, 03 May 2009 07:50:35 GMT)
It's Your Money: Travel tips for the budget-minded
There's nothing like a troubled economy to inspire dreams of a vacation far from the daily grind. If you're thinking of getting away but feeling pinched in your pocketbook by the recession, don't despair. There are a number of affordable travel options out there if you're willing to put a little extra effort into getting the best deal for your dollar. (Sun, 03 May 2009 08:22:11 GMT)
Author to sign, read from travel memoir on Galápagos
Barnes & Noble will host the author of a new travel memoir at a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday. (Sun, 03 May 2009 08:26:03 GMT)
PATA calls for urgent review of UK 'travel tax'
The British government must review as a matter of urgency its decision to increase air passenger duty. That's the view of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. "It's no more than a swingeing, punitive (Mon, 04 May 2009 01:21:41 GMT)
'Avoid travel': Hogan
Health Minister Barbara Hogan has advised South Africans against travel in the wake of swine flu. (Mon, 04 May 2009 02:59:52 GMT)
Travel Prices The Lowest In Decades
With airfares and holiday packages the lowest in decades, New Zealand’s largest travel retailer, Flight Centre, advises Kiwis to make the most of these fantastic specials. (Mon, 04 May 2009 04:11:28 GMT)
Villar’s travel request dated March 24
Amid speculations that Senator Manny Villar deliberately missed Monday’s ethics case hearing by his peers, his office released his travel request for a nine-day trip to Spain. (Mon, 04 May 2009 04:33:13 GMT)
Beijingers opt for suburban travel in shortened May Day holiday
Tourism promotion has resulted in a travel boom in Beijing over the just-concluded Labor Day holiday, as the city recorded 3.7 million visitors from May 1 to 3, a rise of 22.7 percent year on year, according to local tourism authority Monday. The municipal tourism bureau figures showed that tourism revenue totaled 1.24 billion yuan, up 32 percent from the year-earlier level. The bureau said that ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 06:28:52 GMT)
Travel clubs: State officials see rise in complaints
In Florida, more than 300 consumers filed grievances against travel clubs last year William Houslanger canceled his $5,200 membership to a Fort Lauderdale-based travel club the day after he and his wife bought it when they learned they would have to pay to fly to California to claim a "free" trip they were promised for joining. (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:11:08 GMT)
Travel books: Burma Chronicles and The Best of Britain - Cotswolds
The latest travel books reviewed. This week: a comic book devoted to Burma and a guide to the voluptuous hills and the chocolatebox villages of the Cotswolds. (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:30:51 GMT)
Online travel expected to drop
SHERMAN, Conn. — The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. (Mon, 04 May 2009 08:48:47 GMT)
Travel industry experiences decline in paid search: Hitwise
The percentage of travel websites’ search traffic that comes via paid clicks has declined over the last 12 months in the UK. From 25.4 percent in March 2008, it has declined to 21.7 percent in March this year. (Mon, 04 May 2009 08:56:45 GMT)
How far mobile is from becoming a mainstream activity in travel?
Travel companies are still largely looking for clarity on the role of mobile phones even as the industry is witnessing the launch of mobile travel applications, especially with the advent of viable mobile computing platforms. (Mon, 04 May 2009 08:56:56 GMT)
Fulham to travel to Australia for preseason
English Premier League club Fulham will travel to Australia to face both the Perth Glory and the Melbourne Victory in July ahead of the start of the A-League season. (Mon, 04 May 2009 14:16:32 GMT)
AP: Pa. gov, lawmakers disclose free travel, gifts
Pennsylvania lawmakers accepted more than $60,000 in travel, meals and other freebies last year, according to mandatory statements of financial interest newly filed with the State Ethics Commission. (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:22:29 GMT)
Plan smmer travel to New England spots
Beaches, mansions, hikes and pizza — these are a few of Yankee magazine's favorite things about New England for summer travel. (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:22:40 GMT)
Southwest Airlines offers cash, travel benefits to shrink work force
Southwest Airlines Co., the discount carrier that has never had layoffs, has offered employees a cash bonus and travel privileges to leave the company. (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:23:19 GMT)
Barcelona says Henry will travel for Chelsea game
MADRID: Barcelona striker Thierry Henry will travel with the team for the Champions League semifinal second leg against Chelsea this week despite picking up a knock in Saturday's 6-2 rout of Real Madrid. (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:45:11 GMT)
MOFA issues yellow travel alert for Portugal over swine flu
TAIPEI, Taiwan --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has issued a yellow travel alert for Portugal, one of 21 countries and areas that Taiwan has tagged with a yellow advisory since swine flu began to spread around the globe. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:14:58 GMT)
Abu Dhabi's 'Big Picture' unfolds at Arabian Travel Market 2009
Abu Dhabi, the highly diverse destination and the largest of the seven emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates, is out in force at this year's Arabian Travel Market with over 40 sharers promoting products and services in its pavilion, the biggest at the show and the mast expansive its organiser, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has ever mounted. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:50:04 GMT)
MAS offers enticing deals at Dubai travel mart (Business Times
CUSTOMERS can look forward to competitive fares and fantastic travel packages offered by Malaysia Airlines in conjunction with the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2009 which began in Dubai today. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:51:05 GMT)
Rendell, lawmakers disclose free travel, gifts
Politicians say they didn't think about the cost, weren't influenced by the freebies. Pennsylvania lawmakers accepted more than $60,000 in travel, meals and other freebies last year, according to mandatory statements of financial interest newly filed with the State Ethics Commission. (Tue, 05 May 2009 08:07:04 GMT)
Research indicates mobile could influence travel distribution as much as the Web
Right now, the online travel market is the only travel market showing positive growth. Players unheard of before the internet dominate travel sales. (Tue, 05 May 2009 08:58:58 GMT)
Best in Business Travel
Where to invest your travel dollars this year. (Tue, 05 May 2009 17:30:06 GMT)
AmEx closing North Dakota travel center
A spokesman for American Express Business Travel says it was a tough message. Employees at the company's call center in Dickinson were told Monday the center is closing immediately, cutting about 100 jobs, due to a lack of work. (Tue, 05 May 2009 17:54:50 GMT)
Swine flu and low travel may hurt Elizabeth Arden
A decline in airline travel and the swine flu may hurt Elizabeth Arden's travel retail business, an analyst said on Tuesday, after fellow cosmetics company Estee Lauder reported softness in its own travel retail segment. (Tue, 05 May 2009 18:57:47 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Tourism industry expects local travel to pick up
Local tourism operators hope they can benefit from the H1N1 influenza outbreak in Hong Kong and a possible case in South Korea as Thais will opt to travel domestically rather than overseas. But some industry experts warn the outbreak could cause the region's trade to collapse. (Wed, 06 May 2009 05:48:05 GMT)
Travel agents hurting over being bypassed by PAL
TRAVEL agents slammed Philippine Airlines’ cheap fares yesterday, saying those threatened an industry already reeling from a slowdown in travel as a result of the economic crisis and the swine flu that has spread from Mexico to other countries. (Wed, 06 May 2009 06:41:18 GMT)
Local officials, travel agents urge precautions, not panic over swine flu
By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com Local health and school officials and travel agents tracking the swine flu outbreak stress precautions but ... (Wed, 06 May 2009 07:48:55 GMT)
Planet Travel and Tours reveals 'Planet Vacations' at ATM
Planet Travel and Tours has launched 'Planet Vacations' as their outbound tourism brand during the Arabian Travel Market 2009. (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:04:57 GMT)
Adnec wins major honour at 16th World Travel Awards
Just one week after winning four awards at the Middle East Event Awards, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) has been recognised as the 'Middle East's Leading Exhibition Centre' at the esteemed World Travel Awards 2009. (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT)
Noel resigns as Travel Guard CEO
John Noel, who built Travel Guard from a business out of his basement into the largest travel insurance company in North America, has stepped down as the companys chief executive officer. (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:52:18 GMT)
PwC: As Insolvencies Soar Travel Companies Must Prepare For The Longer Haul
Ian Oakley-Smith, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has dismissed the idea of a short term recession in the travel industry and warned agents and operators to prepare for three to five years of reduced activity. With an 80% increase in travel company insolvencies from Q4 2008 to Q1 2009, the beginning of this year mirrors the level of insolvencies last Autumn, when 13 companies in the XL Group ... (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:58:10 GMT)
Trouble in travel land
Class-action lawyers are offering cash-strapped municipalities a new way to fill their dwindling coffers: sue online travel companies like Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Priceline and Travelocity. (Wed, 06 May 2009 10:13:44 GMT)
Regional airlines hit by falling travel demand
U.S. regional airlines, ExpressJet Holdings Inc and SkyWest Inc said on Wednesday their first-quarter results were weakened by shrinking travel demand in the recession. (Wed, 06 May 2009 13:36:44 GMT)
Universal Travel Group Announces Strong First Quarter 2009 Results
SHENZHEN, China, May 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (OTC Bulletin Board: UTVL) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a growing travel services provider in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") specializing in online and customer representative services to the travel service industry offering packaged tours, air ticketing, hotel reservation and air cargo agency ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 00:13:36 GMT)
Cuban American travel to Cuba on the rise
The number of Cuban Americans visiting Cuba is up 20 percent so far this year and will likely keep rising as Washington eases travel restrictions, the Cuban tour operator for U.S. traffic said on Wednesday. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:35:30 GMT)
Rep. Conyers tops in use of campaign funds for travel
Rep. John Conyers' campaign committee spent nearly $46,000 on travel and transportation during the first three months of 2009, a figure far higher than his colleagues among senior members of Congress. (Thu, 07 May 2009 05:21:24 GMT)
MIC: Travel costs won't split league
Realignment is not in the immediate plans for the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference despite rising concerns over travel costs between the six Indianapolis area high schools and two in Terre Haute. (Thu, 07 May 2009 06:04:32 GMT)
Travel and tourism industry rewarded in Dubai
The World Travel Awards came to the Middle East with a glittering ceremony in Dubai. (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:05:17 GMT)
‘HIGH FIVE’ FOR ETIHAD AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has created history by becoming the first airline in the world to win five World Travel Awards in a single ceremony. The Abu Dhabi-bas (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:21:42 GMT)
MOFA issues yellow travel alert for 3 more countries over swine flu
TAIPEI, Taiwan --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has issued a yellow travel alert for Sweden, Poland, and Guatemala, bringing to 26 the number of countries and areas that Taiwan has tagged with a yellow advisory since the outbreak of swine flu around the world. (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:44:58 GMT)
Arabian Travel Market sees strong first day attendance
Reed Travel Exhibitions - organiser of Arabian Travel Market 2009, the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event running this week in Dubai, UAE - has announced first day trade visitor figures are up 2.3% over 2008. (Thu, 07 May 2009 08:05:20 GMT)
Why cutting business travel could be a false economy
With the global economic downturn biting hard, corporations everywhere are looking around for costs to save, budgets to trim. It's thus little surprise that one area to suffer already has been business travel. (Thu, 07 May 2009 17:08:14 GMT)
Design: Windowless cabins the future of air travel?
AIR passengers may soon travel in windowless cabins if Airbus accepts the advice of tomorrow's potential aircraft engineers. (Fri, 08 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT)
Teen excited at chance to travel to Ontario
HOPEWELL – A chance to travel, join in fellowship and hopefully learn from others awaits a young Hopewell woman headed to a national conference this summer. (Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:50 GMT)
Polish travel agency taking intrepid tourists to Afghanistan
WARSAW, Poland -- 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. ... (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:38:38 GMT)
Garden Travel Books
Regardless of the season, garden travel books are a godsend. They allow gardeners to plan upcoming trips and experience gardens they haven't seen yet. (Fri, 08 May 2009 06:04:46 GMT)
Book advises ‘Travel Therapy' for recovery
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Whether you are recovering from an illness, getting over a lost love, exhausted from everyday stress, celebrating a milestone or reinventing yourself, a new book called "Travel Therapy: Where Do You Need To Go?" has suggestions on destinations and activities that match your frame of mind. (Fri, 08 May 2009 06:14:31 GMT)
Qatar tourism takes part in travel mart
08 May 2009 DOHA - Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is showcasing the unique cultural assets of Qatar at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) being held in Dubai. The Museum of Islamic Art and the Qatar Marine Festival are the major attractions being presented by the Qatari team at the show. (Fri, 08 May 2009 06:55:29 GMT)
Feds Investigating Alleged Travel Expense Fraud
LITTLE ROCK — Federal and state authorities are investigating allegations two former state Department of Health employees falsified more than $42,000 in travel expenses, state auditors told legislators Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 07:33:34 GMT)
Report: Conyers tops travel spending
DETROIT - U.S. Rep. John Conyers' campaign committee spent more on travel and transportation in the first three months of 2009 than other senior members of Congress, a newspaper reported Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 08:01:20 GMT)
São Paulo refuses to travel to Guadalajara for Libertadores
A day after CONMEBOL gave Mexican clubs the green light to host Copa Libertadores games, São Paulo said it would not travel to Mexico. (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:31:42 GMT)
UN chief to travel to Bahrain, Switzerland later this month
UN chief Ban Ki-moon is to travel to Bahrain and Switzerland later this month, his press office said Friday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 21:35:19 GMT)
Memphis celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism Week will be held from May 9-17. (Fri, 08 May 2009 21:47:27 GMT)
Universal Travel Group Updates 2009 EPS guidance
SHENZHEN, China, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (OTC Bulletin Board: UTVL) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a growing travel services provider in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") specializing in online and customer representative services to the travel service industry offering packaged tours, air ticketing, hotel reservation and air cargo agency ... (Fri, 08 May 2009 22:13:27 GMT)
Salt Lake City travel agents say Mexico is a deal
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 NEWS)- Travel agents in Salt Lake City say the package deals to visit Mexico are unbelievably cheap right now. The country is still on... (Sat, 09 May 2009 03:49:30 GMT)
Book advises ‘Travel Therapy' for recovery
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Whether you are recovering from an illness, getting over a lost love, exhausted from everyday stress, celebrating a milestone or reinventing yourself, a new book called "Travel Therapy: Where Do You Need To Go?" has suggestions on destinations and activities that match your frame of mind. (Sat, 09 May 2009 06:44:37 GMT)
Travel Nebraska this summer
YORK — Where are you going this summer? Kick off National Travel and Tourism Week by making plans. Bob Sautter and the York County Visitors Bureau have all kinds of material to help you rediscover Nebraska. Other folks are. (Sat, 09 May 2009 07:26:27 GMT)
Travel Amid the Swine Flu Pandemic
Travel season is well upon us, yet in the midst of it, we must take precaution against the spread and contracting of the swine flu virus. These days it could be especially difficult since the symptons for the virus may show up only after one has decided to take a trip. This article may help. (Sat, 09 May 2009 08:04:46 GMT)
RTA takes part in Arabian Travel Market 2009 Exhibition
Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is taking part in Arabian Travel Market 2009 Exhibition, as part of other participating Government Departments through the Pavilion of Tourism & Commercial Marketing Dep't. (Sat, 09 May 2009 08:49:47 GMT)
Abu Dhabi bidding for business following strong Arabian Travel Market promotion
Abu Dhabi hoteliers and tour operators are currently bidding for a slew of corporate, leisure and, tour and ground handling business from throughout the GCC, the UK and CIS following strong destination interest from industry buyers at the Arabian Travel Market - the Middle East's premier travel and tourism exhibition which closes in Dubai tonight (Friday, May 8). (Sat, 09 May 2009 08:50:07 GMT)
Deals on Travel Abroad
Many recent college grads and other twentysomethings have big aspirations for summer travel -- such as taking advantage of bargain fares to Europe -- but cash is tight. (Sun, 10 May 2009 04:04:46 GMT)
Travel picking up despite the flu, economy
Q: What has been the impact of swine flu on travel, and what have you recommended to clients? (Sun, 10 May 2009 06:15:47 GMT)
Orbitz starts Cuba travel petition
Web site protest of restrictions earns voucher Blending commerce with politics, Orbitz Worldwide is launching a campaign this week aimed at getting Congress to reverse a law that prohibits travel to Cuba for most U.S. citizens and green-card holders. (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:14:32 GMT)
Sites offer further ways to cut travel costs
The technology magazines are always talking about the next big thing on the Internet. Well, two sensational new Web sites have greatly improved your ability to travel at low cost in the United States. Airbnb.com Finding a spare room for two or three... (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:48:35 GMT)
Taipei: Taiwan advises against Iraq travel
TAIWAN advises not to travel to Iraq as a group of 18 Taiwanese tourists become the first official Asian tour group to enter the country since 2003. (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:10:00 GMT)
'AIG effect' is agony for travel industry
Hotels in the Coachella Valley have lost tens of thousands of room nights in recent months as corporations have canceled their meetings and other business travel here. (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:53 GMT)
Travel shorts: Ireland; Steelville, Mo.; Cayman Islands; Colorado; Italy
IRELAND Tour visits the Emerald Isles A&R Block Travel of St. Louis is planning a seven-day trip to Ireland, Nov. 13-19, to visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, The Ring of Kerry, Limerick and Kildare. The itinerary include... (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:22:45 GMT)
Providers rescheduling, rerouting Mexican travel
Many of you are justifiably concerned about travel as the swine flu continues to spread. The upside is that most airlines, cruise lines and tour operators are offering at least some relief to travelers who want to delay their trips. The downside is that the options may be fairly limited. And, at least so far, the relief is confined strictly to Mexican travel. Here's what I know. (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:46:31 GMT)
TRAVEL BRIEFS
Yankee magazine's May/June issue is a travel guide to New England, listing hundreds of attractions, places to stay and events. (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:46:51 GMT)
U.S. travel industry's fantasy island? Cuba
Chicago-based travel site launches Web campaign seeking to overturn the U.S. government's longtime travel restrictions to Cuba Chicago's Orbitz is launching a campaign aimed at getting Congress to reverse a law that bans most travel to Cuba. (Sun, 10 May 2009 20:42:33 GMT)
Travel expert: Hawaii must promote price and value
Lorraine Sileo is vice president of research for PhoCusWright, a Connecticut-based company that provides its clients — airlines, hotel chains, travel companies — analysis of tourism markets, trends and consumer behavior. Sileo and other industry officials will speak at the Travel Weekly 2009 Hawaii Leadership Forum Wednesday, May 13, at The Royal Hawaiian. She spoke with PBN’s Chad Blair about ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 05:22:23 GMT)
Airlines, travel agents fear flu will erase international rebound
The recession has taken its toll on leisure and business travel. And just as some international travel markets were seeing varying degrees of rebound, the swine flu outbreak is poised to discourage more travel. (Mon, 11 May 2009 05:40:38 GMT)
TUI Travel still on target
Travel firm TUI Travel said it remains well placed to meet expectations for the full-year, with the company managing to raise ticket prices while reducing capacity. (Mon, 11 May 2009 06:27:00 GMT)
TUI Travel Says Well Placed To Meet Targets
TUI Travel Says Well Placed To Meet Targets (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:05:17 GMT)
Taiwan Issues Yellow Travel Alert for China on Swine Flu Case
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan issued a yellow alert on travel to China, after a swine flu case was confirmed, the Mainland Affairs Council in Taipei said in a statement on its Web site today. Residents should take necessary precautions when visiting the mainland, the council said. (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:10:19 GMT)
BAA Airport Traffic Drops as Recession Curbs Travel (Update1)
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- BAA Ltd. , owner of London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, said traffic declined for a 13th consecutive month as the recession curbed demand for air travel. (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:10:29 GMT)
Cheap travel: Great deals entice seniors to splurge
For retirees with damaged portfolios, the idea that travel deals abound now either rubs salt in the wound or at least presents a spending dilemma: Do you take the big retirement trip now because it's on sale or hope your portfolio bounces back first? (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:11:03 GMT)
Travel company TUI says 1Q net profit euro415 million
German travel and marine shipping company TUI AG said Monday that gains on the sale of a stake in its Hapag-Lloyd marine shipping unit helped push it to a first quarter net profit. (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:11:06 GMT)
Travel company TUI 1Q net profit euro415 million
German travel and marine shipping company TUI AG said Monday that gains on the sale of a stake in its Hapag-Lloyd shipping unit helped it make a net profit in the first quarter. (Mon, 11 May 2009 08:42:01 GMT)
Stallworth allowed to travel for medical visit
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth, free on bail on a DUI manslaughter charge, has been cleared to travel this week from Miami to Atlanta for a medical visit. (Mon, 11 May 2009 16:23:43 GMT)
Methodology for poll on summer travel
The Associated Press-GfK Poll on summer travel was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media, April 16-20. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,000 adults. Interviews were conducted with 800 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cellular phones. (Mon, 11 May 2009 17:53:02 GMT)
Scientists' group gives green travel advice
A scientists' group has put together a guide to green travel to help you determine which modes of transportation have the smallest carbon footprint, and the group, the Union of Concerned Scientists, says some of the greenest choices can also save money. (Mon, 11 May 2009 19:27:02 GMT)
Amtrak boss: Reduced travel time is key
Introducing ultra-fast passenger trains to the Midwest is less important than the need for more frequent service between cities, reliable schedules that beat the time spent driving and rail connections that permit travel across the United States, Amtrak's chief official said today in Chicago. True high-speed rail clipping along at 200 m.p.h. or faster would be prohibitively expensive to build on ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 00:57:37 GMT)
Plan ahead for summer travel to favorite New England spots
DUBLIN, N.H. -- Beaches, mansions, hikes and pizza -- these are a few of Yankee magazine's favorite things about New England for summer travel. ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 04:23:07 GMT)
Tuesday tips round-up TUI Travel, RM, Travis Perkins
The main doubt about TUI Travel is the intentions of TUI AG, its German 51% shareholder, which has talked about taking it private or swapping its debt for its continental assets. The uncertainty is unhelpful, but does not detract from the improving trading outlook. Hold says the Times. (Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:00 GMT)
Rochester's youth travel league to kick off 12th soccer season
More than 8,500 kids on 521 travel soccer teams will kick off the 12th annual Rochester District Youth Soccer League season on Sunday and Monday. (Tue, 12 May 2009 07:05:59 GMT)
Travel bargains abound, inside and outside U.S.
Thanks to the recession, swine flu, lower fuel prices and a stronger dollar, this summer will be the cheapest in years to take a domestic or foreign vacation. "I see bargains almost everywhere," says travel writer Ed Perkins. "It's really a buyer's... Related: United States - Swine influenza - Canada - Travel - Recreation (Tue, 12 May 2009 07:42:32 GMT)
NC Marks National Celebration Of Travel, Tourism
North Carolina marks National Travel and Tourism week with a celebrations in the state capital and at the nine welcome centers across the state. (Tue, 12 May 2009 08:37:44 GMT)
Travel, tourism rally planned under arch
A travel and tourism rally will be held at (Tue, 12 May 2009 08:46:50 GMT)
Memorial Day travel to rise 1.5 percent this year: AAA
Lower gasoline prices and bargain deals will raise U.S. Memorial Day travel by 1.5 percent this year from 2008, travel and auto group AAA projected on Tuesday. (Tue, 12 May 2009 14:15:31 GMT)
Memorial Day travel to rebound
Memorial Day travel is expected to rebound this year, thanks to a decline from 2008's record gas prices and discounts on hotels, the motorist group AAA said Tuesday. (Tue, 12 May 2009 15:34:42 GMT)
AAA: more expected to travel for Memorial Day
An estimated 32.4 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, most of them taking advantage of a plunge in gas prices compared with last year, AAA said Tuesday. (Tue, 12 May 2009 15:57:09 GMT)
Memorial Day travel seen up 1.5 percent
Lower gasoline prices and bargains on lodging and other travel deals will raise U.S. Memorial Day weekend travel by 1.5 percent this year from 2008, travel and auto group AAA projected on Tuesday. (Tue, 12 May 2009 15:58:48 GMT)
Event part of Travel Tourism Week
The Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, which began Saturday and... (Wed, 13 May 2009 03:41:20 GMT)
AAA: Gas prices will spur travel
AAA is forecasting a slight increase in Memorial Day weekend travel thanks to comparatively lower gas prices. (Wed, 13 May 2009 04:01:30 GMT)
Study Shows Financial Execs Still Willing To Spend For Client Travel
MAY 12, 2009 -- While the vast majority of senior financial executives foresee continuing cuts in business travel budgets, they still plan to invest in revenue-generating travel for their companies, according to a survey of 285 senior finance executives worldwide released today by American Express and CFO Research Services. (Wed, 13 May 2009 07:33:03 GMT)
Student travel policies enforced since crash, inquest told
New Brunswick had policies governing school vehicles and student travel at the time of a tragic van crash in January of 2008, but nothing was in place to monitor compliance, a school official told a coroner's inquest yesterday. (Wed, 13 May 2009 07:42:42 GMT)
Hundreds rally to send message of pro travel
The Coachella Valley lost nearly $30 million in convention and meetings travel in the past seven months, hospitality leaders said Tuesday. Tourism ralley in Rancho Mirage (Wed, 13 May 2009 08:18:12 GMT)
Travel bargains abound
The best of times for travelers is the worst of times for the travel industry. (Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:37 GMT)
Union of Concerned Scientists: Green travel advice
A scientists' group has put together a guide to green travel to help you determine which modes of transportation have the smallest carbon footprint, and the group, the Union of Concerned Scientists, says some of the greenest choices can also save money. (Wed, 13 May 2009 14:11:10 GMT)
U.S. travel agency fee cuts could become permanent
U.S. online travel agencies, hungry for business in an economic recession, may extend or make permanent the booking fee cuts and waivers they implemented this year on a promotional basis. (Wed, 13 May 2009 19:06:19 GMT)
Travel officials push back on business travel
The CEO of Internet travel site Travelocity said Wednesday that misguided criticism of business travel has led to a lot of confusion about what's acceptable. (Wed, 13 May 2009 20:16:46 GMT)
ACC votes to cap travel squad size to cut costs
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) -- The Atlantic Coast Conference has voted to cap football travel squads for league games, a cost-cutting measure that should save schools thousands each year. (Wed, 13 May 2009 20:53:06 GMT)
Tourism workers rally to pump up travel
Las Vegas -- Tourism workers in cities around the country rallied this week to encourage Americans to travel more and boost local economies that depend on visitors. (Thu, 14 May 2009 05:21:36 GMT)
Aviation and travel writer Les Bloxham dies
Freelance aviation and travel writer Les Bloxham has died, aged 71, in Christchurch. (Thu, 14 May 2009 05:46:15 GMT)
Impaina Samui Resort & Spa - SPECIAL RATE FOR TRAVEL TRADE
IMPIANA SAMUI RESORT & SPA Newly revamped 4 star resort in Koh Samui, located in the beautiful and private beach of Chaweng Noi. Special Rate – TRAVEL TRADE This is where I want to be……Holiday with th (Thu, 14 May 2009 06:05:16 GMT)
Visiting Caesars Windsor? New travel rules coming
Most of the gamblers who take a chance at Caesars Windsor cross an international border to get there. But as of June 1, the rules for travel documents change. (Thu, 14 May 2009 07:38:35 GMT)
MOFA issues yellow travel alert for Belgium over swine flu
TAIPEI, Taiwan --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has issued a yellow travel alert for Belgium, bringing to 29 the number of countries and areas that Taiwan has tagged with a yellow advisory since the outbreak of swine flu around the world. (Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:08 GMT)
Travel bargains abound
The best of times for travelers is the worst of times for the travel industry. (Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:28 GMT)
YTB Travel, California attorney general reach settlement
YTB and the state of California have made peace. The California Attorney General's Office announced Thursday morning that it has reached a settlement with the Wood River-based online travel agency, which it sued in August on charges of deceptive marketing and operating a pyramid scheme. (Thu, 14 May 2009 22:40:19 GMT)
U.S. Summer Leisure Travel Outlook Remarkably Stable in Down Economy
Americans are expected to take 322 million domestic leisure person-trips during June, July and August 2009, according to the annual summer travel forecast by the U.S. Travel Association. Although a decline of 2.2 percent from summer 2008, leisure travel remains resilient in the current economic climate. Consumers are expected to take an average of two trips this summer, stay approximately seven ... (Fri, 15 May 2009 06:55:08 GMT)
Beware of travel discount deals
Looking for a low cost vacation? Beware of the travel trouble Contact 5 has uncovered. (Fri, 15 May 2009 07:01:07 GMT)
California settles with Internet travel business it accused of running pyramid scheme
YTB International agrees to pay $1 million in penalties, attorney costs and restitution to consumers. The company, which also operates as YourTravelBiz.com, doesn't admit to any wrongdoing. California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown on Thursday reached a legal settlement with a Midwestern Internet travel business that the state had accused of running "an elaborate pyramid scheme." (Fri, 15 May 2009 07:08:37 GMT)
Arizonans will travel less for Memorial Day, AAA survey shows
While the number of Memorial Day travelers nationwide is expected to increase after several years of declines, Arizonans will travel less, according to AAA's annual Memorial Day travel survey. (Fri, 15 May 2009 07:12:59 GMT)
TRAVEL: Those who do fly can find bargains
With demand for air travel remaining weak, the nation’s airlines have announced summertime air fare sales with prices lower than they’ve been during the vacation season for years. (Fri, 15 May 2009 07:14:03 GMT)
Travel Pro holds early lead to win 3 1
Courtesy photo Travel Pro's Sammy Tazziz tags Drew Colprit of Somersworth Police Association out at home base to maintain Travel Pro's 3-1 lead in recent Somersworth Little League action. (Fri, 15 May 2009 07:16:06 GMT)
Cow takes dip in travel agent pool
A family-run travel agents has a new mascot after a cow took an unexpected trip into their swimming pool. Ruth Scott, who runs Scott Travel from her Milton Keynes home, was shocked to learn eight cows had wandered into her garden. (Fri, 15 May 2009 08:11:54 GMT)
GREEN TRAVEL DAY
The school-run has been taking a twist this morning for hundreds of Jersey families. Eleven schools are involved in Green Travel Day - finding more eco-friendly ways of making daily journeys. (Fri, 15 May 2009 08:34:20 GMT)
Forest service motorized travel management meeting in Edgemont
A meeting to familiarize the public with new draft plans for motorized travel management on the Black Hills National Forest will be held at the Senior Center in Edgemont from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 15. (Fri, 15 May 2009 08:58:27 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 luxury hotels in Asia
Asia has long lured travelers with its fair share of exotic locations and ancient cultures. U.S.-based luxury travel firm Kipling & Clark have issued a list of their favorite hotels in the region. (Fri, 15 May 2009 11:13:37 GMT)
US airlines see big drop in summer travel
Weak economic conditions will lead to a sharp seven percent drop in travel on US airlines for the summer vacation season, an industry group said Friday. (Fri, 15 May 2009 14:38:57 GMT)
U.S. airlines expect drop in summer travel
U.S. airlines expect a 7 percent fall in travel this summer as the global recession hurts demand, an industry group said on Friday. (Fri, 15 May 2009 17:21:42 GMT)
US to relax flu travel warning for Mexico: official
The United States is poised to relax a travel advisory for Mexico, some three weeks after warning against non-essential travel to the country at the heart of a swine flu outbreak, a health official said Friday. (Fri, 15 May 2009 19:38:07 GMT)
U.S. Summer Airline Travel to Decline Most Since 2002 (Update3)
May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Summer airline travel in the U.S. will decline 7 percent from a year earlier, the biggest drop in seven years, as the recession keeps more people home, the Air Transport Association said. (Fri, 15 May 2009 19:55:31 GMT)
Cablevision in Talks to Offer Travel to TV Customers (Update1)
May 15 (Bloomberg) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. , the New York-area cable-television provider, is in talks to offer an interactive travel service to subscribers in competition with Web sites such as Expedia Inc. (Fri, 15 May 2009 21:47:50 GMT)
CDC eases Mexico travel warning
Saying that 100,000 Americans are likely infected with a new flu virus, U.S. health officials on Friday announced they were easing the warning on travel to Mexico. (Fri, 15 May 2009 23:29:53 GMT)
Orbitz launches petition drive to end Cuba travel ban
A new website enables people to petition the U.S. government to end restrictions on travel to Cuba, a prized, but off-limits, destination for the travel industry. Blending commerce with politics, Orbitz Worldwide has launched a campaign to reverse a law that prohibits travel to Cuba for most U.S. citizens and green-card holders. (Sat, 16 May 2009 02:02:09 GMT)
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