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US govt lifts advisory against travel to Mexico
The US government lifted its advisory against non-essential travel to Mexico that was introduced following the outbreak of swine flu in that country. (Sat, 16 May 2009 03:24:13 GMT)
Airlines foresee drop of 7 percent in summer travel
Summer travel is expected to drop 7 percent this year compared with last summer, according to the industry organization that represents major U.S. airlines. (Sat, 16 May 2009 07:16:40 GMT)
Air travel bill like Howard's, says Rudd
LABOR'S air travel bill is well within the benchmark set by the previous Howard government, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says. (Sun, 17 May 2009 03:26:00 GMT)
Rudd rejects storm over MPs' travel costs
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has responded to controversy over MPs' travel expenses, saying the amount spent is the same as previous governments. (Sun, 17 May 2009 05:39:00 GMT)
Australian PM defends ministers' travel bill
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has defended a million dollar-plus bill for international travel that his ministers racked up during a parliamentary break. (Sun, 17 May 2009 06:05:52 GMT)
Pow Wow travel event to showcase Coral Gables
When 5,000 travel professionals descend on Miami-Dade this week, some will make Coral Gables part of the official itinerary for the first time. (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:12:08 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A round up of the week's travel news including facial recognition trials and British airports and the latest new routes. (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:28:05 GMT)
Travel readers react
Travel's May 10 cover stories on Granville Island and Alaskan glaciers provided fodder for SFGate comments on urban planning and Sarah Palin. And there was some potentially useful feedback on our Napa Valley perfect day. For the stories and all of the... (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:33:52 GMT)
Gear: Global Atomic Travel Clock
Unless you're planning on doing a little particle physics on your vacation, you probably don't need a travel clock accurate to one billionth of a second. But the real benefit of the Global Atomic Travel Clock is that it always knows where you are, and resets... (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:34:12 GMT)
Travel + Leisure's site offers getaway options
Travel + Leisure magazine has a new weekend getaway tool, www.travelandleisure.com/weekend-getaways, to help you plan your next escape, even if your travel style is fickle. Take the kids or a lover, or leave both at home and take an adventure-laden journey... (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:35:02 GMT)
ELLEN CREAGER: TRAVEL DIVA: Once was lost, 3 days to be found
Dear Travel Diva: I lost my driver's license in the airport security line while traveling from Detroit to Dallas. From Dallas I called the airport's lost-and-found but got only a recording. I must have called 150 times and never got through. I was so angry. What kind of airport are they running? My trip was ruined. -- Put Out (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:40:13 GMT)
Travel plans curbed this year
When gas prices hit $4 a gallon last summer, Joyce and Ricky Eagle of Warrenton, Va., simply padded their travel budget a little before tooling around the Midwest in their motor home. (Sun, 17 May 2009 08:36:59 GMT)
Travel costs row hits Australia
The Australian government comes under fire for the $1.5m travel expenses it racked up during parliament's 10-week break. (Sun, 17 May 2009 11:37:45 GMT)
UGA: Less for scholarships, travel
University of Georgia officials plan to cut back grants for scholarships, faculty travel and other expenditures funded by profits from the hundreds of millions of dollars in assets owned by the UGA Foundation and its younger cousin, the Arch Foundation. (Mon, 18 May 2009 04:19:38 GMT)
Trade Names: Crossroads Travel Advisors LLC
Jim Slabaugh and his family expected snow during their Colorado vacation, but they didn’t think a snowstorm in would shut down Richmond International Airport just hours before their departure. The weather would have put their vacation in jeopardy if Slabaugh had not called his travel agent, Dan Smith of Crossroads Travel Advisors LLC, shortly after arriving at the Richmond airport. (Mon, 18 May 2009 04:20:11 GMT)
Summer Travel: Passport Requirement Looms
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans planning travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean this spring and summer should prepare to take along a little something extra — a passport. (Mon, 18 May 2009 05:08:51 GMT)
Report: McDaniel Failed To Pay For State Plane Travel
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel traveled 22 times on a state prison system airplane in the last two years, but failed to reimburse the agency for much of his travel, a newspaper reported Sunday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 05:11:02 GMT)
Some raindrops travel faster than previously believed
London, May 17 : Meteorologists may be miscalculating how much it rains, for a new study has found that many raindrops travel at 'super-terminal' velocities, faster than was thought possible. (Mon, 18 May 2009 06:20:51 GMT)
AH&LA Members Highlight Business Travel Challenges At Senate Committee Hearing
Three American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) member companies led the witness list at the May 13 Senate subcommittee hearing chaired by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) highlighting today’s challenging business and leisure travel environment. Sen. Klobuchar’s hearing examined in-depth many of the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. travel and tourism industry in the midst of the ... (Mon, 18 May 2009 06:55:18 GMT)
Sabre Travel Network and Bahrain Training Institute announce partnership
Sabre Travel Network Middle East today signed an agreement with the Bahrain Training Institute to provide BTI staff with access to Sabre training courses, giving students extra skills set. (Mon, 18 May 2009 08:04:57 GMT)
Travel bug vs. flu bug
Travelers are learning they now can tread lightly through the travel inconveniences wrought by the swine flu outbreak, but preparation remains the key to success, local travel experts say. (Mon, 18 May 2009 08:49:45 GMT)
Travel briefs
Best new hotels around the globe from Travel + Leisure magazine (Mon, 18 May 2009 18:40:02 GMT)
Best new hotels from Travel + Leisure
The Fontainebleau in Miami and 12 other U.S. properties were included on a list of the best 45 new hotels around the world, chosen by editors from Travel + Leisure magazine. (Mon, 18 May 2009 19:40:51 GMT)
Canada lifts flu travel warnings for Mexico
Canada on Monday ended a recommendation to postpone "non-essential" travel to Mexico, which has been in place since late April following an outbreak of the A(H1N1) swine flu in the country. (Mon, 18 May 2009 20:36:19 GMT)
Memorial Day weekend travel forecast to fall
2.3% fewer Southern Californians will be heading out of town this year compared with a year earlier amid concern over unemployment and gasoline prices. Worries over higher gasoline prices and double-digit unemployment rates will drive down Memorial Day weekend travel among Southern Californians. (Mon, 18 May 2009 21:47:16 GMT)
Canada lifts Mexico travel advisory
OTTAWA, May 18 (UPI) -- The Canadian government has lifted its advisory against non-essential travel to Mexico now that swine flu has abated, travel officials said. (Mon, 18 May 2009 23:28:03 GMT)
TUI Travel hit by sterling weakness
Package tour giant TUI Travel saw operating losses widen at the interim stage, due to the weakness of sterling and the timing of Easter this year. (Tue, 19 May 2009 06:21:00 GMT)
TUI Travel H1 operating loss widens
TUI Travel , Europe's biggest travel firm, said on Tuesday its operating loss widened by 15 percent in the first half, reflecting the impact of exchange rate movements and weaker trading in Canada and France. (Tue, 19 May 2009 06:37:00 GMT)
Tui Travel First-half Net Loss Widens
Tui Travel First-half Net Loss Widens (Tue, 19 May 2009 07:43:55 GMT)
MOFA's issuance of travel advisory appropriate: spokesman
TAIPEI, Taiwan --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that the ministry's issuance of a travel advisory for countries with confirmed cases of swine flu is appropriate, and that no countries have protested against such measures to date. (Tue, 19 May 2009 08:30:00 GMT)
Travel advisory for Mexico lifted
Canada is lifting an advisory against non-essential travel to Mexico as cases of swine flu there start to wane. (Tue, 19 May 2009 08:38:58 GMT)
Travel market bottoms out
THE travel market has bottomed out, making now the time to fly, according to Harvey World Travel's new boss. (Wed, 20 May 2009 00:30:00 GMT)
Pollies cash in on travel allowance
Federal politicians who own homes in Canberra are legally claiming thousands of dollars in travel expenses, during sitting weeks of parliament. (Wed, 20 May 2009 02:48:15 GMT)
MPs' travel expenses scheme defended
Politicians on both sides of Parliament have defended MPs' ability to claim travel allowances even if they are staying in their own home in Canberra. (Wed, 20 May 2009 02:49:00 GMT)
Pollies cash in on travel allowance
Politicians who own homes in Canberra are legally claiming thousands in travel expenses, during sitting weeks of parliament. (Wed, 20 May 2009 03:00:53 GMT)
U-M resumes sponsored Mexico travel
The University of Michigan on Tuesday ended its suspension of university-sponsored travel to Mexico that was put in place April 28 during the swine flu, or H1N1, outbreak. (Wed, 20 May 2009 05:26:23 GMT)
Keigo to travel to Bangkok Thursday
Keigo Sato will travel to Bangkok Thursday to have a private chat with his Japanese dad Friday, it was reported. Matichon Online reported that Katsumi Sato will make a phone call to the Japanese embassy from 9 am to 3 pm to talk to his Thai son. (Wed, 20 May 2009 06:24:37 GMT)
Manchester United warn ticketless fans not to travel to Champions League final in Rome
Manchester United urge all of their fans without tickets not to travel to Rome after Uefa and Foreign Office crackdown. (Wed, 20 May 2009 06:31:32 GMT)
A review of new hotels in Sunday's Travel section contained incorrect...
A review of new hotels in Sunday's Travel section contained incorrect contact information for the Epic Hotel. The hotel's address is 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami. Its telephone number is 866-760-3742 and its website is www.epichotel.com. (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:05:19 GMT)
AAA expects increase in holiday travel - Wed, 20 May 2009 PST
A three-year decline in Memorial Day travel is expected to reverse itself this weekend with a small increase in the number of Americans hitting the road, rails or skies. The American Automobile Association is predicting that 32.4 million Americans will travel this holiday, an increase of 1.5 percent from the 31.9 million who traveled last year. (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:08:07 GMT)
Rudd on MPs' travel allowances
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the current travel allowance rules providing away from home payments for MPs have been in place since the days of the Howard government. (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:46:46 GMT)
U.S. highway travel in March down for 16th month
Americans drove fewer miles in March for the 16th month in a row, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Wednesday, as the weak economy reduced highway travel. (Wed, 20 May 2009 18:12:19 GMT)
Travel to U.S. forecast to drop 8 percent in '09: Commerce Dept
Foreign travel to the United States is forecast to fall 8 percent in 2009, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday, as the Senate voted to create a new travel promotion program. (Wed, 20 May 2009 23:04:23 GMT)
Washington Area Memorial Day Travel Expected to Rise Despite Recession
More Washingtonians are likely to leave home this Memorial Day weekend than last, a hopeful sign that close-to-home holiday travel here may be somewhat recession-proof, transportation and tourism officials said yesterday. (Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
AAA foresees boost in Memorial Day travel
Travel could be up significantly in Virginia for the Memorial Day weekend, AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts. The number of holiday travelers will grow by nearly 4 percent in the state this holiday, the travel group said. “Four out of five of the factors identified as impacting the decision to travel were positive,“ said Martha Mitchell Meade, spokeswoman for AAA Mid-Atlantic. (Thu, 21 May 2009 04:20:47 GMT)
Hilton Head to sue travel Web sites
HILTON HEAD ISLAND — The Hilton Head Island Town Council has voted unanimously to hire a Charleston attorney to file a lawsuit against a dozen national discount travel Web sites, alleging they aren’t turning over the correct amount of local bed tax money. At issue is how travel Web sites like Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz and Priceline calculate the amount of bed tax money handed over to local ... (Thu, 21 May 2009 05:04:32 GMT)
Travel forecast: The best summer ever — really
When it comes to travel, does anyone know what’s going to happen this summer? A lot of people claim to. Surveys differ, so what's really in the forecast? (Thu, 21 May 2009 05:20:23 GMT)
Summer travel: Will you stay or will you go?
Is your tank half empty or half full? With the Memorial Day weekend upon us — and the summer travel season not far behind — it would appear there’s a lot riding on your answer. (Thu, 21 May 2009 05:20:34 GMT)
Patrol will keep records of governor's travel
The N.C. Highway Patrol has put a new policy into effect to keep records of the governor's and lieutenant governor's travel when accompanied by state troopers. (Thu, 21 May 2009 06:00:52 GMT)
WAYNE: Commission to travel for meeting in Garden City
The Wayne County Commission is to travel to Garden City today for its regularly scheduled meeting. (Thu, 21 May 2009 07:24:22 GMT)
Whale travel evidence found
AUSTRALIAN scientists have found humpback whales tagged off the east coast travel more widely than previously thought. (Thu, 21 May 2009 07:55:39 GMT)
Summer travel '09: Freebies across the USA
To kick off the summer travel season, USA TODAY's Travel staff tracked down free events and attractions in every state (and the District of Columbia). (Fri, 22 May 2009 00:35:58 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Dip in corporate air travel seen
Corporate spending on air travel will drop 7.5 percent over the next 12 months, says a survey by Ascend, a UK-based specialist for the global air transport industry. (Fri, 22 May 2009 04:07:50 GMT)
DOH advises against travel abroad
The Department of Health has advised the public to defer travel plans out of the country to prevent the spread of swine flu, a little less than a day after it announced that a child who came from the US was infected with the deadly virus. (Fri, 22 May 2009 05:02:12 GMT)
Memorial weekend travel up, so are delays
More people will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend as traveler discounts and lower gas prices will boost holiday roadway travel 2.7 percent from a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association. (Fri, 22 May 2009 05:15:38 GMT)
Knoxville makes AOL.com Travel top 10 list
The City of Knoxville has been named to AOL.com Travel’s top 10 list of the most affordable “One-Night Getaway” vacation destinations in the nation for less than $150. (Fri, 22 May 2009 06:33:38 GMT)
U.S. Memorial Day Air Travel May Fall 1% on Recession Concerns
May 22 (Bloomberg) -- Air travel during the U.S. Memorial Day holiday may decline about 1 percent, setting up the industry ’s worst summer since 2002 as consumers forgo trips in the recession. (Fri, 22 May 2009 07:55:40 GMT)
Road work a challenge for holiday travel
If he wants to attend a friend's wedding in Battle Creek and enjoy time with his girlfriend in Monroe, Okemos resident Brian Lenz has little choice but to travel Michigan's highways. (Fri, 22 May 2009 08:08:27 GMT)
Accolade for Barnstaple travel agency
The Co-operative Travel in Barnstaple has topped the charts after it was voted the best Co-operative branch in the South West. (Fri, 22 May 2009 08:21:50 GMT)
British Airways Posts Full-Year Loss on Travel Slump (Update1)
May 22 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc , Europe’s third- largest carrier, reported its first full-year loss since 2002 and said it will park planes and slash capacity as the global recession restrains demand for air travel. (Fri, 22 May 2009 08:37:56 GMT)
Summer travel tips
More Americans are expected to travel by car this holiday season - an estimated 2.5% more than last year or 27 million people. And, even though gas has jumped by 30 cents a gallon over the past month, it's still far below last summer's $4 a gallon price levels. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:18:54 GMT)
U.S. Memorial Day Air Travel May Fall 1% on Recession (Correct)
(Corrects to say jets may be more crowded in third paragraph.) May 22 (Bloomberg) -- Air travel during the U.S. Memorial Day holiday may decline about 1 percent, setting up the industry ’s worst summer since 2002 as consumers forgo trips in the recession. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:55:29 GMT)
U.S. Memorial Day Air Travel May Fall 1% on Recession (Update2)
May 22 (Bloomberg) -- Air travel during the U.S. Memorial Day holiday may decline about 1 percent, setting up the industry ’s worst summer since 2002 as consumers forgo trips in the recession. (Fri, 22 May 2009 22:06:58 GMT)
Where to Find the Best Summer Travel Deals
Travel to cities, hotel value-ads and bargain-hunting expected to be strong vacation trends this summer. (Fri, 22 May 2009 23:03:48 GMT)
Holiday Travel Defined By Lean Times
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season, but if you think this might be the year you don't sit in traffic because Americans decide to stay home during a recession, think again. (Fri, 22 May 2009 23:30:03 GMT)
Dollar Car Rental to exhibit at Riyadh Travel 2009
Dollar Rent a Car will participate in the first ever Riyadh Travel 2009 exhibition next month. (Sat, 23 May 2009 06:34:57 GMT)
US urges caution on Nepal travel
The United States on Friday cautioned Americans about travel to Nepal, warning of a rise in both political violence and street crime in the land of Mount Everest. (Sat, 23 May 2009 06:40:33 GMT)
UA lifts its swine-flu-related ban on travel to Mexico
The UA has lifted its ban on university-related travel to Mexico that was enacted in response to the swine-flu outbreak. (Sat, 23 May 2009 07:09:43 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of the week's travel news including an awards for Telegraph Travel's Sophie Campbell and the latest new routes. (Sat, 23 May 2009 07:52:45 GMT)
FOXBusiness: Travel Deals
The economy may still be weak but Americans are still planning to hit the road this weekend and do some traveling this summer. AAA estimates 32.4 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, a 1.5% increase from last year. (Sat, 23 May 2009 14:53:38 GMT)
Celebs recall the travel locations that mean the most to them
If it's true that you can tell a lot about people from their favorite places, then Jerry Seinfeld is an overgrown kid, Tom Brokaw has a spiritual side and Buzz Aldrin is just another tourist who happened to travel to a really cool, extremely secluded loc. (Sat, 23 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT)
'Travel Tips for Aztlan' rides the edge of Latin radio
KPFK-FM's Mark Torres and Mariluz González co-host the Saturday night show, which features new music and interviews instead of the silliness and bland pop all too common. These are a few things that you won't hear on “Travel Tips for Aztlan,” the Saturday-night show of cutting-edge Latin American and Latino music hosted by Mark Torres and Mariluz González on KPFK-FM (90.7): Goofy shtick. Canned ... (Sat, 23 May 2009 22:53:15 GMT)
‘Protection’ falls short as travel insurance
Q: I’m having a problem with a travel insurance claim. We went on a Celebrity cruise to the Mediterranean more than a year ago. Luckily, we all paid premiums for hospitalization insurance, because I became deathly ill with bronchitis, requiring trips to the sick bay. (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:18:50 GMT)
Where's my travel insurance check?
Q: I'm having a problem with a travel insurance claim. We went on a Celebrity cruise to the Mediterranean more than a year ago. Luckily, we all paid premiums for hospitalization insurance, because I became deathly ill with bronchitis requiring trips to sick bay to see the doctors, who administered breathing treatments, antibiotics and a chest X-ray. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:02:50 GMT)
BLM pitches travel ban north of Helena
HELENA - The Bureau of Land Management said it wants to end motorized travel in Helena's Scratchgravel Hills in 30 days. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:13:08 GMT)
Rush hour not so hairy as travel times decline
Travel forecasters are predicting a boost in holiday driving over Memorial Day weekend, but getting to and from work should be easier for commuters come Monday -- if you've got a job, that is. Traffic counts and travel times are declining in the region, roughly on pace with the rising unemployment rate. Some usually congested intersections in Northwest Indiana are seeing fewer cars, in some ... (Sun, 24 May 2009 09:39:49 GMT)
Travel up over Memorial Day
Wilmington - AAA estimates that nearly 85,000 Delawareans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, an increase of 3.9% over last year. (Sun, 24 May 2009 09:52:59 GMT)
Travel Plaza to close in Sept. as work gets under way on new center
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and contractor HMSHost Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of the Delaware Welcome Center Travel Plaza Web site. (Sun, 24 May 2009 09:53:23 GMT)
Travel Smart
Travel is stressful for just about everyone, whether you're hitting the road for fun or taking to the skies on business. We have a few travel tips that will take the turbulence out of any journey. Read on to get better seats on a plane, more entertainment on the move, nicer food on the road, and... (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:19:05 GMT)
Travel Log: Peter Kalis
International travel is nothing new to Peter Kalis, chairman and global managing partner of K&L Gates LLP. The Wheeling native was a Rhodes scholar and returned to London in a major way in 2005 when he merged Pittsburgh-based Kirkpatrick & Lockhart with Nicholson Graham & Jones, paving the route to rapid international expansion. The firm, based Downtown, now includes 1,900 lawyers who practice ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 05:55:22 GMT)
Couch Surfing: Budget Friendly Travel
Summer time is approaching and the urge to travel and see the world is strong. If your budget is low, fear not, the world's couches are awaiting eager travelers. Jim Armstrong has more on couch surfing in this video report. (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:02:30 GMT)
Cablevision plans interactive TV travel service: report
Cablevision is reportedly in negotiations to offer an interactive TV travel service on its iO TV digital cable platform. The service would allow viewers to book flights, hotels and vacation packages through their television sets. The development has emerged, according to a report filed by Bloomberg. (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:56:48 GMT)
Rezidor comes up with a special offer for travel agents
The Rezidor Hotel Group has launched a special offer for travel agents. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:11:35 GMT)
Not all job-loss travel insurance made equal
You pay thousands in deposits for a trip, then get laid off. Now what? If your travel insurer, cruise or airline company offers a "job-loss guarantee," you might get your money back. Or not, depending on the policy. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:13:59 GMT)
Travel books: Best British Beaches and Map Addict
The latest travel books reviewed. This week: a guide to Britain's best beaches and the pleasures of the humble map. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:38:21 GMT)
Court junks travel extension for trader in tax credit scam
The Philippine anti-graft court has disallowed businessman Faustino Chingkoe, the alleged brain behind the multi-million peso tax credit scam, to extend his travel permit by another month for lack of basis. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:39:27 GMT)
Summer travel tips
(ARA) - With the summer travel season upon us, people are looking for ways to have fun and get the most out of their trip, while staying within budget. (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:18:08 GMT)
Storck Travel Retail expects stand-up bags to be high flyers
Confectionery products sold at travel outlets such as airports are typically impulse-buys, bought by passengers just before they embark on travel. Storck Travel Retail has decided to re-launch its Werthers Original, Mamba and Riesen sugar confectionery products in stand-up bags in a bid to increase merchandising opportunities in the space. (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:27:27 GMT)
Travel Kit Offers Smells From Home
A British travel Web site is offering a unique travel kit to customers who book 10 nights at a hotel through its site. Home From Home includes a pillowcase washed in a laundry powder of your choice, a spray bottle filled with the scent of your home and your favorite kind of cookies. (Mon, 25 May 2009 14:02:35 GMT)
MPs bill taxpayer £500,000 in one year for families' travel costs
The astonishing sum spent on their travel allowances will fuel anger that MPs' families are enjoying a first-class lifestyle on the back of dubious claims. (Mon, 25 May 2009 23:24:17 GMT)
Tourism Australia to hold Workshop for travel agents
Mumbai, May 25 : Responding to India's growing clout as a tourist market, Tourism Australia (TA) will host a business forum for Indian- Aussie Specialist travel agents, at Gold Coast, Australia in August. (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:19:20 GMT)
Travel allowance rules need to be reviewed: Barnett
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says there needs to be tougher criteria for MPs applying for travel allowances. (Tue, 26 May 2009 05:33:44 GMT)
Forest Service summarizes Motor Vehicle Travel Management Plan
Susan BarrKern Valley Sun The U.S. Forest Service hosted one of two final meetings on the Motorized Vehicle Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) last Wednesday, April 29, evening at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Although the official extended comment period ended on April 20, Tina Terrell, Sequoia National Forest Supervisor, said she felt that it was important to ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 05:37:22 GMT)
RV Travel Grows in Popularity Despite Low Economy and High Gas Prices
Even with higher gas prices and the overall economic downturn, the popularity of RV travel continues to grow, especially among baby boomersand new or soon-to-be-retirees. If you're new to RV... (Tue, 26 May 2009 06:13:04 GMT)
Global trends show spas on the move of travel terminals
Global trends show spas on the move of travel terminals (Tue, 26 May 2009 06:32:16 GMT)
Summer travel tips
(ARA) - With the summer travel season upon us, people are looking for ways to have fun and get the most out of their trip, while staying within budget. (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:09:50 GMT)
Plunder suspect fails to extend travel time
The Sandiganbayan has rejected the request of suspected plunderer Faustino Chingkoe for the extension of his travel permit for another month. (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:31:27 GMT)
Travel advice: saving money at UK attractions
Sophie Butler offers tips on saving money at Britain's often overpriced attractions and answers readers' travel queries. (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:52:45 GMT)
Universal Travel Group to Begin Trading on NYSE Amex Market
SHENZHEN, China, May 26 /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 ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 20:13:59 GMT)
Travel Genie escorts children, seniors
When the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks halted air travel, Jhery Brown became one of thousands of flight attendants grounded and without a job. But now a little ingenuity is keeping her airborne and earning a living. (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:53:17 GMT)
New Travel Changes Begin June 1
Next week, it will be more difficult to travel internationally. It is all part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). (Wed, 27 May 2009 03:17:13 GMT)
Spring Air Delays IPO by About a Year on China Travel Slump
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Spring Air , China’s largest private carrier, has delayed plans for an initial public offering by about a year as a global economic slowdown damps stock markets and air travel. (Wed, 27 May 2009 03:40:42 GMT)
Entwined in great American travel experiences
Entwined in great American travel experiences (Wed, 27 May 2009 06:30:36 GMT)
Use caution with travel deals
Promises of "free vacations" and other "bargain" travel deals are tempting, especially in these hard economic times. Travel offers may come in the form of a phone call, a letter, an unsolicited fax, an e-mail, a postcard or the Internet. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:03:37 GMT)
Travel Channel spotlights local fire dancers
In a time when tourism numbers are hitting all-time lows, Hawaii gets a boost in exposure from a big-name travel network. The Travel Channel began shooting its special... (Wed, 27 May 2009 08:44:35 GMT)
Storms in Europe kill two, cause damage and travel disruption
Berlin - Storms raging across Germany, Switzerland and Austria killed two men Tuesday night, as huge hailstones and lightning felled trees, struck farm animals, set buildings alight and caused travel chaos, according to reports Wednesday. A 26-year-o... (Wed, 27 May 2009 09:05:01 GMT)
It’s safe to travel to RP despite flu cases
It’s safe to travel to the Philippines, and its destinations that are free of the A/H1N1 flu virus. Tourism Secretary Ace Durano has allayed foreign tourists’ fears of traveling to the Philippines in view of the deadly flu virus, saying there was no pandemic yet. (Wed, 27 May 2009 09:29:20 GMT)
Nominations open for world's worst in travel
Tired of the tripe being dished up by some of his contemporaries, one travel writer has launched his own bid to find the worst of the worst in the tourism industry. (Wed, 27 May 2009 11:47:49 GMT)
Clarification: Travel Briefs story
In a May 11 travel brief, The Associated Press included the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon on a list of 10 free things to do in Europe. The story should have specified that the museum is only free on Sundays. (Wed, 27 May 2009 20:31:19 GMT)
Coalition questions Labor Senator's travel allowance
The Federal Opposition says the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing should be sacked if she is found to have rorted her travel allowance. (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:23:41 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Bargains galore at travel fairs
Two travel fairs kick off today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and a third, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus the Greater Mekong Subregion 2009 next week at the Impact exhibition centre (Muang Thong Thani), promise visitors great holiday packages at attractive prices. (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:37:32 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Post's travel fair opens today
The Bangkok Post Thailand Travel Fair 2009 kicks off today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and will be open daily until Sunday from 10am to 8pm. Some 100 firms will be manning booths offering hot deals on hotels, spa and travel. (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:37:42 GMT)
Investigation into senator's travel
The Department of Finance and Deregulation has agreed to reopen an investigation into travel allowance claims by Queensland senator Jan McLucas following questions in a Senate hearing. (Thu, 28 May 2009 04:15:16 GMT)
Investigation into senator's travel
An investigation has been reopened into travel allowance claims by Queensland senator Jan McLucas. (Thu, 28 May 2009 04:30:54 GMT)
Union of Concerned Scientists gives green travel advice
WASHINGTON -- 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. ... (Thu, 28 May 2009 04:40:01 GMT)
MPs fail to submit reports on overseas travel
A Budget Estimates hearing has been told several West Australian MPs have not submitted reports about taxpayer-funded travel they took more than two years ago. (Thu, 28 May 2009 05:11:53 GMT)
Travel execs told vacationers prefer value over glitz
Americans still want to take vacations. But travel industry executives were told Wednesday that with their limited budgets, families are shopping around for deals and, more and more, are choosing their destination based on cost. (Thu, 28 May 2009 08:58:15 GMT)
Summer Travel Outlook: Sunny, Chance Of Bargains
Wall Street Journal columnist Scott McCartney says summer travel will be cheaper this year. McCartney pens the Journal 's weekly column "The Middle Seat." (Thu, 28 May 2009 13:47:35 GMT)
Report chronicles abuse of federal travel cards
Laser eye surgery may improve one's visual horizons, but it doesn't qualify as a travel expense, a congressional office says in a report on abuses of the federal travel card system. (Fri, 29 May 2009 00:52:51 GMT)
Florida Resident Rates Promote Affordable Summer Travel
[ORLANDO, Fla. – May 28, 2009] – Whether you’re a Florida resident, or simply interested in cutting the cost of summer travel, the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel in the Marriott Village has the package for you. (Fri, 29 May 2009 02:18:18 GMT)
New travel rules kick in June 1 amid concerns over RFID-tagged passport cards
Computerworld - New travel requirements go into effect June 1 at U.S. land and sea borders amid security concerns over an RFID-enabled passport card that has been approved for U.S. travelers. (Fri, 29 May 2009 04:03:16 GMT)
Summer Travel
With summer just around the corner, North Dakotans have begun making their travel plans. As reporter Kate Schell tells us, vacations close to home look very promising this season. After being pent up all winter dealing with the snow and freezing (Fri, 29 May 2009 04:21:26 GMT)
Travel Pro racks up two wins
Courtesy photo Sammy Tazziz throws a pitch during his no-hitter on May 18. Tazziz's team, Travel Pro, won 5-0. SOMERSWORTH — Travel Pro racked up two more victories over the Memorial Dayweekend scoring eight runs over the Lions to win 8-0 and scoring eight more over the Dover Police to win 8-1. (Fri, 29 May 2009 07:16:35 GMT)
Summer travel tips
(ARA) - With the summer travel season upon us, people are looking for ways to have fun and get the most out of their trip, while staying within budget. (Fri, 29 May 2009 07:31:50 GMT)
Research and Markets: The 2009 U.S. Travel Agencies Industry Report Contains Timely and Accurate Industry Statistics, ...
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Travel Agencies Industry Report" report to their offering. (Fri, 29 May 2009 08:02:00 GMT)
STA Travel to introduce live web chats
STA Travel is gearing up to introduce live web chats to capitalise on increased web traffic to its relaunched website. (Fri, 29 May 2009 08:27:35 GMT)
Travel feedback of the week: May 2330
From the price of food in Turkey to the best sporting venues readers offer their feedback on Telegraph Travel. (Fri, 29 May 2009 09:36:55 GMT)
See Gene Sloan on The Travel Channel's 'Cruises We Love'
USA TODAY's cruise editor Gene Sloan offers his expertise on The Travel Channel's new series Cruises We Love. (Fri, 29 May 2009 18:54:43 GMT)
European Train Travel: Working on the Railroad
Train travel in Europe has been losing passengers to airlines, but deregulation is about to usher in an era of faster, cheaper rail service (Sat, 30 May 2009 04:20:00 GMT)
Travel Books
This summer, travel for the sake of pure travel is out. Among the current crowd of globe-trotting writers, just about everybody has an ulterior motive. (Sat, 30 May 2009 04:48:01 GMT)
New identification rules for border travel go into effect Monday
Many Michigan residents don't have the paperwork they'll need for crossing the border and may be in for a surprise come Monday. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative stiffens identification requirements for entry to the U.S. from land or sea. (Sat, 30 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT)
What's the next hot travel spot?
Q: What destinations are you seeing as the emerging "new Prague" as we come into a new economic climate for travel? (Sat, 30 May 2009 07:08:21 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of the week's travel news including complimentary flights for cruising enthusiasts and further problems for BA. (Sat, 30 May 2009 07:21:15 GMT)
On the spot: train travel in the UK
Rail travel in England can be sheer hell finds Cheryl Johnson on a Virgin train between London and Glasgow. (Sat, 30 May 2009 07:21:56 GMT)
European Parliament to handle MEPs' travel and staff allowances
In a bid to curb abuse, it will be the European Parliament that would manage travel and staff allowances in the coming legislature instead of MEPs. (Sat, 30 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT)
WestJet's commission cut dismays travel agents
CALGARY–WestJet Airlines Ltd. is cutting commissions paid to travel agents for booking flights by more than half as it seeks to slash costs by $25 million in the next six months. (Sat, 30 May 2009 08:52:14 GMT)
Travel agent group slams WestJet commission cut
CALGARY (May 30, 2009) -- WestJet Airlines Ltd. is cutting commissions paid to travel agents for flight bookings by more than half, as it seeks to slash costs during the recession. (Sat, 30 May 2009 08:52:50 GMT)
Travel Books
This summer, travel for the sake of pure travel is out. Among the current crowd of globe-trotting writers, just about everybody has an ulterior motive. (Sun, 31 May 2009 04:46:34 GMT)
Travel rule takes effect Monday
Beginning Monday, the U.S. will implement the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requiring U.S. citizens entering the country to show approved documents, but not much will change at Laredo's ports of entry. (Sun, 31 May 2009 05:01:41 GMT)
Forest Service summarizes Motor Vehicle Travel Management Plan
Susan BarrKern Valley Sun The U.S. Forest Service hosted one of two final meetings on the Motorized Vehicle Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) last Wednesday, April 29, evening at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Although the official extended comment period ended on April 20, Tina Terrell, Sequoia National Forest Supervisor, said she felt that it was important to ... (Sun, 31 May 2009 05:49:28 GMT)
Council working to revise travel policy
SANTEE – The Town of Santee’s travel policy is being revised to eliminate the confusion caused by the words “stipend,” “reimbursement” and “per diem” being used interchangeably in the policy. The policy also doesn’t clearly state who the town’s elected officials need to contact prior to traveling on business for Santee. (Sun, 31 May 2009 06:36:47 GMT)
Skipping Travel Insurance Costs UK Tourists £90 Million
Post Office Travel Insurance research reveals almost a quarter of holidaymakers are still considering travelling without insurance in 2009 (PRWeb May 31, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2476524.htm (Sun, 31 May 2009 07:21:01 GMT)
TRAVEL DIVA: Plants aren't a problem when flying interstate
Dear Travel Diva: Is it possible to take a small plant or a cutting of a house plant on a flight to California from Detroit? Shall I put it in a plastic bag in my checked bag or carry it on with me? I don't want to hide it. -- Lil' Sprout (Sun, 31 May 2009 07:39:03 GMT)
Summer travel bookings dive by 50 per cent
31 May 2009 Bookings for leisure travel from the Middle East have dropped by up to 50 per cent in the peak months of summer (May to August) this year compared to 2008, travel agents said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 07:41:28 GMT)
Travel warnings for Mexico downgraded
New York -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control have downgraded warnings about travel to Mexico, but deals still abound to get tourists to come back. (Sun, 31 May 2009 08:02:52 GMT)
Superior Travel Service opens office
OKEMS - Superior Travel Service has announced the expansion of its escorted motor coach tours to Okemos (Sun, 31 May 2009 08:02:53 GMT)
5 Pre-Trip Sources for Travel Deals
From fares to hotels to airport parking, travel expenses can add up quickly. Fortunately, there's a Web site tailor-made to track the best deals and prices for almost every aspect of travel that you can think of. Visit these five before booking your trip to help keep the cost of your getaway down. (Sun, 31 May 2009 21:48:04 GMT)
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