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U.S. travel advisory about Iraq was the sore point for Maliki
A State Department bulletin about dangers is scaring off American investors, says Iraq's ambassador to Washington, at a time when other industrialized nations are increasing their stakes. Iraq and the United States, at odds for decades over the gravest matters of war and peace, have a new point of conflict: a humble travel bulletin. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:24:53 GMT)
Survey to study Front Range travel habits
The direction transportation in Northern Colorado takes in the years to come is likely to be influenced by the results of a new survey of how residents travel now. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:58:43 GMT)
Obama to travel to India: White House
United States President Barack Obama will visit India in the near future, but not in the next three months, the White House has stated. "I know the President at some point will travel to India," the White House Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, told reporters at his daily press briefing on Friday. "I do not have anything on the schedule for the next three months," Gibbs said in response to a ... (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:10:22 GMT)
5 reasons why this is the year to travel
(ARA) - Despite an economic slowdown that has loomed over many countries around the world, this year could prove to be a great year to travel -- especially overseas. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:28:56 GMT)
Travel smarter this summer
(ARA) - Despite a battered economy, most of us aren't ready to give up summer travel. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:29:26 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven summer travel deals
(ARA) - Summer travelers will find the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values. Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more affordable than it has been in years. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:29:36 GMT)
Google's travel itineraries
Have you taken a Google City Tour? The latest experiment (citytours.googlelabs.com) from Google Labs suggests multiday travel itineraries using Google maps. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:59:42 GMT)
Baby P mother plans life of 'fun and travel' for after she is released prison
Baby P's mother is planning a new life of 'fun' and travel on her release from jail, according to a disturbing series of letters she wrote to a friend. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:15:24 GMT)
WDBJ7 Roanoke News and Weather NRV Lynchburg Danville | More of Kaine's travel is revealed
Gov. Tim Kaine's office has released more travel logs for the governor and chairman of the Democratic National Committee. According to the records released Friday, Kaine spent four of the past 10 days out of state. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:56:32 GMT)
Governor's Office Releases More Travel Records
RICHMOND - Gov. Tim Kaine's office has released more travel logs for the governor and chairman of the Democratic National Committee. According to the records released Friday, Kaine spent four of the past 10 days out of state. The trips included visits to the Midwest and the West Coast. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:18:07 GMT)
More Travel Records Released For VA Governor Tim Kaine.
The office for Virginia's Governor Tim Kaine has released more travel logs for the governor. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:14:33 GMT)
Vandenberg issues travel restriction
The commander of Vandenberg Air Force Base’s main unit has issued a travel restriction for parts of Mexico due to violence from feuding drug cartels. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:28:17 GMT)
Legislators’ travel proves costly
MANATEE — State Sens. Arthenia Joyner and Mike Bennett claimed the most travel expenses among the local delegation serving in the upper chamber of the legislature, while Reps. Bill Galvano and House Speaker Pro Tem Ron Reagan claimed the most in the House, according to official records. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:28:23 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. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:29:22 GMT)
5 reasons why this is the year to travel
(ARA) - Despite an economic slowdown that has loomed over many countries around the world, this year could prove to be a great year to travel -- especially overseas. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:31:57 GMT)
Google's travel itineraries
Have you taken a Google City Tour? The latest experiment (citytours.googlelabs.com) from Google Labs suggests multiday travel itineraries using Google maps. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:29:41 GMT)
Ask Travel | Olympic Peninsula getaway
Q. What are some good towns to travel to/sights to see on the Olympic Peninsula? (No children in tow for this trip, only adults, if that... (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:33:11 GMT)
New travel team added to GYSBA
GYSBA has added a new travel team division to boys baseball for the 2010 season. In this division GYSBA will support “A” and “AA or higher” teams. If anyone’s son is interested in playing on a travel team and is not already on a roster, he can attend the baseball work-out day on Saturday, Aug. 15. The schedule and details will be on the GYSBA Web site at http://gysba.org soon. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:41:48 GMT)
Travel bugs trawl the waterfront
KUCHING: After the grand launch of the new state legislative assembly building last Monday, the Kuching Waterfront came to life again during the weekend when the ZOOM! Malaysia Travel Fair stopped by. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:15:10 GMT)
Fatah: Hamas travel ban undermines inter-dialogue
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party slammed a Hamas travel ban on 400 Gaza Fatah members to join their sixth general assembly to be held in Bethlehem as a move that would undermine the inter-Palestinian dialogue. "In case Hamas continues to prevent Gaza Fatah members from leaving Gaza to join the conference, this will be a declaration of death to all the previous rounds of ... (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:31:11 GMT)
Forest set to release draft travel plan
After almost two years, hundreds of hours of analysis and more than 10,000 public comments, the Bitterroot National Forest is about to release its draft forest-wide travel management plan. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:54:12 GMT)
Travel coverage can make trips more enjoyable
Adequate travel insurance won't help much once you are at sea and the wind is blowing at about 80 mph. There are, however, several potential unforseen events against which you can protect yourself financially. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
5 reasons why this is the year to travel
(ARA) - Despite an economic slowdown that has loomed over many countries around the world, this year could prove to be a great year to travel -- especially overseas. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:29:46 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, 03 Aug 2009 06:30:06 GMT)
Travel smarter this summer
(ARA) - Despite a battered economy, most of us aren't ready to give up summer travel. If you're among the millions trying to travel smarter this summer, the right travel tools can significantly increase your savvy factor. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:58:05 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven summer travel deals
(ARA) - Summer travelers will find the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values. Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more affordable than it has been in years. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:58:26 GMT)
Travel industry crosses its fingers over H1N1
As flu season nears, the nation’s travel industry is closely watching the H1N1 virus and keeping its fingers crossed. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:59:02 GMT)
New travel team added to GYSBA
GYSBA has added a new travel team division to boys baseball for the 2010 season. In this division GYSBA will support “A” and “AA or higher” teams. If anyone’s son is interested in playing on a travel team and is not already on a roster, he can attend the baseball work-out day on Saturday, Aug. 15. The schedule and details will be on the GYSBA Web site at http://gysba.org soon. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:38:31 GMT)
Travel briefs
Mobil Travel Guide to become Forbes Travel Guide (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:54:22 GMT)
Mobil Travel Guide to become Forbes Travel Guide
Beginning in October, the Mobil Travel Guide brand will become the Forbes Travel Guide. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:56:39 GMT)
Report: US business travel down 15 percent in '09
Corporate travel is expected to decline 15 percent this year, according to a new report from PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:58:02 GMT)
Video: Travel Ban Challence
They bill themselves as "the oldest Cuba solidarity organization in the world". The Venceremos brigade defies the U.S. Government ban on most travel to Cuba. Portia Siegelbaum has more. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:26:57 GMT)
Trans-Tasman travel to be "streamlined"
Prime Minister John Key has announced moves to ease trans-Tasman travel, as well as changes to allow Australian firms to invest more easily in New Zealand. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:59:30 GMT)
“Slow travel” offers hope for Economy and Climate
“Slow travel”, or holidays close to home, are the key to stronger local economies and a lower carbon footprint for the tourism sector say two groundbreaking reports to be released by the Hikurangi Foundation on Wednesday 5 August at the national Ecotourism NZ Conference in Nelson: The Carbon Footprint of Domestic Tourism – the first comprehensive assessment of the emissions of the gasses ... (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:42:39 GMT)
A natural remedy for travel sickness?
Our panel of experts answers your questions on everything from travel sickness to bloating after meals and classifying dangerous dogs. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:15:56 GMT)
The best travel websites: part five
Each month we present a selection of the best travel websites. This month: US national parks checklist help and a resource on British castles. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:18:46 GMT)
West Coast to alter travel routine
The Eagles will travel to Melbourne the day before the match against the Bulldogs (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:32:21 GMT)
Three detained U.S. hikers share love of travel, learning
One is a freelance journalist who intended to cover elections in Iraq's Kurdistan region. Another also has been trying her hand at reporting, and the third is a friend who shared their love of travel. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:09:15 GMT)
Universal Travel Group, Cray and Home Inns & Hotels Management among 52-week highs
Universal Travel Group , Cray Inc. and Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. are among the new 52-week highs in Tuesday's trading among companies with... (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:27:43 GMT)
Three detained U.S. hikers share love of travel, learning
One is a freelance journalist who intended to cover elections in Iraq's Kurdistan region. Another also has been trying her hand at reporting, and the third is a friend who shared their love of travel. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:40:23 GMT)
honeymoon+travel journeys onto its 7th year with Dream Resort Thailand Award 2009
honeymoon+travel, the travel and lifestyle magazine for urban travelers and newlyweds, has over the course of seven years been receiving constant support by readers and the Thailand's travel industry. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:41:46 GMT)
“Travel companies expect the consumer to behave like a travel agent”
A new report, released by Forrester Research, found that far from embracing the do-it-yourself era, many consumers were fed up with the complicated process of planning and booking travel. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:16:21 GMT)
New travel team added to GYSBA
GYSBA has added a new travel team division to boys baseball for the 2010 season. In this division GYSBA will support “A” and “AA or higher” teams. If anyone’s son is interested in playing on a travel team and is not already on a roster, he can attend the baseball work-out day on Saturday, Aug. 15. The schedule and details will be on the GYSBA Web site at http://gysba.org soon. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:52:08 GMT)
Back-to-school traffic to slow travel on U.S. 45
SALTILLO - Traffic on U.S. 45 in Saltillo will be restricted to one lane in each direction Thursday morning as law enforcement officials try to make travel safer for the first day back at school. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:40:03 GMT)
Video conferencing prompts Silicon Valley companies to cut travel plans
In a trend that could transform the way companies do business, Cisco Systems has slashed its annual travel budget by two-thirds — from $750 million to $240 million — by using video conferencing technology to replace air travel and hotel bills for its vast workforce. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:41:55 GMT)
PhoCusWright's Seven Major Trends Reshaping the U.S. Corporate Travel Landscape
The economic downturn may be causing a significant contraction in business travel in 2009, but it is not the only trend reshaping corporate travel. PhoCusWright's U.S. Corporate Travel Distribution Fourth Edition identifies seven key trends driving fundamental change across the corporate travel landscape. These seven forces are driving a realignment of resources and services among corporate ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:49:45 GMT)
ACTE Asia-Pacific Education Conference to Provide Global Travel Industry With First Outlook for Travel Spends and ...
The eyes of the global business travel management profession will be on Singapore, 12-13 August 2010, when travel service purchasers throughout Asia convene for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) Asia-Pacific Education Conference, Getting Back on Top. This year’s event will provide industry analysts with the first look at business travel investment for 2010 in five of the ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:50:15 GMT)
Canada’s Flaherty, Carney to Travel to China Next Week
Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will travel to China next week to meet officials from the Asian country, the fourth trip by a senior government official since April. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:25:05 GMT)
Japan Travel Agencies to Keep Bankruptcy Reserves, Nikkei Says
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Japan travel agencies have agreed to keep reserves in case of bankruptcy to cover unpaid fares for airlines, Nikkei English News said, without citing anyone. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:04:57 GMT)
Best travel trick shots
FROM giants in Greece to levitating travellers  can you beat these travel pics? (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:21:00 GMT)
Govt, Labour want to stop Field using free travel perks
The Government and the Labour Party want to stop convicted former MP Taito Philip Field using his free travel perks. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:53:29 GMT)
Congress To Spend $200 Million For Private Travel
In these tough times, everyone's cutting back on travel expenses. Everyone, except maybe Congress. Your lawmakers just signed off on buying three new Gulfstream jets. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports that we're talking about a $200 million price tag. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:32:16 GMT)
Field could lose MPs travel perks because of conviction
Convicted former cabinet minister Taito Phillip Field will soon lose the perks of a long-serving MP, including controversial travel allowances. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:52:02 GMT)
Rail strike brings more travel misery
A strike by workers at a leading rail firm was "solidly" supported today, causing travel chaos for thousands of passengers, with worse disruption threatened if a pay and conditions row is not resolved. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:19:01 GMT)
Thai Air Delays Airbus A380s by a Year on Global Travel Slump
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Thai Airways International Pcl , the national carrier, will delay the arrival of its first three Airbus SAS A380s by about a year as the global recession hammers travel demand. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:11:22 GMT)
Plane to train: the ultra-fast route to a travel revolution
Dan Milmo, The Guardian - published under license by, BusinessGreen , Thursday 6 August 2009 at 10:02:00 Europe's high-speed rail giant, SNCF, predicts domestic air travel in UK could lose millions of passengers to a 250mph train service Europe's largest high-speed rail operator has predicted that domestic air travel in the UK will lose millions of passengers to a 250mph train service if an ... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:12:29 GMT)
Convicted couple OK to travel
The parents convicted of reckless homicide in the prayer death of their daughter have been cleared to travel to visit their family in California. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:45:56 GMT)
Scripps Networks Looks at Buying Cox’s Travel Channel (Update1)
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. , owner of the HGTV cable-television network, is considering buying the Travel Channel, said Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Lowe . (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:19:41 GMT)
Japan Air’s Loss Surges 30-Fold as Travel Plunges (Update1)
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Japan Airlines Corp. , Asia’s largest airline by sales, said its first-quarter loss surged almost 30- fold as companies slashed business trips amid a global recession and an outbreak of swine flu cut travel demand. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:19:46 GMT)
Chris Carter justifies travel spending as foreign spokesman
Labour MP Chris Carter has finally fronted up to explain why his travel expenses have been so high (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:24:48 GMT)
Japan Air Posts Biggest Loss in Six Years as Travel Declines
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Japan Airlines Corp. , Asia’s largest airline by sales, posted the biggest quarterly loss in at least six years as companies slashed business travel. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:04:32 GMT)
Carter attacks travel bill 'malicious misinformation'
Labour MP Chris Carter today attacked what he described as "malicious misinformation" over his travel spending. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:19:09 GMT)
TN issues travel advisory post swine flu death
People have been advised not to travel to Maharashtra. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:25:51 GMT)
“Travel companies expect the consumer to behave like a travel agent”
A new report, released by Forrester Research, found that far from embracing the do-it-yourself era, many consumers were fed up with the complicated process of planning and booking travel. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:31:46 GMT)
WestJet's earnings tumble as travel demand squeezed
OTTAWA–WestJet Airlines Ltd. posted a 66 per cent drop in quarterly earnings yesterday, as a weak economy squeezed travel demand, and said it expects no real improvement this year in revenue per seat mile. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:40:09 GMT)
Air China Launches China's First Business Travel Card
Çѹ·Õè 7 ÊÔ§ËÒ¤Á 2552 16:31 ¹. Air China has launched the 'Air China Business Travel Card', becoming the first airline in China's civil aviation industry to introduce such a service. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:42:19 GMT)
Air China Launches China's First Business Travel Card
BEIJING, August 7 /PRNewswire/ -- - Travel card offers business travelers exclusive services and promotions Air China has launched the 'Air China Business Travel Card', becoming the first airline in China's civil aviation industry to introduce such a service. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:55:42 GMT)
Obama to travel out West
The White House is announcing that the first family will travel to national parks in the West next week. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:54:10 GMT)
Airlines slash fares for fall travel
American, United, US Airways and other airlines have slashed fares for fall travel from Phoenix to a variety of cities around the country. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:22:57 GMT)
FBI searched Minneapolis travel agency visited by 2 men believed to have gone to Somalia
The FBI has searched a Minneapolis travel agency where two young men who are believed to have traveled to Somalia tried to get tickets to leave the U.S. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:57:41 GMT)
Airlines, hotels struggle as business travel plummets
Corporate travel is projected to drop by 15% this year, compared with 2008, while overall travel demand could decline by 11%, according to a study by a market research firm. Despite signs that the country's economic free fall may be bottoming out, demand for business travel continues to plummet, putting airlines and hotels in financial straits. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:01:38 GMT)
Travel guide site in dispute - Sat, 08 Aug 2009 PST
A Spokane Web site owner has landed in the cross hairs of Northwest Airlines, which claims that the locally based online travel guide infringes on the air carrier’s corporate trademark. In two letters sent by airline attorneys, the company has said GoNorthwest!, based in Spokane, is misleading or confusing the public. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:08:31 GMT)
Travel feedback of the week: August 29
Readers offer their feedback on last week's edition of Telegraph Travel. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:18:07 GMT)
New travel team added to GYSBA
GYSBA has added a new travel team division to boys baseball for the 2010 season. In this division GYSBA will support “A” and “AA or higher” teams. If anyone’s son is interested in playing on a travel team and is not already on a roster, he can attend the baseball work-out day on Saturday, Aug. 15. The schedule and details will be on the GYSBA Web site at http://gysba.org soon. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:23:55 GMT)
Injunction filed against Thrift Travel Inn
SALISBURY -- Wicomico County officials filed an injunction against the Thrift Travel Inn's managers and directors this week, citing numerous fire code violations. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:33:59 GMT)
Local travel agencies fare well despite economy
By Brian Hughes, Staff Writer Pam Murphy is facing quite the double whammy. On the one hand, people have less money to spend on travel. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:42:56 GMT)
Newest school board trustee racks up travel expenses
NATIONAL CITY — National City's newest school board member has already run up a travel bill that surpasses what most of her colleagues have spent in the past 30 months. Barbara Avalos was sworn in as a trustee of the National School District in December. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:05:10 GMT)
Travel Notes: Corporate travel to continue decline
Corporate travel is expected to decline 15 percent this year, according to a new report from PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. In contrast, the total U.S. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:20:17 GMT)
County officials' travel costs all over the map
When Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West went to Washington, D.C., in April 2008, she booked herself a round-trip flight and hotel for four nights at the low cost of $483 through a travel Web site. Not all county officials are so frugal when traveling on the taxpayers' dime. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:36:30 GMT)
Travel Iowa '09
Lt. Gov. Patty Judge accepts a locally made coffee cup from Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director Rustin Lippincott this morning during Judge’s Travel Iowa ‘09 tour stop at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Lippincott holds a Travel Iowa T-shirt received from Judge. Judge spent Tuesday evening in Bonaparte and continued her Villages of Van Buren visit in ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:04:39 GMT)
5 reasons why this is the year to travel
(ARA) - Despite an economic slowdown that has loomed over many countries around the world, this year could prove to be a great year to travel -- especially overseas. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:30:24 GMT)
Top travel Web sites
TripAdvisor.com among Carol Pucci's picks for top travel Web sites. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:33:14 GMT)
Travel and golden years are perfect mix
Here is a myth that needs dispelling: By the time you can afford to travel, you're too old to enjoy it. My wife and I have just returned... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:33:44 GMT)
Travel briefs
Beginning in October, the Mobil Travel Guide brand will become the Forbes Travel Guide. The change is the result of a licensing agreement that transfers the brand as of Oct. 1 from ExxonMobil to Forbes Media. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:28:12 GMT)
New travel team added to GYSBA
GYSBA has added a new travel team division to boys baseball for the 2010 season. In this division GYSBA will support “A” and “AA or higher” teams. If anyone’s son is interested in playing on a travel team and is not already on a roster, he can attend the baseball work-out day on Saturday, Aug. 15. The schedule and details will be on the GYSBA Web site at http://gysba.org soon. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:37:15 GMT)
Al-Futtaim Travel's Holiday Shop at Mall of the Emirates offers innovative holiday experiences
Al-Futtaim Travel, a corporate and leisure travel management company and part of the Al-Futtaim Group, today announced the launch of its Holiday Shop at the Mall of the Emirates. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:38:40 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. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:51:56 GMT)
Nine Tips To Travel Cheap (But Not Stupid)
Would-be travelers bemoaning a weak economy as the reason to stay at home shouldn't be discouraged. Several travel experts have advice for travelers on a budget. One suggestion? Do research ahead on time on where you might want to eat. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:13:07 GMT)
Allegiant Travel, Freddie, Plum Creek: U.S. Equity Preview
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses. Allegiant Travel Co. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:30:58 GMT)
Harper says new Mexico travel restrictions will last 'as long as' refugee problems
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - If Mexicans were seeking reassurance that some day they might regain visa-free access to travel in Canada, Prime Minister Stephen Harper left the door slightly ajar Sunday. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:45:00 GMT)
Oil Museum exhibit explores 1920s travel
A photographic exhibit that covers travel in the 1920s — when roads were improving and gasoline stations were springing up to service motorists, and people were taking to the air for business, adventure and travel — is now open at the California Oil Museum in Santa Paula. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:14:03 GMT)
Hotels drop rates with business travel down
The deepening recession is hitting hotels where it hurts the most, business travel, and the Perimeter submarket is no exception. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:22:30 GMT)
Travel sector leery of H1N1
As flu season nears, the nation’s travel industry is closely watching the H1N1 virus and keeping its fingers crossed. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:22:40 GMT)
Venture capital returns to the travel industry
After an initial slow down last year, the first half of this year saw at least 10 investments in travel companies. These investments ranged from companies providing online reviews, recommendations and bookings to rental management software. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:46:38 GMT)
Travel in AUCTION! for Mom
Thai Airways Public Company Ltd has offered Travel in auction on ‘Mom & Me 2009’ to benefit Mother and child and to call on vacation lover bidders. From the previous weekend, the bidding went fast and (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:57:35 GMT)
Travel smarter this summer
(ARA) - Despite a battered economy, most of us aren't ready to give up summer travel. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:06:33 GMT)
Travel Technology Group and Ambassadors Merge to Form the Most Experienced Partner in Event Housing Management
Travel Technology Group, LLC (TTG) and Ambassadors (AMB), both industry-known for their event housing expertise and tenure in the meetings and conventions world, today announced a merger that forms the most experienced event housing management power house with 50 years of combined experience. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:21:01 GMT)
Priceline Profit Rises on Leisure Travel Demand
Priceline Profit Rises on Leisure Travel Demand (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:20:32 GMT)
Talk About Travel: Travel Staffers Help You Plan Great Escapes
Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT)
Senate probe: Sanford broke law on state travel
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford broke state law when he charged taxpayers for more expensive business and first-class flights, according to the chairman of the legislative committee investigating Sanford's international travel. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:34:00 GMT)
Virgin Atlantic appoints Fursan Travel as its General Sales Agent in Saudi Arabia
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce that it has appointed Fursan Travel as it's off line General Sales Agent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:23:30 GMT)
Eastday-Travel credit card issued
Shanghai Travel Card was released joint by the city's tourism administration and China Unionpay yesterday. Twenty-six organs in the first batch realized synchronous issue inside and outside the country. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:39:59 GMT)
Orion capsule offers glimpse into the future of space travel
Looks can be deceiving, but make no mistake: Orion is nothing like Apollo. Nearly 500 people got a look at a mock-up of the next generation of space travel Monday at Tallahassee's Challenger Learning Center. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:05:20 GMT)
Romantik Travel Blog: Discover Europe and its Regionality
FRANKFURT, August 11 /PRNewswire/ -- You would love to tour the continent and now need some insiders' tips? You want to see the highlights, but also leave the beaten tracks behind? The Romantik Travel Blog offers you a new perspective on Europe. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:10:25 GMT)
Travel smarter this summer
(ARA) - Despite a battered economy, most of us aren't ready to give up summer travel. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:20:44 GMT)
Panic-stricken IT firms ask staff to cut travel
With a spurt in cases of swine flu (H1N1), IT companies have advised their employees not to travel to flu-hit areas, besides, reducing travel to Pune, the city worst hit by the flu. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:37:38 GMT)
Panel finds Sanford broke law on travel
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford broke state law when he charged taxpayers for more expensive business and first-class flights, according to the chairman of the legislative committee investigating Mr. Sanford's international travel. State Sen. David Thomas, a Fountain Inn Republican whose budget committee investigated Mr. Sanford's flights following reports last month by the Associated Press, ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:44:54 GMT)
SC Gov to meet with Cabinet amid travel scrutiny
Embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is meeting with his Cabinet a day after a state senator said the Republican governor violated state travel laws. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:14:41 GMT)
Coastal resorts in Orange County struggle at height of travel season
Luxury hotels in the Laguna Beach area, the most lavish examples of recent efforts to create a magnet for high-end pleasure travel and business meetings, suffer in the still-fractured economy. On a sultry midweek afternoon at the grand new Resort at Pelican Hill, a scant dozen vacationers lounged at what is billed as the world's largest circular pool, flanked on one side by a Coliseum-style ... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:46:32 GMT)
TUI Travel well-positioned to meet FY expectations
TUI Travel , Europe's biggest tour operator, said on Wednesday it was well-positioned to meet its expectations for the year to Sept 30 with the summer 2009 season trading in line with its hopes. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:16:00 GMT)
TUI Travel Says Profit Rose on Last-Minute Summer Travelers
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc, Europe’s largest tour operator, said third-quarter operating profit surged 57 percent after last-minute travelers chose more-expensive holiday packages. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:58:48 GMT)
TUI Travel Adjusted Profit Up 57%
TUI Travel Adjusted Profit Up 57% (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:20:29 GMT)
TUI Travel well-positioned to meet forecasts
TUI Travel, Europe's biggest tour operator, said today it was well-positioned to meet expectations for the year to the end of September, with the summer 2009 season trading in line with its hopes. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:30:39 GMT)
Late bookings boost Tui Travel
Britons are shrugging off swine-flu fears and returning to Mexico this summer, although French holidaymakers are still wary of the strife-riven Caribbean, Tui Travel said on Wednesday. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:05:04 GMT)
Sanford defends costly travel
COLUMBIA, S.C. | South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday justified his use of state planes for personal trips in which he often brought along his wife and four sons, saying his taxpayer-funded travel was no different than that of his predecessors. "I've got a busy life, and I've tried as best I can - within the context of the current mess-up, that has been more than well-chronicled, and more ... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:19:34 GMT)
TUI Travel's winter slump overshadows strong Q3
TUI Travel, Europe's biggest tour operator, reported a sharp decline in winter bookings, overshadowing third-quarter earnings ahead of market expectations on Wednesday. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:21:00 GMT)
TUI Travel 3Q operating profit up by £37m to £102m
TUI Travel remains well positioned to meet the Board’s expectations for the year ending 30 September 2009. The group said it delivered “a good performance” in the third quarter with underlying operating profits up by £37m to £102m. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:31:37 GMT)
Are travel agents making a comeback?
If you've booked travel online, you may have been there. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:54:20 GMT)
Britain's TUI Travel to cut winter capacity
TUI Travel PLC, Europe's largest travel firm, said Wednesday it will cut capacity over the winter by 15 percent after a drop in demand, sparking a 3 percent fall in its share price. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:46:56 GMT)
Crazy Travel Deal: $599 Unlimited JetBlue Flights
Check out this and seven other insane recession-spurred travel deals. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:44:14 GMT)
JetBlue offers one month of unlimited travel for $599
JetBlue Airways is offering a $599 one-month pass for unlimited travel Wednesday in a bid to get more passengers airborne and jump-start a sluggish summer for the airline industry. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:35:36 GMT)
Today's debate on air travel -- Our view: 50 yards from the terminal, fliers trapped all night long
Our view on air travel: 50 yards from the terminal, fliers trapped all night long Tale of Flight 2816 bolsters case for federal action on tarmac delays. At first it seemed like a routine diversion for weather. Thunderstorms forced Continental... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:22:00 GMT)
Mobil Travel Guide to become Forbes Travel Guide
CHICAGO -- Beginning in October, the Mobil Travel Guide brand will become the Forbes Travel Guide. ... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:33:11 GMT)
Govt to assist families travel to PNG (AAP)
The federal government is to assist families of the nine Australians killed in the Kokoda plane crash travel to Papua-New Guinea. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:32:35 GMT)
Families offered travel to PNG after crash
THE families of nine Australians killed on a flight to the Kokoda Track have been offered consular assistance to travel to Papua New Guinea as the remains of their loved ones are recovered from the crash site. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:45:00 GMT)
Thomas Cook travel group losses rise
Thomas Cook Group, Europe's second-biggest travel operator, said on Thursday that net losses nudged up to 175.6 million pounds (204 million euros, 291 million dollars) in the nine months to the end of June. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:03:02 GMT)
German travel company TUI sees net loss widen to euro524 million in second quarter
FRANKFURT — German travel company TUI AG said Thursday its second quarter net loss widened to euro524 million ($742.51 million) as demand for holiday travel waned amid the recession and shipping operations weighed on earnings. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:04:33 GMT)
Job losses as travel agent folds
A West Yorkshire-based travel agent goes into administration with the loss of 19 jobs. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:55:27 GMT)
Decline in Asian travel seen slowing: Abacus
The rate of decline in Asia's travel industry should slow in the second half of this year as the global economy stabilises, but risks remain, a top industry player said Thursday. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:09:48 GMT)
JetBlue Offers Unlimited $599 Travel Pass
Madeleine Brand speaks to Rudy Maxa, "the savvy traveler," about JetBlue's $599 one-month pass for unlimited travel. The pass is good for Sept. 8-Oct. 8. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:57:57 GMT)
Report: U.S. business travel down 15 percent this year
SHERMAN, Conn. -- Corporate travel is expected to decline 15 percent this year, according to a new report from PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. ... (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:32:46 GMT)
AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL WRITERS TO CONVENE IN THAILAND FOR AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Up to 250 of Australia's leading travel writers will descend upon Thailand between 21-23 August, 2009, for their annual general meeting and awards night, expected to be the largest off-shore event for (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:56:34 GMT)
Check your travel abroad status via website
Kota Kinabalu: Malaysians who are uncertain whether they can travel out of the country can check the Immigration Department's website at www.imi.com.my for verification. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:18:58 GMT)
Online travel booking segment emerges as “star performer” in Asia
Abacus has described online travel booking segment as the star performer of the travel industry so far this year. The segment, according to Robert Bailey, president and CEO of Abacus International, has shown remarkable stability through the otherwise volatile market of the past 12 months. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:16:16 GMT)
TUI Travel 3Q operating profit up by £37m to £102m
TUI Travel remains well positioned to meet the Board’s expectations for the year ending 30 September 2009. The group said it delivered “a good performance” in the third quarter with underlying operating profits up by £37m to £102m. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:17:06 GMT)
Taking travel two lanes at a time, author crosses South Dakota on U.S. Highway 14
“The monotony of freeway travel can produce drowsiness or fatigue.” (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:30:55 GMT)
Tam Profit Misses Estimates on International Travel (Update2)
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Tam SA , Brazil’s biggest airline, posted a second-quarter profit that trailed two analysts’ estimates as international-travel demand failed to match growth in seating capacity. The shares fell the most since April. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:11:25 GMT)
Travel deals vanish in rush to flee the rain
Last-minute bookings surge by 40% as Met Office rethinks 'barbecue summer' forecast If you have not yet booked this year's foreign summer holiday, you may be too late, according to travel companies. The Met Office's recent admission that Britain's forecast "barbecue summer" had vanished amid a month of almost constant downpours caused a surge of up to 40% in last-minute bookings. Travel experts ... (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:58:51 GMT)
Tam Profit Misses Estimates on International Travel (Update3)
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Tam SA , Brazil’s biggest airline, posted a second-quarter profit that trailed two analysts’ estimates as international-travel demand failed to match growth in seating capacity. The shares fell the most in seven months. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:01:43 GMT)
Budget Travel to axe 95 jobs as business falls 40%
TOUR operator Budget Travel is set to axe 95 jobs and almost half of its Irish stores by October as part of a “restructuring” process caused by a 40% drop in customers. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:29:27 GMT)
Travel insurance exclusions could leave you feeling sick
Many best-buy policies exclude important elements of cover, including pandemic illness and terrorist attacks. So check your small print Holidaymakers who buy cheap travel insurance from comparison websites risk being left in the lurch if they run into trouble before or during their trip. A recent survey conducted by ASDA Financial Services shows that 48% of people buying travel insurance do so ... (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:08:29 GMT)
Taking travel two lanes at a time, author crosses South Dakota on U.S. Highway 14
“The monotony of freeway travel can produce drowsiness or fatigue.” (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:00:25 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven summer travel deals
(ARA) - Summer travelers will find the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values. Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more affordable than it has been in years. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:29:24 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A roundup of this week's travel news. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:08:38 GMT)
Rankin officials cutting travel
Rankin County officials say non-essential items such as travel and office supplies will have the deepest cuts in the upcoming budget. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:04:14 GMT)
NBTA Urges U.S. Treasury to Encourage Value of Travel Management
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) today filed comments in response to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s interim final rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance, which requires corporations that have received government assistance to develop a policy regarding excessive expenditures that may include entertainment, events, aviation and other transportation ... (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:31:01 GMT)
Gareth Southgate wants more after travel sickness cured
IF ONLY the Premier League had been this easy for Gareth Southgate’s travel sick Middlesbrough. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:48:40 GMT)
$599 All-You-Can-Fly JetBlue Deal Relaunches Business Travel
Have tight travel budgets grounded your company? JetBlue has launched a $599 promotion to let you fly as much as you want between September 8 and October 8. If you live and work in any of the cities it services, you could save a lot after a couple flights. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:19:01 GMT)
Key to announce cheaper trans-Tasman travel
Prime Minister John Key leaves on Tuesday for an official visit to Australia which will be marked by the announcement of measures to make trans-Tasman travel much easier and cheaper. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:50:20 GMT)
Trans-Tasman travel breakthrough expected
Prime minister John Key's official visit to Australia will include the announcement of measures to make trans-Tasman travel easier and cheaper (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:07:51 GMT)
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