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Our travel photographers get fired up
Entrants to this year's Insight Guides Travel Photography competition weren't afraid to get their fingers burnt. Run in association with The Independent on Sunday, the competition theme was "fire", and we asked everyone to submit three images, either digitally or as prints. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:36:01 GMT)
UN urges nations to lift HIV travel ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon hailed US President Barack Obama's removal of a decades-old travel ban on HIV-positive visitors, and urged other countries to do the same. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:12:50 GMT)
Lift HIV travel ban: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS - UN CHIEF Ban Ki Moon on Saturday hailed US President Barack Obama's removal of a decades-old travel ban on HIV-positive visitors, and urged other countries to do the same. 'I congratulate President Obama on announcing the removal of the travel restrictions for people living with HIV from entering the United States,' Mr Ban said in a statement released by UNAIDS, the Joint United ... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:16:16 GMT)
Finding travel insurance when you're over 50 can be a challenge
Specialist policies for older travellers can be tempting, says Harriet Meyer, but it's always worth looking around Autumn is a prime holiday time for older people, with plenty of bargain breaks available once children have gone back to school. But while travel costs might be lower, finding reasonably priced travel insurance that provides the cover you need when you are in your 50s or older can ... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:50:56 GMT)
Lift HIV travel ban: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS - UN CHIEF Ban Ki Moon on Saturday hailed US President Barack Obama's removal of a decades-old travel ban on HIV-positive visitors, and urged other countries to do the same. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:36:05 GMT)
UN chief hails U.S. lifting of ban on HIV travel
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday congratulated U.S. President Barack Obama for announcing that travel restrictions for people living with HIV from entering the country will be removed. "I urge all other countries with such restrictions to take steps to remove them at the earliest," Ban said in a statement. Almost 60 nations impose some form of travel restrictions on people living ... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:58:54 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: First terror, then insurer
My travel insurance claim has been denied, and so have my appeals. I hope you can help us. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:03:35 GMT)
Travel photo contest open
The N&O's 11th annual travel photo contest is open for business. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT)
Travel books: Great Train Journeys of the World and Last Call for the Dining Car
Clover Stroud reviews two books on train journeys; one a guide to starting a trip; the other a wittily edited Daily Telegraph anthology on railway travel. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:23:16 GMT)
Mexico City holiday travel expected to remain same
For Mexican nationals in US, holiday travel to Mexico City expected to remain same (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:13:35 GMT)
Ban praises Obama for removing HIV travel ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon praises US President Barack Obama's decision to remove the 22-year-old travel ban on HIV-positive visitors, urging other countries to do the same. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:27:28 GMT)
School board member wants to review travel budget
The Rio Rancho Public Schools board heard a first reading of a policy that could change the way funds are used for district-related travel purposes. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:35:41 GMT)
Kiwis nab top travel spot for 2010
Paragliding over Queenstown is described as a 'life-changing experience' by Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010 guide. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:14:59 GMT)
Storms spark rescues and travel woe
Much of the UK is on flood alert after torrential rain and strong winds prompted scores of rescues and travel misery. Scotland has been worst hit by the downpours, with several severe flood warnings in force after rivers burst their banks and threatened to flood houses. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:11:51 GMT)
Travel industry touts value to bottom line
The travel industry is working to redefine itself as a key player in the U.S. economy: a means by which companies can improve profits, a source of tax revenue and a provider of jobs. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:01:31 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding 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, 02 Nov 2009 08:52:29 GMT)
Storms spark rescues and travel woe
Much of the UK is on flood alert after torrential rain and strong winds prompted scores of rescues and travel misery. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:09:15 GMT)
Budding Corporate Travel Demand Sparks Guarded Airline Optimism
OCTOBER 22, 2009 -- Corporate travel demand is improving, the major legacy airlines said during third-quarter earnings calls this week, though revenues and traffic from the segment remained down from the same period last year. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:30:26 GMT)
Report: News Corp. to Drop Bid For Travel Channel
News Corp. (NWS) is reportedly prepared to drop its bid for the Travel Channel because the price is too high, according to Reuters. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:31 GMT)
News Corp. Said to Weigh Dropping Out of Travel Channel Bidding
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- News Corp. may drop out of bidding for the Travel Channel because it isn’t willing to pay the $1.1 billion being sought by owner Cox Communications Inc., according to a person with knowledge of the company’s plans. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:25:54 GMT)
Study: Bacteria may limit space travel
LORRAINE, France, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- French scientists say the prolific virulence and growth of bacteria in space, coupled with reduced production of antibodies, might limit future space travel. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:33:43 GMT)
News Corp. Said to Weigh Dropping Travel Channel Bid (Update2)
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- News Corp. may drop out of bidding for the Travel Channel because it isn’t willing to pay the $1.1 billion being sought by owner Cox Communications Inc. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:37:46 GMT)
Tips for holiday travel deals
Tis the season for holiday travel, and if you plan to travel, get ready to pay more. Most U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10. The surcharges apply to a large number of flights within the U.S. on more than a dozen peak days around the holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:55:07 GMT)
Iceland, Thailand, London best-value destination—travel guide
LONDON-- Iceland and London are among the world's best-value destinations thanks to the economic crisis, travel guide firm Lonely Planet said Tuesday, while Thailand remains tough to beat. South Afric... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:43:25 GMT)
Airlines ratchet up surcharges for holiday travel
If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more - again. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:49:13 GMT)
Some airlines increase holiday travel surcharge
Some airlines increase holiday travel surcharge (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:08:05 GMT)
Business headlines: Busiest-days travel surcharge rises
If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more -- again. Several of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:27:49 GMT)
Asia travel to rebound modestly in '10, group says
Tourist arrivals to Asia are expected to shrink as much as 5 percent this year before rebounding modestly next year, but full recovery will only set in by 2011, a travel group said Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:57:42 GMT)
Asia travel to rebound modestly in '10, group says
Tourist arrivals to Asia are expected to shrink as much as 5 percent this year before rebounding modestly next year, but full recovery will only set in by 2011, a travel group said Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:27:26 GMT)
Travel Briefs
Travel Briefs (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:09:25 GMT)
Fla. Sues Online Travel Companies Over Hotel Taxes
Fla. Attorney General Suing Online Travel Reservation Companies, Claiming Unpaid Hotel Taxes (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:22:20 GMT)
Fla. sues online travel companies over hotel taxes
The state of Florida is suing online travel reservation companies over hotel taxes, the latest in a string of lawsuits nationwide claiming the sites owe local authorities millions of dollars. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:57:04 GMT)
Zipcars Offer Philly Residents Convenient Alternative for City Travel During SEPTA Strike
PHILADELPHIA, PA (Nov. 3, 2009) -- Zipcar, Inc. the world's largest car-sharing service, is reminding Philadelphia residents that nearby Zipcars offer a convenient alternative for city travel during the SEPTA strike. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:15:46 GMT)
Cuban-Americans' Change of View Means U.S. Travel Ban Could End
Growing numbers of Cuban-Americans are changing their views on the longstanding ban on U.S. travel to the communist island, which means the law may finally actually change (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:39:06 GMT)
McCollum targets travel services
Attorney General Bill McCollum and Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, rival candidates for governor, said Tuesday that online travel services are swiping sales taxes from the state. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:11:37 GMT)
Business travel expected to pick up
Business travel is expected to pickup in 2010 after sharp cutbacks during the global recession, a senior Airbus executive says. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:39:01 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding 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. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:52:19 GMT)
Cuban Americans Want an End to U.S.-Cuba Travel Ban
Growing numbers of Cuban Americans are changing their views on the longstanding ban on U.S. travel to the communist island, which means the law may finally actually change (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT)
Florida sues online travel firms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has accused two Internet travel firms with failure to pay millions of dollars in sales taxes, court papers said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:59:05 GMT)
Business air travel to rise in 2010
Business travel is expected to pick up in 2010 after sharp cutbacks during the global recession. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:25:16 GMT)
Scripps Is Said to Win Control of Travel Channel
Scripps Networks is close to a deal to buy a majority stake in the Travel Channel from Cox Communications , the nation’s third-largest cable company, people briefed on the negotiations told DealBook. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:30:58 GMT)
Scripps may announce Travel Channel deal Thurs: report
Scripps Networks is close to an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Travel Channel from Cox Communications, the nation's third-largest cable company, the New York Times' DealBook blog reported on Wednesday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:53:04 GMT)
Sri Lanka: Appeal sent to lift SLA restriction on travel through A9 road
The president of NGOs in Jaffna, C. V. K. Sivagnanam, sent an appeal Wednesday to government authorities to lift the restriction on travel to and from Jaffna through A9 road so that public could avoid spending exorbitant amount of money on air and sea travel, sources in Jaffna said. Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Jaffna has ordered the people to travel by the same means of transport they had used to ... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:57:57 GMT)
Profiles In Travel Management: Nokia Policy Balances Work, Life, Savings
Nokia in June rolled out a new global travel policy focused on striking the proper employee work/life balance while also significantly paring travel spending. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:30:34 GMT)
Battle of the Ban: Obama takes final steps to lift decades-old HIV travel ban by early 2010
Gauge: In August of 2008, Ron MacInnis, a gay Petworth resident working in HIV policy and prevention, grabbed headlines speaking at the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. "It's blatantly discriminatory to single out people with HIV," MacInnis told conference attendees, regarding the U.S. HIV travel ban. "It's stupid and ridiculous. These restrictions are really impeding our ... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:19:23 GMT)
STA Travel launches a click-to-call mobile ad campaign
STA Travel has rolled out an iPhone focused advertising campaign to engage its target audience of 18 to 30 year olds and drive calls to its contact centre. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:34:01 GMT)
Government announces grants plan to help fund free bus travel
TRANSPORT bosses in York could get hundreds of thousands of pounds from the Government, to help fund free bus travel for pensioners and disabled people. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:42:04 GMT)
Scripps to Buy Control of Travel Channel
Update | Nov. 5, 8:21 a.m. Scripps Networks said Thursday that it was buying a controlling stake in the Travel Channel, in a deal valuing the network at $975 million. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:18 GMT)
Update: Scripps to Buy Control of Travel Channel
Scripps Networks said Thursday that it was buying a controlling stake in the Travel Channel, in a deal valuing the network at $975 million. It will own 65 percent of a new joint venture controlling Travel Channel, while current parent Cox Communications will own 35 percent. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:58 GMT)
Travel Plans
Five months and $1 billion later, Scripps acquires Travel Channel. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:40:04 GMT)
Rajaratnam’s Travel Restrictions Are Loosened
Raj Rajaratnam, the Galleon Group founder who has been charged with insider trading, can now travel around the United States so long as he informs prosecutors beforehand, a Manhattan federal judge ruled at a hearing Thursday afternoon. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:58 GMT)
Scripps lands deal for the Travel Channel
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc plans to buy a controlling stake in the Travel Channel under a deal with Cox Communications Inc that values the cable network at nearly $1 billion. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:30:18 GMT)
David Pogue & Friends - Travel Tech
Plan your holiday shopping with the David Pogue & Friends - Travel Tech list from The New York Times Holiday 2009. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:25 GMT)
Scripps to get majority stake in Travel Channel
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. is betting that food and travel are an ideal combination. The company behind the Food Network is snapping up a controlling stake in the Travel Channel, giving the cable network a value of nearly $1 billion. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:43:43 GMT)
South Carolina: Sanford Travel Ruling
The State Supreme Court ruled that an ethics investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford’s travel must be made public. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:01 GMT)
Exploring our multi-faceted travel market
Lonely Planet has recently picked the world's best travel destinations for 2010, and Malaysia has made it to the lists of "top 10 most value-for-money travel destinations" and "top 10 best travel countries." (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:08:00 GMT)
Join to travel and experience the ‘Journey of Faith’ with THAI ValuePlus Card
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited launches ‘THAI ValuePlus Card’, a prepaid airfare card to a more affordable journey of faith to cultural travel and pilgrimages to Buddhist landmarks (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:16:53 GMT)
US Homeland Chief Defends $10 Travel Fee
US Homeland Security Sec. defends move to impose $10 travel fee for visitors to US (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:31:42 GMT)
Judge allows Blackwell to travel to Canada
Detroit -- A judge today reversed an earlier decision and gave Arthur Blackwell II permission to travel to Canada while on bond for charges of embezzlement while serving as Highland Park's state-appointed emergency financial manager. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:50 GMT)
US urges Egypt to reverse ban on dissident's travel
The United States on Friday urged Egypt to reverse its ban on top political dissident Ayman Nur's plans to travel to the United States. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:12:05 GMT)
Ethical travel company drops carbon offsetting
One of Britain's leading ethical travel operators has launched a scathing attack on the carbon offset industry and has decided to stop offering offsets to its customers as a way of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Justin Francis, the founder of responsibletravel.com, said he had decided to abandon offsets because he believes they have become a "medieval pardon that allows people to ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:03:23 GMT)
Airport Construction Enters Holiday Travel Season
With the holiday travel season just a few weeks away, some big changes are taking place at the San Antonio International Aiport. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:28:36 GMT)
AHSAA PLAYOFFS: Five teams travel while Pirates host
DAPHNE—The Trojans will travel to Theodore Friday to start the 2009 6A playoffs. The No. 10-ranked Bobcats are 9-1 and have been a frequent post-season opponent for Daphne the last few years. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:36:22 GMT)
Lloyds travel insurance left us in a jam
We got stuck in traffic and missed our flights, but the bank won't pay our travel claim We were due to fly from Bristol on 28 August for a holiday booked using my Lloyds TSB credit card. We allowed plenty of time for the car journey to the airport but after about 30 minutes we got stuck in a 20-mile jam on the M5, which we found out was caused by a man threatening to jump off a bridge. We missed ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:44:04 GMT)
Travel writers get VIP treatment in Monterey County
When a travel writer visits Monterey County, he or she is liable to get more than the traditional wine-and-dine treatment from the county Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We hike Big Sur with them. We drive them around. ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:36:18 GMT)
Religious travel expo set for Nov. 14-16
The World Religious Travel Expo & Educational Conference 2009, one of the top trade shows in the $18 billion religious travel/hospitality industry, will be held Nov. 14-16 in Reno. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:50:34 GMT)
Qatar Tourism Authority participates in World Travel Market 2009 in London
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will participate in the 30th annual World Travel Market (WTM), to be held in London this week, from November 9 to 12 at ExCeL London. QTA will be exhibiting with an important delegation from the Qatar tourism and hospitality industries. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:05:48 GMT)
Travel photo contest open
The N&O's 11th annual travel photo contest is underway again. Until Nov. 15, we'll accept entries in three categories: Scenery, People and North Carolina. Winning entries will be published in the Nov. 29 Arts & Living section. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:02:58 GMT)
Streamlined rail travel envisioned
Passenger rail advocates from across the state, gathered in Ventura this weekend, learned Saturday about a new effort to improve train travel in Southern California. During the annual Train Riders’ Association of California conference, held this year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, participants were asked to put their support behind a plan for 13 different government bodies overseeing rail travel in ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:04:52 GMT)
El Charro, Pico de Gallo beckon Travel Channel host Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern, host of two "Bizarre" shows on the Travel Channel, was in town Thursday to sample some dishes at El Charro Café. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:13:23 GMT)
TRAVEL DIVA: Reimbursement rule often ignored
Dear Travel Diva: It amazes me when I hear airlines declare that if they lose a traveler's luggage they will only reimburse them $25 total or nothing. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:07:26 GMT)
Travel calendar
Events and happenings in the world of travel (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:15:27 GMT)
Travel news in brief
This week's travel news in brief including a Thomas Cook aircraft incident; and Tokyo flight services. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:30:01 GMT)
Court asks travel operator to compensate for deficient service
Coming down heavily on a private tour and travel operator for deficiency in service, a district consumer forum has directed it to compensate a man for sending a bus to ferry a marriage party with fewer seats than he had asked for. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:01:36 GMT)
2009 Post-Dispatch Travel Photo Contest
Brian Balch of Chesterfield won first place in the Post-Dispatch Travel Photo Contest with this shot of Berber tribesmen on a windy morning in the Moroccan desert. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:13:40 GMT)
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority begins 6th participation in World Travel Market
SCTDA stand at World Travel Market exhibition. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:36:03 GMT)
Florida Interstate 95 express tolls cut travel times
Lanes will be extended to Fort Lauderdale Interstate 95's new express lanes have put the "rush" back into the evening rush hour out of downtown Miami. In the 10 months since their debut, the northbound express lanes have cut travel times and significantly increased travel speeds. Officials have high hopes the same will be true for commuters headed the other direction when the southbound express ... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:02:31 GMT)
Aussie cricket team defies travel ban
The Australian cricket team will defy a ban on travel in the Indian city of Guwahati on Monday called by a local separatist group. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:17:35 GMT)
Aussie cricket team defies travel ban
The Australian cricket team will defy a ban on travel in the Indian city of Guwahati. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:18:35 GMT)
Rural Women NZ says ACC travel cuts short-sighted
Rural Women New Zealand is disappointed at the recent decision by ACC to cut travel payments to home-based support workers. “The decision to remove payments for the first 20kms travelled by a support worker to an ACC client will inevitably adversely ... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:23:24 GMT)
China International Travel Shares Gain on Hainan Tourism Plans
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- China International Travel Service Corp. led gains by travel agencies in Shanghai trading on speculation the government may soon announce incentives designed to bolster Hainan province as a tourist destination. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:53:02 GMT)
Firepower boss wants to travel
DISCREDITED Firepower boss Tim Johnston will apply for the return of his passport so he can travel overseas for business, a judge has been told. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:55:00 GMT)
11. Travel awards: Two more big wins for Malaysia
Malaysia bagged two world awards at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals here on Sunday. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:51:47 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding 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, 09 Nov 2009 08:09:03 GMT)
Travel pillow goes the distance
Name: TravelRest travel pillow What it is: Unlike travel pillows that fit around the neck, with varying degrees of success, this inflatable model is more like a body pillow in the shape of a large, elongated comma. Its adjustable tether fits around your seat back to hold the pillow in place and provide support you might otherwise get from a wall or surprised fellow traveler. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:25:02 GMT)
Russia To Be Represented Broadly At World Travel Market In London
LONDON, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The joint delegation from Moscow, St. Petersburg and several Russian regions will represent the Russian tourist industry at the international tourist forum World Travel Market 2009 that will open in the British capital from Monday, Russian news agency, Itar-Tass, reported. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:46:23 GMT)
Sudan leader's travel hampered by ICC warrant
Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir has made a big show of defying a global arrest warrant against him, but in fact it has greatly curtailed his travel, as shown by his scrapping of trip to Istanbul. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:41:22 GMT)
US Travel Association spent $270K on 3Q lobbying
The U.S. Travel Association spent $270,000 in the third quarter to lobby on visa issues, airport operations and other matters, according to a disclosure report. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:53:17 GMT)
US Travel Association Spent $270K on 3Q Lobbying
US Travel Association spent $270,000 in 3rd quarter lobbying on visa, airport, border issues (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:47:34 GMT)
U.S. Airlines See Air-Travel Decline at Thanksgiving (Update1)
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. airline travel will decline 4 percent during the 12-day Thanksgiving holiday period this month as the slow economy discourages passengers from buying tickets, the carriers’ trade group said today. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:08:03 GMT)
Travel Channel's globe-trotting chef takes a moment at Auditorium Theatre in Rochester
No Reservations food and travel host Anthony Bourdain comes to Rochester Nov. 20 for a show at the Auditorium Theatre. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:03:27 GMT)
Enjoy your weekends: Suggest quick travel getaways
Everyone is forever making weekend trips to hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:05:24 GMT)
Airline promos bring down travel agencies' business
Local travel agencies may be forced to downsize next year as airlines turn more aggressive in their web fare promos, which tend to undercut travel agencies in the process. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:59 GMT)
Gibraltar at World Travel Market
Gibraltar is once again exhibiting at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) which is being held from 9th to 12th November at the ExCel exhibition centre in London. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:28:34 GMT)
Misr Travel signs deal with Temsa Egypt to supply of fleet of buses
Misr Travel signs deal with Temsa Egypt to supply of fleet of buses. The contract was signed by Dr. Nour Eldin Bakr, Misr Travel Managing Director & CEO and attended by the financial affairs managing director and head of trade sectors at Misr Travel. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:35:42 GMT)
Singapore Airlines Posts Second Quarterly Loss on Travel Slump
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore Airlines Ltd. , the world’s largest carrier by market value, posted its first back-to-back quarterly losses in at least seven years as the global recession sapped travel demand. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:48 GMT)
TUI Travel Says U.K. Still Strong on Last-Minute Holiday Demand
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc , Europe’s largest tour operator, is still experiencing “very strong” demand for holidays in the U.K. as cash-conscious Britons buy holidays at the last minute, according to the head of its local unit. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:01 GMT)
InterContinental Net Drops on Business-Travel Slump (Update3)
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- InterContinental Hotels Group Plc , the U.K.-based owner of the Holiday Inn brand, said third- quarter profit dropped 25 percent as higher-profit business travel slowed in the recession. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:09:44 GMT)
2 Valley women make travel agency success despite economy
Two Phoenix-area women have rolled with the punches delivered to the travel business over the past decade and helped build El Sol Travel in Tempe into the state's largest independent travel agency. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:03:03 GMT)
Travel slump ‘worse than expected’
Global travel and tourism have slumped more than expected this year and the outlook for 2010 is not much better, according to a prominent research group’s latest report. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:49:34 GMT)
Travel photo contest open
We're accepting entries into The N&O's 11th annual travel photo contest until Sunday. There are three categories: Scenery, People and North Carolina. Winning entries will be published in the Nov. 29 Arts & Living section. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:03:38 GMT)
Cebu Pacific offers special travel rates at North Luzon Travel Expo
Cebu Pacific would be offering special travel rates in the North Luzon Travel Expo this coming November 13-15, 2009 at SM Clark. This is valid for travel from November 16, 2009 to March 23, 2010. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:18:50 GMT)
Global travel industry players get updates on Dubai tourism offerings at WTM-2009
Measuring 616.84 square metres and shared by 77 co-participants, Dubai Stand at the 30th edition of the world's largest business-to-business travel and tourism exhibition has remained a beehive of activity with streams of visitors getting themselves updated with Dubai developments and expressing their strong confidence in the emirate's ever-expanding tourism product bouquet. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:20:59 GMT)
Travel Channel's globe-trotting chef takes a moment at Auditorium Theatre in Rochester
No Reservations food and travel host Anthony Bourdain comes to Rochester Nov. 20 for a show at the Auditorium Theatre. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:04:50 GMT)
Russia's Duma to prolong validity of frgn travel passports to 10 yrs
MOSCOW, November 11 (Itar-Tass) – Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament is expected to have the first reading of a bill that will prolong the validity of foreign travel passports to ten years from the current five if these passports contain biometric information. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:45:53 GMT)
Nigeria : FG - No Travel Restriction Over Swine Flu
Abuja — Sequel to the confirmation of the first case of influenza, AH1N1, also known as swine flu, the Federal Ministry of Health said yesterday that contrary to concerns raised in some quarters about the development, there was no subsisting travel restriction on travellers moving in or out of the country as a result of the development. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:12:28 GMT)
Duped by travel agent, begging in Malaysia
Duped by a travel agent, two men from Ludhiana are now stranded at the Kuala Lumpur airport. The travel agent allegedly took Rs 1 lakh each from them to send them to Malaysia on a work permit. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:58:54 GMT)
Yas Island named World's Leading Tourism Development Project at World Travel Awards
Yas Island. Launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry, the World Travel Awards are regarded as one of the highest achievement in the market. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:36:01 GMT)
South Steptoe travel plan meeting set Nov. 17
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and White Pine County travel management planning coalition are scheduled to meet at the BLM Ely District Office, 702 N. Industrial Way, in Ely, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, to continue developing a travel management plan for south Steptoe Valley. The meeting is open to the public. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:01:22 GMT)
Travel Risky for Some Because of H1N1 Virus
Certain groups warned to postpone travel. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:12:51 GMT)
Rail commuters face travel chaos
Commuters are facing travel chaos as a lack of drivers forced "a large number" of rail services to be cancelled, a train firm said. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:11:51 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding 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. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:30:50 GMT)
Construction to cause travel delays
ELKO — Travel delays of up to two hours will take place Nov. 17-21 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs arches to support a wildlife overpass on U.S. 93 about 10 miles north of Wells. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:46:55 GMT)
Book your Business Travel in Less than Three Minutes with Tripware
Tripware, the behavior-based travel tool to plan, book, and manage business trips, offers business travelers the ability to book a full business trip in less than three minutes. Next week at the 2009 Travel Innovation Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference in Orlando, Florida, Tripware will demonstrate the speed of its Tripware OutBook tool. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009) Read the full story at [[[SHIFTOUT ... (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:12:16 GMT)
Travel pillow goes the distance
Name: TravelRest travel pillow What it is: Unlike travel pillows that fit around the neck, with varying degrees of success, this inflatable model is more like a body pillow in the shape of a large, elongated comma. Its adjustable tether fits around your seat back to hold the pillow in place and provide support you might otherwise get from a wall or surprised fellow traveler. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:02 GMT)
UK govt issues travel advisory ahead of 26/11 anniversary
The recent travel advisory issued by the British government has warned its nationals from visiting Goa and four metropolis in India in wake of possible terror attacks in these cities. The advisory on the UK government Foreign Commonwealth Office website named Goa along with four major metro cities. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:39:54 GMT)
Court: Pay law does not limit right to travel
A U.S. law that awards thousands of federal employees higher pay than others because of where they live does not unconstitutionally limit the right of people to travel, a federal appeals court said. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:08:42 GMT)
Rudd to Travel to Copenhagen for Climate Summit, AAP Says
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will travel to Copenhagen next month to attend the United Nations conference on climate change, the Australian Associated Press said. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:14:30 GMT)
New Free iPhone App Allows Creation of Travel Itineraries From A Library of Others' Travel Experiences
A new free iPhone travel application allows travelers to create custom travel itineraries from a library of others' travel experiences. VENTURA, CA – Instant Itineraries has announced the launch of a new free iPhone Travel Application available at the Apple iTunes App Store. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:24:31 GMT)
Photo Release: THAI Joins World Travel Market 2009 in Excel, London
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand recently attended the World Travel Market 2009 in London during 9-12 November 2009. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:15:04 GMT)
How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding 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. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:30:48 GMT)
Iberia Swings To 3Q Net Loss On Falling Demand For Air Travel
MADRID -(Dow Jones)- A day after finalizing the terms of a merger with British Airways PLC (BAY.LN), Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA (IBLA.MC) Friday reported it swung to a net loss in the third quarter, hit by weakening demand for air travel as recession grips Spain. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:34:02 GMT)
Pensioners may lose free all day bus travel
FREE bus travel for the over 60s before 9.30am and after 11pm faces the chop. The government requires the council to offer free bus travel for pensioners at off-peak times, as part of a national programme introduced three years ago. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:26:57 GMT)
Travel pillow goes the distance
Name: TravelRest travel pillow What it is: Unlike travel pillows that fit around the neck, with varying degrees of success, this inflatable model is more like a body pillow in the shape of a large, elongated comma. Its adjustable tether fits around your seat back to hold the pillow in place and provide support you might otherwise get from a wall or surprised fellow traveler. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:00 GMT)
Holbrooke Drops India From Travel Itinerary
(RTTNews) - Richard Holbrooke, U.S. President Barack Obama's Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, will travel to Europe to consult with leaders in Germany, France and Russia, before heading for Kabul to attend the swearing in of Hamid Karzai as Afghan President for the second successive term. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:38:53 GMT)
Preston gets grant travel boost for pensioners
Plans to swing the axe at services could be scaled back after Preston Town Hall bosses were given an extra £1.2m to fund free bus travel for pensioners. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:52:43 GMT)
Carry-ons could clog holiday travel
Air travel competition is heating up, and we're not talking about corporate profits and losses here. As airlines reduce flights and use smaller planes, passengers sometimes are jostling for storage space for their carry-on items. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:55:45 GMT)
IHG’s Abrahamson Says No Travel Rebound Before 2011 (Update1)
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- InterContinental Hotels Group Plc , the U.K.-based owner of the Holiday Inn brand, will struggle to increase revenue per available room before 2011 as a drop in travel demand constrains the company’s ability to raise prices, said Jim Abrahamson , president of the Americas unit. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:16:04 GMT)
3 Vols charged in robbery won't travel to Ole Miss
Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play Saturday at Mississippi. Tennessee spokeswoman Tiffany Carpenter says the team will travel to Oxford without wide receiver NuKeese Richardson, safety Janzen Jackson and defensive back Mike Edwards. According to sheriff's officials, Richardson remains in jail in lieu of a $19,500 bond. Edwards posted ... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:40:06 GMT)
3 Tenn. players charged in crime won't travel
Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play Saturday at Mississippi. Tennessee spokeswoman Tiffany Carpenter says the team will travel to Oxford without wide receiver NuKeese Richardson, safety Janzen Jackson and defensive back Mike Edwards. According to sheriff's officials, Richardson remains in jail in lieu of a $19,500 bond. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:11:33 GMT)
3 Tenn. Players Charged in Crime Won't Travel
3 Tennessee players charged with attempted robbery won't travel with team to Mississippi Mississippi - United States - Tennessee - Society and Culture - Recreation and Sports (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:31:03 GMT)
Welcome to the new normal in the global travel industry
The year 2009 has been a very unsettling one for the travel and tourism industry. While we are starting to see some signs of economic and travel volume recovery, many of the crises that we have endured have left permanent scars, for better or worse. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:08:49 GMT)
Universities spent big on travel
COLUMBIA -- A travel report released Friday shows South Carolina's research universities spent the most on trips among 110 state agencies, but college officials note the amounts include private funds and grants. Two tri-county agencies ranked in the top five for travel spending. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:29:34 GMT)
National Geographic names RP top travel site
THE National Geographic has chosen the Philippines as one of the “25 best new travel destinations in the world for 2010.” (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:51:12 GMT)
Sri Lanka: SLA travel restriction on Jaffna peninsula residents remains
Though Sri Lanka Defence Ministry has announced that the A9 road has been opened to the public Sri Lanka Army (SLA) authorities in Palaali Military Head Office issued a new directive Friday which says that all residents of Jaffna peninsula should obtain the SLA travel pass as usual from their local SLA civil authorities if they wish to travel out of the peninsula, sources in Jaffna said. The Non ... (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:34:36 GMT)
The Pointer on the Hub: Agnes Jones Gallery showcases travel photos
The Division of Interior Architecture began hosting its first annual exhibit of travel photos in the Agnes Jones Gallery in the College of Professional Studies on Nov. 2. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:54:25 GMT)
Chiefs' big ticket travel spend
Seven public sector bosses have each spent more than $100,000 on overseas travel in the past two years. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:11:59 GMT)
Time travel
How the earliest travel writers from India saw the worldHis turban couldn't have been a match to the monkey cap but Munshi Itesamuddin was a worthy predecessor to the untiring Bengali traveller. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:54:51 GMT)
Travel agents brace for Rose Bowl trip requests
All packages include game tickets. Prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. All prices are subject to change. Many travel agencies will be open Sunday. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:22:40 GMT)
Travel Briefs | Let it snow
EURO TRAINS QUICK CONNECTION On Dec. 13, the Thalys high-speed train will make it quicker to travel from Brussels and Paris to Amsterdam or Cologne, Germany. Time saved: one hour. Info: 800-622-8600, www.raileurope.com or www.thalys.com. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:12:14 GMT)
Travel calendar
Events and happenings in the world of travel (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:15:43 GMT)
Travel Postcard from Thailand
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:23:41 GMT)
Celebrating the world's worst travel disasters
Consider two bus trips. During the first, the chartered coach is on time, has all its wheels, cylinders and seats, the driver is charming and helpful and, aside from passing pleasant roadside attractions, the ride is uneventful. On the second trip, what... Travel - Recreation - United States - Travelogues - Arts and Entertainment (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:24:43 GMT)
Cool travel Web site: Groople.com
www.groople.com What: Booking site for group travel, small or large. Why: Useful if you have several people taking a trip together, all needing flights, hotels, cars or sightseeing activities. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:30:20 GMT)
2009 Post-Dispatch Travel Photo Contest
Vacations may have been shorter and closer to home this year, but the slumbering economy didn't stop people from traveling. We know you took your cameras. The Post-Dispatch Travel Photo Contest will be accepting entries through Nov. 27. A p... (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:18:04 GMT)
BUDGET TRAVEL: Win-win situation for all
AIRASIA has opened the floodgates of travel for many Malaysian Malayalees with its cheap direct flights to Cochin and Trivandrum. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:50 GMT)
Travel Plan comment period ends today
Today is the last day to submit comments to the Forest Service concerning the draft environmental impact statement for the Bitterroot National Forest Travel Plan. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:22:00 GMT)
Nepal to host International Himalayan Travel Mart
Kathmandu, Nov 15 (PTI) With the objective of promoting Nepal as a prime tourist destination and to explore its tourism products to the international market, the country will host the third international Himalayan Travel Mart and 43rd Congress of United Federation of Travel Agents' Association (UFTAA) from November 20 to 24. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:08:27 GMT)
Pawlenty has busy travel week
Gov. Pawlenty has a full travel schedule this week to several locations out of the state. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:27:21 GMT)
FALLS SCHOOLS: Travel costs defended
On Thursday, the Niagara Falls Board of Education discussed a new travel policy that does away with itemized receipts for district-funded trips.The new policy would be per diem-based and not require district employees to pay back any leftover funds. The board is expected to vote on the revised policy at a future meeting. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:49:32 GMT)
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