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Travel expert will provide checklist for vacationers
Travel expert Debbie Priester of Titan Travel will talk about what details people should know before heading off on vacation, at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:18:10 GMT)
Holiday travel goes all wrong for local teen
A local family is vowing to take to the skies when it comes to future travel between Edmonton and Grande Prairie after their 13-year-old son was dropped off alone at about 7 p.m. at a closed bus depot during a recent Greyhound trip to the provincial capital.[...] (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:31:24 GMT)
Sports Briefs: Gaylord Soccer League travel registration
GAYLORD — Now is the time to register for Gaylord Soccer League (GSL)’s spring travel soccer. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:23:07 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:43:23 GMT)
Global Encounters Launches New Range of Affordable, Luxury Travel Deals for 2010
Class Adventure Travel (CAT), an experienced luxury travel operator in South America, will shortly be launching their new-look website. With a user-friendly interface, polished design and an exciting range of fully customizable luxury itineraries throughout the continent, the CAT website is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to see South America in affordable style. (PRWeb Jan 1, 2010 ... (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:12:56 GMT)
New South America Adventure Travel Website Offers Peru Tours for under US$ 1,000
This newly launched South America travel website is offering an exciting range of Peru travel deals for under US$ 1,000. Featuring a comprehensive range of fully customizable treks and tours to Machu Picchu, Southern Peru, Cusco, Lima and the Amazon, the South America Adventure Travel (SAAT) website is a must for anyone interested in traveling to Peru. (PRWeb Jan 1, 2010) Read the full story at ... (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:13:16 GMT)
Travel feedback of the week: December 25-31
Readers offer their feedback on articles published in Telegraph Travel. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:20:43 GMT)
Heavy snow prompts travel warning
Motorists in north-east England are urged not to travel unless necessary after heavy snow across the region. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:37:58 GMT)
Heavy snow prompts travel warning in North East
Motorists across north-east England are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary after heavy snowfall overnight. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:19:19 GMT)
Calif. Air Travel No Longer Affected By S.F. Fog
Air travel in California was affected by heavy fog in San Francisco early Friday, the FAA said. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:34:27 GMT)
TSA withdraws subpoenas of travel bloggers
Just days after serving subpoenas to two travel bloggers, the Transportation Security Administration withdrew the subpoenas late Thursday, saying its investigation into how the bloggers received a sensitive security directive "is nearing a successful conclusion." (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:17:30 GMT)
Regency Travel clears ISO9001:2008 certification
DOHA: Regency Travel and Tours (RTT), which won the World Travels Awards for three consecutive years, got yet another feather in its cap as it successfully passed the ISO9001:2008 certification. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:00:20 GMT)
Budget Travel: Here Are Four Targets for a New Travel Year
Arthur Frommer In this holiday season, when we often voice our hopes for a better world, isn't it appropriate for this specialty column to describe the progress we would like to see in the world of travel? (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:32:48 GMT)
Regency Travel clears ISO9001:2008 certification
02 January 2010 DOHA: Regency Travel and Tours (RTT), which won the World Travels Awards for three consecutive years, got yet another feather in its cap as it successfully passed the ISO9001:2008 certification. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:50:34 GMT)
Qatar- Regency Travel clears ISO9001:2008 certification
Qatar- Regency Travel clears ISO9001:2008 certification (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:51:24 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:27:23 GMT)
Thomas Cook to organise month-long travel road show
Chennai, Jan 2 : Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL), India's largest integrated travel and travel related financial services company in its third consecutive Holiday Summer Sale, is organizing a three month-long travel road show covering 34 cities across India. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:27:37 GMT)
RI official: corporate travel cuts hurting state
A Rhode Island tourism expert says the state industry is being hurt by nationwide cuts in corporate travel. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:23:37 GMT)
E-Clear sued by Go Travel Direct
• Canadian travel group claims £300,000 from Mayfair-based company run by Elias Elia • Administrators for failed airline Globespan demand deposit to cover travellers' claims (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:52:57 GMT)
Travel Postcard from Antarctica
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:10:44 GMT)
Budget Travel: Four worthy nonprofits urgently in need of your support
Every year, in the edition of this column slated to appear early in the New Year, when most of us should, and do, consider making charitable contributions, I try to bring attention to those organizations in travel that operate for an idealistic purpose... (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:06:53 GMT)
Travel calendar
Events and happenings in the world of travel (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:15:27 GMT)
Travel's weird and wild 2009
There were plenty of good reasons to stay home in 2009, and by that we don't mean the bad economy, skyrocketing air fares or terrorism fears. Here's a look back at the year's strangest happenings in travel. The fuel surcharge, of course, is extra: Lydia... Family - Parenting - Home - Lydia - Staying at Home (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:35:33 GMT)
World Travel Watch
1 Canada: Canadian officials banned most carry-on luggage for flights to the United States in an effort to reduce backlogs at security checkpoints. Security checks in Toronto took as long as three hours to clear because all passengers were given pat-down... United States - Canada - Toronto - Travel - Business (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:36:13 GMT)
Cool travel Web site: mackinacbridge.org
Live Webcam feeds of the Mackinac Bridge show you conditions Up North before you travel there. Or just enjoy the view of one of Michigan's most breathtaking sights, as seen from the St. Ignace side of the bridge. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:43:10 GMT)
Dense fog disrupts air, train travel in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — Dense winter fog is wreaking havoc on travel plans in northern India. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:13:05 GMT)
Healthy growth expected in inbound travel in 2010
SINGAPORE : 2010 looks set to be a good year for tourism in Singapore, with travel agencies expecting a healthy growth in inbound travel. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:40:24 GMT)
Repairs to add to travel time on 3 Metro lines
Metro says riders on the Red, Blue and Orange lines should prepare for longer trips on most nights in January as it completes maintenance. The transit agency says people should plan on 20 to 30 minutes of additional travel time when riding Sunday to Thursday nights. Maintenance will begin at 8 p.m. on the Red Line and 9:30 p.m. on the Blue and Orange lines, lasting until midnight on all lines ... (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:38:14 GMT)
Lake Effect Snow Makes For Tricky Travel
Lake effect snow coupled with gusty winds and frigid temperatures continues to make travel tricky in parts of our area. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:31:15 GMT)
Northern China suffers travel chaos as snowstorms strike
A FREEZING front swept over much of northern China yesterday with snowstorms snarling new year traffic and air travel, and some of the lowest temperatures in decades are forecast for the next few days. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:30:32 GMT)
Travel Advisory: Delaware County
Delaware County Sheriff Thomas Mills is asking all drivers in that area to avoid driving, if possible, until 6:00 a.m. Monday. Sheriff Mills says snow covered roads are making for dangerous travel conditions. If you must drive, you're advised to use extreme caution. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:56:45 GMT)
Solo Travel Resolutions
Resolutions everywhere! Did you make any of yours around Solo Travel? (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:12:43 GMT)
Travel Site Connects Travelers with "Travel Now Pay Later" Vacation Financing
A recent survey concluded that the number one thing stopping most people from taking a nice vacation is the fact that they can’t afford it. That's not surprising, but what is surprising is the new website www.EasyPayVacations.com that connects those wanting a vacation with a "Travel Now Pay Later" service with no credit checks and no interest fees! (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:05:00 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:26:31 GMT)
Selling to your travel customer when they are on the go. Should the travel industry finally target this lucrative ...
It’s funny how innovation in companies flows. Years a ago, when the web was young, lastminute.com rocked the travel world with its glamorous founders, well written quirky content and clever distribution power of distressed and interesting inventory. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:19:20 GMT)
Rail passengers face travel misery due to unfinished festive engineering work
Unfinished engineering work scheduled to have been completed over the festive period led to travel misery for rail passengers today. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:37:32 GMT)
Record snow brings travel misery to China, South Korea
Record snow disrupted air and road travel in northeast Asia on Monday, grounding dozens of planes in China and South Korea and forcing schools to close in Beijing, with more freezing weather on the way. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:38:39 GMT)
Record snow brings travel chaos to China, S.Korea
Record snow disrupted air and road travel in northeast Asia on Monday, grounding dozens of planes in China and South Korea and forcing schools to close in Beijing, with more freezing weather on the way. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:48:36 GMT)
Restaurant shares rise on business travel optimism
Shares of three high-end restaurant chains rose Monday after an analyst boosted ratings on the group, saying the trio is poised for better sales as the expense account set resumes business travel and returns to high-priced menus. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:39:26 GMT)
UN lauds US and SKorea for lifting HIV travel ban
The United Nations praised the United States and South Korea on Monday for lifting travel bans on people with HIV and urged 57 other countries with travel restrictions to end them quickly. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:54:59 GMT)
Will Security Rules Limit Business Travel?
New Measures May Cause Companies to Cut Back on Travel; Forgone Trips Cost U.S. Economy $26 Billion in 2008 (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:00:02 GMT)
Deep freeze brings travel chaos to north China
Heavy snow has brought more travel chaos to north China, stranding thousands of truckers for two days on a Beijing highway and 1,400 rail passengers in Inner Mongolia, state media said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:27:39 GMT)
Deep freeze disrupts north China travel
Heavy snow has brought more travel chaos to north China, stranding thousands of truckies on a Beijing highway and 1,400 rail passengers in Inner Mongolia. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:42:25 GMT)
Latest travel news: snow and freezing weather cause chaos
Snow and freezing weather are causing disruption to Britain's roads, railways and airports. See below for the latest travel news. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:08:02 GMT)
U.S. ends travel ban against those with HIV
The United Nations is praising the U.S. and South Korea for lifting travel bans on people with HIV and is urging 57 other countries with travel restrictions to end them quickly. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:25:23 GMT)
Deep freeze brings travel chaos to north China
BEIJING -Heavy snow has brought more travel chaos to north China, stranding thousands of truckers for two days on a Beijing highway and 1,400 rail passengers in Inner Mongolia, state media said Tuesday. Read more... (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:34:39 GMT)
Arctic conditions bring travel chaos to the UK
Road, rail and air travel have been badly disrupted again as freezing conditions cause chaos across the UK. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:51:57 GMT)
UN lauds US and SKorea for lifting HIV travel ban
The United Nations praised the United States and South Korea on Monday for lifting travel bans on people with HIV and urged 57 other countries with travel restrictions to end them quickly. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:28:28 GMT)
Cold From China to U.S. Disrupts Travel, Costs Rise (Update1)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Cold weather from China across Europe and the U.K. reaching to the U.S. is disrupting travel and pushing up fuel prices. Fuel prices advanced to a 14-month high in Europe as temperatures plunged in Germany, the region’s largest heating oil market. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:52:59 GMT)
Cayce tightens reins on travel
Members of Cayce City Council will no longer be able to file for expense reimbursals for trips around town and must get council's approval for out-of-state travel. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:07:07 GMT)
India issues travel advisory for Australia
The Indian government has issued a travel advisory for Australia, warning students they face an increased risk of assault after an Indian graduate was stabbed to death in the weekend. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:10:39 GMT)
WNS Wins Contract Renewal From Travel Major Sabre
Business process outsourcing services provider WNS has renewed its contract with Sabre Holdings, travel distribution and technology company, to provide front, middle and back office services to the company and its affiliates including Travelocity. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:43:12 GMT)
10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs This Year
LAST year was arguably the year of the travel deal, with resorts and airlines practically begging for bookings, and many travelers finding bargain airfares and hotel rooms as a result. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:35:05 GMT)
Overnight blizzards bring travel chaos
A fresh deluge of snow overnight has brought travel chaos across Britain, paralysing roads, trains and airports. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:51:15 GMT)
Snow and ice affect travel plans
Severe weather warnings are issued by the Met Office for the West Midlands region with sub-zero temperatures and snow affecting travel. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:05:08 GMT)
Frozen Britain: 'Only Travel If Vital'
Heavy snowfall across large parts of Britain has brought widespread disruption - prompting authorites to warn against travel, unless it is absolutely needed. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:30:51 GMT)
Commuter buses to use toll roads to slash KL travel time
By Neville Spykerman PUTRAJAYA, Jan 5 – Commuter buses will use toll roads from Jan 12 between two suburbs – Kota Damansara and Bandar Sungai Long – and Kuala Lumpur to slash travelling time under the Rapid Bus Expressway Transit (RapidBET) system. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said the system is part of the National Key Results Area (NKRA) for Urban Development and will cut travel ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:41:19 GMT)
Arsenal to pay Bolton fans' travel costs - report
Arsenal are to pay the travel costs incurred by Bolton fans who made the journey south to London for Wednesday's postponed Premier League match, Britain's Press Association reported on Thursday. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:43:49 GMT)
Arctic blast blamed for deaths, travel delays, school cancellations
Snow and ice dealt a major blow to U.S. air travel Thursday, while much of the nation shivered from record low temperatures. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:27:39 GMT)
Brutal Europe winter sparks travel chaos
Europe has been blasted by more snow amid a brutal winter causing travel chaos across the continent. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:07:32 GMT)
Brutal Europe winter sparks travel chaos
Europe has been blasted by more snow and ice amid a brutal winter that has caused travel chaos across the continent. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:13:36 GMT)
Class gives safety tips for winter travel
The Olympia Mountaineers will have its winter travel course starting Tuesday. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:52:19 GMT)
The top ten travel trends for 2010
As the Great Recession kept travelers tethered, 2009 was an annus horribilus for the travel industry. What's on the horizon for 2010? (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:57:06 GMT)
Latest travel news: freezing weather causes chaos
Freezing weather is causing disruption to Britain's roads, railways and airports. See below for the latest travel news. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:06:26 GMT)
Hawaii's best travel trends for 2010
While the number of visitors to Hawai'i remains down and the state's unemployment rate rises, some trends from 2009 bode well for travelers to the islands in 2010: Cutting costs: The number one question that comes up in conversation with this writer is "How... Hawaii - United States - Unemployment - Travel and Tourism - Science and Environment (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:36:31 GMT)
Travel update: More disruption for commuters as Scotland freezes
SCOTLAND'S coldest temperatures in decades caused further travel disruption for those trying to get to work today. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:27:56 GMT)
Angola/Nigeria: NFF uncertain whether Eneramo will travel to Angola
The Super Eagles camp in Durban, South Africa, is uncertain if striker Michael Eneramo, who was dropped on Monday, will travel with the team to Angola on Friday. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:33:03 GMT)
New era of outback train travel begins
A new era of rail travel will begin today with the inaugural journey of the Southern Spirit from Uluru (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:10:41 GMT)
Travel in China in recovery mode
After a 4 percent drop in 2009, travel bookings in China will grow by 5 percent in 2010. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:42:16 GMT)
Update: Chase changes loan disbursement for Travel 4 Real
I got this email yesterday from Rem Malloy of Travel 4 Real: "Update: Chase changed our loan and issued the disbursement exactly the way we wanted it just after the holidays." (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:13:50 GMT)
10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs This Year
LAST year was arguably the year of the travel deal, with resorts and airlines practically begging for bookings, and many travelers finding bargain airfares and hotel rooms as a result. But airlines have cut back capacity, meaning there will be fewer seats going unsold, and resorts may not be as quick to cut rates to attract guests, now that the economy looks as if it might be on a slight rebound ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:19:54 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:56:11 GMT)
Armchair Travel Series goes to Argentina, Chile
Larkspur Library's Armchair Travel Series presents "Wine Regions of Argentina and Chile" on Jan. 21. Larkspur resident Rea Franjetic, owner of Cosmopolitan Adventure tours, will take participants on a journey through the wine country of Argentina and Chile, across the Andes Mountains to Mendoza and on to the northern vineyards of Argentina in the highest valleys of the Andes. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:07:12 GMT)
Latest: Bristol's Big Freeze travel news
The cold weather continues and is set to be here for another week. It is still icy and only travel if you have to. Bristol to... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:21:44 GMT)
North Caldwell Soccer Club looking for travel players
NORTH CALDWELL – The North Caldwell Soccer Club is looking for travel soccer players for two spring teams, a U16 boys team and a U19 girls team. If interested in playing on one of these teams, applications are available at the North Caldwell Recreation Department at Borough Hall located on Gould Ave. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:51:53 GMT)
Snow, freezing weather hit Europe, disrupt travel
Snow and freezing weather swept parts of Europe on Saturday causing travel chaos for thousands and forecasters predicted no let-up in Britain's harshest cold snap in 30 years. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:42:39 GMT)
Snow, Freezing Weather Hit Europe, Disrupt Travel
An abandoned car is seen in a ditch in Princes Risborough, southern England January 9, 2010. Snow and freezing weather swept parts of Europe on Saturday causing travel chaos for thousands and forecasters predicted no let-up in Britain's harshest cold snap in 30 years. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:18:39 GMT)
County altering travel policy
County commissioners will discuss and take action on amending the county travel policy Tuesday at the regular meeting of the commissioners court. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:03:26 GMT)
Travel biz riding out the slump
CHICAGO — Coming off an awful 2009, travel-related businesses from casinos to cruise lines to ski resorts are crossing their fingers that 2010 will bring something of a rebound. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:57:48 GMT)
Elliott: Tackling travel troubles for readers
Not every reader wants a fix for their travel issues, but sometimes when a hotel room or airline policy falls short, having an ombudsman step in can be a big help. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:15:47 GMT)
Travel calendar
Events and happenings in the world of travel (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:16:28 GMT)
Reservations about travel - Sun, 10 Jan 2010 PST
CHICAGO — Coming off an awful 2009, travel-related businesses from casinos to cruise lines to ski resorts are crossing their fingers that 2010 will bring something of a rebound. They’re looking to pent-up demand and lower costs to offset at least some of the pricing pressure that seems likely to continue into the near future. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:16:30 GMT)
Travel book reviews: Nine Lives and Sites of Antiquity
The latest travel books reviewed, including Nine Lives, the long awaited new book from William Dalrymple. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:19:56 GMT)
Magazine of 2010 Michigan Travel Ideas is ready
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - There's an updated resource for people looking for ideas about what to do for fun and relaxation in Michigan. The 2010 Michigan Travel Ideas magazine was expected to be ready for distribution starting Sunday at welcome centers across the state. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:32:02 GMT)
Storm hampers travel, but city keeps up
By Bob Zientara, Jennifer Meyer and James Pusey Staff Writers Some of the meanest winter weather to hit Mid-Iowa in recent years is hampering travel today and will bring teeth-chattering cold over the next two days, according to area sources. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:58:55 GMT)
Island travel returning to normal
As weather conditions ease in Jersey authorities say travel is returning to normal, including flights, buses and roads. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:47:43 GMT)
Winter Travel Deals Heating Up
January is known as the holiday hangover period, when even the travel industry is taking stock of its vacation inventory. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:53:41 GMT)
Sta Travel Releases Top 10 Bucket List
The world’s largest student and young persons travel agency STA Travel, has released a bucket list of the ten must do adventures to tick off before you turn 30. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:38:20 GMT)
Bitterroot Forest travel plan on schedule
Bitterroot National Forest officials are on track to release a new travel management plan sometime near the end of April. “Unless something unforeseen happens, it should be completed by then,” said Chris Fox, the Bitterroot National Forest’s north zone ID team leader. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:23:21 GMT)
Top 10 travel adventures to have before you hit 30
STA Travel is celebrating its 30th birthday with a bucket list of 10 adventures to tick off before you reach that milestone in your own life, and New Zealand has made it on as a must-see destination. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:47:13 GMT)
Contact 6: Travel Refund
Contact 6 showed viewers the ins and outs of travel insurance, if you missed the story go to the Contact 6 page . Before you do, see why one family is happy they had the coverage and Contact 6. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:41:00 GMT)
Drifts restrict westbound travel on I-80
OMAHA - Blowing and drifting snow made travel difficult on parts of Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska Thursday. The Stat... (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:10:33 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:56:15 GMT)
Wild Discovery Becomes the First Lebanese Network of Travel Agencies to Offset its Greenhouse Gas Emissions
BEIRUT, January 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its continuously evolving Corporate Social Responsibility program to support environmentally friendly solutions, Wild Discovery, the network of travel agencies in Lebanon, Dubai and Syria, affiliated to Johnny R. Saade Holdings, is the first Lebanese travel agency to offset its greenhouse gas emissions and thus, becomes carbon Neutral. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:11:57 GMT)
Fresh snow to cause another day of travel chaos
Further snowfall and plunging temperatures overnight are expected to cause another day of travel chaos as councils face grit and salt shortage and many schools reopen ahead of crucial exams. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:18:55 GMT)
Crackdown on travel scams
The Tourism Authority of Thailand plans to work closely with other agencies to crack down on scams after 25 local tourists were left high and dry by a travel company during the New Year holidays. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:15:59 GMT)
Forces chief misses talks in Washington after self-imposed travel ban
Britain’s most senior defence adviser has not travelled to the US to see his counterpart in recent months because of a self-imposed money-saving travel ban. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:06:15 GMT)
Travel Deals to Indy
Travel agents say to act like a Raven and move fast on booking airfare and a hotel. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:48:09 GMT)
Journalism students study hands-on travel writing in Puerto Rico
LUQUILLO, Puerto Rico -- Thirteen students from the University of Oklahoma recently embarked on a journey to Puerto Rico to study hands-on travel writing.In two weeks' time, students will earn six hours of college credit while being submerged in Puerto Rican culture. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:32:54 GMT)
Wild Discovery Becomes The First Lebanese Network Of Travel Agencies To Offset Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Building on its continuously evolving Corporate Social Responsibility program to support environmentally friendly solutions, Wild Discovery, the network of travel agencies in Lebanon, Dubai and Syria, affiliated to Johnny R. Saade Holdings, is the first Lebanese travel agency to offset its greenhouse gas emissions and thus, becomes carbon Neutral (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:34:30 GMT)
Ralf Garrison: Strategies for the new reality in mountain travel
Albert Einstein once claimed: "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." While Einstein wasn't famous for his economic predictions, his statement sets up a discussion about "New Realities" facing the destination mountain travel industry, as well as a supporting grid that could have come from a chalkboard session he was known for. Here's my ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:12:00 GMT)
Travel and adventure film series continues
Now in its 34th year, the travel and adventure film series sponsored by Osseo School District Community Education continues in 2009 with a lineup of several films. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:41:11 GMT)
Facebook to address the US online travel industry
Facebook will join the exciting line of top travel brands at EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel 2010 conference which will be held in San Francisco, 24-25 March. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:19:41 GMT)
TripIt and Yapta to help travellers optimise their travel spending
Airfare tracking service Yapta.com and trip management company TripIt have formed a partnership to help travellers build airfare price assurance into their travel plans. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:19:51 GMT)
Foreign embassies contemplate reviewing travel advisories after church attacks
KUALA LUMPUR: As the Catholic church grapples with the government over the use of the word “Allah”, the country may yet face more economic setbacks as foreign embassies contemplate updating their travel advisories until the matter is resolved. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:35:22 GMT)
France braces for ice storm amid severe travel warnings
The French capital braced for a snow and sleet storm Wednesday, banning lorries from motorways and warning of massive flight cancellations as icy conditions made for treacherous travel around northern Europe. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:29:20 GMT)
TSA official to address travel group Thursday
SALT LAKE CITY — Ron Malin, the acting federal security director for Utah, will speak to the Utah Business Travel Association Thursday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Salt Lake City, 150 W. 500 South. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:38:37 GMT)
Wanna warm up? Cheap travel deals out of Cleveland abound
CLEVELAND -- Twenty-two days into a breath-takingly chilly and gray winter, many Clevelanders are longing for a warmer climate and the travel industry is making it easy to do just that. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:14:05 GMT)
Travel industry speakers invite airlines to team up
Airline CEOs should view themselves as part of the travel and tourism industry and join with hoteliers, car rental companies and cruise lines to "speak with one voice," panelists at a trade show said Tuesday. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:17:23 GMT)
Opinions conflict on changes to county travel pay
County employees traveling on county business will receive a higher reimbursement rate for lodging and meals, the Nacogdoches County commissioners court decided Tuesday, following what some in attendance described as a "healthy discussion" between commissioners on the county travel policy. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:01:40 GMT)
Snow and ice storm hits France, travel restrictions imposed
PARIS: A snow and sleet storm forced French authorities to ban travel of lorries in the Paris region on Wednesday and threatened to cause massive flight cancellations, adding to travel misery across northern Europe. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:23:46 GMT)
More snow brings travel disruption
SNOW has brought more travel disruption across Hampshire today. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:57:13 GMT)
Readers share their top tips for Mexico travel
It's that time again, when we look back at the nuggets of wisdom about Mexico travel that readers have contributed over the past year. As before, we chose excerpts that added new information, recommendations or insights to the original article, and remarks... Mexico - United States - New Mexico - Travel and Tourism - Government (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:20:26 GMT)
France braces for ice storm amid severe travel warnings
PARIS - The French capital hunkered down Tuesday for a snow and sleet storm, banning lorries from motorways and warning of massive flight cancellations as icy conditions made for treacherous travel around north Europe. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:14:57 GMT)
Europe travel treacherous due to ice storm
PARIS (AFP) – The French capital braced for a snow and sleet storm Wednesday, banning lorries, cargo trucks and trailers from motorways and warning of massive flight cancellations as icy conditions made travel around northern Europe treacherous. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:33:39 GMT)
MDOT employees often in harm’s way to make travel safer
The death of two Mississippi Department of Transportation employees on Monday is a terrible reminder of the hazards MDOT employees routinely face to make travel safer for others. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:30:47 GMT)
Former Griffith travel agent pleads guilty to fraud, ID theft
HAMMOND | A former Griffith-based travel agent accused ofselling fake vacations pleaded guilty Tuesday in Hammond federalcourt to charges of fraud and identity theft. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:07:03 GMT)
U.S. issues Haiti travel alert
The Obama administration on Wednesday issued a two-month-long travel alert, urging U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Haiti after the country was struck by a strong earthquake. "The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the situation in Haiti and urges them to avoid travel to Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12," said the alert, which expires on ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:18:36 GMT)
L.A. rescue team mobilized to travel to Haiti
The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) said on Wednesday that an urban search and rescue team was ready to travel to Haiti in the aftermath of the magnitude-7 earthquake that rocked the Caribbean island nation Tuesday. Team members were waiting this morning for the order to deploy, said LACFD Inspector Frederic Stowers. "If we are deployed these guys are going over there to be self ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:18:46 GMT)
Big Easy taking it easy on travel
Ernie Els came all the way from Florida to a small island in the Pacific Ocean to start his PGA Tour season in the Sony Open. Even for a globe-trotter like Els, it seems like a long way to go for one tournament. Then again, the Big Easy most likely will not be making as many big trips this year. The most global golfer of his generation, Els sounds as though he finally is going to make good on ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:01:56 GMT)
Nigeria : E-Travel Desk for Ministers
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Steve Oronsaye recently raised some eyebrows over his proposal to establish a Service-Wide Electronic Travel Desk to monitor the travel schedules and expenditure of ministers, permanent secretaries and other top government functionaries. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:09:06 GMT)
PhoCusWright Study Finds US$268 Billion of Travel Industry Revenue Powered by Global Distribution Systems
SHERMAN, Connecticut, January 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Proprietary Data Show Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport Processed More than 1.1 Billion Worldwide Transactions in 2008 - Global Distribution Systems Are the "Quiet Giant" of the Travel Industry Travel industry research authority PhoCusWright released the first-ever comprehensive study of the Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) that provide much of the ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:11:41 GMT)
China advises less travel ahead of Spring Festival amid flu fear
China's Ministry of Health on Wednesday advised children, old people and other vulnerable groups to stay put for the upcoming Spring Festival in a bid to prevent an A/H1N1 outbreak. Usually a large number of Chinese people, mostly migrant workers and students, travel back home for family reunions in time of the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 14, resulting in a highpeak of mass ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:39:03 GMT)
Big Easy taking it easy on travel
Ernie Els came all the way from Florida to a small island in the Pacific Ocean to start his PGA Tour season in the Sony Open. Even for a globe-trotter like Els, it seems like a long way to go for one tournament. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:39:28 GMT)
Ernie Els says he's scaling back travel schedule for 2010
Ernie Els sounds as though he finally is going to make good on his promise to cut back his enormous travel schedule as he pursues trophies and appearance money across the world. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:53:55 GMT)
China issues swine flu travel warning for Lunar New Year
China's health ministry has urged vulnerable groups to get swine flu vaccinations or limit travel during the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year holiday due to the spread of the A(H1N1) virus. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:15:04 GMT)
Chinese Travel Stocks Jump On Airline's Report
China Eastern Airlines helped the Chinese travel segment higher on Thursday. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:05:00 GMT)
Travel industry reacts to Haiti quake, relief efforts
Many in the travel industry are pitching in to assist those affected by the Haiti earthquake. USA TODAY's travel communities round-up the latest news. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:25:54 GMT)
Eastday-Chinese travel abroad increases
Chinese tourists ride an elephant in Angkor Wat tourist area in Cambodia. China's statistics from 2009 are expected to show its first deficit in tourism, due to a weak global economy and a strong travel incentive at home, a senior researcher said. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:34:43 GMT)
Chinese travel abroad increases
Mainland tourists spent $42 billion overseas last year China's statistics from 2009 are expected to show its first deficit in tourism, due to a weak global economy and a strong travel incentive at home, a senior researcher said. China Tourism Academy, the think tank for the country's tourism authority, said that mainland tourists spent some $42 billion in overseas destinations including Hong ... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:18:04 GMT)
New at Kaufman travel
Steve Goodman, a certified travel counselor, has joined the team at Kaufman Travel. Kaufman Travel is located on the second level of the Atrium of the Galleria. 216-374-1235. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:13:20 GMT)
Records show Wozniak money troubles long before Hobbit Travel shut down
Hobbit Travel closed its doors just before Christmas, but owner George Wozniak appeared to be facing financial difficulty long before he shut down the well-known travel agency. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:17:28 GMT)
Travel in style
Travelling in style does not mean curling up like pretzels inside an automobile with your loved ones. There are coaches made to cater to professionals on the go and to individuals who want to travel with as much comfort as their own home can give. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:42:05 GMT)
U.S. embassy issues terrorism travel advisory for Malaysia
The United States Embassy in Malaysia has issued a travel advisory warning that criminal and terrorist groups are planning attacks against foreigners in the Borneo island state of Sabah. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:46:23 GMT)
Booking a holiday: online or travel agent?
Worldwide, a quarter of all travel bookings last year were made online. But don't write off travel agents just yet. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:10:33 GMT)
Pipe-Like Item Halts Travel At Pittsburgh International Airport
An item resembling a pipe was discovered inside a checked bag at Pittsburgh International Airport Friday afternoon, temporarily halting travel. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:41:35 GMT)
Hotels willing to deal as travel doldrums continue
The recession is technically over, but demand for travel is still way down, so a lot of high-end hotels and resorts are willing to cut a suite deal to fill their rooms. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:21:21 GMT)
UN chief to travel to quake-hit Haiti
UN chief Ban Ki-moon will travel to quake-hit Haiti to show his solidarity with the Haitian people. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:22:06 GMT)
UN chief to travel to quake-hit Haiti
UN chief Ban Ki-moon will travel to quake-hit Haiti on Sunday to show solidarity with the Haitian people and the local UN staff and assess humanitarian needs. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:23:34 GMT)
UN chief to travel to Haiti to show solidarity with quake victims
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced here Friday that he will soon travel to Haiti, which was devastated by a massive earthquake earlier this week, to show solidarity with the people of the impoverished Caribbean nation. &$ &$UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to reporters at UN headquarters in New York, the United States, Jan. 15, 2010. The United Nations on Friday issued a flash ... (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:29:31 GMT)
Forest Service OKs revised Bachelor uphill travel rules
Forest Service approves revised uphill travel policy at Mt. Bachelor, with designated route to summit, expansion at Cinder Cone amid safety concerns over practice's growing popularity. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:50:53 GMT)
UN chief to travel to quake-hit Haiti
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced here Friday that he will soon travel to Haiti, which was devastated by a massive earthquake earlier this week, to show solidarity with the people of the impoverished Caribbean nation. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:50:13 GMT)
On Course: News and notes from the travel editor's desk
QMy husband and I would like to travel to Iceland in August. Is this a good time to go? How would you suggest we plan our flight and hotel? AYes, August is a great time to go, particularly if you want to spend time outside. (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:01:51 GMT)
CEB sparks summer travel rush with international seat sale as low as P999
The Philippines’ leading flag carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) encourages passengers to beat the summer heat with an international seat sale as low as P999 from January 17-18, 2010 for travel this April 1-June 30, 2010. (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:33:19 GMT)
TREE TALES: Travel to a warm place
How would you like to travel with me for a little while to a place that has warm sunshine, swimming pools and fruit? (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:50:18 GMT)
TRAVEL BRIEFS
TRAVEL BRIEFS (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:15:22 GMT)
Budget Travel: What's ‘good' in the world of travel - first of two parts
Because “hope springs eternal,” I'm going to inaugurate the New Year with a recitation of promising developments over the past decade in travel – a list split into two successive columns in which I sing about the “good” in... (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:15:09 GMT)
Perkins: Practical information better than travel predictions
Deals, exploring interesting things to do and scam warnings are more important than traditional travel predictions. Ed Perkins picks the most useful information as travelers look ahead to 2010. (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:15:47 GMT)
Travel Team Falls to Orchard Park and Lancaster
The Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora’s fifth- and sixth-grade boys travel basketball team lost its first two games of the season last week. On Jan. 6, the team hosted Orchard Park and suffered the first loss. Kenny Vasbinder had four points and added a rebound and assist. Cal Dils and Lincoln Buccieri each put up two points and combined for two rebounds and three steals. Sean O’Leary sank a free ... (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:25:33 GMT)
Travel smart
The official 2010 Michigan Travel Ideas guide is out. It lists Michigan destinations, family spots, resorts and more. You'll get a free Michigan map, too. (Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:43:32 GMT)
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