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Postpone travel to Chile: US
WASHINGTON - THE United States urged nationals on Sunday to postpone non-essential travel to Chile as the South American nation pressed on with tough rescue and recovery operations after a massive earthquake. 'The Department of State strongly urges US citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Chile,' the department said in a statement. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:16:15 GMT)
Travel agents say S’poreans still keen on travelling
SINGAPORE : Disaster or no disaster, there is simply no stopping Singaporeans from going ahead with their travel plans. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:55:14 GMT)
Etihad wants slice of travel contract
Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan has his sights set on capturing a slice of the lucrative Australian federal government travel contract. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:46:01 GMT)
Etihad wants slice of travel contract
Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan wants a slice of the Australian government's travel contract. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:52:36 GMT)
Report: School districts spend on food, travel
DENVER (AP) — With budget cuts looming, Colorado’s three largest school districts have been spending on food, travel and other discretionary expenses with little oversight. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:59:22 GMT)
Travel Act on track to boost tourism marketing
President Barack Obama is poised to sign a bill aimed at reviving the recession-battered travel industry in Palm Springs and the rest of the nation. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:34:16 GMT)
AC-DC concerts cause Dockers to travel
Two AC-DC concerts at Subiaco Oval have forced the Fremantle Dockers to travel interstate for the third week in a row. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:07:12 GMT)
AC-DC concerts cause Dockers to travel
Two AC-DC concerts at Subiaco Oval have forced the Fremantle Dockers to travel interstate for a third week. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:26:47 GMT)
Online games & quizzes test travel IQ
Do you know how many islands make up Hong Kong? I didn't, and I had never heard of the Eritrean currency Nakfa, either, until I started taking travel quizzes online. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:22:54 GMT)
The Myths and Realities of Internet Travel
Confused about the best way to book air travel? You're not alone. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:34:36 GMT)
VISITORS AT NEW YORK TRAVEL SHOW ENAMOURED WITH ORANG UTAN
NEW YORK, March 2 (Bernama) -- Against a backdrop of the popular wildlife documentary 'Orang Utan Island' shown on American television, visitors to the Malaysian and Indonesian booths at the ongoing three-day New York Times Travel Show displayed a marked interest in Borneo wildlife, particularly the primate. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:47:32 GMT)
Photo Release: Thai Prime Minister paid a visit to KTC booth at “Thai International Travel Fair 2010”.
H.E. Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (left), Prime Minister of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony of “Thai International Travel Fair 2010”, the largest travel fair of Southeast Asia and paid a visit t (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:30:21 GMT)
Mountain Travel Symposium announces meeting sites
DENVER - Co-founders and partners Mike Pierson and Ralf Garrison of the Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS) awarded bids to three major mountain resorts to host an upcoming MTS meeting. The annual Symposium, currently in its 35th consecutive year, moves each year to premier resorts and attracts approximately 1,000 attendees to participate in two tradeshows and an educational Forum. Vail Resorts ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:37:23 GMT)
Recovery Momentum Continues for Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism
Amid mounting optimism for a promising year ahead for the Asian Travel Industry, EyeforTravel’s 6th Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore (April 28-29th) will focus on the theme of economic recovery and how the industry can capitalise on the changed Asian online travel landscape. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:49:00 GMT)
Who will be attending EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel USA conference
Social media has long been a subject of much debate for the industry. Is it a friend or a foe? Is it here to stay or just a passing fad? EyeforTravel’s Social Media Strategies for Travel USA conference sees leading travel brands gather together to discuss this key issue. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:49:21 GMT)
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show breaks record for number of vendors
The ninth annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show at the Bradford Mall on Friday and Saturday served as a grand reminder of what the region has to offer recreationally. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:40:38 GMT)
TUI, Billionaire Mordashov to Invest $60 Million in Travel Unit
March 2 (Bloomberg) -- TUI AG, the German owner of Europe’s largest travel company, and billionaire Alexei Mordashov said they’ll invest $60 million in their Russian venture over the next three years to gain market share. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:25:22 GMT)
Some of the best travel apps for your 'smart' phone
These days, you aren't with it unless you have a "smart" phone. Whether or not it makes phone calls easily, at low cost, seems less important than what kind of pictures it takes, how well it Twitters, and how many different "apps" (applications, to the luddites among you) you can stuff into it. And it may come as no surprise that many of the most popular apps apply to travel and that many of ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:36:31 GMT)
Travel with care
It’s okay to travel during pregnancies, so long as certain precautions are taken. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:05:04 GMT)
Demand for international air travel rises in January
Passenger demand for air travel rose 6.4 percent in January, according to the International Air Transport Association. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:28:40 GMT)
MALAYSIA GETS GREAT PUBLIC RESPONSE AT NEW YORK TRAVEL SHOW
NEW YORK, March 3 (Bernama) -- The just-concluded two-day New York Travel Show produced a great public response for Malaysia, according to the New York office of Tourism Malaysia which participated in the event. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:28:25 GMT)
Orbitz's new travel agent program signals a shift to distribution side of its business
News from Travel Technology Update: Orbitz Worldwide launched Orbitz for Agents, a program that provides access to Orbitz' global hotel inventory and discounted rates and pays commissions to travel agents for hotel and customized travel package bookings. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:07:32 GMT)
Ask Tom: your travel dilemmas
Live Q&A, tomorrow 1-2pm: Post your questions about worldwide travel to Lonely Planet's Tom Hall, who will be live online tomorrow in the first of a new monthly series Plotting your summer holidays, a spring city break or seeking some inspiration? Tom Hall will be live on Guardian Travel at 1pm tomorrow, taking your questions on anything travel-related. Email ( tomhalltravel ... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:33:43 GMT)
Community Medical School focuses on travel
By: Derek Moy Ronald Warner, the director of the Travel Medicine Clinic at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, lectured about the dangers of traveling 10 days before spring break at the Academic Classroom Building on Tuesday.... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:51:26 GMT)
Civ Aviation Min for serv tax roll-back on domestic air travel
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will seek a complete roll-back of service tax imposed on domestic air travel in the Budget, a Central Government Minister said. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:26:04 GMT)
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show breaks record for number of vendors
The ninth annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show at the Bradford Mall on Friday and Saturday served as a grand reminder of what the region has to offer recreationally. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:41:09 GMT)
Spring Break Travel: Airfares Up, Hotel Rates Down
Travel Web Sites Say Average Spring Break Airfares Up, But Hotel Rates Down (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:34:40 GMT)
Travel Industry Short-Squeeze Opportunities
These heavily shorted travel industry stocks could surge higher on any positive catalyst. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:45:55 GMT)
Spring break travel: Airfares up, hotel rates down
Average airfares for spring break are up from last year but hotel rates are down, according to data from Bing Travel and Travelocity. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:34:45 GMT)
Online games and quizzes to test your travel IQ
Do you know how many islands comprise Hong Kong? I did not, and I had never heard of the Eritrean currency Nakfa, either, until I started taking travel quizzes online. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:07:34 GMT)
Good public response at NY travel fair
NEW YORK: The just-concluded two-day New York Travel Show saw great public response for Malaysia, according to Tourism Malaysia’s office here that participated in the event. Its vice-president S... (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:13:13 GMT)
Metro offers 'ethical travel'
It is unfortunate that Vincent Brogan's daughter did not manage to find the bus service that runs every 30 minutes from Belfast Port to Belfast Europa Bus Centre (Write Back, March 2). The Metro service 96 would have enabled his daughter to continue using 'ethical travel'. Related Stories Caitriona ‘encouraging private sector schools’ Will Sir Reg fluff his big moment? Personal innuendo has ... (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:05:09 GMT)
Exploring Asia’s latest travel hotspots
2010 ushers more travel opportunities for people to check out new tourist hotspots that are fast becoming international favorites. For those looking to explore more of our neighboring Asian countries, here are some destinations that should be included in the must-see shortlist. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:18 GMT)
Amadeus and Bangkok Airways Partner on New Promotion To Boost Travel in Thailand and Reward Travel Agents
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, has teamed up with Bangkok Airways to launch an Amadeus PRICE IT Right promotion, whi (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:30:40 GMT)
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show breaks record for number of vendors
The ninth annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show at the Bradford Mall on Friday and Saturday served as a grand reminder of what the region has to offer recreationally. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:26:38 GMT)
Hospital-cash overhaul may make patients travel farther
(Mar 4, 2010) - Patients would have to travel farther for some operations and treatments but the savings to taxpayers could top $3 billion a year under radical hospital reforms being considered by Premier Dalton McGuinty's Liberals, the Toronto Star reports. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:42:48 GMT)
U.S. travel promotion bill signed into law
President Obama signed legislation into law Thursday to create the United States' first national travel promotion program. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:37:59 GMT)
Panoramic View of Chinese Travel Plays
China's travel companies are growing, if you know where to look. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:42:04 GMT)
Geithner To Travel To India In Early April
Geithner To Travel To India In Early April (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:09:58 GMT)
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Air travel could raise the risk for experiencing heartbeat irregularities among older individuals with a history of heart disease, a new study suggests. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:07 GMT)
Explosions in Thailand cause travel concern
Several countries around the world have reissued travel alerts warning citizens not to travel to the southern provinces of Thailand following the explosion of bombs in the area. Authorities said two ... (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:46:56 GMT)
HSBC CREDIT CARD OFFERS QUADRUPLE BONUSES ON TRAVEL PACKAGE PURCHAS AT THAI TEOW THAI FAIR
HSBC credit card is offering its cardholders some exceptional summer travel and leisure privileges at leading hotels nationwide. Cardholders can enjoy a superb series of quadruple bonuses when purchas (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:30:32 GMT)
Federal travel program has Southwest Florida fans
Southwest Florida tourism leaders are cheering the first-ever national travel promotion and communications program. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:26:08 GMT)
Smartphones have changed the way we travel
Beyond maps and travel guides, tech-savvy travelers are turning to smartphones to check aircraft seat charts, track taxis and get room service. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:53:50 GMT)
Recovery Momentum Continues for Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism
Amid mounting optimism for a promising year ahead for the Asian Travel Industry, EyeforTravel’s 6th Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore (April 28-29th) will focus on the theme of economic recovery and how the industry can capitalise on the changed Asian online travel landscape. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:34:41 GMT)
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show breaks record for number of vendors
The ninth annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show at the Bradford Mall on Friday and Saturday served as a grand reminder of what the region has to offer recreationally. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:41:28 GMT)
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
Title: Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities Category: Health News Created: 3/4/2010 8:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2010 (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:16:34 GMT)
Correction: Obama-Travel Promotion story
In a story March 4 about President Barack Obama signing a travel promotion bill, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the U.S. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:44:08 GMT)
Correction: Obama-Travel Promotion story
In a story March 4 about President Barack Obama signing a travel promotion bill, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the U.S. Travel Association said the U.S. had 2.4 million fewer overseas visitors last year than in 2000, depriving the country of an estimated $509 billion in spending and $32 billion in direct tax receipts. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:44:13 GMT)
Correction: Obama-Travel Promotion Story
Correction: Obama-Travel Promotion story United States - Barack Obama - President - Travel - History (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:01:51 GMT)
Correction: Obama-Travel Promotion story
In a story March 4 about President Barack Obama signing a travel promotion bill, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the U.S. Travel Association said the U.S. had 2.4 million fewer overseas visitors last year than in 2000, depriving the country of an estimated $509 billion in spending and $32 billion in direct tax receipts. The study said overseas travel to the U.S. would have ... (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:21:19 GMT)
RCMP investigate closure of Trade Winds Travel, owner 'sorry'
While RCMP are now investigating the closure of a Regina travel agency that left customers trying to recoup thousands of dollars, its owner admits they're unlikely to collect, and for that she says she's sorry. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:45:49 GMT)
Sask. travel industry too small to be regulated, solution at prairie or national level: Don Morgan
Saskatchewan's Justice Minister Don Morgan is looking beyond this province's borders to spare future travellers from the hardship sustained by the closure of a Regina travel agency. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:15:49 GMT)
Travel agencies counter web fare promos
Luzon-based travel operators are joining forces with Visayas-based colleagues to fight against airlines web-based fare promotions, which they said have slowly eased them out of their business. Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) president Ma. Paz Alberto said they will hold a meeting with the 160 travel tour companies of the Cebu Tours and Travel Association (CTTA) and jointly find ... (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:03:57 GMT)
AAA Teams With Travel Channel's Newest Competition Series, 'America's Worst Driver'
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 6, 2010) - AAA collaborates with the Travel Channel as the official safety partner on the network's new reality travel competition series, "America's Worst Driver," premiering at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 14. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:27:22 GMT)
State House bill would curtail travel money for ferry workers
Lawmakers want to end a practice of paying some state ferry workers for their travel to and from terminals. The benefit earned one deckhand nearly $73,000 last year. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:46:54 GMT)
Travel Postcard from South Africa
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:08:01 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: 7 secrets for boosting your online authority
Got a travel problem? (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:05:44 GMT)
Travel writer from South Salem launches destination Web site
SOUTH SALEM — Travel writer Susan Farewell grew up in this community and credits her Westchester upbringing for her appreciation of great places. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:36:59 GMT)
CEO expects corporate travel to pick up
Incoming Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd chief executive John Borghetti says there are early signs that corporate travel is already picking up again. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:08:55 GMT)
Travel writer wins awards
Linda Fasteson, a contributor to the Living Well section of The Sun Chronicle, has won three awards - including a first-place award for travel writing. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:15:31 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including tickets for the Rugby World Cup, and the failure of two holiday companies. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:22:04 GMT)
CEO expects corporate travel to rebound
Incoming Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd chief executive, John Borghetti is expecting corporate travel to rebound. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:39:55 GMT)
Travel smart
Hell has frozen over. The hotel chain that just won Travel & Leisure magazine's award for best room design is -- drumroll please -- Motel 6. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:51:56 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:58:19 GMT)
Jetset down even as travel takes off
The Qantas-majority owned travel retailer Jetset Travelworld has failed to capitalise on record numbers of Australians flying overseas on holiday. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:17:31 GMT)
NM ranger district considers travel plan
Officials with the Cibola National Forest have come up with some alternatives for managing motor vehicle travel throughout the Mountainair ranger district and seek input from the public. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:13:13 GMT)
Ministers quash travel expenses control
A bill would have set limits on the cost of overseas travel. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:35:03 GMT)
Iran cancels shooting team travel to Australia
Iran's shooting team travel to the Australian world championship was cancelled as the country banned arrival of Iranian guns. Iran was to begin its camp with 18 athletes and attend the world championship March 20-28 in Australia. -ISNA (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:39:29 GMT)
Virgin boss eyes business travel growth
INCOMING Virgin Blue Holdings boss John Borghetti says there are early signs that corporate travel is already picking up again. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:45:14 GMT)
Travel writer from South Salem launches destination Web site
SOUTH SALEM — Travel writer Susan Farewell grew up in this community and credits her Westchester upbringing for her appreciation of great places. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:36:51 GMT)
Bobcats travel to Fairfield to begin state playoffs
The Paradise High School varsity girls basketball team earned an No. 11 seed and will travel to Fairfield to face sixth-seeded Vanden High School, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Section champion to begin the CIF State Division III basketball championships. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:34:44 GMT)
Stan Kenton Alumni Band: Have Band, Will Travel (Live)
Stan Kenton Alumni Band Have Band, Will Travel (Live) Summit Records 2010 For over two decades, trumpeter Mike Vax , a veteran of the 1970-72 Stan Kenton Orchestra, has been a tireless crusader maintaining the legacy of his erstwhile boss, who died at age 67 in 1979. Have Band, Will Travel (Live) is the Stan Kenton Alumni Band's fourth recording for the Summit label. It maintains the ensemble's ... (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:22:05 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, 08 Mar 2010 07:42:40 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:57:49 GMT)
Iran slaps travel ban on celebrated poetess on women's day
Iran's most celebrated living poetess Simin Behbahani faced a travel ban on Monday after being prevented from leaving for France for International Women's Day ceremonies, an opposition website said. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:17:26 GMT)
US Travel Assoc. spends $250K on 4Q lobbying
The U.S. Travel Association spent $250,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby on transportation laws, visa regulations and federal funding for the FAA along with other matters, according to a recent disclosure report. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:13 GMT)
Genealogical tourism redefining leisure travel market, professor says
For the work-weary, the word "vacation" may conjure images of leisurely, carefree days at the beach sipping umbrella drinks. But according an expert in tourism and recreation, genealogical tourism is one of the fastest growing markets in vacation travel because it represents a conscious shift away from relaxation and into the realm of personal enrichment and fulfillment. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:22:57 GMT)
Spring break travel alerts
TUCSON- In recent weeks the federal government has been issuing travel alerts for Mexico saying murders, shootouts and kidnappings are spiking. The warnings have not been ignored by University of Arizona students. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:44:57 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:59:04 GMT)
Travel survey looms locally
Wichita Falls and Wichita County area residents will be asked to participate in an upcoming household travel survey sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), according to a release from TxDOT.The purpose of the survey is to update local traffic analysis and travel demand models.The travel survey will help TxDOT and ... (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:00:00 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, 09 Mar 2010 07:57:47 GMT)
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Offers Conference Booking Service In Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, March 9 (Bernama) - Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), which specialises in business travel management, has launched a new offering in Asia Pacific specifically for booking conference tickets. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:32:09 GMT)
Gowalla ties up with Travel Channel
Gowalla, a location-based social networking service, has signed a new agreement with Travel Channel for the integration of proprietary Travel Channel content into its service. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:34:02 GMT)
DFA issues travel advisory to Thailand
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has issued a travel advisory to Thailand following a planned series of anti-government protests in the country’s capital. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:37:44 GMT)
32 AUSSIE, KIWI TRAVEL-TRADE MANAGERS FOR CONFERENCE IN MALAYSIA
MELBOURNE, March 10 (Bernama) â- Twenty-three senior managers from Australia and New Zealand will attend Tourism Malaysia's second annual travel-trade product conference in Malaysia this month. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:43:28 GMT)
Roger Dow: Travel Promotion Act: A Win for US Economy and Taxpayers
With unemployment remaining high and concerns growing about a jobless recovery, Congress recently passed legislation that promises to jumpstart travel, a critical sector of our economy. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:43:42 GMT)
32 Aussie, Kiwi Travel-trade Managers For Conference In Malaysia
MELBOURNE, March 10 (Bernama) -- Twenty-three senior managers from Australia and New Zealand will attend Tourism Malaysia's second annual travel-trade product conference in Malaysia this month. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:02:08 GMT)
Abbott jokes about Bali travel warnings
OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has made light of Australia's travel warnings for Indonesia at a lunch for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:32:41 GMT)
Smadi lawyers travel to Jordan for defense
DALLAS — Lawyers for Hosam Smadi will travel to Jordan to depose more than a dozen witnesses. The Jordanian-born Smadi is accused of trying to blow up a downtown Dallas skyscraper last year. Court documents reveal a judge granted the defense team's request last month, and the judge ordered that the depositions take place at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan. The defense is building its case to ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:48:08 GMT)
Taiwan issues travel warning for Thailand
Taipei - Taiwan on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Thailand as anti-government protestors planned weekend demonstrations in and around Bangkok. The Foreign Ministry urged Taiwan travellers to cancel trips to Thailand unless they were necessary.... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:30:17 GMT)
Europeans ready to travel amid economic recovery
Europeans are more willing to travel for their holidays in 2010 than they were in 2009, thanks to the ongoing economic recovery, a survey released by the European Commission showed on Tuesday. Some 80 percent of Europeans continue to travel for their holidays, according to a new Eurobarometer survey on "the attitudes of Europeans towards tourism 2010." About half of those who are planning to ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:15 GMT)
EP eases travel rules for non-EU nationals
A non-EU national staying in one of the member states on a long-stay visa will be allowed to travel to most other Member States for three months in any six-month period under the same conditions as the holder of a residence permit, under a new regulation approved on March 9 2010 by the European Parliament. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:39:26 GMT)
Taiwan issues travel warning for Thailand
Taipei - Taiwan on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Thailand as anti-government protestors planned weekend demonstrations in and around Bangkok. The Foreign Ministry urged Taiwan travellers to ca... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:45:41 GMT)
Banyan Tree unveils revamped "XTC" recognition programme for extraordinary travel consultants, featuring all-expenses ...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 March 2010 - Buoyed by the excellent response to the Xtraordinary Travel Consultants (XTC) programme for travel agents launched in selected key markets last year, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts unveils a revamped array of privileges for members who secure bookings at all Banyan Tree and Angsana properties. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:28 GMT)
Uganda MPs demand minister travel ban over graft
A Ugandan parliamentary panel called Wednesday for a travel ban on cabinet members implicated in a massive corruption scandal during the 2007 Kampala Commonwealth summit. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:24:02 GMT)
Supergold card travel under scrutiny
Free off-peak travel for elderly people under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its annual $18 million budget and the Government is looking at ways of reining it in which may impact on services.A Transport Ministry/NZ Transport... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:16:48 GMT)
Supergold card travel under scrutiny
Free off-peak travel for elderly people under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its annual $18 million budget and the Government is looking at ways of reining it in which may impact on services. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:09 GMT)
Indonesian leader takes swipe at Australian travel alert
Indonesia's leader Thursday took a swipe at Australia's tough travel warnings as he urged business leaders to forge closer trade links between the two countries. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:24:00 GMT)
Australian travel alert mocked
SYDNEY - INDONESIA'S leader on Thursday took a swipe at Australia's tough travel warnings as he urged business leaders to forge closer trade links between the two countries. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the comments a day after he reminded Australians that Indonesia was 'more than a beach playground with coconut trees' in a landmark address to the country's parliament. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:51 GMT)
US FAA predicts long-term sustained growth in air travel
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forecasting that key airspace safety and efficiency modernization efforts will play a vital role in spurring long-term sustained growth in air travel and the US overall economic health. This forecast, which comes after a short-term period of slow growth in aviation activity, underscores the need for the Next Generation Air Transportation System ... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:48:47 GMT)
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
The state Senate votes to authorize the governor to negotiate for less-generous travel benefits for union workers. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:21 GMT)
SuperGold card travel under scrutiny
Free off-peak travel for elderly people under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its annual $18 million budget and the Government is looking at ways of reining it in which may impact on services. read more (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:33:44 GMT)
Travel advisory to Thailand
SINGAPOREANS planning to travel to Thailand are advised to register electronically with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that they can be reached in case of emergencies. They can e-register at the MFA website at http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/. A spokesman for the ministry said the travel advisory follows recent reports of a planned mass rally in Bangkok this weekend by ... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:51:03 GMT)
United’s Bonds Jump Most of 2009 Airline Issues as Travel Rises
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Bonds issued last year by U.S. carriers including UAL Corp. ’s United Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. are all trading at or above par for the first time amid improving demand as business travel returns, according to RBS Securities Inc. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:22:28 GMT)
Gol Posts $225.5 Million Profit on Travel Rebound (Update1)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA , Brazil’s second-biggest airline, posted a fourth-quarter profit of 397.8 million reais ($225.5 million) as the economic recovery boosted travel demand. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:01:59 GMT)
Infant's body found in travel bag
The body of a near-term fetus or very young infant was discovered in a cloth travel bag in a home in the 4100 block of West 111th Circle in Westminster Wednesday, the Adams County Coroner's (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:09:29 GMT)
Body of baby or fetus found in travel bag
WESTMINSTER (DP) - The body of near-term fetus or very young infant was discovered in a cloth travel bag in a home in the 4100 block of West 111th Circle in Westminster Wednesday, the Adams County Coroner's Office said Thursday. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:06 GMT)
Missing VCU student discussed travel plans
A Virginia Commonwealth University foreign-exchange student was discussing possible travel plans in the days before he disappeared from campus, raising his parents’ hopes that he might have left on a trip, a family spokesman said yesterday. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:26:53 GMT)
Travel the world with MCC
CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College is offering several extended tours for those who love travel and adventure, featuring Ireland in April, Cape Cod in September, Grand Ole Opry in June, and San Antonio at Christmastime. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:23:23 GMT)
Who will you meet at EyeforTravel’s Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore?
As the green shoots of recovery begin to appear across the Asian travel industry, the need for fresh thinking and innovative strategies for growth and recovery has never been greater. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:49:00 GMT)
Air travel shows glimmers of turnaround
New reports on air travel are providing an encouraging outlook for the sector. Passenger traffic at Denver International Airport in January was up 2.9 percent from January 2009, the largest monthly increase since year-over-year traffic rose 4.8 percent in December 2008. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:05:50 GMT)
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel warning for Thailand
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) issued a travel warning for Thailand Wednesday, advising that travelers to Bangkok and seven surrounding provinces remain alert amid growing anti-government sentiment. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:58:30 GMT)
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
The state Senate votes to authorize the governor to negotiate for less-generous travel benefits for union workers. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:55:11 GMT)
Testing the New Travel Tech
CNET Editor Natali Del Conte and Travel Editor Peter Greenberg Explain the Benefits and Pitfalls of New Travel Technology (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:30:05 GMT)
Air passengers face travel chaos amid British Airways cabin crew strikes
Air passengers face having their travel plans thrown into chaos following the announcement of a seven-day walkout by British Airways cabin crew. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:22:34 GMT)
Thruway: No fuel available at Schuyler Travel Plaza
Albany -- The New York State Thruway Authority said Friday that there is fuel services at the Schuyler Travel Plaza, between Utica and Herkimer, ,ue to technical issues. Restaurant and restroom services remain available to motorists. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:36:41 GMT)
Asheville Regional Airport board curbs travel
ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Regional Airport Authority approved changes Friday to make it easier for the general public to fly to Florida or Texas, but a bit tougher for its own members to travel outside the area on airport business. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:49:21 GMT)
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
The state Senate votes to authorize the governor to negotiate for less-generous travel benefits for union workers. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:10:17 GMT)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including a rise in air passenger numbers. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:24:08 GMT)
Maltese least likely to travel
More than a third of the Maltese have no plans to travel this year. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli. More than half the Maltese population did not go on holiday last year, with financial constraints cited as the main reason, according to a Eurobarometer survey. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:59 GMT)
Peoria slashes travel costs, except for elected officials
Peoria slashed its annual spending on overnight travel by more than 50 percent last year. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:09:21 GMT)
Praise for hospital travel discounts
PATIENTS and close relatives who regularly travel to and from the Island for hospital and hospice visits, could be eligible for discounted travel. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:11:06 GMT)
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:21:47 GMT)
BA customers to change travel plans
Thousands of passengers are trying to change their travel plans ahead of British Airways cabin crew strikes due to start next Saturday. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:11:19 GMT)
BA customers to change travel plans
Thousands of passengers are trying to change travel plans ahead of British Airways cabin crew strikes. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:52:36 GMT)
Commission restored to travel agents
MUMBAI: A directive by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked several international airlines to restore the system of paying travel agents a commission, thereby solving a long-standing problem for agents who were collecting a fee for sale of tickets from passengers. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:35:33 GMT)
U.S. Travel Association Creates Advocacy Council Of Meetings Luminaries
MARCH 12, 2010 -- The U.S. Travel Association this week announced the creation of an all-star council led by supplier executives that focuses on developing advocacy and promotion efforts for meetings, incentives and trade shows. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:30:20 GMT)
New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey doesn't travel to Phoenix
Hornets forward James Posey did not travel with the team to Phoenix on Saturday and will miss Sunday night's game against the Suns. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:09:21 GMT)
Plan an adventure at the Travel & Adventure Show in Des Plaines
Chart a major adventure or plan a quick weekend getaway with the help of more than 250 exhibitors from far-flung and North American locations at the Travel & Adventure Show. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:42 GMT)
Spring break travel to Mexico on the mend
Despite travel advisories issued for parts of Mexico, some say its popularity as a spring break and summer destination is starting to rebound. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:32:01 GMT)
The 25 Most Influential Executives In The Business Travel Industry Of 2009
JANUARY 25, 2010 -- Business Travel News editors again proudly recognize the 25 business and government executives whose decisions held the greatest sway over the business travel industry in the previous year. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:30:20 GMT)
Delano youth wrestlers travel to Wisconsin competition
During the Minnesota state high school tournament time there are no youth tournaments being held in state. A group of 15 Delano youth wrestlers in grades K though 7 took the opportunity to travel to Wisconsin and wrestle in one of their tournaments being held in Somerset. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:58:51 GMT)
Arabian Travel Market scheme opens up awards submission to ignite discussion
14 March 2010 Dubai, UAE. 14 March 2010: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market 2010, has announced this year's New Frontiers Award - which is designed to recognise destinations that make an outstanding contribution to tourism development in the face of staggering adversity - will be accepting nominations from people who work within the travel trade industry for the first ... (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:35:32 GMT)
Cheaper: Booking online travel now even cheaper
COMPETITION amongst travel agents is set to heat up with a major online website putting an end to change and cancellation fees. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:08:38 GMT)
Road travel 'needs big overhaul'
There needs to be a "radical overhaul" of road travel in the UK to avoid future gridlock, the CBI warns. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:17:46 GMT)
Laos issues Thai travel warning
The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 12 issued a warning to Lao citizens advising them not to travel to Thailand, especially to the demonstration area in Bangkok, after the Thai government invoked the Internal Security Act to run from March 11-23. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:03:46 GMT)
Mexico travel warning issued after Americans killed
The U.S. wants citizens to delay any travel to Mexico because of the danger of increased drug violence along the border (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:06:43 GMT)
Mexico travel warning issued after 3 US consulate members slain
State Department travel warning comes as Spring Break approaches CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Gunmen killed a U.S. consulate employee and her husband as they drove in this violent border city with their baby in the back seat, minutes after the husband of another consular employee was shot to death and his two children wounded, officials said Sunday. Security forces suspected a drug gang hit. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:13:12 GMT)
The 25 Most Influential Executives In The Business Travel Industry Of 2009
JANUARY 25, 2010 -- Business Travel News editors again proudly recognize the 25 business and government executives whose decisions held the greatest sway over the business travel industry in the previous year. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:30:20 GMT)
Communist Laos Issues Warning On Travel To Thailand
Vientiane - The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel warning for Thailand, especially to Bangkok where a mass protest was underway this weekend, media reports said Monday. The ministry warn... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:49:14 GMT)
Laos issues warning on travel to Thailand
Vientiane - The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel warning for Thailand, especially to Bangkok where a mass protest was underway this weekend, media reports said Monday. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:49:07 GMT)
Brit travel agents offer Auschwitz tour with booze and strippers
Travel agents in Britain are enticing customers by offering them stag parties, a pub-crawl, a visit to a strip club, followed by a tour of the Auschwitz concentration camp, it has emerged. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:27:21 GMT)
2009/10 Travel: Hull v Burnley
Supporters Club travel to the Premier League game at the KC Stadium - Burnley Football Supporters' Club (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:59:38 GMT)
TRAVEL DIVA: U.S. warns travelers to avoid Mexican border towns
Killings prompt travel warning from State Department. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:10:19 GMT)
Three countries step up travel warnings
China, Hong Kong and Malaysia yesterday raised their travel advisories, telling their people to avoid all travel to Thailand in response to escalating political tensions. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:09:09 GMT)
No plate, no travel rule freeze extended
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended until March 31, 2010 the moratorium on the “no plate, no travel” policy for new vehicles as well as the non-apprehension of vehicles that had been registered but were not issued windshield stickers and year tags by LTO due to lack of supply. The moratorium, signed by Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) Assistant Secretary ... (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:33:17 GMT)
Clinton to travel to Moscow for Mideast peace, nuclear arms control
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Moscow on Thursday for the Quartet meeting on the Middle East peace process and the nuclear arms control between the United States and Russia, said State Department on Monday. Secretary Clinton, accompanied by U.S. Special Envoy to Middle East George Mitchell, will participate in the Quartet meeting from Thursday to Friday, said State ... (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:59:37 GMT)
Travel warning lists 3 northern Mexican states
The U.S. State Department is urging people to avoid travel tothree northern Mexican states on the heels of the weekend murdersof three people who had ties to the U.S. Consulate in CiudadJuarez. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:08:00 GMT)
NMSU team will travel to tournament on chartered plane
LAS CRUCES - Although it's hard for most Aggie basketball fans to arrange for travel to the NCAA men's basketball tournament, no such problem exists for the New Mexico State University basketball (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:24:27 GMT)
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