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Danish queen fetes 70th birthday amid travel chaos
Denmark's Queen Margrethe has no plans to retire as she celebrates her 70th birthday with other European royals in festivities overshadowed by the travel chaos sparked by Iceland's volcanic eruption. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:23:31 -0700)
Volcanic ash halts much of Northern Europe air travel
A huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano caused further air travel chaos across Europe on Friday on a scale not seen since the September 11 attacks, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:38:08 -0700)
Travel chaos as cloud of ash drifts over Europe
Volcanic ash sifted down on parts of northern Europe on Friday and thousands of planes stayed on the tarmac to avoid the hazardous cloud. Travel chaos engulfed major European cities and the U.N. warned of possible health risks from falling ash. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:44:15 -0700)
Travel chaos from volcanic ash cloud worst since 9/11
A huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano spread out across Europe on Friday causing air travel chaos on a scale not seen since the September 11 attacks and costing airlines hundreds of millions of dollars. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:56:03 -0700)
Volcano ash cloud grows; air travel halted
LONDON, April 17 (UPI) -- The cancellation of all air travel in and out of the United Kingdom continues as the ash cloud from a volcano in Iceland grows and spreads across Europe. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:33:59 -0700)
Air Travel Chaos Deepens Into Weekend
Travel chaos around the world, caused by a volcano in Iceland, grew with little reprieve seen for the weekend. (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:33:37 -0700)
Volcanic cloud still grounding air travel; Europe in a travel scramble
With a monstrous cloud of volcanic ash closing down airports from Britain to Finland to Austria on Friday, much of Europe was confronting a bizarre question: What do you do in a world without air travel? (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:25:16 -0700)
Volcano disrupts air travel
A KLM flight to Amsterdam from Manila was canceled Friday after a volcano in Iceland erupted and spewed ash, which drifted over northern Europe and disrupted air travel on six continents, airport officials said. (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:57:55 -0700)
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel
Here are the latest highlights regarding problems for air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland: (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:01:35 -0700)
Trafficmaster: Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, When Travel Companies Won't Help You International...
BusinessWire - International Rescue, Trafficmaster's international concierge and emergency travel service, is on hand to help travellers who have downloaded the service to their smart phone. (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:09:06 -0700)
Travel plans upended by volcanic ash
A lingering volcanic ash plume forced extended no-fly restrictions over much of Europe on Saturday, as scientists warned that activity at a volcano in Iceland had increased and showed no sign of abating a portent of more travel chaos to come. (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:38:43 -0700)
Ash cloud over Europe deepens travel chaos
Europe's air travel chaos deepened on Saturday as a huge cloud of volcanic ash spread southeast across the continent, halting more than three in four flights and stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide. (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:31:02 -0700)
Fulham fbl manager concerned over team's travel plans
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson fears his side's travel plans for Thursday's Europa League semi-final against Hamburg could be seriously disrupted by the volcanic ash cloud which has caused travel chaos all over Europe. (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:52:37 -0700)
European air-travel crisis worsens with no end in sight
LONDON -- An air-travel crisis caused by a spectacular volcanic cloud emanating from Iceland escalated sharply Saturday, with President Obama and other world leaders forced to cancel plans to attend the Polish president's funeral and millions of passengers from Washington to New Delhi left stranded... (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Europe's air travel crisis enters fourth day
Air travel across much of Europe was paralyzed for a fourth day on Sunday because of a huge cloud of volcanic ash, but Dutch and German test flights carried out without apparent damage seemed to offer hope. (Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:06:05 -0700)
Crisis over air travel across Europe worsens
An air-travel crisis caused by a volcanic cloud from Iceland escalated sharply Saturday, with millions of passengers from Washington to New Delhi left stranded by a bottleneck that could last for weeks. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:31:58 -0700)
Cool travel Web site: Expedia's iPhone apps
www.expedia.com/iphone What: Travel booking giant Expedia's new app for the iPhone, Expedia TripAssist. Orbitz, Kayak and Travelocity have iPhone apps already. Why: Book and manage travel from your phone. Related text message and e-mail updates are free. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:47:19 -0700)
Hodgson unsure over Euro travel plans
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson fears his side's travel plans for this Thursday's Europa League semi-final against Hamburg could be thrown into jeopardy by the volcanic ash cloud that has caused travel chaos across Europe. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:54:47 -0700)
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel
Here are the latest highlights regarding problems for air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:56:07 -0700)
Champions League matches to go ahead despite travel chaos
This week's Champions League semi-finals between Inter Milan and Barcelona and Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyon will go ahead despite the disruption to European air travel caused by the volcanic ash cloud, UEFA said. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:04:02 -0700)
Airlines query flight ban as travel misery spreads
A cloud of volcanic ash tightened its grip on Europe's skies on Sunday, but amid a fourth day of global travel misery airlines carried out test flights and pressed for passenger jets to fly again. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:35:20 -0700)
Lotus boss offers F1 rivals solution to European travel nightmare
World champion Jenson Button won a rain-hit Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, but the burning question is how Formula One's 12 teams will get their sizeable loads of personnel and equipment back to Europe for the next race amid the region's ongoing travel chaos. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:44:28 -0700)
Hazy Ash Cloud Forecast Complicates Air Travel
Forecasters can see the volcanic ash cloud on satellite images, and they can forecast which way it's going. But they can't tell exactly how much ash is in the air — or at what point it poses a hazard to airplanes. That's complicating efforts to decide how much of Europe's airspace can be reopened to travel. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:41:55 -0700)
Europe battles to overcome air travel crisis
Europe begins a new working week on Monday with officials hoping to significantly increase flights to half the normal number and the EU discussing how to tackle the 5-day-old air travel crisis caused by volcanic ash. (Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:34:14 -0700)
EU Growth May Be Hurt by Longer Travel Disruption, Goldman Says
April 19 (Bloomberg) -- Europe’s economy would be hurt by a sustained disruption to air travel caused by last week’s Icelandic volcanic eruption, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:07:29 -0700)
Obama to travel to push financial reform
President Barack Obama is preparing to travel outside Washington in the coming weeks to sell his proposal for financial regulatory reform to the country. White House spokeswoman Amy Brundage announced the trip Sunday. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:28:18 -0700)
UK travel industry volcano losses mount
British airlines and travel companies are losing tens of millions of pounds a day from Europe's airspace paralysis, increasing the pressure on officials to give the all-clear for planes to fly again. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:47:00 -0700)
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel
Here are the latest highlights regarding problems for air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:51:28 -0700)
EU eases air travel restrictions
BRUSSELS, April 19 (UPI) -- The European Union has decided to ease travel bans across Europe's airspace after severe disruptions because of drifting volcanic ash from Iceland. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:59:07 -0700)
New ash cloud could extend air travel threat
The eruption of an Icelandic volcano, which had slowed in recent days, strengthened Monday, spewing a new cloud of ash that officials said was heading toward the United Kingdom, possibly posing a renewed threat to air travel. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:59:23 -0700)
Bag Boy's new T-700 Golf Travel Cover offers extra club protection
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Bag Boy Company created its T-700 golf travel cover for golfers seeking a cost-effective alternative for transporting their clubs. Designed with an impact-resistant top and high-density foam padding to ensure maximum protection, this stylish new model further strengthens the company's innovative travel cover line. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:02:53 -0700)
The Cost of Europe's Volcanic Ash Travel Crisis
As the cloud of volcanic ash hanging over Europe dissipates, E.U. authorities give the okay to fly again. But the recession-hit region won't emerge from the five-day travel ban unscathed (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:24:06 -0700)
Travel restrictions delay Rio Tinto AGM
Rio Tinto Ltd has delayed its annual general meeting in Australia due to unprecedented travel restrictions in Europe. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:15:41 -0700)
Travel restrictions delay Rio Tinto AGM
Rio Tinto has delayed its annual general meeting in Australia due to travel restrictions in Europe. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:22:26 -0700)
TUI Travel Plans to Raise 500 Million Pounds in New Financing
April 20 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc said it intends to raise about 500 million pounds of new financing through a convertible bond and additional bank facilities. (Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:49:52 -0700)
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel
Here are the latest highlights regarding problems for air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:26:11 -0700)
TUI Travel To Raise 500 Million Pounds
TUI Travel To Raise 500 Million Pounds (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:31:41 -0700)
When travel insurance pays off
The enormous ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano continues to wreak havoc on travelers. One way to protect yourself financially from events like this: travel insurance. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:09:05 -0700)
Are E.U. Officials To Blame for Air Travel Chaos?
With travel restrictions in Europe easing, those hit by the chaos caused are looking for someone to blame. Many are pointing their fingers at E.U. officials, who waited four days before coordinating their response to the crippling cloud of volcanic ash (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:25:00 -0700)
E.U. Response to Air Travel Volcano Chaos Under Scrutiny
With air-travel restrictions in Europe easing, people affected by the chaos are looking to place blame. Many are upset at E.U. officials, who shut down Europe's airspace for five days because of the cloud of volcanic ash (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:09:16 -0700)
Some EU flights resume but travel chaos not over
European airports lurched back to life on Tuesday, but the travel gridlock created by Iceland's volcanic ash plume was far from over: Officials said it would be weeks before tens of thousands of stranded travelers can be brought home. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:12:03 -0700)
Global finance chiefs meeting on despite travel chaos
This weekend's meeting of global finance leaders in Washington will go on as scheduled despite air travel disruptions caused by a volcanic cloud over Europe, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank said on Tuesday. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:20 -0700)
Flights resume in Europe but travel chaos isn't over
Many European flights took to the skies Tuesday for the first time in days but the travel chaos was far from over: London's airports were still closed, a massive flight backlog was growing and scientists feared that history could repeat itself with yet another volcanic eruption in Iceland. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:47:09 -0700)
Day 7: Your travel stories
BBC News website readers from the UK describe their experiences as the travel crisis enters its seventh day. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:02:26 -0700)
Google Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Travel Software Maker ITA
Google Inc. is in talks to acquire ITA Software Inc., a maker of travel programs used by companies including Orbitz Worldwide Inc. and Microsoft Corp., three people familiar with the matter said. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:21:48 -0700)
Google Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Travel Software Maker ITA
April 21 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. is in talks to acquire ITA Software Inc., a maker of travel programs used by companies including Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:22:51 -0700)
Google Could Buy Travel Software Maker
Google is in talks to acquire ITA Software, a maker of travel programs, a report says. (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:30:45 -0700)
Liverpool seeks to shrug off travel woes
Liverpool has to shrug off the demands of a long, mainly overland journey to Spain and the absence of star striker Fernando Torres when it visits Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Thursday. Rafa Benitez's players had to take a series of trains through England and France before flying to Madrid due to air travel disruptions caused by Iceland's volcanic... (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:04:30 -0700)
US issues travel warning for Kyrgyzstan
The United States on Wednesday urged its nationals not to travel to Kyrgyzstan, and approved the voluntary departure of non-emergency US staff and their family members. (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:04:40 -0700)
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel
Latest travel picture by country: (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:15:10 -0700)
Google Said to Be in Talks to Buy Travel Company ITA
April 21 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. is in talks to acquire ITA Software Inc., a maker of travel programs used by companies including Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:48:51 -0700)
Google Said to Be in Talks to Buy Travel Company ITA
Google Inc. is in talks to acquire ITA Software Inc., a maker of travel programs used by companies including Orbitz Worldwide Inc. and Microsoft Corp., three people familiar with the matter said. (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:49:58 -0700)
AirTran says spring travel demand is strong, is open to merger talks
February snow storms and rising fuel prices pushed AirTran Airways to a $12 million first quarter loss, but executives at the Orlando-based airline said surging consumer demand for air travel will return it to profitability in the current quarter. (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:53:38 -0700)
Karzai Postpones Afghan Peace Meet Over Travel Clash, AFP Says
April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has postponed a national peace conference of tribal and community leaders until late May because of clashes with the president’s travel agenda, Agence France-Presse reported. (Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:58:05 -0700)
European air travel normalises after ash chaos
Air travel across Europe is set to normalise on Thursday after days of airspace closures and cancelled flights caused by an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano. (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:28:41 -0700)
Labour urges government talks over air travel disruption
The Labour Party is urging government to hold talks with Air Malta and the tourism industry on ways it could help them recover from the losses they made as a result of the air travel disruption caused by a volcanic ash cloud over much of Europe. (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:57:41 -0700)
Volcano Travel Delays Abate as Fliers Head Home
Flight Control Group Predicts 1st Normal Day of Travel in a Week, as Sweden, Norway Hit by Fresh Ash Plume (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:30:02 -0700)
Britons warned off Bangkok travel
The UK government warns Britons to avoid all but essential travel to Bangkok after a series of blasts. (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:48:22 -0700)
Letters: Charging for carry-on flies in this travel climate
Letters: Charging for carry-on flies in this travel climate (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:08:34 -0700)
Protests: DFAT says reconsider Thailand travel
FEARS of more blasts as Australians urged not to travel to Thailand because of deteriorating security. (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:58:10 -0700)
Travel Picks: Tapas in Spain and other top food-place combos
Eating can be the best part of traveling, and travel authority Lonely Planet has come up with a list of the top 10 cities across the globe to enjoy iconic dishes. This list, from Lonely Planet's book "1000 Ultimate Experiences," is not endorsed by Reuters. (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:02:02 -0700)
Australians urged to avoid travel to Thailand
Australians have been urged to reconsider any plans to travel to Thailand, warning of further violence. (Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:55:31 -0700)
DFAT says reconsider Thailand travel
In an updated travel advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said renewed violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces remained a strong possibility in Bangkok.Such c... (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:26:00 -0700)
Business : MAS Signs Umrah Charter Deal With Muhammadiyah Travel
PETALING JAYA, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Muhammadiyah Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd signed a RM10 million agreement today to undertake umrah charter services between Kuala Lumpur and Jeddah. (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:36:36 -0700)
Sea Creatures Travel Far to Colonize After Volcanic Eruptions
A type of sea slug appears to travel as far as 200 miles to lay down roots near hydrothermal vents that have been cleared of life by volcanic eruptions. Scientists aren't sure how the creatures travel so far. (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:44:54 -0700)
Core inflation dips as travel costs ease
Canada's annual core inflation rate dropped in March to 1.7 percent from 2.1 percent, in part because prices for travel tours and accommodation largely returned to normal after the Winter Olympics, Statistics Canada said on Friday. (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:16:45 -0700)
Time Travel
What is time? One of the earliest concepts proposed is that is simply the fourth dimension, another direction. Humans travel daily one way into the future. Science fiction writers have long been obsessed with the subject from the legendary "The Time Machine" by HG Wells to the the Doctor Who series about the last time lord and his adventures. From summer blockbusters to sensational science ... (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:47:01 -0700)
Travel updates: Sea-Tac fast-track clearance, Thai protests
Travel Briefs include updates on Sea-Tac's fast-track clearance and Thai protests. (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:39:57 -0700)
World warns against travel to Bangkok
Governments around the world have warned their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok in the wake of the deadly grenade attacks in the Silom area. (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:17:37 -0700)
Is Travel Insurance Worth the Cost?
Trip-cancellation coverage is best for travelers who are spending a lot of money for a nonrefundable itinerary. Routine or short-distance domestic travel probably doesn't justify the expense. (Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:24:57 -0700)
Legislative travel curbed
Members of the Legislature's executive board voted this week for a moratorium on virtually all out-of-state travel by lawmakers. The move follows the Legislature's decision last month to cut $150,000 from the travel budget. The executive board's vote takes that cut a step further, ensuring that money can't be shifted from other parts of the budget to pay for travel. The moratorium includes the ... (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:07:06 -0700)
New PayPal payment solution for travel
Kuala Lumpur: The Standard Online Tourism Architecture (SOTA) together with PayPal, a global leader in online payments, have launched a payment solutions for travel agents to make or receive cross-border payments online. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:19:12 -0700)
Japan raises travel advisory to Bangkok, agencies suspend tours+
TOKYO, April 24 (AP) - (Kyodo)The Japanese Foreign Ministry has stepped up its travel advisory to Bangkok and surrounding areas, prompting major travel agencies to suspend tours to the Thai ca... (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:10:11 -0700)
Business travel on a budget
On a return trip to Maine after a Mideast vacation, a last-minute business opportunity created a financial detour. But we had to pay for the new travel arrangements. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:25:57 -0700)
Is your travel photography going places?
Can you take a great travel photograph? Then enter the 2010 The Independent on Sunday/Insight Guides travel photography competition. The winner will be given a professional commission, worth £3,000, from Insight Guides to take photographs for one of its prestigious guidebooks. It could pave the way to an exciting career in travel photography. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:32:37 -0700)
Japan raises travel advisory to Bangkok; agencies suspend tours
TOKYO — The Foreign Ministry has stepped up its travel advisory to Bangkok and surrounding areas, prompting major travel agencies to suspend tours to the Thai capital until Tuesday, just ahead ... (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:55:20 -0700)
Out of the ashes comes a different attitude to travel
I was meant to fly to and from Geneva last week, just one more hop after long months of air travel on business, so being grounded for once was pretty wonderful. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:22:36 -0700)
Travel books: From fly-fishing to Hawaii
Reviews of travel books, from North American fly-fishing to Hawaii. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:10:16 -0700)
Burnley boss Laws dismisses travel factor for Liverpool
Burnley boss Brian Laws doesn't believe Liverpool 's travel dramas will be a factor today at Turf Moor. With Liverpool playing their third game in seven days, a tired Reds side might play into Burnley 's hands. Notably, Liverpool were forced to undertake an exhausting 24-hour journey to Madrid to face Atletico on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final due to the disruption ... (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:37:06 -0700)
Unexpected travel fees can pile up
DALLAS — Many consumers will spend more than they expected for airline travel and hotel stays this summer. Sometimes travelers miss the charges because they don’t read the fine print on a company website. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:46:26 -0700)
Travel expenses won't go away
A Canton alderman has continued to question travel reimbursements for city attorney Barbara Blackmon and city engineer Willie O'Neal. (Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:06:37 -0700)
Travel writers: Visit is 'time of our lives'
A group of about 10 travel writers from around the country made a stop Friday in Opelousas to sample the music, food and culture of the area. (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:36:45 -0700)
Travel Troubleshooter
Q: I recently canceled a reservation I had made through OneTravel.com at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. When I called OneTravel, I was told I would have to pay a $257 cancellation fee. Sheraton says it wasn't their fee. I also contacted the wholesaler that... OneTravel - Travel - Recreation - Consolidators - Sheraton Seattle Hotel (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:38:47 -0700)
World Travel Watch
1 Ethiopia: U.S. travelers should avoid all nonessential travel in Ethiopia, according to the U.S. State Department, before and after parliamentary elections scheduled for May 23. In past elections, violence has erupted in Addis Ababa and other areas... Ethiopia - Addis Ababa - Africa - Government - Embassies and Consulates (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:39:17 -0700)
Ash cloud has silver lining for travel agents
Please find attached and below a media release from the Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) regarding fallout from the recent Icelandic ash eruption. Ash cloud has silver lining for travel agents (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:42:45 -0700)
Solo Travel - Inspiration in Ancestry
Solo travel inspiration comes in many forms - sometimes it's for a concert, sometimes it's for a special museum exhibit - and then there are times when the reason reaches back a few hundred years. My inspiration to plan my next travel adventure is in my family tree. (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:53:33 -0700)
Volcano put travel plans on ash heap
Must volcanic eruptions be added to the other uncertainties of air travel: lost baggage, late flights, bumping, weather delays, mechanical problems, airport backups? Probably not. The massive eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull, pronounced according to the Associated Press as "ay-yah-FYAH'-plah-yer-kuh-duhl," was a rare event. (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:04:50 -0700)
Ash-hit Europe On Track To Normal, Sporadic Disruptions To Air Travel Likely To Occur
BRUSSELS, April 26 (Bernama) -- Flights and life are returning to normal in Europe as Iceland's Eyjafjjoell volcano has reined in her temper, though sporadic disruptions to air travel are expected to occur due to the drifting volcanic ash, reports China's Xinhua news agency. (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:51:31 -0700)
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Billion as Travel Rebounds
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. , the world’s largest car-rental company by market value, agreed to buy Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. for about $1.2 billion in cash and stock as a rebounding global economy spurs travel. (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:03:47 -0700)
New Algarve Travel Guide iphone Application
Get Algarve travel information on-the-go with the new Algarve Golden Triangle Guide application for the iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad. The app is newly available to download from the Apple App Store for free! (PRWeb Apr 26, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Algarve_Travel_Guide/2010_04/prweb3917234.htm (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:15:04 -0700)
Downside now up in mountain travel
In some of the most solid results seen in the mountain travel industry during the past 12 months, lodging occupancy was up 9.6 percent in March compared to March 2009. This was the third consecutive month with year-over-year increases in actual occupancy and the fourth month since April 2009 according to the latest data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP).* Results as of Mar ... (Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:44:10 -0700)
TUI Travel and Thomas Cook raise new capital
TUI Travel and Thomas Cook have each successfully raised large amounts of funds on the financial markets over the last week for refinancing purposes and potential acquisitions. (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:02:01 -0700)
Student travel fund increased
By: Janel Bruan, Staff Writer Recently, it has become easier for graduate students to receive funding for research-related travels. The Graduate Student Travel Fund supports student travels in relation to scholarly research and creative activities. The GSTF was created last year ... (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:39:24 -0700)
Londoners willing to travel longest to get to work
A YouGov survey commissioned by Avanta, a welfare to work training and enterprise organisation, shows that 78 per cent of Londoners who are not retired or students are willing to travel for an hour or more (one way) to get to work. (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:42:52 -0700)
Allegiant Travel declares one-time dividend
Allegiant Travel Co., which operates an airline marketed to leisure travelers in small cities, said Monday it has declared a one-time dividend of 75 cents. (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:00:31 -0700)
Travel tips from adventure junkie Geoffrey Kent
Taking clients all over the globe for his luxury travel company, Geoffrey Kent, CEO and founder of Abercrombie & Kent, is a pro when it comes to his own road rituals. (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:28:00 -0700)
Travel insurance 101
Travelers who racked up unforeseen expenses during Europe's recent volcanic ash cloud chaos -- and those observing nervously from the sidelines -- may want to look into travel insurance for their next trip. (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:45:45 -0700)
France: Volcano cost travel industry euro260 million
France's top tourism official says the ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano cost French airlines, tour operators and travel agencies about euro260 million . (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:03:20 -0700)
Travel tab sought for liquor boss
State Republicans yesterday demanded copies of any state Liquor Commission travel records related to Chairman Mark Bodi, especially records that may indicate that Bodi took trips paid for by liquor distributors or others who do business with the Liquor Commission. (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:09:11 -0700)
“India’s growth is negatively affecting online travel”
For the last five years, I have been hearing about how we should all keep a close eye on India and China because they will emerge as powerful forces in the online travel world. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:10:50 -0700)
Travel agencies hit by lower bookings
Travel agents said Monday that the ban on Philippine carriers by the European Union has also eroded their revenues by 10 percent after tourists from the continent canceled their Philippine bookings. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:26:31 -0700)
Training in travel
From left, project officer Maureen Sutton, service manager Jackie Raven, Cllr Dawn Cousins, head of services Suzanne Wixey and travel trainer Tracey Harris. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:55:27 -0700)
Mountain travel data on the rise
ASPEN - In some of the most solid results seen in the mountain travel industry during the past 12 months, lodging occupancy was up 9.6 percent in March compared to the month last year. This was the third consecutive month with year-over-year increases in actual occupancy, and the fourth month since April 2009, according to the latest data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP ... (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:17:54 -0700)
Wah Tung Travel assures quality service
KUCHING: Wah Tung Travel Service Sdn Bhd (Wah Tung) is not resting on its laurels but continues to strive to improve its services through the updating of its online electronics system as well as communications network world-wide. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:22:58 -0700)
125 mph winds in Nevada hamper travel, cut power
Winds gusting more than 100 mph have left thousands without electricity in Reno and caused travel havoc across northern Nevada. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:06:40 -0700)
New travel guides, from Lonely Planet to luxury
Spring is the time when many travelers plan their biggest vacations of the year: Leisurely road trips, family getaways with kids out of school, and travel abroad over the peak summer season. Here are some of the new guidebook releases from this season to inspire you and help plan your itineraries. They include titles from Lonely Planet, Frommer's, DK Eyewitness, a luxury hotel group, and Budget ... (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:41:11 -0700)
China Lifts Travel Ban on AIDS Patients Ahead of Expo, UN Says
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- China lifted its decades-old travel ban on AIDS patients ahead of the four-month Shanghai Expo, the biennial World’s Fair designed to showcase different cultures, according to the United Nations. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:27:59 -0700)
China lifts travel ban against people with HIV
BEIJING (AP) — China has scrapped a 20-year travel ban that barred people with HIV and AIDS from entering the country, just days ahead of the opening of the Shanghai Expo, which hopes to welcome... (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:59:03 -0700)
Mexico issues travel alert over new Ariz. immigration law
Typically the subject of global travel warnings due to rampant, drug-fueled violence, Mexico issued an unusual alert Tuesday to Mexican citizens in Arizona. The country warned that the state's adoption of a strict immigration enforcement law has created "a negative political environment for migrant communities and for all Mexican visitors." (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:22:57 -0700)
Mexico issues travel alert on Arizona
Mexicans spending time in Arizona are urged to be careful and to avoid protests by those for and against the state’s tough immigration measure. There are calls for a boycott of Arizona-based entities. The Mexican government Tuesday took the unusual step of issuing a travel alert urging extreme caution by Mexicans working, studying or otherwise spending time in Arizona. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:10:55 -0700)
Mexico Issues Travel Alert Over New Arizona Law
Mexico warns citizens about travel to Arizona following new state immigration law Arizona - Immigration law - Immigration - Law - United States (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:18:36 -0700)
China Lets HIV Patients Travel Before Shanghai Expo, UN Says
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- China lifted a decades-old travel ban on people with HIV days before the opening of the Shanghai Expo, the biennial World’s Fair designed to showcase different cultures. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:41:26 -0700)
China lifts travel ban against people with HIV
China has scrapped a 20-year travel ban that barred people with HIV and AIDS from entering the country, just days ahead of the opening of the Shanghai Expo, which hopes to welcome millions of overseas visitors. (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:26:10 -0700)
Govt warns nationals against travel to Thailand
The government on Tuesday extended a warning against visiting Thailand, urging its nationals to avoid all but essential travel to the whole country due to "violent incidents of an unpredictable nature." (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:15:14 -0700)
Can someone with aortic stenosis still travel by air?
Can an 87-year-old woman with aortic stenosis travel on a jet without complications? (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:45:20 -0700)
Government expands Thailand travel warning
The government on Wednesday upgraded its travel warning for Thailand, warning Canadians to avoid "non-essential" trips to the kingdom marred by political violence. (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:30:39 -0700)
Cancelled flights: AA Travel Insurance refuses to pay out on volcano claims
Hundreds of stranded travellers may be left out of pocket after the insurer backtracks AA Travel Insurance, an offshoot of the national motoring group, has reneged on a promise to cover claims from travellers affected by the recent volcanic ash, potentially leaving hundreds of holidaymakers out of pocket. On the first day that flights were cancelled , 15 April , the insurer announced that it ... (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:14 -0700)
MPs curb their travel spending
Intense media and public scrutiny has forced MPs to curb their travel spending. (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:14:58 -0700)
Foreign Ministry urges citizens not to travel to Thailand
Apr 28, 2010 - 11:21 - Abu Dhabi, 28 April 2010 (WAM0 - The UAE Foreign Ministry urged its citizens not to travel to Thailand in view of the 'current situation', the ministry's Director General Juma M... (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:47:08 -0700)
Apple gears up for a new travel application, what’s next?
Apple is reportedly working on a new travel application, iTravel, for its iPhone. (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:52:06 -0700)
Some travel fellowships also capped
Student prizes are not the only awards the University will limit to $1,000 this year: some travel fellowships will also be subject to the cap. (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:28:47 -0700)
Council introduces travel plans across county
TRAVELLING to school should now be healthier, safer and more environmentally friendly thanks to the introduction of 201 school travel plans across Northumberland. (27/04/2010 08:02:48) (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:33:30 -0700)
Expedia 1Q profit jumps 50 pct on travel increase
Expedia says travel trends are beginning to return to normal. The online travel company's profit grew more than 50 percent in the first quarter. (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:26:27 -0700)
Expedia 1Q profit jumps 50 pct on travel increase
Expedia Inc. reported late Thursday that increased revenue from advertising and a rebounding travel industry helped boost its profit more than 50 percent in the first quarter. (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:51:39 -0700)
WATCH: Eco-Friendly Travel
Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo with some green deals. Travelzoo - Shopping - Niche - Travel - Green Living (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:45:01 -0700)
Expedia 1Q profit jumps 51 pct on travel rebound
Expedia Inc. said increased revenue from advertising and a rebounding travel industry helped boost its profit 51 percent in the first quarter. (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:23:56 -0700)
Expedia 1Q Profit Jumps 51 Pct on Travel Rebound
Expedia profit jumps 51 percent in 1st quarter on travel rebound, more advertising revenue Expedia - Travel - Advertising - Business - Recreation (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:47:06 -0700)
Travel Picks: Top 10 celebrity-owned restaurants
Travelers to the United States craving meals with a sidedish of fame can enjoy a host of celebrity-endorsed restaurants recommended by travel website TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com) (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:22:25 -0700)
Great season for travel girls basketball team
Congratulations to the Travel Basketball JV Gold Team on a great season and for making it to the championship game at the Lafayette Invitational Tournament. Players: Julia Murawinski, Taylor Langan, Megan Langan, Kelly Squier, Amanda Sundberg, Kayla Scherlacher, Casey Kim, Nina Thoguluva, Amanda Knox and Shannon Fleming. (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:36:07 -0700)
DPS bans work-related travel to Arizona in protest of new immigration law
The debate over Arizona's new immigration law continued to spill into Colorado on Thursday as Denver Public Schools announced a prohibition on work-related travel to Arizona, prompting responses from Colorado leaders on both sides of the issue. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:12:22 -0700)
U.S. Issues Travel Alert For Thailand
(RTTNews) - The United States has issued a travel alert for American nationals traveling to and residing in Thailand in view of the ongoing political violence in that South-east Asian Buddhist countr... (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:01:55 -0700)
ANA quarterly losses swell amid travel slump
Losses at All Nippon Airways Co. swelled to 22.1 billion yen in the latest quarter as airlines cut ticket prices to attract customers amid a sluggish recovery in global travel. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:42:43 -0700)
Britain to keep Thai travel warning
LONDON, April 30 (UPI) -- The British Foreign Office Friday refused to revoke its warning against travel to Thailand, which has been roiled by weeks of protests against the government. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:05:48 -0700)
Government, industry join to promote luxury travel
From a helicopter ride to see the crater of Mount Fuji to an exclusive entrance to a renowned historic temple, luxury travelers demand rare experiences. Providers of luxury travel services in Japan have seen their sales jump in the past two or three years, noting that Japan has gradually developed a reputation as a destination for luxury travel thanks to the government's belated support. The ... (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:57:16 -0700)
Why buying cheap travel insurance can cost you
"Travel insurance cover you can count on at prices you'll love," one deal proclaims. "Our comprehensive cover includes trip cancellation, baggage and money, hospital bills, repatriation," says another. "Annual worldwide policy for as little as £29." (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:20:27 -0700)
Improving economy boosting travel plans
Hotels and visitor attractions in Riverside County and the nation are anticipating more travelers this summer, as an improving economy gives people enough confidence to travel. The U.S. Travel Industry Association is forecasting a 2 percent growth in leisure travel nationally this year and an overall growth in travel. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:16:53 -0700)
Rybak also urges no city travel to Arizona
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is joining his colleague across the river by calling on city officials to avoid official travel to Arizona in the wake of that state's tough new immigration law. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:49:53 -0700)
Qatar- Schools hail vacation move, travel industry worried
Qatar- Schools hail vacation move, travel industry worried (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:51:35 -0700)
Veterans to travel by public transport in Moscow free from May1-15
MOSCOW, May 1 (Itar-Tass) -- Veterans who arrive in Moscow for the 65th Victory Day anniversary celebration can travel by public transport free of charge during the period from May 1 to 15. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:32:52 -0700)
Illusion travel to take on Passion
The Erie Illusion women's football team will travel to Pittsburgh today as the team looks to move above the .500 mark in a game against the Pittsburgh Passion. (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:53:16 -0700)
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