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Travel advisory issued for Dalton Highway
FAIRBANKS — The Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory for the Dalton Highway lasting through this afternoon. Severe weather conditions, including 30 mph winds, have made drivin... (Sat, 01 May 2010 01:00:04 -0700)
Travel warning issued for India
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has issued a travel warning to New Zealanders planning travel to India, saying there is an "extreme risk" of terrorism in parts of the country. read more (Sat, 01 May 2010 16:12:15 -0700)
Do not travel to Thailand, Foreign Office warns
Government advice that Britons should avoid all but essential travel to Bangkok has been extended to the whole of Thailand because of "increasing tension" in the country. The Foreign Office... (Sat, 01 May 2010 17:02:25 -0700)
Auckland motorists to get more travel tips
Motorists on Auckland's congested motorways are to get a new service aimed at giving them more information to make decisions about their travel. (Sat, 01 May 2010 18:22:34 -0700)
Travel updates: From Thailand travel warnings to Seattle discounts
Travel updates: Unrest in Thailand; free national-park admission; Seattle Super Saver; Wizarding World of Harry Potter and more. (Sat, 01 May 2010 19:19:33 -0700)
Tips on making your dollar travel farther during times of need
The recession has given many of us grounds to tighten up our spending habits. Non-necessities have been limited, and luxuries—such as travel abroad—have been taken off the table. But perhaps now that some time has passed since the new economic realities have set in, you might be looking for affordable means to take in the sights and sounds of a foreign culture. If this is the case, a well ... (Sat, 01 May 2010 22:45:28 -0700)
Budget Travel: For around $47 you can enjoy home cooking in Italy
I am indebted to travel writer Matt Gross for discovering a unique new way to enliven and expand your appreciation of Italy by arranging to have an authentic multicourse dinner with an Italian family in their home. (Sat, 01 May 2010 23:03:42 -0700)
Travel Troubleshooter: No airline cookie conspiracy? What about this trail of crumbs?
Airlines and online travel agencies surreptitiously use computer “cookies” they've implanted on your Web browser to track your activity on their sites and then raise prices when it appears that you're interested in a fare. (Sat, 01 May 2010 23:03:53 -0700)
Some coupons can take you far with travel-sized product buys Andrew M. Seder Steals & Deals
HAVE YOU EVER found yourself walking through the aisles at Target, or CVS, or Walmart and coming across the shelves of travel-size items? (Sat, 01 May 2010 23:11:47 -0700)
Travel calendar: See top competitors at Reno River Festival
Events and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California. (Sun, 02 May 2010 00:10:01 -0700)
The Iceland volcano boosts awareness of travel insurance
If and when you need it Visions of the Iceland volcano spewing ash into the air and weary, grounded travelers waiting it out at airports are causing more people to consider travel insurance. (Sun, 02 May 2010 01:38:29 -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. (Sun, 02 May 2010 11:41:03 -0700)
Hawking: Time travel will happen
In his new documentary, Stephen Hawking offers the view that humans will be able to travel millions of years ahead of their own time. (Sun, 02 May 2010 12:08:26 -0700)
Travel Briefcase: Iceland volcano hit business travel hard
Also: Fines for stranding passengers on a delayed plane are serious, Transportation secretary says. And Los Angeles' visitors bureau is courting groups that have canceled their conventions in Arizona. The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull, whose name no one can seem to pronounce (it's ay-yah-FYAH-lah-yer-kuhl ), made a pronounced impact on business travel last month. (Sun, 02 May 2010 15:34:52 -0700)
Time travel possible 'in ultra-fast ships'
FAMED astrophysicist Stephen Hawking believes time travel will save humans from themselves. (Sun, 02 May 2010 19:26:29 -0700)
Is it time to travel to the future?
FAMED astrophysicist Stephen Hawking believes humans are capable of time travel. (Sun, 02 May 2010 19:43:37 -0700)
Cupar couple promote 'flightless' travel
FAST travel is rather like fast food. Volcanic eruptions aside, flying might be quick, cheap and easy, but you will miss a far better experience. (29/04/2010 10:53:26) (Sun, 02 May 2010 22:07:16 -0700)
Flashback for travel director of White Sox
NEW YORK -- There were uneasy moments for Ed Cassin on Saturday night.The director of team travel for the White Sox was about to fall asleep when his wife, Julie, called and asked him if he was watching television.Cassin said he immediately had an eerie feeling, flashing back to the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when his wife had also called him and told him to turn on the TV.The Sox were in New ... (Sun, 02 May 2010 22:16:09 -0700)
Knowing more about mobile technology integration into corporate travel programmes
In a recent online survey, corporate travel payment solutions specialist AirPlus International asked travel stakeholders about their current mobile travel management strategies and found widely divergent attitudes and practices. (Sun, 02 May 2010 23:51:10 -0700)
Travel by
Guide on Israel has become one of Japan's most popular travel books. Hypocrites or not, many Israelis complain of the sometimes brash French tourists who swarm the country in Summer. (Mon, 03 May 2010 00:48:22 -0700)
Money-spinning business travel to pick up again
The recession affecting the business travel market appears to be well on the road to recovery, especially within the GCC and the wider Middle East, according to Mark Walsh, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market 2010, which opens tomorrow. (Mon, 03 May 2010 00:58:33 -0700)
Cuba Visitors Must Have Travel Health Insurance
Cuba Now Requires International Visitors To Have Travel Health Insurance _ Or Buy It On Island (Mon, 03 May 2010 13:18:16 -0700)
Cuba visitors must have travel health insurance
Cuba has quietly begun requiring foreign tourists and Cubans who live overseas to hold travel insurance approved by island authorities, while making those who don't have coverage buy a local policy that can cost over $3 a day. (Mon, 03 May 2010 14:20:48 -0700)
Cuba now requires international visitors to have travel health insurance _ or buy it on island
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has quietly begun requiring foreign tourists and Cubans who live overseas to hold travel insurance approved by island authorities, while making those who don't have cove... (Mon, 03 May 2010 14:41:22 -0700)
Qantas to pay travel agents millions
Qantas will be made to repay years of disputed commission fees to travel agents after the Federal Court today ruled the fuel surcharge is not a tax, but simply part of the fare. (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:28:28 -0700)
Qantas to pay travel agents millions
Qantas will be made to repay years of disputed commission fees to travel agents after the Federal Court today ruled the fuel surcharge is not a tax. (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:40:11 -0700)
Qantas to pay travel agents millions
Qantas will be made to repay years of disputed commission fees to travel agents after Australia's Federal Court today ruled the fuel surcharge the airline charges passengers is not a tax, but simply part of the fare. (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:43:57 -0700)
Court win could see travel agents pocket millions
Australian travel agents have won a court case that could see airlines forced to pay them millions of dollars in ticket commissions. (Mon, 03 May 2010 22:12:55 -0700)
Volcanic ash causes further travel chaos
The return of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud caused travel misery for thousands of air passengers today with hundreds of flights cancelled. (Mon, 03 May 2010 23:52:47 -0700)
Malaysia on tourism offensive at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market
DUBAI: Malaysia is highlighting a wide range of tourism products at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2010 in a bid to entice more tourists from West Asia and beyond to visit the Southeast Asian country. (Mon, 03 May 2010 23:53:45 -0700)
Volcanic ash cloud causes more travel chaos
Airspace over the Outer Hebrides was also closed to operations last night. Airlines warned passengers not to travel to airports without checking on-line that their flight is departing. (Tue, 04 May 2010 00:24:59 -0700)
Google moves into online travel business
Google, the world's most popular search engine, is expanding its reach in the lucrative online travel business. (Tue, 04 May 2010 19:58:43 -0700)
Local travel agents concerned by merger
Local travel agents are taking a wait-and-see approach with the latest mega-merger in the airline industry. (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:46:50 -0700)
All travel, no skate for Canucks
Both the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks opted to travel Tuesday and skip on-ice work. (Tue, 04 May 2010 23:34:43 -0700)
Sonata introduces software solutions for US Travel industry
Bangalore, May 5 : Leading Indian software solutions company, Sonata Software today introduced an array of domain and software solutions for the US Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industry at the TRAVDEX travel technology trade show in Atlanta. (Tue, 04 May 2010 23:50:17 -0700)
Volcanic ash cloud brings further travel chaos
Air passengers endured further travel misery today as Iceland's volcanic ash cloud caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights. (Tue, 04 May 2010 23:52:28 -0700)
Knowing more about mobile technology integration into corporate travel programmes
In a recent online survey, corporate travel payment solutions specialist AirPlus International asked travel stakeholders about their current mobile travel management strategies and found widely divergent attitudes and practices. (Wed, 05 May 2010 00:06:49 -0700)
RMNP near top of travel website's global destination list
A travel website has named Rocky Mountain National Park as the No. 2 Outdoor and Adventure destination in the world. (Wed, 05 May 2010 00:17:32 -0700)
How to beat the post-travel blues
There's not a whole lot of sympathy out there when you return from a holiday nursing a serious case of the travel blues. (Wed, 05 May 2010 00:24:04 -0700)
Travel tips from Mexico City 's mayor
Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard was in Chicago last week for a forum on urban issues.I caught up with him at the Peninsula Hotel to talk travel about his hometown, often overlooked by U.S. tourists."When people think of visiting Mexico , they don't think of the city," Ebrard said. "They think of the beach ... I can't say I blame them."But there's more to Mexico than sandy beaches and all ... (Wed, 05 May 2010 02:02:07 -0700)
Arabian Travel Market 2010 opens in UAE
Dubai, May 5 : The Arabian Travel Market 2010, an exhibition showcasing travel and tourism industry in the region, has opened here at the Dubai World Trade Center. (Wed, 05 May 2010 02:24:40 -0700)
Google Moves Into Online Travel Business
Google, the world's most popular search engine, is expanding its reach in the lucrative online travel business. Google - Web search engine - search engine - Searching - Business (Wed, 05 May 2010 07:59:55 -0700)
Shortcuts Define Self-Service Travel
As the burden of booking and managing travel shifts from airlines and hotels to consumers, options are being introduced to make self-service easier. (Wed, 05 May 2010 14:06:28 -0700)
Artist created fake tickets in $20k travel fraud
A 28-year-old woman who defrauded thousands of dollars from the Northern Territory's patient assistant travel scheme has avoided jail. (Wed, 05 May 2010 19:45:45 -0700)
Parents urged to ditch the school run as travel plans are introduced
THE school run, or rather walk or cycle, should now be healthier, safer and more environmentally friendly for local children thanks to the introduction of travel plans across (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:08:41 -0700)
Boulder suspends city-paid travel to Ariz. over new law
Boulder's city manager has suspended all city-sponsored travel to Arizona because of the state's controversial new immigration law. (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:14:45 -0700)
The Warehouse to sell travel insurance online
The Warehouse has partnered with IAG New Zealand to offer a travel insurance product online. read more (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:48:51 -0700)
Dr Ng Hits The Ground Running At Dubai Travel Fair :: Bernama.com
DUBAI, May 6 (Bernama) -- Arriving in Dubai after a long flight from Shanghai, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen brushed aside fatigue and hit the ground running at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2010. (Thu, 06 May 2010 01:14:03 -0700)
NAB uses collaboration to cut travel expenses by 40 per cent
The National Australia Bank has cut its travel expenses by 40 per cent by implementing collaborative technology across its 1,808 branches and service centres across Australia and overseas. Chief technology officer, Thor Essman, told delegates at Tandberg’s Visual Communications Summit that the band had changed its use of technology over the past two and a half years. (Thu, 06 May 2010 01:38:53 -0700)
Planning travel on the iPad
Tamara Lush tours the iPad travel-planning abilities. (Thu, 06 May 2010 18:09:03 -0700)
US adds 3 Mexican states to travel-warning list
The U.S. State Department updated its travel warning for Mexico on Thursday by including three additional states on its list of places it recommends Americans avoid when south of the border. (Thu, 06 May 2010 18:32:02 -0700)
Travel Picks: World's best travel spots
Planning your next holiday for 2010? Here is a list of the world's best travel spots recommended by travel website TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com). (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:37:54 -0700)
Queenstown listed in world's top travel spots for adventure
Planning your next holiday for 2010? Here is a list of the world's best travel spots recommended by travel website TripAdvisor: (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:02:17 -0700)
FACTBOX - Countries warn against travel to Thailand
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Many countries have issued travel advisories for the Thai capital since Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency in April to quell unrest that has killed 27 p... (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:10:09 -0700)
Travel Picks: World's best travel spots
&$ &$A view of the Monte Carlo casino with Christmas decorations in Monaco, December 13, 2009.[Agencies]&$ &$ Planning your next holiday for 2010? Here is a list of the world's best travel spots recommended by travel website TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com). 1. Best Destination in the World -- Monaco. Monte-Carlo is home to the celebrated Monte Carlo Casino. This ... (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:29:29 -0700)
U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico
The U.S. State Department on Thursday extended a travel warning that had been issued for Mexico because of the region's high level of drug and gang violence. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:39:19 -0700)
U.S. adds 3 more Mexican states to travel alert
The U.S. State Department updated its travel warning for Mexico on Thursday by including three additional states on its list of places it recommends Americans avoid. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:48:34 -0700)
Countries warn against travel to Thailand
BANGKOK, May 7 (Reuters) - Many countries have issued travel advisories for the Thai capital since Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency in April to quell unrest that has killed 27 people and wounded around 1,000. (Fri, 07 May 2010 02:10:27 -0700)
School Trustees approve policy pre-approval of travel for academic competitions
There are occasions when a student or team of students at Lyon County high schools earns the right to compete at a level beyond the state, and the time constraints do not allow time for prior approval of the District's Board of Trustees to travel to the competition. (Fri, 07 May 2010 02:11:52 -0700)
US extends Mexico travel warning
The US state department extends a warning on travel to three more Mexican states because of drug-related violence. (Fri, 07 May 2010 08:15:50 -0700)
U.S. travel agents optimistic
ORLANDO, Fla., May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. travel experts said they are not predicting a drop in summer travel, despite setbacks including the Iceland volcano and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. (Fri, 07 May 2010 12:34:27 -0700)
Google eyes lucrative online travel biz
Google now wants in on the lucrative online travel business, USA Today reports. (Fri, 07 May 2010 13:21:00 -0700)
U.S., Japan Travel Expands With AMR, Delta, Hawaiian Flights
May 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. and Japanese business travel may be easier after Delta Air Lines Inc. , American Airlines and Hawaiian Holdings Inc. won routes to Tokyo’s Haneda airport, favored by executives flying to the capital. (Fri, 07 May 2010 16:13:30 -0700)
UK lifts warning against travel to Thailand
The United Kingdom's Foreign Office has lifted its warning against non-essential travel to Thailand. (Fri, 07 May 2010 19:52:19 -0700)
Travel updates: Airline fees, new Seattle website for gay travelers
Travel updates including airline fees and new Seattle website for gay travelers (Fri, 07 May 2010 20:11:16 -0700)
Australia issues another travel advisory for May 10 polls
For the second time in the week leading to the Philippines’ first automated election, Australia issued a new travel advisory Saturday, warning its nationals to keep away from polling places. (Fri, 07 May 2010 22:16:26 -0700)
Have yuan, will travel
The scene at the hot spring hotel in Taitung was serene. Taiwanese and Japanese guests were soaking in the public bath, enjoying the heat. That is until a group of guests from China rushed in, said Mr Chi Hsing-chao, the deputy general manager of travel agent Phoenix Tours. (Fri, 07 May 2010 22:58:18 -0700)
Arabian Travel Market concludes in UAE
/WAM) Arabian Travel Market 2010, an exhibition showcasing products and services from the travel and tourism industry, has concluded here. (Sat, 08 May 2010 02:07:04 -0700)
Iceland ash clouds halts air travel in Spain, Portugal
An ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano caused new disruption to air travel in Europe on Saturday with Spain shutting down 15 airports and Portugal cancelling 104 flights, authorities said. (Sat, 08 May 2010 03:47:07 -0700)
Politician travel perks hit in budget
POLITICIANS will no longer get the benefit of frequent flyer points when they travel, Treasurer Wayne Swan says. (Sat, 08 May 2010 17:35:31 -0700)
Yellowstone and Montreal: two great places for spring travel flings
Yellowstone National Park and Montreal are two great North American places for spring travel flings. (Sat, 08 May 2010 19:11:08 -0700)
Travel Q&A: Will Europe airfares go down?
It's unlikely that Europe travel fares will decline significantly, especially in the August high season, but airfares are volatile, so keep checking online. (Sat, 08 May 2010 19:12:09 -0700)
International travel delayed as ash causes rerouting of flights
The Icelandic volcano with the unpronounceable name reminded the world again it has the power to disrupt international travel, coughing out a spreading cloud of ash that delayed or canceled hundreds of flights between Europe and North America on Saturday. (Sat, 08 May 2010 19:22:41 -0700)
Milwaukee restaurants pitted against each other for Travel Channel show
Sobelman's and AJ Bombers battle for the best cheeseburger in Milwaukee Sobelman's and AJ Bombers spent Saturday serving-up their best burgers, for what will soon be a national audience. The Travel Channel's "Food Wars" is here to help determine who makes the tastiest cheeseburgers in Milwaukee.The "Food Wars" crew has been in Milwaukee for days, preparing for Saturday's big shoot. Tune in to ... (Sat, 08 May 2010 21:53:19 -0700)
Cool travel Web site: Traveler's Joy
www.travelersjoy.com What: A honeymoon registry where wedding guests can contribute to a couple's travel and honeymoon experiences. (Sun, 09 May 2010 00:22:55 -0700)
River Edge Travel Photography Show
Need a little inspiration for what to do on your summer vacation? Or just want to get ideas for other ways to look at vacation pictures? Either way, you may want to check out the River Edge Travel Photography Show through May 22 at the River Edge Cultural Center, 201 Continental Ave. (Sun, 09 May 2010 00:23:33 -0700)
Oil Bowl's Blue Team brings home Youth Travel League state title
T†hey came (to Waco), they saw (teams from across the state), they conquered (the field of 18 qualifiers) to bring home the Texas Bowling Centers Association Youth Travel League State Tournament champions trophy last weekend. (Sun, 09 May 2010 00:24:14 -0700)
Belt hides travel essentials
Every once in a while you come across a piece of travel gear that is an unexpected superstar. The SPIbelt small personal item belt is one of them. (Sun, 09 May 2010 01:17:27 -0700)
Experts Say Travel Health Insurance Can Be Crucial
Ahead of busy travel season, experts say travelers' health insurance can be critical Insurance - Financial Services - Health - United States - Business (Sun, 09 May 2010 10:46:56 -0700)
Volcanic ash forecast to disrupt air travel this week
THERE MAY be further disruption to air travel this week as a change in wind direction brings the Icelandic volcanic ash plume back into Irish airspace. (Sun, 09 May 2010 16:48:10 -0700)
More funded travel for MPs' children
Parliament's Speaker has changed the rules on travel expenses incurred by MPs' pre-school children. (Sun, 09 May 2010 19:52:34 -0700)
Expedia launches Travel Agent Affiliate Programme in the US
Expedia has introduced its Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) for agents in the United States. (Mon, 10 May 2010 00:51:11 -0700)
LCVC marks national travel week
The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, along with dozens of other travel bureaus across the country, join in celebrating the Travel Industry Association's 27th annual National Travel & Tourism Week this week. (Mon, 10 May 2010 00:53:06 -0700)
Obama Urged to Lift U.S. Restrictions on Religious Travel to Cuba
Leaders of the NCC and CWS are urging the president to lift the restrictions on religious travel to Cuba, calling the current U.S. policy toward Cuba “ineffective and counter-productive.” (Mon, 10 May 2010 01:25:37 -0700)
New Delhi limits Karmapa Lama's travel
India clamps travel restrictions on an influential exile monk (Mon, 10 May 2010 01:53:39 -0700)
Australian Government Travel Tender success for Etihad
10 May 2010 Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded an International Air Services contract by the Australian Federal Government following the conclusion of the "Whole of Australian Government Travel Service" tender. (Mon, 10 May 2010 01:58:26 -0700)
Nepal participates in Arabian Travel Market
Nepal has participated in the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from May 4 to 7, 2010 targeting Nepal Tourism Year-2011 (NTY-2011), NTB stated. (Mon, 10 May 2010 02:09:32 -0700)
Travel with Val : Central Park provides free relaxation, diversions
A wide array of fun, free activities are available right in Central Park this spring. Travel reporter Valarie D'Elia filed the following report. (Mon, 10 May 2010 02:17:43 -0700)
Germany will travel to World Cup with six strikers
Germany will travel to the World Cup with all six strikers from their preliminary World Cup squad to keep their offensive options open, coach Joachim Loew said on Monday. (Mon, 10 May 2010 05:05:51 -0700)
Armani opens new airport stores in travel retail push
MILAN, May 11 — Armani is opening new stores in top-flight airports from Amsterdam to Miami as it eyes expansion in the travel retail market, the Italian fashion house said today. The doyen of Italian fashion, known for his classically elegant lines and muted colours in clothes, has more than 500 stores in 46 countries, including more than 35 ... (Mon, 10 May 2010 20:35:18 -0700)
Travel spending spurs debate
[Potter County commissioners touched on a variety of topics at their Monday meeting, including travel spending, the annual audit and hiring an Extension agent. (Tue, 11 May 2010 00:43:56 -0700)
TUI Travel Net Loss Narrows
TUI Travel Net Loss Narrows (Tue, 11 May 2010 01:00:25 -0700)
'Travel matters' the message of rally today
Lawmakers' rhetoric about the value of business trips might have changed over the past year, but local tourism industry workers' message at today's travel rally is expected to remain the same. (Tue, 11 May 2010 01:29:54 -0700)
La Quinta Resort & Club honored by travel site
The La Quinta Resort & Club was recently named a “Gold Medal Resort” by Tennis Resorts Online, an interactive travel resource, officials announced Monday. (Tue, 11 May 2010 01:31:29 -0700)
UN chief to travel to Canada, Turkey for talks on development, Somalia
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon will travel to Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss a range of global issues with the Canadian leadership, including progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), followed by a visit to Turkey next week for a high-level gathering on Somalia, Ban's spokesman Martin Nesirky told a press conference here Monday. The secretary-general will meet with Canadian Prime ... (Tue, 11 May 2010 01:39:32 -0700)
Travel Avenger: Why Shorter Flights May Not Be Cheaper
TIME.com's Travel Avenger takes up a reader question about seemingly nonsensical airline flight-pricing strategies (Tue, 11 May 2010 01:53:07 -0700)
BA strikes set to bring further travel chaos
BRITISH Airways passengers face travel chaos in the coming weeks after the airline's cabin crew announced a series of five-day strikes. (Tue, 11 May 2010 02:37:27 -0700)
Ash Cloud May Cost Travel Industry $1.5 Billion, TUI Chief Says
The volcanic ash cloud that shut down U.K. airspace for six days last month may have cost the travel industry more than 1 billion pounds ($1.5 billion), according to Peter Long, the head of tour operator TUI Travel Plc. (Tue, 11 May 2010 02:51:50 -0700)
Ash cloud costs TUI Travel group £90 mln
Tourism operator TUI Travel on Tuesday said that travel chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud had cost the group 90 million pounds. (Tue, 11 May 2010 03:16:07 -0700)
Travel firms count cost of volcanic ash disruption
Europe's travel industry is counting the cost of air traffic disruption caused by a volcanic ash cloud which forced thousands of flights to be canceled and is braced for more stoppages this month. (Tue, 11 May 2010 04:49:36 -0700)
Ritz-Carlton to Open More China Hotels as Travel Demand Gains
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., the luxury chain owned by Marriott International Inc. , is intensifying its search for choice locations in China as domestic business and leisure travel increase. (Tue, 11 May 2010 15:37:08 -0700)
Jetset to merge with Stella Travel
Jetset Travelworld Ltd and Stella Travel Services Holdings are to merge, pending the approval of shareholders and regulators. (Tue, 11 May 2010 23:39:00 -0700)
Jetset Travel to merge with Stella
Travel companies propose 50-50 merger; will continue to be ASX-listed under Jetset name. 12 May 2010 5:25 PM (Wed, 12 May 2010 00:26:24 -0700)
NAB uses collaboration to cut travel expenses by 40 per cent
The National Australia Bank has cut its travel expenses by 40 per cent by implementing collaborative technology across its 1,808 branches and service centres across Australia and overseas. (Wed, 12 May 2010 02:03:31 -0700)
Political Unrest in Thailand Makes for True Adventure Travel
A number of countries have issued travel advisories for Thailand – especially Bangkok – due to the current state of political unrest in the country. As a result of 27 deaths and nearly 1,0... (Wed, 12 May 2010 02:29:09 -0700)
Travel calendar: 100 bands to descend on downtown San Jose
Events and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California. (Wed, 12 May 2010 02:47:04 -0700)
Travel Q&A: Navigating Japanese hotel rooms and insurance
Occupancy rules the type of room you will get in a Japanese hotel. Also, we provide tips for finding travel insurance, including policies with cancel-for-any-reason options. (Wed, 12 May 2010 02:47:34 -0700)
L.A. City Council votes to ban travel and future contracts with Arizona because of tough new immigration law
The Los Angeles City Council, protesting Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration, on Wednesday voted to ban most city travel to Arizona and future contracts with companies in that state. (Wed, 12 May 2010 12:50:13 -0700)
Ash Cloud Clears, Sparing Europe as Holiday Travel Rush Begins
May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Volcanic ash that’s disrupted air travel in Europe for almost a month is clearing as the eruption loses power and winds change direction, keeping airports open at the start of one the region’s busiest periods for travel. (Wed, 12 May 2010 16:24:33 -0700)
Travel exec admits $17M phony-trips fraud in NYC
The head of a Nevada company that manages business travel for major corporations admitted Wednesday she booked bogus trips to net herself $17 million — money prosecutors say she spent on such far-flung expenses as a Florida apartment and a stake in a California sandwich shop chain. (Wed, 12 May 2010 16:31:09 -0700)
Travel Exec Admits $17M Phony-Trips Fraud in NYC
Nevada business travel executive pleads guilty in NYC court to $17M phony-trips fraud (Wed, 12 May 2010 16:47:17 -0700)
L.A. council bans most official travel to Arizona
Members, arguing that the new immigration law could lead to racial profiling, also vote to bar future city contracts with companies in that state. The Los Angeles City Council, protesting Arizona's tough crackdown on illegal immigration, voted Wednesday to ban most city travel to Arizona and future contracts with companies in that state. (Wed, 12 May 2010 21:04:44 -0700)
Embezzlement alleged at Forum Travel office
Two former employees at the Forum Travel office in Tonga have been charged with forgery and the embezzlement of $300,000. (Wed, 12 May 2010 23:07:35 -0700)
Travel-firm exec ripped off AmEx for $35M
The head of a corporate travel agency pleaded guilty in Manhattan yesterday to a massive fraud scheme in which she billed American Express for $35 million in fictitious travel. Depending on how much she pays back, Virginia Wofford, 53, founder of Tri-Pen Management, faces anywhere from one to 25 years... (Wed, 12 May 2010 23:38:15 -0700)
La Quinta Resort & Club awarded travel honors
The La Quinta Resort & Club was recently named a “Gold Medal Resort” by Tennis Resorts Online, an interactive travel resource. (Thu, 13 May 2010 01:27:55 -0700)
CVA employee appointed to statewide travel board
An employee of the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority has been appointed to a statewide travel organization's board of directors. (Thu, 13 May 2010 01:31:01 -0700)
Travel writers, in Reno for annual convention, tour downtown
About 70 travel writers, broadcasters, bloggers and photographers, in Reno for the North American Travel Journalists Association convention, toured downtown Reno Wednesday, as a way for the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority to showcase the region. (Thu, 13 May 2010 01:49:39 -0700)
L.A. council bans most official travel to Arizona
Members, arguing that the new immigration law could lead to racial profiling, also vote to bar future city contracts with companies in that state. The Los Angeles City Council, protesting Arizona's tough crackdown on illegal immigration, voted Wednesday to ban most city travel to Arizona and future contracts with companies in that state. (Thu, 13 May 2010 06:29:05 -0700)
Travel blog posted of crash survivor's last safari
Ruben van Assouw had a dream vacation. His father's travel blog offers a poignant look at the 9-year-old's journey with his family, witnessing the spectacular natural wonders of South Africa's Mac Mac Falls, a vista called "God's Window," and a tableau of rhinos, impalas and other wild animals. (Thu, 13 May 2010 15:04:28 -0700)
Messenger rejects travel rort claims
The independent Member for Burnett, Rob Messenger, has challenged his former Liberal National Party (LNP) to provide details of travel rort accusations against him to Queensland Parliament. (Thu, 13 May 2010 18:20:42 -0700)
Malaysian Travel Industry Resilient Despite External Disruptions :: Bernama.com
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The local travel and tour industry has remained resilient despite the global economic crisis and, more recently, disruptions to travel in Europe due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption and political turmoil in Thailand. (Thu, 13 May 2010 19:43:14 -0700)
ARC Sees April Travel Agency Sales Climb By 25 Percent
MAY 13, 2010 -- ARC today reported total travel agency sales in April increased nearly 25 percent over the same period last year, with the number of transactions increasing by about 8 percent. (Thu, 13 May 2010 20:28:19 -0700)
California Pizza Kitchen Opens Travel Plaza Location
Los Angeles-based California Pizza Kitchen Inc. (CPK) announced the opening of its first travel plaza restaurant, located in the King of Prussia Service Plaza in Philadelphia. (Fri, 14 May 2010 00:02:13 -0700)
Ultratravel directory: what's new in the world of luxury travel
The little black book of luxury travel, from luxury riding holidays to beautiful British boltholes. (Fri, 14 May 2010 00:40:59 -0700)
Hoteliers heartened by increase in business travel
Businesses are loosening the reins on corporate travel, providing an uptick to Maryland hoteliers eager for a strong summer season. Marriott International of Bethesda saw corporate room nights at its brands in North America jump by 16 percent in the first quarter from a year ago. (Fri, 14 May 2010 01:47:27 -0700)
Thomas Cook suffers €70m loss in travel chaos
Tour operator Thomas Cook has taken a £70m hit from the travel chaos unleashed by Iceland's volcanic eruption in April. Related Stories It has arrived, and no-one can escape the ‘age of austerity’ Sainsbury’s bold plan could blaze a trail for others US wakes up to scale of financial corruption Anglo bid for Quinn hit by new setback Pound falls sharply on news of UK’s widening trade deficit (Fri, 14 May 2010 02:07:54 -0700)
Thomas Cook suffers €70m loss in travel chaos
Tour operator Thomas Cook has taken a £70m hit from the travel chaos unleashed by Iceland's volcanic eruption in April. Related Stories Pound falls sharply on news of UK’s widening trade deficit Credit union reform plans ‘not moving fast enough’ NAMA unveils Northern Ireland loans committee Cost cuts drive BT profits up 12% Food and drink sector is 'linchpin' of growth plan (Fri, 14 May 2010 02:30:04 -0700)
WATCH: Travel Saving Secrets
Savings gurus offer some tips for cheap travel options. Travel - Recreation - Travel and Tourism - Travel Services - Business (Fri, 14 May 2010 06:36:35 -0700)
Travel blog posted of crash survivor's last safari
Ruben van Assouw had a dream vacation. His father's travel blog offers a poignant look at the 9-year-old's journey with his family, witnessing the spectacular natural wonders of South Africa's Mac Mac Falls, a vista called "God's Window," and a tableau of rhinos, impalas and other wild animals. (Fri, 14 May 2010 07:47:49 -0700)
WATCH: Hot Savings! Summer Travel Tips
Travel expert, Johnny Jet, talks big summer deals. Johnny Jet - Travel - Recreation - United States - Magazines and E-zines (Fri, 14 May 2010 08:45:05 -0700)
Woman is stripped of travel pass
A west London council denies a woman with learning disability a free travel card, saying her IQ is too high. (Fri, 14 May 2010 12:56:10 -0700)
US lawmakers face tougher travel rules
US lawmakers, often criticized for lavish overseas travel sometimes backed by a flimsy official rationale, will make more modest trips under rules unveiled Friday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Fri, 14 May 2010 13:44:49 -0700)
WATCH: Crackdown on Luxury Travel for Congressmen
New rules stop taxpayer money from paying for luxury international travel. Tourism - Travel - Recreation - Business - Hospitality (Fri, 14 May 2010 18:16:30 -0700)
Travel agents reduce tours to Bangkok
Part of the economic impact of the political turbulence in Thailand can be felt in Taiwan as the foreign ministry advised against traveling to the Thai capital and Taiwanese travel agencies cut back on tours to the city. (Fri, 14 May 2010 20:13:57 -0700)
TRAVEL TIPS
Got a handy travel tip to share with Mirror readers? Email traveldesk@mirror.co.uk and we'll pay £25 for the best one each week. (Fri, 14 May 2010 22:42:11 -0700)
Salma Hayek gives up space travel dream for daughter
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has abandoned her dream of space travel with Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic team as she doesn't want to take any safety risks specially after becoming a mother. (Sat, 15 May 2010 00:26:10 -0700)
Gov't re-issues travel advisory to Bangkok
MANILA, Philippines – The incidents of violence in the capital of Thailand prompted the Philippine government to reiterate its travel advisory to Filipino travelers going to Bangkok. (Sat, 15 May 2010 01:36:23 -0700)
UK, Germany eye possible ash travel disruptions
Volcanic ash from Iceland could disrupt air travel in both Britain and Germany in the next few days, officials said Saturday. (Sat, 15 May 2010 09:14:59 -0700)
US warns on Thailand travel, evacuating staff
The United States warned its citizens Saturday to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand and began evacuating non-essential embassy staff and families due to unrest in the country. (Sat, 15 May 2010 11:14:14 -0700)
Travel agents face retrial in kids' deaths
CORFU, Greece, May 15 (UPI) -- Greek prosecutors have decided to retry two travel agency employees cleared by a court of negligence in the carbon monoxide death of two British children. (Sat, 15 May 2010 12:19:27 -0700)
Travel bloggers team up for e-book
In BriefBloggers team up for free travel e-bookA free travel e-book from Tripbase goes live Tuesday. "Tripbase's Best Kept Travel Secrets" is a collaboration of 160 travel bloggers, including Rolf Potts, Peter Greenberg and Johnny Jet, all of whom donated their insight to benefit charity. (Sun, 16 May 2010 00:11:18 -0700)
U.S., UK issue warnings against travel to Bangkok
BANGKOK -- The U.S. Embassy will soon issue a new alert urging its citizens against any travel to Thailand's capital, the embassy spokesman said on Saturday. (Sun, 16 May 2010 00:15:09 -0700)
Travel news: Iceland volcano hurts business
The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull made a pronounced impact on business travel last month. More than 80% of the 234 businesses worldwide surveyed by the National Business Travelers Association said they had employees stranded or delayed because the volcano's eruption grounded thousands of flights to and from Europe. (Sun, 16 May 2010 00:25:25 -0700)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including a rise in the number of Britons contracting malaria, and the launch of Michelin's online guides. (Sun, 16 May 2010 00:26:05 -0700)
Ash cloud 'rapidly encroaching' on British airspace brings new travel problems
The ash cloud that has caused travel chaos in Britain's skies is "rapidly encroaching" again, forcing the closure of UK airspace. (Sun, 16 May 2010 00:26:16 -0700)
Strikes, valcano disrupt UK travel
TRAVEL chaos is set to return to Britain with fresh threats from an Icelandic volcano and of British Airways cabin crew strikes. (Sun, 16 May 2010 01:32:32 -0700)
Ash cloud set to bring travel chaos
Travel chaos is set to return to Britain with fresh threats from an Icelandic volcano and of British Airways cabin crew strikes. (Sun, 16 May 2010 02:01:05 -0700)
New ash cloud disrupts UK, Ireland air travel
A new cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland triggered fresh disruptions in European air travel on Sunday, as Britain and Ireland shut down major airports and a no-fly zone was imposed across southern parts of UK airspace. (Sun, 16 May 2010 16:20:53 -0700)
Ash cloud continues to cause travel confusion
Britain’s two busiest airports will partially reopen today as the volcanic ash cloud maintains a grip on the UK’s airspace and causes fresh travel chaos for thousands of passengers. (Sun, 16 May 2010 22:31:06 -0700)
Travel Horror Stories Worth Telling in a Bar
In “The Titanic Awards: Celebrating the Worst of Travel,” the author Doug Lansky writes about people who have overcome the irritations and pitfalls of travel. (Sun, 16 May 2010 22:41:52 -0700)
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