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Cutting-edge travel tool
Online travel website Iliho.com have released a new travel network unveiling the cutting edge Web 3.0 planning tools. The new planning and networking functions make it easier to access information and store specifics about hotels, flights, planned activities, insurance and car rental. Iliho.com makes it easier for users to find information and directions to key attractions from wherever they are ... (Sun, 16 May 2010 23:06:40 -0700)
Heathrow and Gatwick to reopen as ash cloud brings more travel misery
Britain's two busiest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, will partially reopen as the volcanic ash cloud maintains a grip on the UK's airspace and causes fresh travel chaos for thousands of passengers. (Mon, 17 May 2010 00:02:24 -0700)
Targeted Travel
QUILT SHOW: Whitley County Country Quilters will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for the National Quilt Association quilt show June 19. (Mon, 17 May 2010 00:24:21 -0700)
Travel chaos as ash cloud returns to shut airports
AIR passengers are facing another week of travel chaos as the return of the Icelandic ash cloud closed airports across the country ahead of British Airways staff's first r (Mon, 17 May 2010 00:28:06 -0700)
KRALEV: Travel companies teach customer-service lessons
One of the biggest misconceptions about the travel industry is that it offers the worst customer service around. In fact, in the last couple of years, airline and hotel companies have achieved significant improvements, and it would be wise for other businesses to watch and learn. Regular readers of this column can testify that I'm no apologist for the travel sector — I try to point out both good ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 01:49:10 -0700)
Volcanic ash cloud: travel nightmare for passengers despite Heathrow and Garwick reopening
Passengers across Britain face travel chaos after the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud forced the closure of parts of British airspace. (Mon, 17 May 2010 02:09:48 -0700)
Business Briefs: Travel team-up aiming to serve range of needs
The Red Carpet Travel Club and Howell Travel and Cruises have formed a new partnership that will provide the ability to meet individual travel needs as well as offering group tours. (Mon, 17 May 2010 02:09:56 -0700)
Kanoo Travel Appointed GSA for United Airlines
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, May 17, 2010: Kanoo Travel, the largest travel management company in the Middle East, today announced that it has been appointed the GSA (General Sales Agent) contract with United Airlines for the Kingdom of Bahrain. (Mon, 17 May 2010 02:16:55 -0700)
Iceland volcano brings more air travel chaos to Europe
Ash clouds from Iceland's Eyjafjoell volcano brought fresh travel chaos to thousands of passengers Monday, as airports shut in London, Ireland and the Netherlands. (Mon, 17 May 2010 03:04:40 -0700)
Volcano ash brings more air travel chaos to Europe
New ash clouds blasted out from Iceland's Eyjafjoell volcano brought fresh travel chaos to thousands of air travellers on Monday as key European airports shut down. (Mon, 17 May 2010 07:54:15 -0700)
Thailand tourism tumbles as U.S. warns against travel
Americans should avoid all travel to Bangkok, says the U.S. State Department, and delay all nonessential travel to the rest of Thailand. The State Department issued the travel warning after violence ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 18:29:54 -0700)
Ash cloud alters travel habits
LONDON - THE volcanic ash cloud that has closed European airports for two weeks out of the past five is changing travel habits, leading to a surge in rail and ferry bookings, reported Bloomberg news. Richard Branson's Virgin Trains is reporting increased demand on its London-Scotland route, Channel Tunnel rail company Eurostar says summer sales are higher and ferry operators Stena Line and Irish ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 19:58:59 -0700)
E-Claim to streamline procedure for travel claims
KUALA LUMPUR: E-Claim, a web-based application is expected to help streamline the procedure for government staff making travel as well as overtime claims. (Mon, 17 May 2010 21:33:36 -0700)
New NI MPs travel to Westminster
Some of Northern Ireland's newly elected MPs will travel to the House of Commons in London on Tuesday. (Mon, 17 May 2010 22:32:54 -0700)
2010 Business Travel Buyer's Handbook
After a year in which most companies exercised an unprecedented level of travel cost control, travel decision makers had the attention of senior management and travelers as they changed policy, reexamined relationships and altered strategies. (Mon, 17 May 2010 23:34:55 -0700)
Ash Cloud Alters Travel Habits, Buoying Trains, Boats
The volcanic ash cloud that’s closed European airports for two weeks out of the past five is changing travel habits, leading to a surge in rail and ferry bookings. (Tue, 18 May 2010 02:05:31 -0700)
Top 10 Travel Essentials You Can Find in the Trash
Green, Money-Saving Travel Tips from IndependentTraveler.com read more (Tue, 18 May 2010 02:49:20 -0700)
Ash Cloud Alters Travel Habits, Buoying Trains, Boats
The volcanic ash cloud that’s closed European airports for two weeks out of the past five is changing travel habits, leading to a surge in rail and ferry bookings. (Tue, 18 May 2010 11:35:34 -0700)
Oil spill not on foreign tourists' radar, travel bookers say
While tar balls have started washing up on the shores of Florida's Keys, concern about the oil spill doesn't seem to have floated to the forefront of the minds of international travel planners. (Tue, 18 May 2010 19:34:15 -0700)
E-Claim to streamline govt procedure for travel claims
KUALA LUMPUR: E-Claim, a web-based application is expected to help streamline the procedure for government staff making travel as well as overtime claims. (Tue, 18 May 2010 20:39:25 -0700)
Thailand travel warning upgraded
The federal government has upgraded its travel warning for Thailand, cautioning Australians not travel to the capital Bangkok. (Tue, 18 May 2010 22:33:39 -0700)
Australia raises travel alert
SYDNEY- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday warned travellers not to visit Bangkok, saying security in the Thai capital had deteriorated as the army steps up operations against protesters. 'On the advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the government has raised the level of the travel advice to 'do not travel' to Bangkok,' Mr Rudd told reporters. (Tue, 18 May 2010 23:04:14 -0700)
Britons vote for the iPhone as most important invention ahead of flushing loo and space travel
The iPhone has been voted a more important invention than the washing machine, combustion engine and space travel, according to a survey. (Tue, 18 May 2010 23:24:46 -0700)
Travel Trainers group to meet in Baltimore
The Association of Travel Instruction (ATI) will hold its 2010 annual conference in Baltimore beginning Friday, August 13, to Sunday, August 15, at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. (Wed, 19 May 2010 00:10:29 -0700)
Town travel firm rising from ashes
DESPITE the global disruption from the Icelandic volcano ash cloud, one Bolton-based travel firm has reported a boom in sales. (Wed, 19 May 2010 01:36:37 -0700)
HGTV Meets Travel Channel: An IT Merger's Ticket to Success
When lifestyle media company Scripps Networks acquired the Travel Channel in late 2009, its IT group had to deal with managing another network without an increase in staff. (Wed, 19 May 2010 02:01:10 -0700)
Visa-free travel to take priority at Russia-EU summit
RBC, 19.05.2010, Moscow 13:34:53. Visa-free travel between Russia and the European Union will be one of the key topics for discussion at the upcoming Russia-EU summit scheduled on May 31 in Rostov-on-Don. (Wed, 19 May 2010 02:52:30 -0700)
Betting On Virtual Travel
Hotels.com's Victor Owens believes that creating a world of virtual travel will translate into actua (Wed, 19 May 2010 14:17:38 -0700)
Global Travel Industry Woos Young, Rich Indian Travelers
A growing segment of Indian travelers -- mostly young, rich and hailing from larger cities -- are more adventure-seeking. The global travel industry is taking notice (Wed, 19 May 2010 16:41:16 -0700)
Travel World Expo kicks off in Kuwait
&$ &$ A handicraftsman makes beddings at the Kuwaiti pavilion during the Travel World Expo at Kuwait International Fair Ground in Kuwait City, capital of Kuwait, May 19, 2010. The Travel World Expo, kicking off here on Wednesday, provides Kuwaitis a great opportunity to meet with travel industry representatives that showcase a wide array of destinations in the world. (Xinhua/Du Jian) ... (Wed, 19 May 2010 19:38:11 -0700)
All-Travel Announces Debut of the Food Network at Sea Cruise with Interactive Culinary Travel Program
All-Travel, as a member of Signature Travel Network, announces the debut of the Food Network at Sea cruise on the award-winning Celebrity Solstice. Signature Travel Network and Food Network have teamed up to offer innovative and interactive culinary travel programs on the highly anticipated cruise. (Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Govt warns against all travel to Bangkok
Britons were urged to avoid travelling to Bangkok under any circumstances Wednesday, saying the risks had increased because of the "unpredictable violence" across the Thai capital. (Thu, 20 May 2010 00:09:41 -0700)
All-Travel Announces Debut of the Food Network at Sea Cruise with Interactive Culinary Travel Program
All-Travel, as a member of Signature Travel Network, announces the debut of the Food Network at Sea cruise on the award-winning Celebrity Solstice. Signature Travel Network and Food Network have teamed up to offer innovative and interactive culinary travel programs on the highly anticipated cruise. (PRWeb May 20, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010 ... (Thu, 20 May 2010 00:14:06 -0700)
Councillor claims travel expenses to visit mistress
A married councillor who moved 160 miles to set up home with his mistress is claiming £500 a month in expenses to travel back for meetings, it emerged on Wednesday. (Thu, 20 May 2010 00:36:12 -0700)
Luxury travel accessories: cameras, notebooks and fountain pens
Our pick of the best digital compact cameras, travel notebooks and fountain pens. (Thu, 20 May 2010 00:56:33 -0700)
Shoe museums to monuments, great travel attractions abound in the Midwest
Sure, the big coastal cities and beaches get a lot of attention as summer travel destinations. But with 30 percent of Americans saying they plan to fly and travel less this year, more people are likely to look closer to home for summer fun. (Thu, 20 May 2010 02:49:11 -0700)
Free Registration now open for the exhibition and seminars at this year’s Travel Distribution Summit
As always, we are offering travel companies the opportunity to attend the exhibition and a series of insight seminars for free at this year’s TDS Europe, taking place on 17-18 June in London. (Thu, 20 May 2010 02:51:10 -0700)
Memorial Day travel seen up 5.4 percent by AAA
U.S. travel over the Memorial Day weekend will jump 5.4 percent this year as an improved economy from a year ago prompts more Americans to take to the road, travel and auto group AAA projected on Thursday. (Thu, 20 May 2010 08:19:36 -0700)
Memorial Day travel to jump over 5 percent: AAA
The number of Americans who will travel over the Memorial Day weekend this year will jump more than 5 percent, thanks to an improved economy, travel and auto group AAA projected on Thursday. (Thu, 20 May 2010 11:15:49 -0700)
Biden to travel to Africa in June
Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa during the week of June 7, the White House announced Thursday. (Thu, 20 May 2010 14:20:43 -0700)
Summer travel rebound: Are we there yet?
The summer travel season kicks off with Memorial Day weekend. (Thu, 20 May 2010 17:45:30 -0700)
Travel industry shows improvement
More travel forecast for Memorial Day; higher spending on vacations Americans who plan to vacation this summer will spend more money and stay away longer than last year, according to a survey. (Thu, 20 May 2010 18:59:07 -0700)
Union issues advisory on travel to Canada
Union issues advisory on travel to Canada (Thu, 20 May 2010 19:21:07 -0700)
Summer travel rebound: Are we there yet?
On the eve of the summer travel season, many Americans are shaking off the economic doldrums and taking off. (Thu, 20 May 2010 22:00:54 -0700)
Travel Picks: Hot stuff-Stylish hotels at volcanic destinations
Iceland's volcano may be wreaking havoc on the travel industry, but not all mountains with a rumble are bad, with boutique hotel specialists Mr. and Mrs. Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) coming up with a list of stylish hotels in volcanic destinations. (Fri, 21 May 2010 01:02:37 -0700)
Volcanic ash not deterring people from travel entirely
Is volcanic ash from Iceland deterring people from making travel plans to Europe? Not entirely, according to a new survey by travel website airfarewatchdog.com. (Fri, 21 May 2010 01:03:10 -0700)
More plan holiday travel, while spending less: AAA
There will be more travelers hitting the road this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, but they'll be spending less, according to AAA. The travel club expects 32.1 million travelers to take a trip away from home, up 5.2 percent from last year. In Illinois, 1.74 million people are expected to do so, up 8.3 percent. (Fri, 21 May 2010 02:00:51 -0700)
Kyrgyz travel warning issued by London
LONDON, May 21 (UPI) -- London issued a travel warning for parts of Kyrgyzstan in the wake of a state of emergency declared by the interim government in Bishkek. (Fri, 21 May 2010 10:54:18 -0700)
Memorial Day travel expected to increase in Ariz., U.S.
For the first time in five years, Memorial Day travel was projected to increase statewide as well as across the nation. (Fri, 21 May 2010 14:43:38 -0700)
National stud defends its policy on overseas travel
THE IRISH National Stud last night defended its policy on overseas travel – saying that sending representatives abroad was a key factor in attracting business and generating revenues. (Fri, 21 May 2010 17:24:59 -0700)
Travel insurance tips
Be sure to find out policy details and whether you're covered for trip disruptions from the Icelandic ash clouds. If you're planning an expensive trip, travel insurance might spare you some sleepless nights. Just make sure you know what you're buying. Some tips: (Fri, 21 May 2010 17:32:22 -0700)
Memorial Day Weekend Travel To Increase For First Time In 5 Years
The Memorial Day holiday — considered the unofficial start of the summer travel season — will be marked by the first increase in travel in the five years, according to a new report today. (Fri, 21 May 2010 20:07:50 -0700)
Google Buys Travel Site Ruba
Google has made its second iGoogle-related acquisition in less than a month, buying up small online travel site Ruba, which features photo-centric guides to various locations, all contributed by users. (Fri, 21 May 2010 20:24:45 -0700)
U.S. issues travel alert for Jamaica
The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for Jamaica on Friday, citing unconfirmed reports of criminal gang members amassing in Kingston and the mobilization of Jamaican defense forces. (Sat, 22 May 2010 07:47:41 -0700)
Travel agents 'failing' on holiday insurance
TRAVEL agents are failing customers over holiday insurance, according to an undercover investigation. (Sat, 22 May 2010 16:04:12 -0700)
Travel updates: Airfares from Seattle go up
Travel briefs: Airfares from Seattle go up, Wi-Fi on Alaska Airlines and more. (Sat, 22 May 2010 19:09:47 -0700)
No fallout from travel advisories, says Cummings
MONTEGO BAY, St James — President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Wayne Cummings said yesterday that so far there have been no reports of cancellation of bookings, arising from the travel advisories issued by the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, late last week. (Sat, 22 May 2010 22:07:46 -0700)
More expected to travel over holiday
SIKESTON -- More Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend with many drivers taking advantage of lower fuel prices. (Sat, 22 May 2010 22:11:42 -0700)
Travel smart: Pied Piper has technical difficulties
The popular 47-year-old glockenspiel outside the German-themed Bavarian Inn restaurant in Frankenmuth tells the story of the Pied Piper in music and rotating figurines at noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily. But recently it went off at 11 a.m. -- just as the Free Press travel writer happened to stop in the parking lot. (Sun, 23 May 2010 00:15:51 -0700)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including a rise in Eurostar bookings and new flights from Southampton Airport. (Sun, 23 May 2010 00:28:12 -0700)
Travel agents failing customers on insurance, says Which?
Travel agents are failing customers on holiday insurance, according to an investigation by Which? magazine. (Sun, 23 May 2010 01:11:34 -0700)
Travel plans agony
A BAHRIAN travel agency has been inundated with requests from customers seeking to change their travel plans following the crash at the Mangalore International Airport. (Sun, 23 May 2010 01:49:41 -0700)
Travel Club meets Wednesday
The Cincinnati International Travel Club meets 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Sharonville Public Library, 10980 Thornview Drive. (Sun, 23 May 2010 02:35:38 -0700)
Bluetooth technology to help track Ike travel times
Whoever thought that talking on a cell phone while driving would be considered a public service? But that will be the case in one respect starting within the next few weeks on the Eisenhower Expressway, where travel times have soared since a resurfacing project began this spring between Thorndale Avenue in the western suburbs and the Circle Interchange near downtown Chicago . To generate travel ... (Sun, 23 May 2010 15:47:19 -0700)
Air passengers face travel misery as BA strike starts
LONDON, May 24 (AFP) - British Airways cabin crew started a five-day strike Monday, throwing travel plans for thousands of passengers into disarray after last-ditch efforts to avert the action collapsed. (Sun, 23 May 2010 19:12:42 -0700)
Many disillusioned Pakistanis look beyond U.S. for work, travel and education
A series of international terrorism incidents linked to Pakistanis, including a failed car bombing this month in Times Square, has prompted many Pakistanis who once had deep ties to the United States to look elsewhere for work, education and travel. It has also left some Pakistani Americans feeling... Education - Pakistan - Recreation - Asia - cambridge university (Sun, 23 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Storms delay air travel and block roads in Washington region
Storms and heavy rain, particularly in western parts of the Washington region, delayed air travel Sunday, blocked roads and set a record for the date. Washington - United States - Recreation - Business and Economy - History (Sun, 23 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Many disillusioned Pakistanis look beyond U.S. for work, travel and education
A series of international terrorism incidents linked to Pakistanis, including a failed car bombing this month in Times Square, has prompted many Pakistanis who once had deep ties to the United States to look elsewhere for work, education and travel. It has also left some Pakistani Americans feeling... Education - Pakistan - Recreation - Asia - cambridge university (Sun, 23 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
‘THANKS A MILLION’ Party Reception for Russian and C.I.S Travel Agents @ Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
Çѹ·Õè 24 ¾ÄÉÀÒ¤Á 2553 11:33 ¹. Friday 14th May 2010: Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya hosted ‘Thanks A Million’ party reception to all our Russian and C.I.S (Commonwealth of Independent States) Travel Agents at The Mezz of Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya. (Sun, 23 May 2010 21:38:11 -0700)
Economic optimism fuels Valley holiday travel plans
Nearly 8% more Californians will be hitting the roads this Memorial Day weekend, buoyed by optimism about the economy and making up for past travel plans put on hold during darker times, according to AAA of Northern California. (Sun, 23 May 2010 22:00:00 -0700)
Airlines add $10-$30 fees for peak travel days in summer
Airlines have increased what you'll pay for a flight nearly every day this summer by slapping a surcharge for flying on a peak travel day. (Sun, 23 May 2010 22:18:19 -0700)
Area a leader in Memorial Day travel
AAA predicts that the West North Central Region of North Dakota and Minnesota will lead the nation in Memorial Day weekend vacation travel with 14 percent of its residents heading out for some rest and relaxation. (Sun, 23 May 2010 22:27:47 -0700)
Travel is expected to rise in Arizona this holiday weekend
Travel is expected to increase over Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 2005. (Mon, 24 May 2010 00:45:15 -0700)
Fairfield to host travel presentation part of travel presentation
The Community Resources Department for the city of Fairfield is having a monthly travel presentation at 10 a. (Mon, 24 May 2010 01:15:00 -0700)
Airlines Add Fees for Summer Travel
Airlines have quietly increased what you'll pay for a flight nearly every day this summer by slapping a surcharge for flying on a so-called peak travel day, an analysis of airfares shows. (Mon, 24 May 2010 10:31:04 -0700)
American, Delta, Continental among major airlines to implement "peak travel day" surcharges
Be prepared for some extra turbulence when you buy your next airplane ticket. Airlines have added "peak travel day" surcharges ranging from $10 to $30 per one-way domestic flight to 73 of 74 days from June 10 to August 22, USA TODAY reports. (Mon, 24 May 2010 12:27:00 -0700)
Here is Boca Juniors travel roster per a Sounders release
Boca Travel Roster (Mon, 24 May 2010 16:04:08 -0700)
Major U.S. airlines impose peak travel fees on most summer flights
Passengers will have to pay surcharges of $10 to $30 per seat on 74 of the 98 days from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Low-cost carriers such as Southwest and Alaska don't plan to follow suit. Cashing in on an expected increase in summer air travel, the nation's largest airlines are charging passengers a "peak travel surcharge" of up to $30 per seat for flights most days this summer. (Mon, 24 May 2010 20:46:09 -0700)
MSU to travel, U-M stays home in ACC/Big Ten series
Michigan State will travel to Florida State for a Dec. 1 game in the fourth annual Atlantic Coast Conference/Big Ten Challenge. Michigan will host Wake Forest the same day. Game times and television assignments will be announced at a later date. MSU and FSU have met only one other time, an 82-69 Spartan victory on Dec. 21, 1994, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Tue, 25 May 2010 00:23:20 -0700)
Watchdog for travel agents feeling strain
The body that regulates travel agencies yesterday admitted being caught between a rock and a hard place as it seeks to meet the expectations of both the public and the industry. (Tue, 25 May 2010 00:29:16 -0700)
Free Registration now open for the exhibition and seminars at this year’s Travel Distribution Summit
As always, we are offering travel companies the opportunity to attend the exhibition and a series of insight seminars for free at this year’s TDS Europe, taking place on 17-18 June in London. (Tue, 25 May 2010 01:21:50 -0700)
Asked to dream big, tech execs seek travel cures
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25 — Ask the top minds in the technology industry to dream up the next cutting-edge 22nd-century gadget, and rather than visualise a super race car or an ultra-tiny computer, they turn to home and family. Like George Clooney’s character in the 2009 film “Up in The Air,” travel-weary executives can log tens of thousands of miles ... (Tue, 25 May 2010 02:11:22 -0700)
Travel Ticker Reveals Budget-Friendly Family Trips That Exceed a Theme Park Experience
SAN FRANCISCO - Travel Ticker®, a leading inspirational travel website, today announced the results of its 2010 Family Vacation Survey, conducted by Harris Interactive®. (Tue, 25 May 2010 07:47:42 -0700)
Welcome to USA TODAY's new Travel site
Welcome to a preview of USA TODAY's new Travel site, which has been redesigned, enhanced and expanded to improve its functionality and bring you more of our award-winning content. We have reorganized the front to highlight the important travel news of the day at the top, including the unique stories only we have. And separately, we're exposing the five most popular travel stories each day, to ... (Tue, 25 May 2010 20:07:28 -0700)
Airlines to charge more for summer travel
Major carriers adding $10 to $30 per seat on most days Preparing to cash in on an expected increase in summer air travel, the nation's largest airlines are charging passengers a "peak travel surcharge" of up to $30 per seat for flights most days this summer. (Tue, 25 May 2010 22:58:55 -0700)
Chicago teacher to travel the world this summer — for free
Casey Hudetz of Chicago will spend the summer traveling the world on someone else's dime. The DePaul University graduate beat nearly 4,500 applicants to become a 2010 World Traveler Intern for STA Travel, a global travel agency aimed at students, teachers and young adults. His adventure starts today. (Wed, 26 May 2010 02:02:02 -0700)
Major U.S. airlines impose peak travel fees on most summer flights
Cashing in on an expected increase in summer air travel, the nation's largest airlines are charging passengers a "peak travel surcharge" of up to $30 per seat for flights most days this summer. (Wed, 26 May 2010 05:33:00 -0700)
Welcome to USA TODAY's new Travel site
Welcome to USA TODAY's new Travel site, which has been redesigned, enhanced and expanded to improve its functionality and bring you more of our award-winning content. We have reorganized the front to highlight the important travel news of the day at the top, including the unique stories only we have. And separately, we've exposed the five most popular travel stories each day, to give you a ... (Wed, 26 May 2010 06:02:37 -0700)
Wcities Travel Guide to the FIFA Tournament Now Available
Wcities has officially released its Wcities Travel Guide to the FIFA Tournament, a free and comprehensive resource for fans attending the tournament in South Africa, available for download in PDF format at http://wcities.com/special/2010-fifa-world-cup.html A version of the guide optimized for viewing on mobile devices is also available at http://m ... (Wed, 26 May 2010 06:23:34 -0700)
Travel & Tourism Summit proving to be a big payoff for Vegas
The opening ceremony is complete and now it’s down to business for tourism leaders meeting this week in China. A delegation from Las Vegas is in Beijing to attend the Global Travel and Tourism Summit. (Wed, 26 May 2010 06:46:18 -0700)
First-class travel in doctors' contracts
STATE orders review of travel perks enjoyed by public servants - but that may not be enough to stop cushy upgrades. (Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 -0700)
Jamaica violence: British holidaymakers continue to travel
Holidaymakers are continuing to travel to Jamaica despite ongoing clashes in Kingston, the capital city, where more than 60 people are believed to have died. (Wed, 26 May 2010 08:12:59 -0700)
French Unions to Strike Tomorrow; Limited Travel Impact Seen
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- A national strike tomorrow to protest the French government’s plans to raise the retirement age may have limited impact on travel. (Wed, 26 May 2010 08:44:35 -0700)
Travel agency investigated for credit card fraud
Edmonton police are continuing their investigation into credit card fraud at a southeast travel agency after a series of complaints stemming from alleged unauthorized credit card and cash transactions surfaced at the business. (Wed, 26 May 2010 18:12:28 -0700)
E.U. Offers Visa-Free Travel to 2 Balkan Nations
In a move to help stabilize the region, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania would be required to have biometric passports but not visas while traveling in the bloc. (Wed, 26 May 2010 20:13:24 -0700)
AAA: More people planning to travel Memorial Day weekend than did last year
With the Koreas in conflict, the gulf bubbling with oil, the euro in jeopardy and the stock market doing somersaults, the coming long weekend seems, to more than 800,000 people in the Washington area, like a great chance to shed the world's worries and get out of town. Memorial Day - Holidays - United States - Washington DC - Travel and Tourism (Wed, 26 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
AAA: More people planning to travel Memorial Day weekend than did last year
With the Koreas in conflict, the gulf bubbling with oil, the euro in jeopardy and the stock market doing somersaults, the coming long weekend seems, to more than 800,000 people in the Washington area, like a great chance to shed the world's worries and get out of town. Memorial Day - Holidays - Travel - Recreation - United States (Wed, 26 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Sri Lanka welcomes end to US travel warning
Sri Lanka on Thursday welcomed the lifting of a US warning against travel to the Indian Ocean island, anticipating a boost to tourism and investment a year after a bloody civil war ended. (Thu, 27 May 2010 00:01:40 -0700)
Travel Industry Leader Sabre Expands Teradata Database System for Marketing, Executive Reporting
SOUTHLAKE, Texas , May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC - News ), the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics , announced today that Sabre Holdings , a global leader in providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry, has expanded its multi-terabyte Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW). The ... (Thu, 27 May 2010 07:00:00 -0700)
Travel & Tourism Summit wraps up in Beijing
They’re calling it the “Olympics of tourism”: Hundreds of delegates representing destinations from around the world, including Las Vegas, convened at the Global Travel and Tourism Summit in China. (Thu, 27 May 2010 07:01:38 -0700)
Travel Industry Leader Sabre Expands Teradata Database System for Marketing, Executive Reporting
Data warehouse supports information for multiple travel and airline customer programs read more (Thu, 27 May 2010 07:08:05 -0700)
Travel advisories dent tourism in J&K
With the tourist season in the Kashmir valley having almost set in, the adverse travel advisories of Britain, US and various European countries to their citizens against visiting the valley are causing concern among those connected with the tourism industry. (Thu, 27 May 2010 09:45:54 -0700)
Oxendine Urges Georgians To Protect Their Vacation With Travel Insurance
Travel insurance can protect against the loss of non-refundable travel costs, such as airfare and hotel expenses. Other types of travel insurance offer protection against losses due to medical emergencies, damage to personal property, and even death. (Thu, 27 May 2010 11:05:53 -0700)
Travel Picks: Top 10 tourist scams
As weather gets warmer and travel season begins to ramp up, so do the efforts and imaginations of street criminals looking to part tourists from their money. (Thu, 27 May 2010 22:08:08 -0700)
Safe and comfortable pet-travel tips
Whether a trip to the vet or a long road trip, pet travel can be safe and comfortable for everyone. (Fri, 28 May 2010 03:00:00 -0700)
Bowler launches new travel firm
Ryanair has sent a cease and desist letter to a new travel firm established by Budget Travel founder and Irish Life & Permanent chairwoman Gillian Bowler forbidding it from selling its flights (Fri, 28 May 2010 03:02:48 -0700)
7 Terrible Travel Scams and Ripoffs
Ed Perkins delves deeper into the seedy side of travel, exposing more scams and ripoffs. Don't want to be a victim next time you travel? Read this! Fraud - Recreation - Travel - Canada - Travel and Tourism (Fri, 28 May 2010 06:54:04 -0700)
More in state expected to travel for holiday
More Californians are expected to hit the highways, and take to the skies, this Memorial Day weekend, driven by increased confidence in the recovering economy and weariness of staying home for the holidays. According to AAA's annual travel survey, nearly 4... Memorial Day - Travel - Holidays - Travel and Tourism - Travel Services (Fri, 28 May 2010 09:37:20 -0700)
Health board battling travel assistance costs
Spending by the Southern District Health Board on travel and accommodation for patients and families has been increasing and is likely to be $1.3 million higher than expected this financial year. read more (Fri, 28 May 2010 10:19:07 -0700)
One in Four Americans Plan to Travel Less This Summer
One in four Americans (27%) intends to travel less this summer, while 18% plan to travel more. However, Americans expect to spend more on transportation and other vacation costs. It's worth noting these travel intentions are highly influenced by consumers' economic confidence. (Fri, 28 May 2010 11:26:54 -0700)
More Americans will travel this summer, but will spend less than last year
Americans aren't in the mood to spend much on travel this summer. (Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700)
Travel news in brief
The latest travel news in brief, including an update on the situation in Thailand, and details for the Taste of Spain Festival. (Sat, 29 May 2010 00:26:55 -0700)
Travel news you can use
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UK relaxes Thailand travel advice
Travel advice for Britons visiting Thailand is relaxed after a curfew is lifted in Bangkok, where protests took place. (Sat, 29 May 2010 08:24:08 -0700)
Summer airfares soar as the travel season begins
Fares in June through August are up 24% from last summer to an average $321 round trip, according to fare-tracking website Bing Travel. And most big carriers are adding 'peak travel' surcharges. Just as family summer travel is taking off, so are airline ticket prices. (Sat, 29 May 2010 17:54:46 -0700)
Is travel insurance a smart purchase?
Many policies duplicate coverage you already have (Sat, 29 May 2010 23:28:54 -0700)
Ex-Bahrain banker files U.N. complaint over travel ban
The former chief executive of Bahrain-based bank TIBC has filed a complaint at the United Nations against Bahrain for being prevented from leaving the island kingdom for over 10 months, his lawyers said. (Sun, 30 May 2010 08:05:02 -0700)
Travel restrictions started during WW-I
The historical equivalent of travel documents were the passport-type letters issued to the messengers of kings confirming their loyalty to a particular king and requesting a safe passage to the destination. (Sun, 30 May 2010 17:14:01 -0700)
Amex Unveils Mobile Travel Solution
MAY 18, 2010 -- American Express Business Travel today launched a mobile travel solution based on a blend of proprietary and third-party technology that officials said would allow travelers to manage itineraries and reservations through mobile devices, regardless of the booking channel they use. (Sun, 30 May 2010 17:30:32 -0700)
Private jet travel becomes affordable
Private jet travel has just become more accessible as charter brokerage company, Air Partner launches Empty Sectors website, which allows you to book a one-way flight at discounts of nearly 50 per cent in some cases. (Mon, 31 May 2010 00:11:52 -0700)
Oxford principal faced travel expenses investigation
An Oxford University college principal has been investigated over his travel expenses for a string of trips to Pakistan, north America and Greece. (Mon, 31 May 2010 00:23:42 -0700)
Truancy warning over move to axe pupils' free bus travel
THE removal of free bus travel for hundreds of children at a city high school could see pupil numbers drop and more youngsters playing truant, parents have warned. (Mon, 31 May 2010 03:18:51 -0700)
International Travel Insurance for Boomers Highlighted in Hallmark Travel Show
Seniors who travel overseas will need travel insurance that suits their age, health and purpose of travel. In anticipation of increased summer travel, Good Neighbor Insurance has created a segment on travel insurance for seniors that will air on Hallmark June 1st at 7:30am (6:30am CST), with reruns airing on the Hallmark Movie Channel Thursday, June 3rd at 7:30am, Sunday, June 6th at 5:30am and ... (Mon, 31 May 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
Travel appears to be on upswing
Encouraged by signs that consumers are itching to hit the road, the regionand#8217;s travel industry is looking forward to a summer travel season that just might be stronger than last yearand#8217;s "staycation" summer. (Mon, 31 May 2010 12:14:00 -0700)
Travel Scholarship, Professional Learning Awards
A CORE Education Foundation Travel Scholarship and a series of Awards for Professional Learning and Reflective Practice 2010 are now open to teachers and leaders in all NZ early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools. (Mon, 31 May 2010 19:32:13 -0700)
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