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US Travel Association spent $356K lobbying in 1Q
The U.S. Travel Association spent $356,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on travel legislation, home security and other issues, according to a disclosure report. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:19:30 -0700)
Before you book, check out this new travel rewards credit card
Capital One Aspire World MasterCard comes closer than most to the perfect combination of perks (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:40:48 -0700)
eLong Soars After Earnings, Travel Stocks Follow Suit
It's been a wild ride for eLong investors over the past year, but those who got in on the last dip are being rewarded handsomely after the company reported Q1 earnings and gave guidance for next quarter. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:04:00 -0700)
Business-Class Travel Roars Back From Recession
High-end traffic, while still below pre-crisis levels, is recovering at a faster rate than the overall market as business confidence improves and world trade increases. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:09:37 -0700)
Universal Travel Group's Chairwoman and CEO Elected as a Committee Member in Shenzhen's Fifth Annual Chinese People's ...
Universal Travel Group (NYSE: UTA) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a leading travel services provider in China, today announced that the Company's Chairwoman and CEO, Ms. Jiangping Jiang, was elected as a committee member in Shenzhen's fifth annual Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) as a representative from the circle of The All-China Women's Federation. read ... (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:20:08 -0700)
Summer Mountain Travel Introduces Summer Helicopter Adventures in British Columbia
Also new in 2010 are added destinations in North America and Europe and an assortment of mountain activities read more (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:19:53 -0700)
Egencia Releases 2010 Corporate Travel Global Benchmarking Study and Travel Manager Research
ATPs rise as airlines manage capacity and business travel demand begins to return; Hotel market for corporate travelers remains soft read more (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:05:22 -0700)
Flying This Summer? Travel Smart
With airline fees rising and flights becoming fewer and more crowded, there's a potential for real frustration at the airports this summer. Mellody Hobson, "Good Morning America" personal finance contributor, appeared on the show today to discuss the issue. Hobson, who is president of Ariel Investments, offered some extra tips for how travelers can save money on air travel this summer. Mellody ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:23:34 -0700)
JetBlue promo takes off on travel app GateGuru
In an experimental look into the possibilities of travel ads on location-based mobile apps, the most prolific GateGuru user each month for the next three months will get a free round-trip ticket from JetBlue. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:13:13 -0700)
Profiles In Travel Management: Aflac Travel, Mtgs. Strategy Ducks Easy Categorization
JUNE 01, 2010 -- Aflac's corporate travel program has a split personality. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:30:29 -0700)
Egencia Releases 2010 Corporate Travel Global Benchmarking Study and Travel Manager Research
Egencia(R), an Expedia, Inc. company, today unveiled its 2010 Corporate Travel Global Benchmarking Study, evaluating the current business travel landscape and corresponding supply environment for air, hotel and car inventory. Focusing on top domestic and international business destinations in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, Egencia analyzed industry trends, supplier research and capacity ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:51:15 -0700)
Tripware Releases the First Ad-free Travel Website for Direct Booking of Flights, Cars, and Hotels
Tripware, the fast, simple, and personalized travel solution for self-serve business travelers, has released the first ad-free online travel engine that lets business travelers book flights, hotels, and cars. The travel site, Tripware WebBook, in addition to zero ads, has a clutter-free and simple booking user interface. Once a business traveler signs up through Tripware.com, the traveler can ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:19:32 -0700)
Travel Essentials
Load these on your wagon, o traveller. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:23:17 -0700)
Travel agents say many Florida-bound locals waiting to make final decision on trips
Travel agents say many Florida-bound locals waiting to make final decision on trips (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:34:40 -0700)
Travel sites now attract more than one-third of India’s Internet population
Travel sites now attract more than one-third of India’s total Internet population, as more consumers are turning to the web to fulfill their travel planning and booking needs, according to a report released by comScore. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:51:31 -0700)
Egencia Study: N. American Buyers More Bullish On Travel Than Europeans
JUNE 02, 2010 -- Most North American travel managers expect to increase travel volumes throughout the rest of this year, while further cuts in travel volumes remain slightly more likely for European travel managers, according to an Egencia survey of more than 400 travel buyers. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:27:58 -0700)
LowFares.com Survey Shows Increase In Summer Travel Plans
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LowFares.com Survey Shows Increase In Summer Travel Plans
80% of respondents will travel more in 2010; friend and family visits top list of reasons LOS ANGELES, June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- LowFares.com(TM), the travel comparison search site for cheap flights, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages, reported today that consumer travel planning is trending upward, even in the face of a continued sluggish economy. Of the more than 20,000 LowFares ... (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:16:47 -0700)
Scott Brodows appointed Executive Vice President of Travel Tripper
Travel Tripper, the leader in hotel direct distribution solutions, announced today that it has hired Scott Brodows, an experienced hospitality technology industry leader, as its new Executive Vice President. In this role Brodows will work with the talented Travel Tripper team to further advance the company’s products & solutions and deliver best in class customer service to its hotel clients. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:29:38 -0700)
Tripware unveils ad-free travel website
Travel software company Tripware says it is now offering travellers a fast and simple online travel website to book business travel. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:06:20 -0700)
Luxury air travel: Out of the blue, into the red
The economic downturn has clipped the wings of luxury air travel. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:00:55 -0700)
Travel Picks: Worlds' top 10 nightclubs
Life's a party, and website Askmen.com has come up with a list of the top 10 nightclubs around the world to drink and dance the night away. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:42:14 -0700)
Issa to WH: Disclose Officials' Campaign Travel
The top Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is calling on the White House to make public all taxpayer-funded travel by administration officials on behalf of Democratic candidates and fully disclose any possible efforts to manipulate elections. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:35:24 -0700)
PM's travel aimed at salvaging Thailand's image
Thailand's prime minister Friday planned his first foreign trip since bloody political unrest ended last month in Bangkok, hoping to repair the hammered tourism industry and blighted image. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:42:12 -0700)
Travel Guides
A surreal mix of piety during the day and partying at night. Explore temples of indulgence in Bhutan, Zambia’s less-beaten jungle path, and other exotic destinations. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:40:11 -0700)
Travel Channel visits again
For the second time in seven months, the Travel Channel brought cameras and crew to Lake Delton to tape for a new series that is expected to debut later this month. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:12:21 -0700)
Travel Channel visits again
Bert Kreischer, host of the a new Travel Channel series title “Bert the Conqueror,” films a segment for the show at Noah’s Ark. The episode featuring three Dells locations will air July 21. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:13:33 -0700)
PRIDE Travel Continues Support Of Thailand Travel, Remembers Lessons Learned Last Year
Pride Travel announced it will continue to sell travel packages and customized individual travel to Thailand, even after recent escalation of violence between the government and opposition. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:19:22 -0700)
Travel Briefs: Thailand travel warnings eased,
A roundup of travel news including the easing of travel warnings in Thailand; the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico; and how Americans are saving on vacations. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:08:32 -0700)
Travel Q&A: Safety of travel, seafood in New Orleans
New Orleans sits about 100 miles inland from the Gulf Coast, where an oil spill has crippled fishing, endangering the seafood supply. The real issue facing restaurants that serve seafood in Louisiana isn't the safety of the food but the availability. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:06:56 -0700)
On the Spot: Opting out of 'travel protection' with Travelocity
If you don't uncheck the box, there's a charge. Is that legal? Or fair? Or smart for the company? Question: I recently bought a plane ticket on Travelocity. My credit card bill included a $19.95 charge for "travel protection." I phoned Travelocity, and an agent told me I should have unchecked the box on the website. He said it could not be refunded. I asked to speak to a supervisor, who did ... (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:11:29 -0700)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including updates on Thailand and Jamaica, and the latest on new flight routes. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:39:09 -0700)
'Titanic Awards' Salute Travel's Greatest Failures
Travel writer Doug Lansky sees a disconnect between glossy articles about exotic destinations and the stories he and fellow writers share over beers. In The Titanic Awards, he celebrates the world's worst travel experiences by air, land and sea. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:48:07 -0700)
Travel Briefcase: Long flight delays decline dramatically
Also: Hotels test faster check-in technology, and discussing how airlines should handle peanut allergies. U.S. flights delayed three hours or more have declined dramatically over the last year, with the latest report showing a drop from 82 flights in April 2009 to only four this April. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:35:04 -0700)
British Airways CEO Says Travel Perks Not Main Issue in Strike
June 7 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said a dispute over travel concessions is not at the heart of a strike by the carrier’s 12,000 cabin crew. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:13:44 -0700)
Travel sites now attract more than one-third of India’s Internet population
Travel sites now attract more than one-third of India’s total Internet population, as more consumers are turning to the web to fulfill their travel planning and booking needs, according to a report released by comScore. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:51:40 -0700)
Travel Insurance a Must for World Cup Fans Traveling to South Africa
RICHMOND, Va.----The World Cup kicks off June 12 with the U.S. facing England, and for fans who find themselves in need of emergency medical or dental care, medical evacuation or other assistance while in South Africa, travel insurance can be the most important thing they take along with them. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:11:00 -0700)
British Airways CEO Says Travel Perks Not Main Issue in Strike
June 7 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said a dispute over travel concessions is not at the heart of a strike by the carrier’s 12,000 cabin crew. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:28:27 -0700)
Air Travel’s Costly Future
The federal government has put together an influential group to suggest ways to fix the airline industry’s most pressing problems. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:41:54 -0700)
Travel Leaders hopes to live up to its name
Ann Waters, the current president and owner of Travel Leaders, acknowledges the travel industry is facing new challenges, ranging from the economic recession to the emergence of travel Web sites like Orbitz and Expedia. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:12:22 -0700)
Travel expected to rise modestly in 2010
NEW YORK, June 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Travel Association said more consumers are ready to take a break from home this year with 2.3 percent more vacation travel expected than in 2009. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:40:42 -0700)
Airline fees a nightmare for corporate travel planners
Those who manage the travel bookings and budgets are unable to determine the full, true cost of an airline ticket. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:07:19 -0700)
Online Travel Cos See the Light
The past year has been challenging for online travel companies, such as Priceline.com, Expedia Inc., Orbitz Worldwide and Travelocity. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:32:57 -0700)
Tam Bonds Rally as Air Travel Offsets Rating Cuts
June 8 (Bloomberg) -- Tam SA’s relative borrowing costs are declining from a record high as the fastest growth in domestic air travel since at least 2006 offsets concern about fleet expansion at Brazil’s second-largest carrier. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00:06 -0700)
Blue Jays travel to Tampa for big series with Rays
Blue Jays travel to Tampa for big series with Rays (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:09:53 -0700)
Need-To-Know Travel Insurance Terms From InsureMyTrip.com
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Luxury Travel Rates Rising Despite Weak Summer Expectations
Last month the Associated Press reported that "Americans aren't in the mood to spend much on travel this summer," but according to Bloomberg, luxury hotel operator Four Seasons is expecting nightly rates at some of its properties to reach peak levels from 2008 by the end of this year. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:25:00 -0700)
Find the right travel agent – for mission impossible
If your agent directs you to a handy subway connection – or other options for which she’ll receive no commission – you know she is putting your interests first (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:44:30 -0700)
Positive Signs as UK Business Travel Agents Report 2010 Growth
CT Business Travel, one of the UK's largest independent business travel agents has reported strong growth for the first half of 2010 and forecasts for the rest of the year look to continue in the same positive manner. read more (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:51:22 -0700)
DeSoto Police Jury travel expenses surface again
Governing officials are reminded of a new policy setting allocations for each members' travel. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:33:46 -0700)
Tripware TripMatch Nominated for 2010 NBTA Business Travel Innovation Awards
Tripware, the fast, simple, and personalized travel solution for self-serve business travelers, has been nominated as one of the innovators in Travel Personalization for the upcoming 2010 National Business Travel Association Business Travel Innovation Awards. All of Tripware's booking tools offer personalized travel options that are displayed to the business traveler as TripMatch. read more (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:39:08 -0700)
Travel agency to reopen after floods
Liberty Travel Warwick Mall announces it will reopen on Monday, June 14. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:18:28 -0700)
Travel bugbear for Dockers, Eagles
Fremantle and West Coast have cried foul over Victorian-based clubs using AFL-subsidised charter flights to travel to Perth for matches - part of an experiment to test the viability of the concept. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:26:41 -0700)
Teplis Travel Pioneers Latest Innovations in Business Travel Management Technology
Teplis Travel Service is excited to take advantage of cutting-edge business travel management innovations for business travelers unveiled at the TravDex 2010 Trade Show. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Positive Signs as UK Business Travel Agents Report 2010 Growth
Corporate travel specialists CT Business Travel are reporting positive increases in sales for the year to date. This certainly reflects the latest revised and much improved forecasts published by The International Air Transport Association (IATA), where it has stated it expects profits for the global airline industry to be in the region of US$2.5bn for 2010. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:07:38 -0700)
Travel Made Easy: Scotiabank Launches ScotiaGold Passport Visa Travel Booking Website
Scotiabank today announced the launch of a new ScotiaGold Passport Visa travel booking website. The online initiative allows ScotiaGold Passport Visa customers to log on in a safe and secure travel agency environment to book flights, vacation packages, hotels and car rentals. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
UNIGLOBE Travel International Announces Support of Because I am a Girl Campaign
UNIGLOBE Travel International announced the launch of its worldwide Because I am a Girl charity campaign at a meeting of UNIGLOBE franchisees and travel partners in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday. read more (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:13:06 -0700)
Travel Camp offers variety of summertime activities
The Redding Park and Recreation Travel Camp is back in full swing this year with six action-packed weeks. Camp starts June 28 and goes until Aug. 6. Travel Camp is for fifth through 10th graders who want to be on the go each day. The staff is college aged. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:28:27 -0700)
Travel Agents at McGeary's Travel Can Save the Sanity of Travelers When Chaos Occurs
ALBANY, NY--(Marketwire - 06/10/10) - If you're stranded in a foreign country, looking to your discount travel website for help is about as useful as, well, talking to a garden gnome. When the road gets rough, a travel agent can help you reschedule if necessary, offer options and get back home faster and less expensively than any on-line, faceless website. "Just ask the many travelers who were ... (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:42:00 -0700)
Travel Agents at McGeary's Travel Can Save the Sanity of Travelers When Chaos Occurs
ALBANY, NY--(Marketwire - June 10, 2010) - If you're stranded in a foreign country, looking to your discount travel website for help is about as useful as, well, talking to a garden gnome. When the road gets rough, a travel agent can help you reschedule if necessary, offer options and get back home faster and less expensively than any on-line, faceless website. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:58:37 -0700)
Travel Agents at McGeary's Travel Can Save the Sanity of Travelers When Chaos Occurs
If you're stranded in a foreign country, looking to your discount travel website for help is about as useful as, well, talking to a garden gnome. When the road gets rough, a travel agent can help you reschedule if necessary, offer options and get back home faster and less expensively than any on-line, faceless website. read more (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:58:48 -0700)
Travel giant Transat beats estimates
Travel company Transat A.T. Inc. says intense competition and a strong Canadian dollar had a negative impact on its latest quarterly financial results. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:37:36 -0700)
Travel club offers local residents a hassle-free alternative to airlines
As the summer travel season kicks into gear in metro Detroit, those flying to destinations commercially will likely be met by exhaustive security measures, increased fees and higher fares this summer. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:36:36 -0700)
Travel feedback of the week: June 5 to June 11, 2010
Readers respond to travel stories and issues, including cycling in the Brecon Beacons and Ryanair child tickets. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:25:05 -0700)
Travel club offers local residents a hassle-free alternative to airlines
As the summer travel season kicks into gear in metro Detroit, those flying to destinations commercially will likely be met by exhaustive security measures, increased fees and higher fares this summer. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:47:41 -0700)
Badlands Basketball travel team wins tournament in Lethbridge
The U17 Badlands Basketball travel team was victorious over some premier teams at a tournament in Lethbridge over last weekend. This was the second and final tournament for the travel team this year. The team was joined by Brandon Gruber to play in the tournament. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:49:58 -0700)
Travel Advisory: State Road 82 lanes to shift starting Sunday
Beginning Sunday, June 13th the westbound travel lanes on S.R. 82 will shift to the south from approximately Teter Road to Ortiz Avenue. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:27:46 -0700)
Standard Travel Insurance Does Not Cover Oil Spill
Nasty Vacation Surprise: Standard Travel Insurance Won't Cover Trips Canceled Due To Oil Spill (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:41:51 -0700)
Travel Oregon Awards First 'Adventurecation' Trip
Travel Oregon this week awarded its first "Adventurecation" prizeâthe Ultimate Oregon Golf Road Tripâto Lou Perez of Portland, Ore. Lou's entry beat out more than 9,300 others to earn him the privilege of playing Bandon Dunes' newest Old Macdonald course with three of his friends before it opened to the public June 1. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:59:00 -0700)
TRAVEL 360
If you’ve wondered what it would be like to travel to far off destinations and walk on streets or sit in resta ... | Read.. When Meera Bansal unveiled HOME&US in 1996, she wasn’t armed ... (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:27:28 -0700)
Travel soccer sign-up, tryouts set for Sunday
Seymour Soccer Association will hold travel soccer registration and tryouts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Freeman Field. A makeup day will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. For information, visit seymoursoccer.com. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:59:16 -0700)
Travel and Tourism Industry News Update
May 2010 travel and tourism news update from the resources website www.tandtonline.co.uk (stands for travel and tourism online), developed by Ray Youell. (Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:31:16 -0700)
Travel news to use
Useful travel news, Web sites, advice and other tidbits Useful travel news, Web sites, advice and other tidbits (Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:22:29 -0700)
Travel perks deal offers hope for end to BA cabin crew strike
The strike by British Airways cabin-crew dispute which has threatened the travel plans of millions of UK passengers took a step towards resolution this weekend when the conciliation service Acas revealed that it had tabled fresh proposals for a deal to both sides. (Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:32:20 -0700)
Travel › Use iPhone app to identify no-fee ATMs while you are traveling
Want to save money when you travel? Sure, you can look for cheap airfares, budget hotels and discount car rentals. But here's a simple change… (Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:12:25 -0700)
Travel Postcard from India
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:08:41 -0700)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including a warning to travellers heading to South Africa. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:21:20 -0700)
Travel calendar: Outdoor art festival heads to Marin
Events and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:26:42 -0700)
Travel insurance doesn’t cover oil spill
Associated Press NEW YORK — Kathryn Calley got an unpleasant surprise when she decided to cancel her Florida beach vacation because of the oil spill. She was told her travel insurance would not cover her airfare. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:35:29 -0700)
Travel company to increase frequency of Pokhara-New Delhi direct bus service from mid-July
Modern Era Tours and Travel Company is all set to increase frequency of Pokhara to New Delhi bus service to 6 days a week from mid-July. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:37:54 -0700)
Travel agents slam IATA
Travel agents have joined airlines in hammering the International Air Transportation's global payment system in the wake of 550-million-baht fraud involving the industry body's Bangkok office. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:42:31 -0700)
Travel Oregon Awards First 'Adventurecation' Trip
SALEM, Ore., -- Travel Oregon this week awarded its first "Adventurecation" prize--the Ultimate Oregon Golf Road Trip--to Lou Perez of Portland, Ore. Lou's entry beat out more than 9,300 others to earn him the privilege of playing Bandon Dunes' newest Old Macdonald course with three of his friends before it opened to the public June 1. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:41:59 -0700)
Web Travel Media Offers Performance Marketing Solutions for the Travel Industry
Web Travel Media launches a new website and travel marketing services designed to help industry partners bridge the gap between existing “Traditional” marketing and “New-Age” solutions. Web Travel Media focuses on internet-based marketing methods to promote travel & tourism. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Travel Agents Earn Extra Income From New Type of Add-on Travel Products
A UK based company is helping travel agents earn extra income when they sell London bound vacations or flights. Travel agents are able to create another revenue stream for themselves that will help offset the reduced commissions they receive from airlines and tour operators. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Travel Agents Earn Extra Income From New Type of Add-on Travel Products
A UK based company is helping travel agents earn extra income when they sell London bound vacations or flights. Travel agents are able to create another revenue stream for themselves that will help offset the reduced commissions they receive from airlines and tour operators. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/travel-agents-earn-more/june ... (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:45:19 -0700)
Travel book reviews: Green Men and White Swans; London Unlocked
The latest travel books reviewed. This week: an enjoyable account of English folklore and pub names, and a children's guide to London. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:21:20 -0700)
Wings Travel, Fixers rout foes
Wings Travel and the Fixers posted similar wins in the 2010 Miller Lite Invitational Basketball Tournament after clobbering separate foes on Saturday at the Gualo Rai basketball court. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:14:41 -0700)
Travel Deals, From 5-Star Luxury to Tents
Get the most out of your summer sojourn by taking advantage of these travel deals and services. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:28:30 -0700)
Gulf Travel Declining Due to Oil Spill
Some travel agents in the Charlottesville area said they're starting to see the affect of the oil spill in the gulf coast. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:15:58 -0700)
Travel easy with Emirates with an online visa
Emirates Airline has introduced yet another initiative to simplify travel with the launch of ‘Purchase your UAE visa online’. Emirates is the only airline in the Middle East to offer this complete online visa solution to its passengers visiting its hub – Dubai, UAE - for business or leisure. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:34:40 -0700)
Travel Green, Polish Your Résumé, Clean an IPhone Mic
Sometimes greener travel means not leaving your desk at all. Travel - Recreation - Travel Green - Canada - Travel and Tourism (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:06:14 -0700)
Travel at National Forest Stopped Due to Road Conditions
The U.S. Forest Service is recommending motorists not travel in the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands near Halsey after more than 10 inches of rain has fallen there in the last five days. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:14:28 -0700)
Travel baseball takes family commitment
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second story in a four-part series on travel baseball in Schuylkill County. When you think of summer, family vacations and trips to the swimming pool or beach instantly pop into your mind.Having a son who plays travel baseba (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:09:19 -0700)
Travel Channel host tackles Cedar Point coasters
Want to Watch? WHAT: The Travel Channel will air its "Bert the Conqueror" Cedar Point episode, featuring a regular guy with a fear of heights going on four Cedar Point coasters. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:45:09 -0700)
Travel site TripAdvisor launches new Facebook service
PARIS – US website TripAdvisor , the world's busiest travel site, has launched a new Facebook service offering users travel tips direct from their friends. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:14:06 -0700)
Travel site TripAdvisor launches new Facebook service
PARIS – US website TripAdvisor , the world's busiest travel site, has launched a new Facebook service offering users travel tips direct from their friends. "We revolutionised travel planning 10 years ago when we created the site, the next major leap forward is to get advice from your friends," Steve Kaufer (pictured) , the founder and head of TripAdvisor, told AFP. Set up in 2000, the website ... (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:17:48 -0700)
Travel agents blame recession for not making payments
Two former Central Coast travel agents who took $400,000 of their customers' deposits threw themselves at the mercy of the court again Monday, saying the recession left them unable to pay all of their annual restitution payment. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:34:03 -0700)
Travel photos from around the world
It’s A Snap! Take a peek at the latest gallery of travel shots sent in by msnbc.com readers, and vote for your favorite. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:39:14 -0700)
Wings Travel, Fixers rout foes
Wings Travel and the Fixers posted similar wins in the 2010 Miller Lite Invitational Basketball Tournament after clobbering separate foes on Saturday at the Gualo Rai basketball court. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:16:06 -0700)
Travel Channel host tackles Cedar Point coasters
Want to Watch? WHAT: The Travel Channel will air its "Bert the Conqueror" Cedar Point episode, featuring a regular guy with a fear of heights going on four Cedar Point coasters. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:15:59 -0700)
Travel Writers to Meet in Irvine, CA September 21-24, 2010
The Travel Media Showcase (TMS, www.travelmediashowcase.com), which brings together over 150 travel writers and journalists from around the world, will meet in Irvine, CA from September 21 to 24. The Irvine Chamber Visitors Bureau (www.irvinecvb.org) is organizing the local program that includes an exclusive fashion show and Taste of O.C ... (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:31:06 -0700)
Universal Travel Group Prices $20 Million Offering of Common Stock
Universal Travel Group , a leading travel services provider in China, today announced the pricing of a public offering of 2,857,143 shares of its common stock at $7.00 per share. The offering is expected to close on Monday, June 21, 2010. Â In addition, Universal Travel Group has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 428,572 shares of its common stock to cover ... (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:00:00 -0700)
Universal Travel to raise $20M with stock sale
Universal Travel Group priced an offering of about 2.9 million new shares on Wednesday at $7 each, bringing total proceeds to about $20 million before expenses. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:35:03 -0700)
Universal Travel to raise $20M with stock sale
Universal Travel to raise $20 million with sale of 2.9 million new shares (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:43:45 -0700)
Universal Travel to Raise $20M With Stock Sale
Universal Travel to raise $20 million with sale of 2.9 million new shares Share - Stock - Initial public offering - Company - Business (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:28:57 -0700)
Universal Travel to raise $20M with stock sale
Universal Travel Group priced an offering of about 2.9 million new shares on Wednesday at $7 each, bringing total proceeds to about $20 million before expenses. The Chinese travel services company plans to use the proceeds to fund recent acquisitions. It... Company - Stock - Travel agency - Travel - Recreation (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:37:28 -0700)
Travel industry attacks German eco-surcharge
German government plans to introduce an “ecological surcharge” on air travel have been massively criticised by airlines and tour operators as threatening their business. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:13:32 -0700)
Travel Writers to Meet in Irvine September 21-24, 2010
IRVINE, Calif.----The Travel Media Showcase , which brings together over 150 travel writers and journalists from around the world, will meet in Irvine, CA from September 21 to 24. The Irvine Chamber Visitors Bureau is organizing the local program that includes an exclusive fashion show and Taste of O.C. dining event. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:16:00 -0700)
Business travel recovering slowly: Air Canada
— Business travel, a key driver of Air Canada’s efforts to improve the airline’s profitability, is improving but at a very slow pace following the economic recession, a senior executive said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:33:20 -0700)
Travel baseball a bonding experience
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third story in a four-part series on travel baseball in Schuylkill County. Kevin Sidler dug out a gigantic scrapbook full of photos and newspaper clippings.Ed Baker tracked down a photo of his team on a local photographer's W (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:37:19 -0700)
Finding Travel Insurance's Sweet Spot: Squaremouth Advises Paying Less for More Coverage
When shopping for travel insurance, people are sometimes confused as to why some plans are inexpensive but offer better benefits. This situation is common and it is not a mistake: often it means a shopper has hit the 'sweet spot' for that plan, advises Squaremouth.com, America's fastest growing comparison website for travel insurance. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Telegraph Travel unearths award-winning photographer
A former winner of Telegraph Travel's Big Picture competition has been awarded one of photography's highest honours. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:51:10 -0700)
Universal Travel completes stock sale
Universal Travel Group said Thursday that an offering of about 2.9 million shares at $7 apiece has closed. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:58:31 -0700)
Universal Travel completes stock sale
Universal Travel Group said Thursday that an offering of about 2.9 million shares at $7 apiece has closed. The Chinese travel services company said it had raised about $20 million before expenses. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:58:31 -0700)
Universal Travel Completes Stock Sale
Universal Travel wraps offering raising $20 million with sale of 2.9 million new shares Share - Business - Recreation - Business Services - Initial public offering (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:14:30 -0700)
Travel Players Needed
The Garden City Centennials U14 Power, a girls travel soccer team, is looking for players for the upcoming Fall season. If your birthday falls between 8/1/96 - 12/31/97 and you are interested in playing soccer at the travel level, please contact Lavaune Gong at 739-1223. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:32:16 -0700)
Travel feedback of the week - June 12-18
Readers respond to travel stories and isses, including Stanley Johnson's account of his return to Machu Picchu. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:51:10 -0700)
Martin Travel consultant talks about benefits of buying travel insurance
Martin Travel consultant Judy Miron says a typical travel insurance policy covers trip cancellations caused by a variety of problems, including medical conditions. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:36:19 -0700)
Travel Web: Horoscopes available on travel site
Ever wonder what your travel horoscope for a particular month might be? Check out www.tripbase.com/travelhoroscope . Launched by the all-purpose travel website www.tripbase.com , travel horoscopes are a monthly series offering celestial guidance to travelers who know they need a vacation but have not narrowed down the perfect destination or ... (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:15:13 -0700)
Travel insurance: To buy or not to buy?
Travel insurance: To buy or not to buy? (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:17:00 -0700)
Allegiant Travel Set Over Six-Month Low Thursday
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) fell until around mid-morning Thursday and dropped further during the middle portion of the afternoon. The stock ended the day down by $1.42 at $46.23. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:14:13 -0700)
Travel Channel Cooking Show Comes to Luzerne Co.
The Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern was in Luzerne Co. to make Turtle Soup. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:51:59 -0700)
Travel alert for Americans who plan to travel to Toronto
Washington has issued a travel alert for Americans who live in Toronto or plan to visit the city during the G20 summit... (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:49:56 -0700)
Travel firm adopts new software
Darwish Travel Company has implemented HX Screen and Clean, a new application developed by Amadeus, to enable travel agencies to track the HX segments and record the time and date of action.“We are the first travel agency in Qatar to implement this application, which is a solution to compile and delete all cancelled segments having status code HX from an Amadeus PNR and place it in a pre-defined ... (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:22:53 -0700)
Travel Site Expedia Adds 130 Vegas Jobs
Online travel company Expedia announced Friday it will be adding 130 jobs in Las Vegas by the end of June. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:01:36 -0700)
Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including Harry Potter in Orlando. (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:24:14 -0700)
Travel scheme council criticised
A Hampshire council is criticised after it cancelled a travel token scheme enabling elderly and disabled people access to cheaper public transport. (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:52:23 -0700)
Travel news to use
Useful travel news, Web sites, advice and other tidbits Here are some of the more interesting deals, Web sites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:03:31 -0700)
Travel insurance does not cover oil spill; gooey vacations await
Travel insurance is good for natural disasters but will not cover the BP oil spill because it is manmade. (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:14:12 -0700)
Travel Matters: What's going on July 4 in Texas . . . and other touts and tidbits
Travel Matters: What's going on July 4 in Texas . . . and other touts and tidbits (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:40:40 -0700)
Travel Postcard from Colorado
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:07:17 -0700)
Targeted Travel
TRIPS SPONSORED BY FORT WAYNE PARKS TRAVEL SERVICE: For information regarding the following trips, call 427-6017. For reservations, call 427-6011. •July 22 - Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Cost is $50 and includes continental breakfast, meal voucher at Turkeyville USA, Marshall, Mich. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:26:08 -0700)
Travel in Nebraska forest banned because of rains
HALSEY (AP) — Rain damage has forced the U.S. Forest Service to bar motorized travel in the Nebraska National Forest in west-central Nebraska. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:42:30 -0700)
Travel feedback of the week - June 12-18, 2010
Readers respond to travel stories and isses, including Stanley Johnson's account of his return to Machu Picchu. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:09:16 -0700)
mTrip Launches a New Generation of Travel Guides for iPhone and iPod Touch!
Travel app delivers automated and personalized itinerary planning, rich travel guide directory, offline navigation, augmented reality & trip sharing http://smr.newswire.ca/en/mtrip/mtrip-launches-a-new-generation-of-travel-guides MONTREAL , June 21 /PRNewswire/ - mTrip Travel Guides for iPhone & iPod Touch hit the App store today with nine US and European city guides ... (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:00:00 -0700)
Travel advice: holiday home exchanges
Sophie Butler offers tips on home exchanges, and answers readers' travel queries. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:39:10 -0700)
Travel disruption this weekend
WEEKEND works on the Tube and Overground will cost travellers time, its admitted. Hence, if you plan to travel on the networks check before you start your journey, Transport for London advises. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:32:33 -0700)
Travel ban imposed on Bahraini
BAHRAIN'S largest political party yesterday demanded answers after a travel ban was allegedly imposed on a Bahraini citizen. Abdulredha Mohammed has allegedly been prevented from leaving the country after being followed by security agents for several days. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:57:36 -0700)
Hawaii-Aloha Travel Honored by Travel Age West
Hawaii-Aloha Travel, an agency focused exclusively on Hawaii vacations, was recognized by Travel Age West for its ability to generate sales despite the odds. Hawaii-Aloha Travel outperformed the travel industry growth rate by over 300%. This remarkable accomplishment earned the Hawaii vacations travel agency recognition from Travel Age West, the leading travel industry publication in the western ... (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Travel in Nebraska forest banned because of rains
HALSEY (AP) — Rain damage has forced the U.S. Forest Service to bar motorized travel in the Nebraska National Forest in west-central Nebraska. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:24:40 -0700)
Travel agency on path to losing license
Win's Travel faces the loss of its business license after the Travel Industry Council voted to deregister the agency. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:35:28 -0700)
New travel guides launched with offline navigation and augmented reality features
Interactive travel guides publisher mTrip has launched travel guides for iPhone and iPod Touch. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:19:35 -0700)
Travel to Taiwan to be easier and cheaper
Restrictions on travel to Taiwan, could be eased for Chinese mainland visitors by the end of this year. At the second straits forum in Fujian province, a Taiwanese tour operator revealed that tourists will soon be able to come alone to the island, instead of having to rely on tour bookings. Business and tourism across the strait is opening up. At the second Straits Forum in Fujian, a Taiwanese ... (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:14:24 -0700)
Universal Travel Group Closes $20 Million Offering of Common Stock
Universal Travel Group , a leading travel services provider in China, today announced that on June 21, 2010 the Company closed the common stock offering announced on June 16, 2010. In this transaction, the Company issued 2,857,143 shares of its common stock at $7.00 per share for an aggregate amount of $20 million. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
WATCH: Travel Health Checklist
The ultimate guide to staying healthy on your summer vacation. Travel - Recreation - Arts - Travel and Tourism - Preparation (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:05:15 -0700)
Travel Company Leaves Downtown
The Leesburg office of World Travel Services, formerly known as Loudoun Travel, Ltd., has left downtown Leesburg after 36 years. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:43:22 -0700)
Travel Channel airs Cleveland episode of 'Man v. Food'
The Travel Channel premieres the Cleveland episode of "Man v. Food" at 9 p.m. Wednesday. On the programming menu for series host Adam Richman are visits to the West Side Market, the Melt Bar & Grilled, Hot Sauce Williams, Shaker Square and other tasty Cleveland culinary options. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:53:02 -0700)
Travel Restrictions Implemented Due To Northern Forest Fires
Travel restrictions are in place for Northern Manitoba due to forest fires. Manitoba Conservation placed the restriction because of persistent dry, hot conditions in the areas of Cranberry Portage, Flin Flon and Thompson. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:31:01 -0700)
Highway travel jumps 1.2 percent in April
U.S. highway travel jumped 1.2 percent in April from a year earlier, rising 3.1 billion miles to nearly 256 billion miles, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:18:57 -0700)
Travel firms hope England don’t make it
TRAVEL companies are among the few hoping England do not make it through to the next round of the World Cup. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:12:41 -0700)
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