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Hassle Free Travel Not Here Yet, Warns Go Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance still necessary in wake of fresh IATA claims. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:00:00 -0700)

Travel Ticker Reveals This Summer's Most Desired Vacations
Travel Ticker®, a leading inspirational travel website, today announced the results of its 2010 Summer Travel Intentions Survey. This year, the travel bug seems to be back as 75 percent of respondents are planning to travel the same amount or more as compared to 2009. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:02:00 -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. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:22:10 -0700)

AAA: 4th travel will be up
Travel for the 4th is up. This follows the trend for the first summer holiday. AAA says Arizonans are traveling more than in the past two years when travel hit a major low. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:47:24 -0700)

Travel increase expected 4th of July
Planning to travel to visit family and friends this Fourth of July holiday? If so, you’re one of many who will hit the roads this year. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:47:09 -0700)

Travel website takes off again
The website of failed travel company Fly Direct has been sold and launched as a new travel booking site. (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:59:51 -0700)

Travel industry rebounds from recession-era lows
AAA's routine pre-holiday travel forecast came with an eye-popping prediction of a 17.1 percent increase in the number of Americans planning trips around the Fourth of July holiday (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:06:15 -0700)

Air travel donated for staff sergeant's Springfield visit
Frontier Airlines has donated air travel to Staff Sgt. Bobby Henline, who will fly into the Branson Airport from Texas. He will speak at Temple Israel tonight and throw out the first pitch at the Springfield Cardinals game Friday. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:35:27 -0700)

Travel agencies on weekend tour in Davao
SOME 80 travel and tours operators from Metro Manila, Luzon and Visayas arrive here on Friday and will stay for the weekend for a familiarization tour, Rose Galang of Manila-based Ephesus Travel and T read more (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:55:31 -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. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:25:46 -0700)

Travel rebounding locally this summer
Travel is expected to be up this summer for a number of reasons: Gas prices are down, the economy is coming back and people want to get away. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:00:35 -0700)

Travel Picks: 10 wacky summer US events
For travellers looking for a fun event, travel website TripAdvisor has come up with the top 10 wackiest summer events in the United States this summer (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:58:49 -0700)

MAA Travel Soccer Teams Tryouts
The MAA Travel Soccer program will be holding tryouts for its travel teams throughout June on Field 1 at Wilson Park in Mineola. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:04:28 -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. (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:20:07 -0700)

London travel tips competition
Send us your travel tips on London for the chance to win three one-night breaks to London - complete with tickets to three of the season's hottest events. (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:40:27 -0700)

How Travel Sites Exploit Social Media | PCmag.com
Big online travel sites like Travelocity and Expedia, as well as user-review juggernaut TripAdvisor, are relying on social networking to deliver travelers to their sites. According to travel market research firm PhocusWright, social networking is one of the most powerful forces driving travel planning today. The firm found that social media use among travelers is growing far faster than the ... (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:16:39 -0700)

Travel feedback of the week - June 19 to 25
Readers respond to travel stories and issues, including tourism on the Andamans, and the appeal of Australia's islands. (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:10:26 -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. (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:29:50 -0700)

Highway travel up despite higher pump price
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) – US highway travel jumped 1.2 percent in April from a year earlier, rising 3.1 billion miles to nearly 256 billion miles, the US Transportation Department said on Tuesday. April's figures marked the second straight month when the number of miles Americans drove increased, following two months of declines caused by winter storms in the eastern half of the United ... (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:21:06 -0700)

Travel industry gears up for rush of vacationers
26 June 2010 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's travel and tourism sector is all geared to cope with the heavy rush of outgoing holidaymakers with the approaching summer vacation. (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:58:31 -0700)

Travel Matters: Monkey business in Kenya . . . and other travel tidbits
Travel Matters: Monkey business in Kenya . . . and other travel tidbits (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:41:20 -0700)

Travel Postcard from Alaska
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos. (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:10:56 -0700)

Holiday travel forecast: More crowded highways, higher prices
Travel Briefs: what to expect during holiday travel; flying a la carte; a public-piano art installation in NYC; and the cost of the Icelandic volcano. (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:11:05 -0700)

Chattamoms: Travel tips, helping moms
Travel expert and mom Nicole Hockin, author of the Travel Smart Blog, suggests 10 ways to make family travel a little easier this summer. (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:07:04 -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, 27 Jun 2010 00:04:06 -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, 27 Jun 2010 00:16:09 -0700)

Travel news in brief
A round-up of the week's travel news, including an offer of compensation from the Greek minister for tourism. (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:40:24 -0700)

Travel news: Thailand, Katrina exhibit, Kalamazoo art
The U.S. State Department lifted its travel warning on Thailand, saying safety has improved after political unrest. A department statement issued Tuesday said the travel warning for Americans that was issued in late May is no longer in effect "due to improvements in safety and security conditions throughout the country." (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:42:26 -0700)

Travel With Val: Universal Orlando
In today's Travel With Val, Valarie D'Elia visits Universal Orlando. (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:35:10 -0700)

Southern's Safer Travel Team impacts on rail travel
SOUTHERN Rail's Safer Travel Team has made an outstanding impact on rail travel in the South, issuing over two and a half thousand enforcements since the team was launched in April this year, and the general consensus of passengers is that they are doing a great job. (24/06/2010 11:36:16) (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:19:53 -0700)

Travel Outlook Innovative Custom Voice Solution Provides Seamless Guest Service and Increased Hotel Revenue at a ...
Travel Outlook and its customized local voice reservation service marries personal service with virtual technology. Responding to consumer demands for one-on-one service, and the hotel industry's needs to maximize rate while minimizing expense, this innovative solution fills an ideal niche in the evolution of the travel and tourism industry. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:05:00 -0700)

Travel Outlook Innovative Custom Voice Solution Provides Seamless Guest Service and Increased Hotel Revenue at a ...
Travel Outlook and its customized local voice reservation service marries personal service with virtual technology. Responding to consumer demands for one-on-one service, and the hotel industry's needs to maximize rate while minimizing expense, this innovative solution fills an ideal niche in the evolution of the travel and tourism industry. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:05:00 -0700)

Most travel insurance does not cover airlines going bust
More than three quarters of travel insurance policies do not cover holidaymakers if their airline goes bust. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:37:36 -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. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:40:29 -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. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:44:48 -0700)

Transit agency travel trainers help people overcome fears of riding regular buses
Travel trainers at transit agencies help the elderly and disabled become less dependent on dial-a-ride services by learning how to navigate fixed bus routes. This gives them the freedom to travel whenever they want. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:14:36 -0700)

Travel Guides
Where do you want to travel? What are your favorite spots? Share your recommendations and comments on our global map. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:01:53 -0700)

Travel in Canada too expensive: survey
TORONTO - The cost of travel in Canada is a big impediment for many people wanting to explore their home and native land, a survey suggests. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:10:00 -0700)

Travel sports are a luxury
Travel sports are a luxury (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:19:59 -0700)

Travel expenses on tax hit list
The Australian Taxation Office will scrutinise home office and work-related travel expenses in this year's tax returns after identifying them as common areas for mistakes. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:31:42 -0700)

Travel Portland Achieves Destination Marketing Accreditation
Portland – Travel Portland announced today that is has attained official recognition from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), based in Washington D.C. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:55:18 -0700)

Holiday travel expected to rise 12% in N.C.
Holiday travel in North Carolina for the July 4 weekend is expected to increase 12 percent this year due to pent-up travel demand and increased consumer confidence, according to AAA Carolinas. read more (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:57:07 -0700)

Travel Aspirations Go Global: As Revealed by VIRTUOSO LIFE Magazine's Annual "Travel Dreams" Survey
In 2010, travel aspirations have gone global, according to the results from the fourth annual Travel Dreams Sweepstakes Survey, presented by leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso®. (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:00:00 -0700)

AAA: Travel in Carolinas up 12 percent for July 4
Carolinas AAA says travel in the two states will increase about 12 percent this Fourth of July as a result of the improving economy and pent-up demand for vacations. (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:09:54 -0700)

Travel Budgets Up in D.C. This Fourth
More than 817,000 Washingtonians are expected to travel this holiday weekend, up 19.1 percent from last year. Travel - Travel and Tourism - Recreation - Travel Services - Washingtonians (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:58:03 -0700)

Travel bosses worried about Google-ITA talks
NEW YORK, USA: Google Inc's talks to buy ITA Software , an airline IT and services provider, has travel executives worried that the search engine giant could wield too much power in their industry. (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:10:04 -0700)

Travel sites could ally to keep ITA independent
Several travel and search website companies, along with Microsoft Corp. , are banding together in an attempt to buy Cambridge travel technology company ITA Software Inc. from under the nose of Internet giant Google Inc. , according to people involved in the discussions. Google - ITA Software - Microsoft - Search - Search Engines (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:31:06 -0700)

Travel industry running scared from Google
Google's talks to buy ITA Software, an airline IT and services provider, has travel executives worried that the search engine giant could wield too much power in their industry. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:55:08 -0700)

Universal Travel Group Completes Acquisitions of Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency and Kunming Business Travel Agency
Universal Travel Group , a leading travel services provider in China offering package tours, air ticketing, and hotel reservation services, today announced that the Company has completed the previously announced acquisitions of Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. and Kunming Business Travel Agency Co., Ltd. for $8.0 million, of which 90% was paid in cash and 10% in stock. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:00 -0700)

Travel in Carolinas up 12 percent for Fourth of July
Carolinas AAA says travel in the two states will increase about 12 percent this Fourth of July as a result of the improving economy and pent-up demand for vacations. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:16:35 -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: (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:19:40 -0700)

Travel Channel comes to Reno for "Food Wars"
Travel Channel’s series “Food Wars” comes to Reno this week to film an episode about the Awful Awful burger. The show will compare versions of the burger at the Little Nugget Diner and at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, to see where fans prefer to eat their burger. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:23:54 -0700)

Travel Deals From Gulf Spill Spread Wider Than Oil
Travel Deals From Gulf Spill Spread Across The Southeast On Fears Of Oil's Trail (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:30:47 -0700)

Travel Yet to Pickup for Big Travel Weekend
Travel is expected to take a big leap over the Holiday weekend. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:14:53 -0700)

Travel Channel raises glass to beer-themed series
Thanks largely to fans on Facebook and other social media sites and a highly targeted shipment of beer, "Three Sheets" will make its permanent bed on the Travel Channel effective Wednesday. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:09:39 -0700)

Travel will increase this Fourth of July
Almost a million Virginians will travel for Independence day weekend Nearly 900,000 Virginians will take to the roads this holiday weekend as the nation celebrates independence, the American Automobile Association predicts. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:37:51 -0700)

National Travel adds Expedia to its vendors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- National Travel, an affiliate of American Express Travel, announced it has added Expedia Vacations to its suite of travel vendors.The addition of Expedia as a vacation travel supplier adds another dimension of products for Nationals tr... (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:37:10 -0700)

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