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Afghanistan`s airline on brink of collapse
Afghanistan`s national airline could be days from collapse due to corruption, mismanagement and a crippling airplane lease that has drowned the struggling airline in debt.
Oman steps up campaign in Middle East tourism battle
The Middle East's tourism industry continues to boom, increasing competition among countries that want to develop the holiday trade as a key sector of their economies.
Slum Tours Spark Debates Over Propriety, Ethics of "Reality Tourism"
Mumbai's latest attraction seems an unlikely match for India's most cosmopolitan city: guided walks through Dharavi, Asia's biggest slum and home to over 600,000 people.
Vacation volunteer work
More travel agencies and tour groups offer chance to go abroad and help those in need.
Half Moone makes its debut
Given the fickle nature of the cruise ship industry, it will be years before we know whether Norfolk's new passenger terminal on the Elizabeth River will pay for itself, as its backers intended.
Emkay Developing Pulau Banding Into Int'l Eco-tourism Hub
The Emkay Group of Companies is developing a 132.8ha site in Pulau Banding, near Gerik, for eco-tourism, its Executive Chairman Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar said Sunday.
Fast-Growing HomeAway, Inc. Learns Lesson from Europe, Encourages Travel with Unprecedented Vacation Policy
Online travel company, HomeAway, Inc., announces vacation policy giving all U.S. employees four weeks of vacation per year.
Cruise with the King
What will they think of next? Royal Caribbean is now offering Elvis tribute cruises on select sailings.
Mekong subregion to develop community-based tourism
The 6th inter-regional conference on measures to develop community-based tourism in combination with poverty reduction was held in southern Tien Giang province on Mar. 31 with the participation of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and China.
Airline policies on cancellations and extra seats
Travelers have learned that the price of an airline ticket can just about double from fees and taxes.
Airline wants to stop flying to St. Louis
Air Midwest, Columbia’s only commercial airline service, is poised to ask federal officials to reconsider parts of its contract with the city after months of delayed flights and other problems.
BA, TPG circling Spanish airline
BRITISH Airways could join a consortium to bid for Iberia after Texas Pacific Group, the US buyout firm, put the Spanish carrier into play with a E3.4 billion ($5.6 billion) takeover approach.
Nepal tourism launches roadshow in India
There’s more to Nepal than just King Gyanendra and those Maoist clashes. The Hindu kingdom is relentlessly working towards building a new brand image around its ‘pure and perfect hilly towns’. And this saleable virtue will be highlighted by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on its nationwide roadshow across India to attract potential tourists.
Nigeria: Tinapa, Africa's Premier Business-Tourism Resort Opens Monday April 2
Tinapa, Africa's Premier Business and Tourism Resort will be commissioned on Monday April 2, in Calabar. Tinapa, the cosmopolitan hub of Africa, is the utopian dream of Donald Duke, the governor of Cross River State in South Eastern Nigeria.
Mesaba hopes to be flying high soon as NWA-owned airline
Hiring is becoming a priority for the regional carrier as it begins moving toward exiting bankruptcy this month.
VACATION.COM® OFFERS CONFERENCE GUARANTEE: $1,000 REFUND TO AGENTS IF THEY DON’T PROFIT
Vacation.com® – North America’s leading travel services marketing organization – is so confident of the value of this year’s 9th International Conference & Trade Show in New Orleans, June 27 – July 1, 2007, that it is guaranteeing attendees will leave with at least $5,000 in extra profit or cost-saving strategies for their agency.
Brazilian airline Gol acquires rival Varig
Brazil's budget airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has agreed to buy rival Nova Varig for $275 million.
JET AIRWAYS ADDS FOURTH INDIAN GATEWAY NONSTOP FROM LONDON
In advance of its launch of service to the United States later this year, Jet Airways – India’s premier airline – has expanded its international scope by introducing flights linking London with Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Colombian airline orders 10 787s
Avianca Airlines of Colombia has ordered 10 Boeing Co. 787s valued at $1.5 billion at list prices, in the largest 787 order so far from Latin America.
The Hip Veranda Resort and Spa in Hua Hin, Thailand, Opens Stunning New Rooms
VERANDA RESORT AND SPA, THE HIP RESORT IN HISTORIC HUA HIN, THAILAND OPENS STUNNING NEW ROOMS – “VERANDA SKY”
Outrigger Napili Shores Condominium Unveils Comprehensive Renovation
The Outrigger Napili Shores condominium resort, situated oceanfront on the edge of Maui’s stunning Napili Bay, has unveiled a beautiful, complete renovation featuring more high quality features and amenities than ever before.
Galileo’s Airline Relationships Reach New Heights - Galileo is first GDS to sign full content agreement with British Airways
Galileo, a subsidiary of Travelport, and a leading global distribution system (GDS) in Asia Pacific, is the first GDS to announce a new long-term, global full content agreement with British Airways.
Grace Bay Club's New Ultimate Penthouse Package
For the most exclusive of travelers with the most exclusive of tastes, Grace Bay Club introduces the "Ultimate Penthouse Package." Luxury accommodations offer unobstructed ocean views, private elevators, outdoor Jacuzzis, and enormous space.
Etihad to fly twice daily from London Heathrow
Starting on March 26the airline will increase services from 12 to 14 per week by offering departures each lunchtime and evening for passengers flying from the capital to Abu Dhabi, as well as convenient connections onwards across Etihad’s global network.
EL AL Offers Holyland Package
EL AL OFFERS ALL-INCLUSIVE SEVEN-NIGHT
ISRAEL PACKAGE FROM $1,599
Package Includes Air, Hotel, Meals and Daily Tours of Holy Sites
GOA - SUMMER SPECIAL HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Special Goa Packages from Holiday Links Pvt.
AirPlus Brings Innovative Customizable Electronic Invoice Format to Corporate Payment Market
AirPlus International, the leading global travel payment provider is setting a new standard of service for corporate payment invoicing with a customizable invoice structure.
Vacations Abroad on the Cheap! CheapTickets.com Offers Deals to Europe
CheapTickets (www.cheaptickets.com), a leading online agency for cheap travel, delivers “Cheap of the WeekSM,” a weekly online deal that provides travel bargains to the customer through special online offers. Extended to a full month, this Cheap of The Week offers travel deals to several alluring European Cities.
Brunei’s Empire Hotel Entices Honeymooners with the Promise of Untold Luxury, Spa Pampering and Pure Romance
Newly-weds can take off on a luxury three-day honeymoon to Asia’s newest holiday destination with the introduction of a new inclusive ‘Honeymoon Escape’ at the palatial The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Brunei, on the tropical island of Borneo.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Acquires JV Interest in Radisson Hotel Cross Keys in Baltimore
Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), one of the nation’s largest independent hotel management companies, today announced that it has formed a joint venture with an affiliate of Maryland-based Meisel Capital Partners to purchase the 147-room Radisson Hotel Cross Keys in Baltimore, Md. for $17.0 million from affiliates of The Blackstone Group.
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