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15/03/10, 11:18:18 EDT
Tourism campaign featuring ugly, chatty aliens draws critics
For a place that bills itself as "The Land of Enchantment," a recent effort to tinker with New Mexico's image is stirring up lots of angst.
Do I need travel insurance? Some experts say 'No'
Here's a topic that inspires fear, loathing — and boredom.
Call to limit Antarctic tourism
Greenpeace believes tourism in Antarctica should be strictly limited after the MS Explorer hit ice and was abandoned.
The Goodbye to Paper Airline Tickets Is Speeding Up
China is the front-runner in the global race to convert from paper to e-tickets, according to a representative of the International Air Transport Association.
Philadelphia keeps air travel in knots
Old airport decades from improvement. Federal Aviation Administration officials, airlines and air traffic control groups say Philadelphia International Airport plays a major role in East Coast travel delays.
Medical tourism gets shot in arm
NEW DELHI: Medical tourism, billed as the next most important growth engine in the healthcare sector, has got a short in the arm after Union tourism minister Ambika Soni recently announced that a total investment of $6.5 billion is in the pipeline for medical tourism industry in the country.
Airline alliance seams are showing
The big U.S. airlines are fond of touting their widespread alliances with other airlines around the world, often claiming or implying that interchanges among alliance members are "seamless."
Air travel set to be hectic this Christmas, despite fuel price rise
International airlines servicing Guyana are almost fully booked for this season, from December 15 through to the New Year, and at least one is trying to put on extra flights.
Guam urged to adopt Okinawa tourism model
A high-ranking official of a major luxury retailer on island has urged Guam leaders to learn from the experience of Okinawa, which managed to build a vibrant tourism industry despite hosting thousands of U.S. military personnel.
New airline Tiger ushers industry 'revolution'
AUSTRALIA was witnessing an air travel revolution, an aviation expert said as the nation's fourth domestic carrier took to the nation's skies for the first time with fares as low as $19.95 from Melbourne to the Gold Coast.
Calls for tourism safeguards after cruise ship sinks
The sinking of a cruise ship in Antarctic waters has reinforced the need for safeguards on the rapidly expanding tourist trade, say New Zealand officials.
Boom for decorators as tourism picks up
The growth of the tourism gives an interior decorator and a designer big business.
5-star room rates in Delhi hit the roof
"The 1, 2 and 3 category does not exist here. Delhi has 14,000 rooms in start category while need is for 30,000 rooms. There's a desperate need of good budget hotels,"
Cuba Attended Tourist Fair in Belarus
Cuba exhibited its tourist products and services at the International Tourism Fair in Belarus, which the Caribbean Island attended for the second year.
Virgin Atlantic announces 1st tourist awards
Last night, Sir Richard Branson hosted the inaugural I ¢¾ DXB awards at Bussola, at the new Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina to celebrate the very best of the city as voted for by Virgin Atlantic passengers travelling on the London to Dubai route.
Emirates boosts its flights Down Under
EMIRATES is set to give Qantas more heartache as it boosts the number of seats it flies into Australia by more than 50 per cent in a multi-billion-dollar commitment to expand its local operations.
South Africa: Airline Sector Rejects Pollution Tax
THE global airline industry, which until now has been exempt from reducing greenhouse gas emission targets set under the Kyoto Protocol, could soon be forced to comply with the regulations or face a pollution surcharge.
Mesa to post bond to appeal Hawaii ruling
The parent of go! airline will put up $90 million of its own cash for a bond so it can appeal a ruling that it misused confidential information.
Sharjah Travel Industry Advisory Committee meets to discuss plans for 2008
UAE. Sharjah Travel Industry Advisory Committee recently held its second meeting for 2007, to discuss the latest developments in the tourism and marketing sector and the planned foreign appearances for the Emirate's delegates for the first quarter of 2008.
US Airways Announces First Ever Service to London's Heathrow Airport
Airline plans daily service from its Philadelphia hub
Dubai government enters airline leasing business
A holding company owned by the Dubai government has its sights set on becoming a big player in the global aerospace business.
Italy's Venice on track for record tourism year: official
A record 20 million tourists are expected to visit Venice this year, while Americans have remained the largest group of arrivals, an official with the city's tourist office said Tuesday.
US Airways to Add Seven Airbus A330-200 Aircraft to Its Fleet
Airline poised to take delivery of additional aircraft beginning in 2009 to expand intercontinental network
Teamsters to Leaflet at United Airlines Terminals on Busiest Travel Day
Campaign Warns Of Pitfalls In Outsourcing Mileage Plus, Airplane Maintenance
American Airlines Launches Redesigned AdmiralsClub Section on AA.com
The Admirals Club(R) section within American Airlines award-winning Web site, AA.com, has been redesigned to better reflect the comforts, service and quality, that customers can experience in American's more than 40 Admirals Club lounges worldwide.
Midwest Airlines Again Named #1 in Zagat U.S. Airlines Survey
The 2007 Zagat U.S. Airlines Survey has rated Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines #1 in overall quality for U.S. economy service.
Best Western takes on business travel
Best Western International aims to be a new competitor in lodging for business travel with a new prototype dubbed "Atria."
Majestic America Line Signs Vessel Management Agreement with V.Ships Leisure
Ambassadors International, Inc. announced today that its subsidiaries have selected V.Ships Leisure to manage the vessel operations of Majestic America Line.
Tourism NZ aims to wow Japan
Tourism New Zealand is launching the largest New Zealand promotional event ever staged in Japan to coincide with a $1.8 million campaign.
Iran to cooperate with Cambodia in tourism
Iran has disclosed it plans to cooperate with Cambodia in tourism, local media on Monday quoted officials as saying.
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