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04/07/09, 11:15:55 EDT
Carlyle to invest 100 mln usd in China's New Century Tourism - report
The US-based private equity firm Carlyle will invest 100 mln usd in New Century Tourism Group, China's largest private hospitality firm, the China Business News reported, citing New Century's chairman Chen Miaolin.
Growing Number of Tourists Flock to Cyprus
New figures show an increase in the number of tourists visiting the stunning Mediterranean island.
Ha Long Bay campaign targets Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists are the target of a campaign to promote Ha Long Bay tourism, launched on Friday by Quang Ninh Province’s Department of Tourism.
Qld tourism minister holds airline talks
Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle will hold talks with eight of Asia's biggest airlines during an overseas trade mission starting on Monday.
American Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights to Florida's Capital
New Nonstop Service On American Eagle Airlines To Tallahassee, Fla., Begins March 2
New York City Opens Tourism Office in Canada
NYC & Company's New Office Will Cater to City's Second-Largest International Market
American Airlines Announces Codesharing With Jet Airways (India) Limited
American Airlines, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, today announced it has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for authorization to begin codeshare cooperation with Jet Airways (India) Limited.
Virgin ready with telecom partner, eyes home airline dream
Richard Branson, founder and chairman of UK's Virgin group said on Monday that he was ready to enter India's telecom sector, having found an as-yet-undisclosed partner, and added that he would also want to operate in India’s domestic airspace if the sector is ever opened up for foreign players.
New TV to Boost Sub-Saharan Tourism
The launch of Southern Africa Direct, a new free-to-air lifestyle and culture television channel on November 26, 2007 is expected to push tourism figures to new heights.
United Airlines to Fly Flat Across the Atlantic
United Becomes the First Major U.S. Airline to Offer Lie-Flat Beds in Business Class with Today's Flight 952 Washington to Frankfurt
AirTran Airways' Special Holiday Gift is Music to Travelers' Ears
Each Passenger Will Receive a Voucher for 3 Months of Free XM Service
Big Island cruise ship visits to drop, eliminating jobs
HILO, Hawai'i — Cruise ship port-of-calls to the Big Island are expected to drop by nearly a third next year, depriving the isle of hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in tourist revenue.
DFW International Airport's CEO to Host Live Online Chat Session for Traveler Questions
New free charging station serves as setting for Airport's first web chat
Quiz will make tourists pay
HOLIDAYING in Britain is expected to be even more costly following the introduction of draconian new monitoring laws for people entering and leaving the country.
Indonesia to boost airline safety
Indonesia has pledged to improve aviation security and services following a series of air accidents this year, in an effort to get the European Union (EU) to lift its ban on Indonesian air carriers.
Canadians take flight on A380
Passengers speak highly of experiences aboard Airbus superjumbo
Vietnam airline companies order 12 Dreamliner planes from Boeing
US based aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced that they would be supplying 12 Dreamliner planes to airline companies in Vietnam.
Airline glitch strands travellers
'The lesson here is if you get your boarding pass on the Web, you bypass traditional airport functions'
Norwegian Spirit Set To Cruise From New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line's 1,966-passenger Norwegian Spirit was to make its inaugural cruise from the New Orleans on Sunday.
Airblue to start major flight expansion programme from July 2009: Khaqan Abbasi
Airblue will start its major flight expansion programme from July 2009 onward after receiving the recently ordered aircraft, said Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chief Operation Officer (COO), Airblue.
Abu Dhabi tourism to triple
The number of tourists in Abu Dhabi is expected to reach three million per year in 2015, a three-fold increase from the current total of one million in 2007, according to His Highness Khaldoon Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Authority.
Iran to launch tourism TV channel
Iran is to launch a tourism TV channel to provide an authentic source of information for all those interested in visiting the country.
Baggage bedlam awaits airlines
Lost or delayed bags: They’re the Russian roulette of air travel.
Flights, cruises impose fuel surcharges
Unfortunately, while no one questions that expenses for jet fuel and bunker oil are reaching unprecedented levels, these surcharges are basically marketing ploys.
New key objectives set for arabian travel market 2008
Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism event, has introduced key changes to the 2008 show format in response to exhibitor feedback.
African airlines to look for capital market funds
The potential of capital markets to fund Africa’s aviation industry will come up for discussion at a major conference that opens in Nairobi this morning.
Full steam ahead for global tourism in latest UNWTO figures
The new UNWTO World Tourism Barometer provisional data on international tourist arrivals, just published, gives an upbeat insight into global tourism performance for the first eight months of 2007.
Medical tourism agency opens in Hawai‘i
Death and taxes may be life’s two certainties, but American families facing serious medical problems could add another to the list: high health care costs.
Orbitz Reveals Busiest Airports and Most Popular Destinations for 2007 Holiday Travel Season
For better or worse, Turkey Day and travel go hand-in-hand to make up the busiest travel time of the year.
Europe's Largest Regional Carrier Flybe Latest UATP Merchant
UATP continues its strategic network expansion in Europe, adding UK-based Flybe, Europe's largest regional carrier as its newest Merchant effective immediately.
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