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11/21/08, 10:47:54 UTC

Direct to the Big Apple From Flint, Mich., on American Eagle Airlines

American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop service between New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Bishop International Airport in Flint, Mich. (FNT).

Antalya showcases best of Turkish tourism

Over 800 tourism professionals from 88 different countries convened at the 68th World Congress of the International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals (SKAL) on Sunday, to discuss the future of tourism.

Philippines set to ‘WOW’ visitors at the World Travel Market 2007

The Philippines will again be putting its best foot forward during this year’s World Travel Market, to be held at London’s ExCel exhibition center at the Docklands, from 12 to 15 November.

Korean shipbuilder buys rival, Europe’s largest

This move will expand into the more lucrative cruise line business, Norway Post reported.

Airline Subsidy Cut Leaves Town Flightless

The Hagerstown Regional Airport is finishing up a $62 million runway project. Now all it needs is an airline.

Pakistan's major airline suffers disappointment

The head of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)is puzzled, six months into the job, why the business isn’t turning around.

China to raise airline fuel surcharge from Nov 5

China will allow its domestic airlines to increase fuel surcharge starting from next Monday to offset the pressure of oil price hikes on the aviation industry.

Taiwan looking to generate more medical tourism

Taiwan is to promote medical services to generate medical tourism to the tune of NT$7 billion (US$215.52 million) within three years, an official said yesterday.

Boeing to Showcase Advanced Range of Products, Services at Dubai 2007

The Boeing Company at this year's Dubai Air Show will spotlight a wide range of products and services producing record sales across commercial and defense markets. The show runs from Nov. 11-15.

Maori waka tourist attraction opens in Christchurch

In Christchurch tourists often experience the joys of the Garden City by punting or canoeing down the Avon river.

Singapore injects over Dh1.3 billion to boost tourism industry

The Singaporean government has recently announced a major human capital investment worth Dh1.3 billion as part of a wider tourism strategy that has targets to achieve 17 million visitor arrivals and Dh110 billion in tourism receipts by 2015.

Health tourism could be next big thing in silver travel: industry player

For the travel industry, the over-55s represent a goldmine of opportunities, and tour packages that offer therapeutic getaways is one of the ideas that could appeal to the silver generation.

World Travel Awards: time for celebrations

Fashion, food and filmy promotions danced to a heady mix of Indian music and Western sets, as the World Travel Awards’ Indian debut sizzled at The Leela Palace Kempinski here on Friday night.

Dnata Travel Services awarded gsa contract for Kingfisher

Dnata Travel Services has been appointed as General Sales Agent for passenger sales for Kingfisher Airlines for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, the Northern Emirates and Kuwait.

Hong Kong Airline Begins Myanmar Flights

A Hong Kong-based airline will begin regular flights to Myanmar's largest city of Yangon.

EU sets tough conditions on tourism funds

The European Union has set tough conditions for releasing money committed over the last three years for Kenya’s tourism sector, constraining the country’s efforts to take marketing promotions to non-traditional source regions.

Hyderabad’s new international airport: Starting the take-off run

Official sources told Business Line that as per the current airline scheduling, Lufthansa will be the first airline to land and take off from the new greenfield airport.

UN studies sustainable religious tourism

With millions of people now on the move for ''religious tourism,'' the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has begun to turn its attention towards studying and analysing the issues related to its sustainability.

Mesa ordered to pay Hawaiian Air $80M

A federal judge today ordered the parent of interisland carrier go! to pay Hawaiian Airlines $80 million for misusing confidential business information.

Business travel will drive rate increases for travel industry

Online marketers may want to pay more attention to the business traveler in 2008. According to the recent Global Business Travel Forecast from American Express, business travel needs will surpass the supply, driving rate increases in all sectors.

JET AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES ITS DAILY FLIGHT

Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, announced the launch of a daily flight from New Delhi to New York’s John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, via its hub in Brussels.

Malaysia Airlines eyes record earnings in 2007, predicts drop in fares

Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday it aims to post record earnings this year after a business revamp, and expects to cut fares by up to 7 percent in the next few years.

Senegal retakes control of airline from Air Maroc

Senegal's government has retaken control of the West African nation's flag carrier Air Senegal from Royal Air Maroc, following financial losses suffered by the Senegalese airline, the transport ministry said on Wednesday.

Emirates Airline may order more A380s in future to meet growing capacity: executive

Dubai's Emirates Airline is likely to place more orders in the future for the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane, to meet its expansion plans, a senior executive said Wednesday.

Rwanda: Country to Sell Cultural Tourism

Government is trying to diversify its tourism potentials by relaunching cultural tourism.

Mainland remains committed to promoting coss-Strait tourism

The Chinese mainland will continue to push Taiwan to allow mainland residents to visit the island despite the deadlock in cross-strait tourism negotiation, a mainland official said on Wednesday.

Star Cruise wins Best Cruise Operator in Asia-Pacific award

Star Cruises has been at the forefront in the development of cruising in Asia since 1993 offering exciting world class cruise holiday experiences that have grown in popularity throughout Asia.

Cut-price airline safety questioned

A whistleblowing New Zealand pilot has claimed Pacific Blue's rapid expansion means it is "only a matter of time before something really bad happens" with the discount airline.

Lebanon's tourism industry dogged by peril

Fearing assassination, Lebanon's tourism minister rarely moves from his heavily protected home in the hills near Beirut -- while trying to convince wary foreigners that the country is safe to visit.

Travel Agents Down, But Not Out

Although more than two-thirds of leisure travelers use the Internet these days to book the flights, hotels and cars they need on their vacations, traditional travel agents are fighting back by emphasizing their personal touch and hands-on expertise that no computer can match.




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