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04/02/12, 17:05:41 EST
Chandigarh to promote wedding tourism to lure foreigners
Weddings in north India are grand occasions and Chandigarh is particularly known for its glamourous and graceful wedding ceremonies.
AirTran Airways Gives New Yorkers More Service to the Sunshine State
Low-Fare Carrier Increases Destinations, Frequencies from New York (LaGuardia) to Florida
American Airlines to Implement Annual Limits for Baggage and Boxes During the Holiday Season to Select Latin American and Caribbean Destinations
In anticipation of increased holiday travel to and from certain cities in Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean, American Airlines and American Eagle are implementing their customary policy limiting the size and number of checked bags, as well as prohibiting checked boxes.
European lawmaker threathen simple airline pricing"
Airlines may be required to publish a detailed breakdown of their prices, in addition to a fully inclusive price, if a new law being considered by Europe’s legislators gets the green light, risking further confusion for passengers.
Finnair sees risk of trade war in airline CO2 trading
The plan to include European Union air traffic in the bloc's emission trading system could trigger a trade war as countries outside the EU would not want to join it in its current form, Finnair said.
Official: United, Delta Mull Combination
Official Says United and Delta Have Discussed Combining; Airlines Deny It
Holland America Line Increases Popular 7-Day Southern Caribbean Sailings in 2008
In 2008, Holland America Line doubles departures of its seven-day deep southern Caribbean itinerary, created for those seeking a week-long cruise to lesser visited Caribbean ports. In January the company will deploy ms Westerdam on seven cruises and ms Eurodam on a special New Year's Eve cruise.
TAM and United Airlines Begin Codeshare and Frequent Flyer Partnership Today
Frequent flyers of both airlines will enjoy mileage or points accrual and redemption, airlines will offer codeshare flights between Brazil and the U.S.
JetBlue Announces Nonstop Service Between Orlando and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Service Begins March 6, 2008(a) With Introductory Fares At $79(b) Each Way
'Greenest' Hotel in America Opens in Greensboro
Proximity Hotel provides comfortable luxury as it goes for LEED Platinum Certification.
Jet Blue's Blues Keep on Coming
Airline's latest woe comes from a large NY-based union
American Airlines Will Offer Double AAdvantage Miles on JFK-St. Lucia Flights Beginning Thursday
Travelers who fly on American Airlines new route between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York and St. Lucia in the Caribbean, beginning this Thursday, will earn double AAdvantage miles for every qualifying round trip or one-way trip through Feb. 12, 2008.
KTB in plea to tour operators
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has asked tour operators and agents to encourage more visitors to visit the country during the low season.
Royal Jordanian - first Middle Eastern airline to offer OnAir mobile and internet services
It was announced today that oneworld member Royal Jordanian will be the first airline in the Middle East to provide its passengers with OnAir’s inflight Internet and mobile phone services, including email, SMS and voice calls.
Cunard Line Awarded 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' for Fifth Straight Year
Renowned liner company also awarded 'Best Onboard Educational Programs'
Dana Airlines of Nigeria Buys Three Phenom Jets from Embraer
The new Nigerian company will be the launch customer for the Phenom in Sub- Saharan Africa
High fuel prices hit cruise ship operators
The record rises in oil prices are about to hit cruise ship operators where it hurts most, in their pockets.
British Airways Luggage Lawsuit Expands
According to the suit, filed in Federal court in Seattle, British Air loses 23 bags per 1,000 passengers carried, about 60 percent more than the industry average and twice as bad as the worst U.S. carrier.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Announces Innovative Hotel Concierge Service
Unique Concept Extends Across Multiple Properties, Destinations
Dubai's Istithmar to buy stake in Djibouti airline
Dubai-government investment agency Istithmar said on Tuesday it has agreed to invest in Djibouti's Daallo Airlines to help the company expand in east Africa.
200 airline websites face closure
The EU is to announce tomorrow that half of all Europe's airline websites are breaking consumer law
American Airlines Opens Temporary Admirals Club at Miami International Airport
American Airlines said today it has opened a temporary Admirals Club(R) lounge in Concourse E to replace the one in Concourse A which recently closed to accommodate construction for the North Terminal Project.
India eyes $6.5 bln funding for medical tourism
India is trying to simplify procedures for foreign investors to invest in Indian hospitals and hotels, the tourism minister said on Tuesday, forecasting $6.5 billion flowing into the sector in the coming years.
Vietnam to develop sea tourism infrastructure
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize a conference in Hanoi next month to discuss ways to spur the cruise ship sector.
VRG Begins Ticket Sales to Mexico City
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the parent company of Brazil's low-cost airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A., today began selling tickets for VRG's newest route, Sao Paulo - Mexico City.
Dutch airline buying seven 737s
Transvia.com, a Dutch airline, has been identified as the buyer of seven Boeing 737-800 airplanes worth $523 million at list prices.
EU body adopts strict rules for airline emissions
Airlines flying in and out of the European Union should join the bloc's emissions trading system in 2011 and submit to strict caps on their output of greenhouse gases, the European Parliament voted on Tuesday.
Ireland's Aer Lingus airline calls mass staff meetings in hopes of avoiding strike next week
Aer Lingus Group PLC, facing the threat of strikes next week, called mass staff meetings Tuesday in hopes of persuading employees not to follow their unions' plans for rolling walkouts.
Emirates picks Airbus A350 in $35 bln deal
Dubai-based airline Emirates picked the Airbus A350 airliner over Boeing's 787 in orders potentially worth $35 billion on Sunday, grabbing centre stage on the first day of the Dubai Air Show.
Religious Tourism: A New Era, a Dynamic Industry
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “religious travel?” If you’re like most of us, four thoughts probably come to the forefront: niche market, budget travel, pilgrimages, and seniors.
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