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Unnamed European airline orders 10 Bombardier Q400 turboprops
Bombardier has received an order for 10 Q400 high-speed turboprop airliners worth at least $267-million (U.S.) from an unnamed European airline.
Denver-based airline to show World Series in the air
Frontier Airlines will show the World Series on DirecTV offered on TVs on the backs of the seats on its planes.
United, JetBlue continue string of good airline results
U.S. airlines continued to report strong results with Tuesday's better-than-expected earnings from United parent UAL and JetBlue Airways.
Dar locks foreign investors out of tourism sector
In a move that confirms the growing resentment of foreign investors in Tanzania’s tourism sector, the government plans to introduce legislation to bar foreigners from engaging in tourism related businesses in the country.
Airlines buffeted by fliers' discontent
From flight delays to poor service from relentless cutbacks, carriers just can't win
Trial is set for 'airline cheats'
A DATE has been fixed for the trial of six Gulf Air employees accused of conning Haj pilgrims out of money.
Shin Kong, Airline Form Venture
Shin Kong Financial Holding Co.'s life-insurance unit will set up a 500 million yuan, or roughly $65 million, joint venture with China's Hainan Airlines Co. in Beijing.
Cruise Industry Veteran Bo-Erik Blomqvist Named Senior Vice President - Corporate Shipbuilding for Carnival Corporation & plc
Based at Carnival's Southampton, UK, offices, Blomqvist will begin February 1, 2008, and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's various newbuilding projects.
Five Star Luxury for Northern Iraq
Abu Dhabi-based Rotana Hotels said on Tuesday it would develop a $55 million five-star property in Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdish region, which has largely been spared the violence affecting the rest of the country.
Strikes by Portuguese national airline pilots expected to disrupt services
TAP Air Portugal said a series of pilots' strikes beginning Tuesday would likely cause the cancellation of many flights and advised passengers to change their travel plans if possible.
Seoul to Construct Medical-Tourism Complex
Seoul Metropolitan Government is considering building a foreign tourist-oriented medical complex.
NZ tourists spend $24m on dolphins
Travellers spent some $24 million dollars last year watching and swimming with dolphins in New Zealand, according to reports.
Mandarin Oriental Announces Exclusive Luxury Resort and Residences on the Carribean Island of St. Kitts
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group today announced that it will manage a new luxurious 125-room resort with 20 Residences at Mandarin Oriental on the island of St. Kitts in the British West Indies, which will open in 2010.
dwtc announces itca dubai 2007 - the second travel catering in-flight service exhibition and conference for the middle east, africa and indian subcon
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is proud to announce the second edition of the ITCA Dubai Exhibition and Conference – the most specialized travel catering and in-flight service exhibition and conference for the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent.
Skybus Announces Nonstop Service From New Base at Piedmont Triad International Airport
10 seats at $10* on every flight; Reservations on sale Tuesday at 6 a.m. at www.skybus.com
Gambia: 2007 Tourist Season - First Scandinavian Flight Arrives
As the tourist season kicks-off, tourists from different parts of Europe continue to storm the " Smiling Coast " of West Africa , The Gambia.
Holland America Line's Upcoming Culinary Cruises Celebrate Chefs and Recipes From Around the Country
From wine-country cuisine to the re-invented wholesome fare of early American taverns to Southern-influenced prime seafood, Holland America Line will open its on-board kitchens to over 70 guest chefs from around the country throughout its 2008 cruise season.
Prepare for Genesis cruise vessels with 5.400 pax
The cruise industry is booming and two huge new generation vessels with capacity for 5.400 passengers each are scheduled to be delivered in 2009 and 2010, ordered by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, RCCL
TSA Chief Says Airline Industry Still A Terror Risk
Six years after 9/11 and more than three years after the 9/11 Commission urged an immediate crackdown, the Transportation Security Administration admitted Tuesday that much-needed anti-terrorism measures are still not in place.
Aer Lingus sells stake in chartered airline services company Futura
Aer Lingus Group PLC said Wednesday it has sold its remaining 20 percent stake in Futura, a Spanish-registered company operating chartered airline services, for a net profit of €11.3 million (US$16.2 million).
All airline eyes are on Texas
As goes Texas, so goes the airline industry. That's how things are shaping up as the three major Texas-based airlines get ready for contract talks with their pilots unions.
Risky space tourism gets a boost from a hands-off FAA
In the latest space race — to lift paying customers out of Earth's atmosphere — aviation safety regulators occupy a new niche: They are promoting an industry expected to suffer deadly accidents instead of applying strict safety rules.
Heli-tourism runs into rough weather
Thiruvananthapuram, India - The helicopter services launched to link major tourist destinations has run into rough weather with few takers for the services.
UK sees slump in tourist numbers
The number of overseas visitors to the UK fell 13% in August from a year ago, official figures have shown.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean on Comeback as Dollar Hedge
Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. are increasingly catering to U.S. tourists who want to dodge the rising euro while visiting Europe.
The impact of the US economy on Jamaica's tourism industry
ACCORDING to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), up to the middle of 2007 vacation business from the US market to most foreign destinations was weak. It was also the case with respect to domestic destinations.
Hawaii hotel's pond restored, reopens soon
The once-murky man-made pond next to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa got a blessing yesterday celebrating the $15 million restoration of what's officially known as the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon.
Miami Wins At World Travel Awards
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has been voted North America's leading Tourist and Convention Bureau by travel agents worldwide, it was announced by GMCVB President & CEO, William D. Talbert III, CDME.
Cleanliness, organization, attention to detail keep a cruise ship's food service afloat
The cavernous galley on board Holland America's MS Oosterdam is so immaculate that you could perform surgery on any surface — including the grease trap. At least, that's the impression we had after completing our personal tour.
Big Investment in Canadian Hotels
Over $800 million dollars invested into Montreal’s hotels
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