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Green taxes will be disastrous to progressive CSR programs
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has come out against the concept of "green" taxes and similar restrictive programs that various governments are looking to exert on the travel industry.
United changes travel plan policies for customers affected by California wildfires
United Airlines said that it is offering advice for its customers in light of wildfires for those travellers beginning and ending their journey at many airports in southern California.
Spain low-cost airline traffic up 41 pct in Sept
Low-cost airlines flew 2.6 million passengers to Spain in September, up 41.4 percent from the same month last year, the Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.
Strike by Portuguese national airline pilots grounds flights
A strike by TAP Air Portugal pilots grounded almost all the national airline's flights Tuesday.
Ahead of the Bell: Airline Summit
Federal aviation regulators on Tuesday begin a two-day meeting with airlines to discuss scheduling changes designed to alleviate record delays at New York's three major airports.
Namibia: Desert Tourism Set to Bloom
With the recent opening of the Sendelingsdrift and Mata-Mata tourism border posts, a desert tourism boom is expected in both Namibia and South Africa.
Fires could deal tourism a blow
Evacuees filling hotels; visitors may stay away
Nigeria: 'How Nigeria Can Make Money From Tourism'
Until Nigeria identifies its tourism investment opportunities and lay foun-dation for their sustainability, investor will continue to shy away from investing in the sector.
Cruise Baltic voted ‘Destination of the year’ 2007
Seatrade Insider has just handed out this year’s cruise awards and has selected Cruise Baltic as the destination of the year.
North Carolina To Host Historic China-United States Travel Directors Summit
A historic meeting of state travel directors from across the United States and from 31 provinces of China will take place in Charlotte on October 24, 2007. The purpose of the summit is to help foster travel between the United States and China.
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).
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