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Australia Welcoming More Arab Gulf Tourists
Tourism officials in Australia say the number of visitors from Arab Gulf nations is increasing. Airlines are scheduling more flights between the Middle East and Australia to accommodate the rising popularity.
American Airlines Introduces Authentic Hawaiian Cuisine
Starting today American Airlines will say hello or, as they say in Hawaii, "aloha," to new menus featuring a distinct island flair.
Tanzania national airline fights back to survive
Coming back with new business strategies, the ailing Tanzania national airline, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) had re-branded its image after parting away with South African Airways (SAA).
PATA offers awards for best tourism agencies
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has offered 24 Gold Awards and four best-of-show Grand Awards to some best tourism agencies and government organizations in the area in a bid to promote the development of global tourism industry, reports reaching here Saturday from Indonesia's resort island Bali where PATA 2007 travel mart was being held.
EU sticks to airline emission plan
The EU has held firm to a plan to force airlines using European air space into its overall strategy to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
German airline to start flights
A Cornish airport has announced plans to begin flights to and from Germany from next summer.
Malaysia targets two million tourists from Indonesia
NUSA DUA, Bali: The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Director General Dato Mirza said his office hoped that the number of Indonesian tourists visiting the country in 2007 would reach two million.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines Reaches Tentative Labor Contract Agreement With Pilots
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., late yesterday reached a tentative labor contract agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) that represents ASA's nearly 1,700 pilots.
Oman Air underlines its commitment to promoting tourism
MUSCAT — Oman Air has underscored its commitment to promoting tourism. The airline continues its dedicated efforts to ensure that Oman continues to be a destination of choice for every world-class tourist and traveller.
BA nearer to Iberia deal
The Spanish government is understood to be resisting a possible takeover bid for Iberia, its national airline, by Air France/KLM.
Brisbane Qantas workers sidestep security
QANTAS has employed casual staff to work at Brisbane airport without Australian Federal Police security clearances.
Travel agents find their riches
The 1980s and early 1990s were the heyday of the travel agent.
Indian Airlines starts Delhi-Kullu flight
With a promise to give a major boost to tourism in Himachal Pradesh, India's national carrier, Indian Airlines today launched its Delhi-Kullu service.
Alitalia to Be Sold by Government `Soon,' Prodi Says
Alitalia SpA, Italy's unprofitable state-owned airline, will be sold ``soon'' and the government won't oppose any of the foreign companies that have shown interest in a bid, such as Air France-KLM Group, Prime Minister Romano Prodi said.
“Make Ghana the tourism destination of West Africa, if not of Africa”
The Minister for Lands, Forestry and Mines, Madam Esther Obeng Dapaah has appealed to the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations to direct some of its policies towards community based tourism to help create self employment for local women in the rural areas.
CHA President: EU Policy on Tourism Unacceptable
Bridgetown, Barbados - Peter J. Odle, president of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) said the European Union proposal on tourism to its partners in Cariforum is insufficient and unacceptable.
Floods likely to spoil Kaziranga tourist party
KAZIRANGA: If wanton poaching has sent foresters at Kaziranga National Park into a tizzy, the devastating three waves of floods witnessed by the world heritage site this year is poised to deter the enthusiasm of domestic as well as international visitors.
Fliers pay FAA's way with little input
As Congress debates whether to radically change how the Federal Aviation Administration is funded and spend billions of dollars to update our air-traffic control system, it's getting an earful from airports, airlines and business-jet owners.
WTM World Responsible Tourism Day puts industry action in the spotlight
Polar explorer Pen Hadow, the first person to sledge alone from Canada to the North Geographic Pole without any resupplies, is set to put WTM World Responsible Tourism Day in the spotlight when he officially launches the day of action at World Travel Market on Wednesday 14 November 2007.
Discovery Cruise Line Announces New Rate Structure
Food is now included in all fare categories
New Must-See Online Guide to New York City Unveiled
My Urban Sherpa, an insider's guide to the best of New York City, today unveiled its new Web site, http://www.myurbansherpa.net/.
Seoul to Provide Tailored Tourism Service
The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to provide foreign visitors here with tailor-made tourism services beginning next month.
Alitalia chairman says airline needs international partner
ROME - Alitalia SpA, the troubled Italian airline, needs an international partner to compete with other major European groups, said chairman Maurizio Prato in a parliamentary hearing.
U.S. Federal Report Recommends Measures To Improve Airline Passenger Relations
Sparked by a 42 percent increase in U.S. flight delays since 2006, including at least two notorious incidents of passengers being stranded on the runway for 10 or more hours at a time, U.S. Transportation Inspector General Calvin L. Scovell III recommended the federal government require airlines to take certain measures to improve passenger relations.
US set to challenge Europe airline carbon tax in court
The United States yesterday gave warning that European plans to impose a carbon tax on airlines would be challenged in court.
NZ Airline Grounds Planes Over Fault
National airline Air New Zealand has temporarily grounded its fleet of 17 Beech 1900D aircraft for safety inspections, canceling some 60 flights and affecting about 1,000 passengers.
SPORTS TRAVEL EXPERTS NAMED LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY IN NORTH AMERICA
Dallas, TX – According to the World Travel Awards, the “leading travel agency in North America” makes its living providing travel services to universities and sports teams across America.
Communications Failure at Memphis Airport Highlights FAA Negligence
Yesterday's communications outage at Memphis International Airport was completely preventable, says the Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS), the union that represents Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technicians.
Boeing Projects $120 Billion Latin America Market for New Commercial Airplanes
Boeing forecasts that Latin American airlines will need 1,730 airplanes worth $120 billion over the next 20 years, according to an analysis presented at the Latin America Airfinance Conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Tailor made cruises
The cruise industry is moving to cater more directly to specific groups of cruisers such as offering a totally French Cruise Experience aboard, Bleu de France which sets sail in May, 2008.
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