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12/03/10, 09:29:42 EST
Ireland's Aer Lingus, pilots announce deal to avoid airline shutdown
Aer Lingus Group PLC and its pilots announced a deal Monday that will prevent the airline from being grounded this week in a bitter dispute over the carrier's new Northern Ireland hub.
Gov’t “Committed To Heritage Tourism”
The government is expected to turn its focus towards heritage tourism after the 3rd African Diaspora Heritage Trail conference, according to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.
Tanzania to spend $1m in US tourism promotion campaign
Tanzania plans to spend $1 million (Tsh1.2 trillion) on its first ever tourism-marketing campaign in the US, which will concentrate television and outdoor advertising.
Tourism NSW sponsors travel award
Tourism NSW has for the first time sponsored the ‘Best Tourism or Travel’ award in the 14th Annual Australian Interactive Media Industry Association Awards (AIMIA).
South Africa: Australian Airline to Extend Co-op With SAA
Australian airline Qantas Airways Ltd has applied to extend its code-sharing agreement with South Africa Airways on flights from Australia to the African nation.
'New era in travel' as Airbus delivers first Superjumbos
Passengers were promised a new era in luxurious but environmentally-sensitive air travel today as Airbus delivered the first of its mammoth A380 "superjumbos" to an airline.
Zimbabwe: Travel Expo Ends on a High Note
The Zimbabwe International Travel Expo ended on a high note yesterday with organisers of the travel extravaganza expressing confidence that contacts made by the local tourism industry would help in the recovery of the sector.
Sabre Airline Solutions launches new product for e-ticketing
According to IATA, a 100 percent transfer to e-ticketing will help airlines collectively save at least US$3 billion annually, based on a per-ticket cost of US$1 for an e-ticket and US$10 for a paper one.
Europe's biggest cargo airline to launch Vietnam service
Cargolux, Europe's largest all-cargo airline, will open its service to Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 29
Tourism promotion winner to get Toyota
The Division of Tourism's "Answer the Call" contest is seeking vacation videos that capture the state's theme of wildlife, outdoor adventures and scenic getaways.
Group RCI Announces Strategic Alliance With LeisureLink
Deal Will Expand Online Presence and Visibility of Vacation Rental Properties
Technology brings efficiency to airline security
UB researchers have received a grant worth $800,000 from the National Science Foundation for a computer technology project that could make the current airport screening process more efficient.
U.S. air-fare increase falters, but shows signs of sticking
An industrywide air-fare increase initiated last week by American Airlines faltered over the weekend, but remained mostly intact on Monday, a sign that the trend toward higher fares still has some momentum.
Palestinian, Israeli Tourism Cooperation Renewed
Israeli and Palestinian tourism ministers met in Jerusalem on Monday to reactivate a joint committee, which stopped cooperating nearly two years ago.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority hosts graduation ceremony for Information Conference attendees
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) concluded the 4-day Abu Dhabi Information Conference (ADIC) with a graduation ceremony for attendants, at the Shangri-La Abu Dhabi.
Conde Nast Traveler Launches Three-Part World Savers Partnership: World Savers Congress, World Savers Awards, and Conde Nast Traveler Five & Alive Fund
Today, Conde Nast Traveler hosts the first World Savers Congress and World Savers Awards in New York City.
New Mexico Tourism delegation travels to Capitol Hill in support of Travel Promotion Act
New Mexico Tourism Department Secretary Michael Cerletti joined travel industry professionals from around New Mexico and across the country at the 2007 Travel Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. September 26-27, 2007 to urge Congressional leaders to pass the Travel Promotion Act that will provide up to $200 million to promote America to travelers from other countries.
Orbitz.com To Help Top 100 Users Fly Free Through New Incentive Program Promoting OrbitzTLC Traveler Update
Help Others, Help Yourself and Go First Class
Lebanon's national airline posts US$39 million net profit in 2006 despite Hezbollah-Israel conflict
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines, recorded a US$39 million net profit in 2006 despite the blockade of Beirut airport and disruptions during the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the company's chairman announced Wednesday.
Brazilian budget airline introduces weekly direct flight to Senegal
A Brazilian privately owned budget airline BRA is next month to launch a direct flight between Brazil and Senegal, the first between the two countries, a diplomat said Wednesday.
Budget airline launches new Poland routes
BUDGET airline bmibaby has announced the launch of services from Cardiff to Warsaw and the port of Gdansk in the wake of a growing Polish immigration.
Kudos for tourism minister
Minister of Tourism Neko Grant and his team at the Ministry of Tourism deserve a hearty round of applause for convincing Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to include Grand Bahama as one of its ports of call.
South Africa: Tourism Appoints New CMO
Roshene Singh is the new chief marketing officer of South African Tourism, effective since 1 October 2007, it was announced yesterday, Tuesday 9 October.
VISET, MHRA join forces
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association and VISET, developers and operators of the Valletta Waterfront and the Cruise Passenger Terminal, announced their new partnership collaboration on Wednesday.
B.C. airline leads North American carriers in going green
Vancouver-based Harbour Air says you can fly in good conscience on all its routes.
What’s This? ‘This’ Is to Promote Tourism
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled New York City’s first global advertising campaign this afternoon in Times Square.
Intra-Asean tourism to double
The number of intra-Asean tourists is expected to double to as many as 60 million a year when all 10 members of the group make visa-free travel fully available by 2010, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Mozambique: Tourism Operators Create Federation
Mozambican tourism companies plan to establish, as from early 2008, a Hotels and Tourism Federation that will defend the interests of its members and promote the expansion of tourism activities.
Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing hosts Natailie Tours Congress
For the third consecutive year, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), in cooperation with Alpha Tours, hosted the annual Natalie Tours Congress, the biggest tour operators in Russian market who are also responsible for attracting the most number of tourists to the UAE.
Tips to help with the upgrade game
Scoring a free or low-cost upgrade from coach to business or first class is among the most coveted of traveler perks. And these days, airlines are offering fliers more ways than ever to fill their first- and business-class seats.
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