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03/09/10, 05:41:04 EDT
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.
Travel Execs Convene With Lawmakers To Advance International Travel Promotion Act
Travel industry leaders from across the U.S. are gathering in Washington, DC today to urge federal policymakers to take action on several travel-related priority issues.
US Airways Receives Single FAA Certification
One FAA operating certificate marks significant integration milestone
US airline eyes Cape Town run
Delta Air Lines, which says it is the only United States-based carrier between South Africa and the US, on Wednesday announced plans for flights to Cape Town.
AirTran To Become First U.S. Airline To Sponsor Reg. Traveler Lanes
Although most domestic carriers have been reluctant to partner with Registered Traveler providers, and their lobbying group, the Air Transport Association, has remained opposed to the program, providers said they are seeking ways to partner with carriers without compromising airline status programs that get elite travelers to the front of the line.
Tourism Development Not a Threat to Culture: Sultan
RIYADH — In a no-holds barred discussion with Shoura Council members, Prince Sultan ibn Salman, secretary-general of the Supreme Commission for Tourism (STC), denied that Saudi Arabia’s aim to promote tourism would have a negative effect on the Kingdom’s culture and traditions.
Tourists are drawn to the unspoiled natural beauty of Mauritius
Mauritius has been named sub-Saharan Africa's best-governed nation, but Jonny Hogg discovers it is not all paradise on the Indian Ocean island.
Jamaican campaign to reverse Caribbean tourism dip
Jamaican officials plan to open a tourism training school as part of a campaign to reverse a downturn in visitors to the Caribbean island, including from the key U.S. market.
Tourism Ireland upgrades recovery management
CA has completed the installation of a recovery management system for Tourism Ireland.
Airlines cool on taking 62% Virgin Blue stake from Toll
TOLL Holdings' plans to offload its 62 per cent stake in Virgin Blue has so far received a lukewarm response, with Singapore Airlines already ruling itself out and Emirates playing down rumours it is interested in the domestic airline.
United Airlines Secures New Route to China From San Francisco
DOT recognizes public benefit in United's 'East Meets West' plan for San Francisco-Guangzhou route
Carnival Freedom Senior Cruise Director John Heald Named Seatrade Insider's 'Sea Going Employee of the Year'
John Heald -- Carnival Freedom's senior cruise director whose blog has become a cruise industry sensation, with nearly 700,000 visitors since its debut in March -- has been named "Sea Going Employee of the Year" by Seatrade Insider, a leading on-line source for cruise industry news and information.
27 Airline CEOs Already Confirmed for ALTA's Annual Airline Leaders Forum
ALTA, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association, has announced that 27 airline CEOs, chairmen and presidents have already confirmed their participation in the 4th Annual ALTA Airline Leaders Forum slated for November 7-9, 2007, in Cancun, Mexico.
Online agents' one-upmanship vexes travel industry
The online travel agents (OTAs) are busy in one-upmanship of cornering market share and observers feel the business could be heading for a shakeout.
Marriott International Named to BusinessWeek's 'Best Places to Launch a Career'
Company highlighted for training programs
American Air tunes up operations
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines Inc. is tuning up its operations to improve customer service, the Fort Worth, Texas, carrier said.
Continental Airlines Applauds DOT for Its Tentative Approval of the Airline's Shanghai Route Application
"This is a win for Continental's customers, co-workers, and each of these communities"
Zimbabwe: Nyanga Gets Top Priority to Develop Tourism Masterplan
NYANGA has been given high priority in developing a regional tourism business development masterplan which will facilitate tourism investment.
American Airlines Receives Tentative DOT Approval to Fly Between Chicago and Beijing, China, in 2009
DOT issued its Show Cause Order earlier today.
American Airlines Offers Chance to Win New Car in Latest AA.com Sweepstakes
Navigation Systems, Car Rental Discounts Among Other Prizes in 'Find It. Book It. Win It!' Online Promotion
Embraer Presents New Executive Jet Concepts Under Study
Full-scale Mock-up Will be Exhibited at the NBAA, in the U.S.
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