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11/03/10, 10:27:19 EST
Ancient Ethiopian city tries to become a modern tourist hub
"The future of Harar is tourist attraction," said regional president Murad Abdulhadi.
Airline to end policy of letting families board first
Southwest Airlines has a new way of getting children on a plane -- by no longer putting them first.
H.I.S. Shares Plunge as Tourist Numbers, Profits Fall
H.I.S. Co. shares had their biggest decline in almost five years after Japan's largest discount travel agency reported a drop in operating profit and JPMorgan lowered its target price on the stock.
Tourism arrivals reach 7-year high
The number of foreign tourists visiting Israel leaped 82 percent in August from a year earlier, bringing arrivals in the first eight months to their highest level since 2000.
Thailand eyes record tourism despite crash, coup
Thailand is eyeing a record tourist influx with foreigners seemingly undeterred by the Phuket plane disaster or political concerns since a military coup one year ago, industry officials say.
UPDATE 1-AVIC I, China Eastern eye $133 mln airline
BEIJING - State-owned China Aviation Industry Corp I (AVIC I) said on Wednesday it plans to team up with China Eastern to form a 1 billion yuan ($133 million) regional airline that will fly locally built planes.
$10 Off EuropebyAir FlightPass
EuropebyAir's entire FlightPass route system will be on sale at $10 off the normal price of $99 or $129 one-way.
Mexicana Airlines Takes Home Three World Travel Awards
Considered the Oscars of the tourism sector, these awards are granted based on the votes of more than 167,000 travel industry experts worldwide. Every Mexicana employee has contributed to the company's achievement
Kerala starts year-long study on tourism impact
Kerala Tourism (KT) has launched a year-long study to find out the impact of tourism on ecology and infrastructure. The study comes in the wake of its initiative to promote eco-tourism in a big way.
AirTran Airways Adds New Winter Service Between Pittsburgh and Florida
Low-Fare Carrier Adds Nonstop Flights to Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa
Serving Up a Fresh Perspective on Airline Food Service
Executive Chef Shawn Monroe Participates in Cornell University School of Hotel Administration Roundtable on Food Safety and Nutrition
You Spoke and We Listened
Southwest Airlines Says Open Seating is Here to Stay!
West Africa group plans African regional airline
JOHANNESBURG - A West African group plans to launch an airline to help fill in route gaps left by problems at regional state-owned airlines, before expanding to the rest of the continent, an official said on Wednesday.
Tourism Investment Meeting to Open in Seoul
An international tourism investment convention will be held in Seoul in November to help information distribution and program promotion within the tourism industry
UPDATE: Malaysian Air To Decide Major Jet Order By December
HONG KONG - Malaysian Airline System Bhd. (3786.KU) will make a decision on ordering more than 100 jets by December, and also hopes to sign a code-share agreement with a Chinese partner soon, Managing Director Idris Jala said.
Orient-Express Hotels Not in Talks With Indian Hotels Company Ltd
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. today stated that it has received the letter from The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) dated September 14, 2007 and included in IHCL's SEC Schedule 13-D filing dated September 17, 2007 and has reviewed the press release issued by IHCL on the same date.
Pet Friendly San Francisco Hotels Join BringYourPet.com
BringYourPet.com (www.bringyourpet.com) announces the recent addition of three new pet friendly hotels to its Web site: The Cartwright Hotel, Monticello Inn, and Villa Florence.
First Class Flyer Launches FlightBliss.com: A Free 'Upgrade Strategies' Website that Encourages Everyone to Upgrade Their Airline Experiences
Destination guides, simple tips, and insider knowledge help users get the most value from their frequent flyer miles, enjoy more comfortable seats, and even fly First Class and Business Class for less than the published rates and sometimes for the price of coach
IATA cuts FY08 global airline profitability forecast; raises FY07 outlook
PARIS - The International Air Transport Association has cut its forecast for world airlines' net profit in 2008 to 7.8 bln usd from 9.6 bln usd because of high fuel prices and the effects of current turmoil in the credit markets.
AA, Northwest go tit-for-tat in budding airline rivalry
American subsidiary American Eagle plans to start nonstop service between New York LaGuardia and Memphis, a move that appears to play into what could be part of a building tit-for-tat battle with rival Northwest.
Budget airline bosses criticize increasingly heavy regulation
LONDON: Low-cost airlines are unfairly carrying the burden of concerns about the environmental impact of flying, executives from budget carriers claimed Tuesday as they criticized increasingly heavy regulation and taxes.
Edmund Bartlett Appointed Jamaica's New Minister of Tourism
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Edmund (Ed) Bartlett, a marketing executive and long-standing Parliamentarian, has been appointed Minister of Tourism in Jamaica's newly elected government.
Online travel industry adapts to consumer wants
According to a recent report from Tealeaf, online travel sales will reach $142 billion this year.
Airline Employees Rally, Converge on Capitol Hill Ask Congress to Stop Unfair Subsidies of Corporate Jets
Participants Urge House to Stop Unnecessary Increase in Passenger Facility Charges
GOL Announces Interline Agreement with VRG
SAO PAULO, Brazil - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the parent company of Brazil's low-cost airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. ("GTA", that operates the GOL brand) and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. ("VRG", that operates the VARIG brand), has entered an interline agreement with VRG.
TAM Begins Partnership with a Company in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Commercial agreement with NHT begins September 24 and TAM will offer flights to 81 locations in Brazil
Alaska Airlines Plans To Provide In-Flight Wireless Broadband Next Year
Row 44 and Alaska Air said they plan to test a satellite-based service next spring with expectations that the airline's fleet can be equipped with Wi-Fi service in 2008.
Boeing Projects $340 Billion Market for New Airplanes in China
China will require 3,400 new airplanes worth about $340 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market.
Air India braces up for Jet’s Gulf entry
Speaking to Business Line soon after the Government decision was made public, the Air India Chairman and Managing Director, Mr V. Thulasidas, said that the airline was ready to take on competition.
High hopes on advertising Vietnam’s tourism on CNN
With only one video clip broadcast for 30 seconds a day for three consecutive months on CNN, will Vietnam’s tourism gain fame in the world worth US$290,000 of expenses?
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