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South Africa's crime rate causes tourism to decline
South Africa's tourism minister acknowledged that his country's reputation for crime was keeping visitors away, and said his ministry was working with police to address the issue.
Arabian Travel Market strengthens management team
The Middle East's premier travel and tourism event, Arabian Travel Market, which will have its 15th showing in May next year, has appointed Simon Press as its dedicated Exhibition Director- a position created to reflect the significant growth of the annual event.
Bad weather keeps tourists away from France: study
Rain and unseasonably cool weather kept tourists away from France in July and August, and hotel, camping and holiday home rentals fell 3 percent from 2006 levels, according to a study released on Sunday.
Coming up: Gastronomic tourism
Gastronomic tourism is coming up as a form of special interest tourism globally. Here, food and beverages are the main motivating factors for travel to a desired destination.
Airline efforts to minimize headaches fall short
What, if anything, are airlines doing this summer to ease the pain of flying? When you tally up their efforts, the sum seems to be not enough, given almost daily horror stories.
Kadyrov Orders Up Airline for Chechnya
The administration of Chechnya announced Friday that it would open its own airline, Grozny-Avia, this fall in what might be further evidence of a return to some kind of normalcy in the southern republic.
Star Cruises set to ride economic boom, Games
Star Cruises - the Asia-Pacific region's leading cruise operator and the world's third-largest - is poised to go big in the Greater China region in expectation of a surge in cruise travel, fueled by a robust economy and the immense market potential arising from next year's Beijing Olympics.
Tourists jam Caribbean airports
Jamaicans headed inland and tourists fled the country as hurricane Dean headed for a direct hit on the island Sunday after a deadly and destructive march across the eastern Caribbean
Are Air Taxis Ready for the Runway?
With so many people flying the crowded skies this Memorial Day weekend, it's a good time for an update on the embryonic air taxi industry.
Kenya: Tourism Spurs New Property
Global hotel chains like the Kempinski Hotels Worldwide and Accor Hotels are the latest to express interest to establish properties in the country.
FAA approves Oregon airline to operate Boeing Dreamlifters
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Evergreen International Airlines of McMinnville, Oregon, to operate a fleet of Boeing cargo planes called the Dreamlifters.
Cape Town Convention: The Arik Airline example
The domestication of the Cape Town convention in the recent civil aviation bill, signed into civil aviation act by the former National Assembly, has started yielding dividend in the aviation industry.
Canadian tourists hit with norovirus outbreak
MONTREAL -- A total of 81 Canadian tourists in the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic were recently hit with a norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
Airlines boot unruly passengers in Denver
Serious passenger disruptions of airline flights are at a 12-year low, according to FAA statistics - even if it does not seem that way in Denver.
Aer Lingus may use crews from abroad
Aer Lingus is continuing to draw up contingency plans to help the thousands of airline passengers, including many from Ulster, affected by next week's planned pilot strike.
Cruise Fans Get First Glimpse Of Norwegian Gem
NCL Cruises has reported that cruise holiday fans have had the first glimpse of its newest vessel, the stunning Norwegian Gem, as the ship left drydock at Meyer Werft in Germany at the weekend.
Yao Ming's honeymoon attracts copycat tourists
Chinese people have been packing travel agencies asking to follow in the honeymoon footsteps of China's most popular sporting hero, basketball star Yao Ming.
Travel and Tourism Business: Singapore Is Set To Stage Biggest World Cuisines Show in Asia
The World Cuisines Show 2008 (WCS’08), to be staged in Singapore from July 25-27, 2008, is a global marketplace where countries around the world gather under one roof to showcase their national cuisines and cultural activities. National tourism authorities from more than 130 countries have been invited to participate in this inaugural international event.
Tourism Ministry seeks apprentices
Want to get a leg up in the tourism industry but not sure where to start? The Ministry of Tourism is seeking 20 apprentices to train for a career in the tourism and hospitality industry through a one year Tourism Apprenticeship Training Programme, starting September 2007.
FIRST A380 FLIGHT ON 25-26 OCTOBER
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have agreed to a delivery timetable for the first A380 aircraft.
US Airways Vacations Awards Joseph Helms with One Million Dividend Miles
IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) RESORT, US AIRWAYS AWARDS WINNER WITH ONE MILLION DIVIDEND MILES
Pack Your Bags - SmarterTravel.com Announces Bargain Destinations for Fall
SmarterTravel.com, a comprehensive online travel resource, has revealed its list of bargain destinations for fall 2007: Mexico, Ireland, Australia, Germany and Columbus, Ohio.
Montreux attracts wealthy Middle-Eastern tourists
After Geneva, the city is the most popular holiday venue for Middle-Eastern tourists looking for peace and shops selling luxurious goods.
Airline protesters pitch up at Heathrow
Harlington, England - A stone's throw from the runways of London's main Heathrow airport, environmentalists are gearing up for the fight against global warming, amid fears of disruption to tourists and flights.
Mozambique: Authorities Sign Tourism Accord
Luanda, 08/16 - A co-operation accord in the tourism domain has recently been signed between Angola and Mozambique, on Thursday said a source of the Ministry.
Copa Airlines Wins Fourth Consecutive SkyTrax Award for Best Airline in Central America, Mexico and The Caribbean
PANAMA CITY, Aug. 16 - Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A., has been named best airline in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean for the fourth consecutive year in a survey conducted by well-known market research company SkyTrax.
Mayor Newsom Launches Enrollment of Clear(R) Airport Security Fast Pass at San Francisco International Airport
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16 - Clear(R), the leading service provider of registered traveler (RT) lanes at U.S. airports, announced yesterday with Mayor Gavin Newsom the opening of two Clear enrollment stations at San Francisco International Airport.
Southwest so far top U.S. airline for 2007 passenger traffic
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is on pace to unseat American Airlines this year as the world's biggest airline -- measured by passenger traffic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark 'appalled' at Air NZ's Iraq troop flights
Furious Government ministers are demanding answers from Air New Zealand after it admitted carrying Australian troops to and from the war in Iraq.
Report: British tourists caught virus before arriving in Dominican Republic
The 205 tourists who got sick last week while staying at a four-star Dominican hotel had caught the virus before arriving on the island, according to a statement released by British and local health officials.
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