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OFT takes action against 13 airlines over misleading holiday pricing
London, 9 August - Following the OFT's warning to the holiday and travel industry in February, the OFT has successfully taken action against 13 airlines that did not include
all fixed, non-optional costs, such as taxes, in prices on their websites.
Germany stays popular with tourists after World Cup
Germany remained a popular tourist destination in the first half of 2007 after record numbers travelled to watch last year's soccer World Cup, the Federal Statistics Office said on Thursday.
Tourists hurt by giant wave after glacier breaks
A chunk of an Arctic glacier broke into the sea and triggered a huge wave that injured 18 people on a sightseeing boat, almost all of them British tourists, Norwegian officials said on Thursday.
Northwest Named Charter Airline for Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts
Northwest Airlines will serve as the charter airline for the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts for the upcoming National Football League (NFL) season.
West Bengal to unveil tourism policy
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government today said it is working on a new tourism policy which could be unveiled by next month.
Tourism development: conflict of interest
Vice head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Pham Tu has told the press that the tourism sector may have to ‘flexibly dodge the law’ to develop and in the long term, the sector possibly has to petition law makers to amend the laws.
Online travel bookings boom in China
China's leading online travel agent, Ctrip.com, reported stronger than expected second quarter results this week, indicating growing interest in online flight, hotel and vacation package bookings in the world's most populous nation. Ctrip's Net revenues jumped 52 per cent year-on-year to $37.8m.
Volcano erupts near Guatemalan tourist city
Guatemala's Fire Volcano erupted Thursday, spewing lava, rock and ash near the colonial city of Antigua and some of the Central American country's most famous coffee farms.
Airline Liable for Death from Lost Baggage
The United States Court of Appeals upheld a lower Federal Court's ruling against American Airlines. The airline forced an elderly woman to check her bag along with necessary medical devices.
Stomach bug wipes out tourists in Caribbean
Up to 200 holidaymakers have fallen ill at a four-star hotel in the Dominican Republic.
Tourist Traps
If airport delays, high gas prices and congested roadways weren’t enough, here’s something else to spoil your August vacation: State and local governments across the U.S. are getting ever more aggressive about taxing tourists.
Carnival Unveils Design Details for Resort-Style Pool Areas and 'Carnival WaterWorks' on Fantasy-Class Ships
Part of the Line's $250 Million 'Evolutions of Fun' Initiative
Airline asks, 'Is that a monkey in your ponytail
Passengers aboard Spirit Airlines Flight 180 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to New York's LaGuardia International Airport had an unexpected travel companion Tuesday: a small monkey.
Iraq's First No-Frills Airline Takes Flight
Expat Airways Draws Criticism With Its Westerners-Only Policy
Terrorism Fears Inhibit Tourism
"After the Spaniards, who will be next to die in this vibrant, 'living museum'?" a group of Italian tourists asked as they left Yemen after a recent deadly bombing attack.
Port's biggest ship bowing out in '09
Royal Caribbean mum on what, if anything, will take its place
German regulators approve Air Berlin's takeover of charter airline LTU
Discount carrier Air Berlin PLC's takeover of German charter airline LTU has been approved by German federal regulators, the company said Wednesday.
BULGARIAN CONSUL SERVICE IN MOSCOW ISSUES 100 000TH TOURIST VISA FOR 2007
The Bulgarian consular service in Moscow has issued its 100 000th tourist visa since the beginning of 2007.
New Emirates Airline manager for UAE
Emirates Airline has appointed Majid Al Mualla as Manager, U.A.E. Sales. Majid's appointment closely follows a series of promotions and appointments announced by Emirates to power its global expansion campaign.
Tourism To Australia Growing 'Bloody' Strongly
This growth is a positive result of the Howard Government's record investment in tourism, an innovative tourism industry and a successful So Where the Bloody Hell Are You? tourism campaign.
Abu Dhabi promotes tourism in London’s Hyde Park
Abu Dhabi tourism authority organises a young leaders fun run in Hyde Park in bid to target business tourism.
Amadeus and Sabre Holdings File with EC to Form Joint Venture to Automate Payments for the Travel Industry
Sabre Holdings and Amadeus have filed with the European Commission for antitrust approval to create a joint venture that will provide secure, automated payment processing, clearing and reconciliation solutions to the global travel industry.
Tourists Want Foreigner-Friendly Systems
Although there are things for foreign visitors to do, see and enjoy in Korea, they would be unobtainable without systems to help people make reservations, book transportation and get correct information.
Expedia Travel Trendwatch Reports Vacationers are not Swayed by Negative Travel News, Americans are Perceived More Favorably Abroad than Expected
Americans Ranked Second in Expedia.de Survey to Find 'Best Tourists,' However Fell Short in the Fashion Category For Our Comfy Pants and White Socks with Sandals
Mum's luggage gets 'grounded' by airline red tape
A MOTHER and her tearful three-year-old son were forced to leave a suitcase with their clothes in Spain following a row over baggage allowances.
Hyd to host tourism fair from Aug 10
For the fifth year in a row, Hyderabad is playing host to the 56th edition of the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), scheduled to be held from August 10, 2007.
Holland America Line to Feature Exclusive Signature Shops on New ms Eurodam in 2008
Holland America Line's first Signature-class ship, ms Eurodam, will feature an exclusive collection of Signature Shops in a substantially expanded shopping promenade - along with many other enhancements - when the 2,104-passenger luxury liner debuts in June 2008.
Iraqi tourism? Not for the faint-hearted
Vacation in Iraq? More hotels in a country whose name evokes images of bombs, kidnappings and beheadings?
Flight Attendant Allegedly Drunk
A flight attendant appeared in court Monday to answer charges she was drinking alcohol on the job and told a captain "You're dead" as she was removed from the plane.
Hong Kong Launches Group Confirmation Letter Scheme
The Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong will implement a new rule from this month on in order to alleviate problems of fraud within the travel industry.
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