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Tanzanian president to chair tourism summit in China
Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete will chair the second World Tourism Marketing Summit in Beijing, China, October 28-30 2007.
Cheapflights.com offers NEW “his and hers airport amenities” travel guide
Cheapflights.com and aviation expert Jerry Chandler have again teamed up to offer the latest in a series of travel guides aimed at helping flyers’ make the most of their airport excursions.
Holland America Line Unveils Eurodam News Blog
Holland America Line's Eurodam News Blog is live as of today, Monday, Aug. 6
NEW CHARGE FOR LUGGAGE BY AIRLINE
Passengers using a low-cost airline will now have to pay for all luggage going into the plane's hold.
Airline Offers Premium Pay to Pilots Who Fly More than 80 Hours
Northwest Airlines has agreed to reinstate premium pay for pilots who fly more than 80 hours per month.
Airline denies using banks for ticket payment
Few weeks after the regulatory body, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ordered Airline operators to stop selling flight tickets through the banks, the airline has denied the allegations of selling tickets through the banks.
Zimbabwe: Chinese Firm to Help Market Zim Tourism
A Chinese company has lived up to its promise to market Zimbabwe's tourism to the Far East by sending the top six finalists in the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe pageantry to Hong Kong and China on a tour to promote and market the country's tourism.
Absurd Travel Rules That Should Be Changed
You don't have to be a card-carrying frequent flier to know that the travel business is littered with silly little rules that make no sense whatsoever.
'Torture flight' airline sued by MI5 informer
Bisher al-Rawi, the British-based Iraqi and former MI5 source detained by America for more than four years, is suing the US private airline that transported him to Afghanistan on an illegal CIA 'extraordinary rendition' torture flight.
Genocide tourism: Tragedy becomes a tourist attraction
Lately at Auschwitz, visitors dine in a newly renovated cafeteria built within the large room where thousands of Nazi victims were processed upon arrival at the camp.
China to close scenic peak on tourist attraction Huangshan to visitors for maintenance
BEIJING: Chinese tourism authorities have closed one of the peaks on popular tourist attraction Huangshan mountain for three years to allow vegetation to recover from the hordes of tourists who visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nepalese Company Nominated for Responsible Tourism Awards
Kathmandu, Nepal - socialtours.com travels & socialtreks.com adventures from Kathmandu, Nepal has been nominated for the second year running as Best Tour Operator for the Responsible Tourism Awards.
Tourists prepared to pay entrance fee for Iceland’s attractions
According to a study undertaken by masters student María Reynisdóttir, the majority of local and foreign tourists are prepared to pay an entrance fee for Iceland’s main tourist attractions, like Gullfoss waterfall, provided the money will be spent on improving and maintaining the sites.
IATO demands inquiry into Tourism Ministry decision
Tour operators, under the banner of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), demanded an inquiry into the decision of Tourism Ministry of handing over the e-commerce business at the official website of 'Incredible India' to a foreign party "on a platter".
Another airline to open SoKor-RP, Davao route
The Pacific Pearl Airways (PPA), a new Manila-based airline company, will soon open flights from South Korea to destinations in the Philippines, including Davao City, and forged an agreement to lease a space at the Subic Bay International Airport as its hub.
Wanted: Asians, sunbathing Scandinavians, Russians without visas
Tourism Minister Yitzhak Aharonovich flew to South Korea and Japan last week with the general director of his office, Shaul Zemach.
Monsoon mania draws Arabs
Roll out the red carpet even if it’s raining hard. And don’t forget to put away the umbrellas as more Arabs are coming to enjoy the Indian monsoon.
Tourists prefer grey hotels as compare to branded
From Dharamsala to Delhi and Mumbai to Murmagao, more and more foreigners are pigeon-holing in on ‘rest’ rooms that never make it to the ‘Leading Hotels’ list.
Mozambican tourism boom pits locals against foreigners
In Mozambique foreigners are not allowed to own land but, according to Timba, many seek to circumvent the law by entering into development "partnerships" with local property owners.
Business Travel Show to launch in Dubai
The Business Travel Show Dubai, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group and the President, Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, will launch in Dubai on 29th to 30th October 2007 at the Madinat Jumeriah Arena.
Virgin America airline is ready to fly – finally
The much-delayed launch of Virgin America airline seems to be on again. The airline is selling tickets for flights beginning Thursday. Tickets for the introductory fares must be purchased by Wednesday.
Sex tourism drives illicit trade, experts say
THE LURE of sea, sand and sex tourism makes Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean islands attractive, not only to holiday makers, but to organised crime rings involved in the illicit and highly lucrative human trafficking trade.
Brit tourists abroad still overpaying for phones
BRIT TOURISTS are still being charged heavily for calls while on their annual hols, a report revealed.
Russian tourists marooned in Hurghada
Russian tourists marooned in Hurgada after their plane scheduled to take off at 1 am on Sunday was delayed because of engine failure, are waiting for another plane to take them back to Russia.
Fines bolster class action against Qantas
AUSTRALIAN lawyers suing Qantas over allegations that it is part of a global price-fixing cartel believe the massive fines levied last week against two airlines bolster their $200 million class action against the airline.
Tourists stranded by forest fires
Up to 150 Irish tourists were stranded overnight in a Croatian airport as forest fires raged around them.
Qtown tourist police mooted
A specialised tourist police service is one of the ideas being promoted to help reduce alcohol-related offending in the Lakes District by overseas visitors.
On-Demand Airline To Change The Way Business Travellers Get Around Florida
A new airline called DayJet says it wants to change the way business travelers get around Florida.
Irish tourist death after fight
A holidaymaker from south Dublin has died while on holiday on the Spanish island of Lanzarote.
Frontier Airlines President and CEO Jeff Potter to Step Down on September 6, 2007
Long-Time Frontier Leader to Remain Member of Frontier Board of Directors
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