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Iran's tourism industry to boom
The World Travel & Tourism Council has, in a recent report, predicted that Iran's tourism industry will witness a 3.6 percent growth in 2007.
US eyes 200-million-dollar program to woo tourists
The US travel industry and its allies are pressing Congress for a marketing program of as much as 200 million dollars to help restore America's "brand image" with international visitors.
ANALYSIS: EU ban on Indonesian airlines hurting tourism industry
As the country reels under economic, political and environmental troubles, Indonesia has a new burden to shoulder: an airlines' ban that has a direct impact on its tourism.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority to launch hotel classification guidebook in August
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), the apex body that regulates the tourism sector of the emirate, will launch the first Hotel Classification Guide Book in August.
Emirates Airline to operate direct flights to Brazil's Sao Paulo
The Dubai-based Emirates Airline will operate nonstop flights between Dubai and Brazil's Sao Paulo from Oct. 1, providing six flights a week.
Grounded: Hundreds of Northwest Flights Canceled
Hard To Believe But True - Americans Ranked the IRS Above Airlines in Customer Satisfaction
Italy says has one less option to save Alitalia
Italy cannot hope to sell Alitalia through private negotiations with suitors because that would be challenged by the courts, the economy minister said, highlighting Rome's dwindling options to save the airline.
Virgin America's inaugural flights set for Aug. 8
Maverick airline Virgin America began selling tickets July 19, giving travelers their first chance to book a trip on planes equipped to pamper passengers even when they aren't flying first-class.
Officials seek airline passengers in new TB scare
A Taiwanese man with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis took two flights to reach China last week, prompting a hunt for passengers who traveled with him, officials said.
Tourists can buy tickets to Rome's Colosseum online
Tourists can now buy tickets to the Colosseum on the Internet and avoid long queues at the ancient Roman arena recently named one of the new seven wonders of the world, officials said.
Japanese tourists jump from Rome hotel to flee fire
Two Japanese tourists jumped from their second floor room to escape a fire that devastated a hotel in Rome on Thursday, sustaining serious injuries, police said.
Midwest jet hits truck; airline sues
As fender benders go, this one was a doozy — with a repair bill of more than $400,000. But the damaged vehicle wasn't your typical beater. This was a Boeing 717 jet.
Airline victory for disabled travellers
Air travellers who use a wheelchair or break a leg on holiday can no longer be turned away from flights.
Seats on A380's first airline flight up for bid
Singapore to sell the coveted spots on eBay, will give money to charity
MINISTRY OF TOURISM BAGS THE PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PATA) GRAND AWARDS
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India bags the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) grand awards. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)'s Gold Awards recognise exceptional achievement in a variety of endeavours, bringing acclaim to the best the Asia Pacific's travel industry has to offer.
CASE OF THE SICK CHILD AT SEA
In March 1997, the Carlisle family of Ann Arbor, Mich., embarked upon a Caribbean cruise. Their vacation ended abruptly in Cozumel after daughter Elizabeth, 14, fell seriously ill. Last month the resulting lawsuit reached the U.S. Supreme Court. We will know in October if the high court will take the case
Growing fears for missing tourist
Police in the Western Isles have expressed concern for a German tourist who went missing in the area.
Record website hits after NI tourism push
Over a million people attended a festival showcasing Northern Ireland culture held in the US this summer.
Fiji tourism down after Aust, NZ travel advisories
Australian and New Zealand post-coup travel advisories appear to have had a significant impact on Fiji's tourism industry.
Australia-bound Jetstar flight diverted to Indonesia due to fault
A Jetstar plane carrying more than 300 people from Thailand to Australia was diverted to Indonesia after an engine shut down due to an unidentified fault, an official said.
Airline bosses blue over tiger tales
THE battle for control of the low-airfare market flared yesterday with Virgin Blue and Jetstar turning their guns on newcomer Tiger Airlines at an aviation conference in Sydney.
British Travellers Love to Spend, Spend, Spend!
Baggage allowances might be stretched to the limits as British travellers return home this summer, but their wallets won't be quite so heavy.
Zimbabwe: $10bln Purse for Small-Scale Tourism Players
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has established a $10 billion fund for small players in the tourism industry in line with a pledge made by the central bank governor Gideon Gono in April.
Alitalia asks for money as Rome ponders next move
Alitalia has asked for more money as the Italian government, barred by the European Union from pumping more cash into the ailing carrier, struggles to figure out how to save it.
Australia Votes Emirates 'Best International Airline'
Emirates wins the much-coveted Best International Airline – Online trophy for the second year running.
Boeing, Air India Celebrate First 777-200LR Delivery
The Boeing Company and Mumbai, India-based Air India today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner airplane.
Orlandoescape.com Launches Top 10 Orlando Travel Tips
Orlandoescape.com best known for its Top 20 Orlando Florida Hotel deals-has just added a new feature to its Web site to help travelers plan their Orlando trip itinerary: the Top 10 Tips for a great vacation in Orlando.
Alaska tragedy
2 vacationing couples killed in plane crash
Greek islanders protest unruly British tourists
Hundreds of local residents on the holiday island of Crete took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the lewd and violent behaviour of young British tourists.
Brazil Replaces Defense Minister Over Air Industry Troubles
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has dismissed his defense minister, the man responsible for the nation's troubled air travel industry.
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