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11/21/08, 09:35:47 UTC
More Hawaii tourists skipping hotels
Visitors seeking alternate accommodations for more privacy, space
Spain Vows Tourism Investment in Mexico
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero vowed to support Spanish companies as they expand their presence in the Mexican tourist industry.
France and Spain: top tourist destinations
FRANCE and Spain continue to be the top tourist destinations in the world, according to data from 2006 published by the UN World Tourism Organization.
European rail firms to link res systems, create an 'airline-style alliance'
Seven European rail companies and their high-speed subsidiaries plan to link their reservations system and create a new "seamless" network that will compete with air and road travel over international borders.
Indonesia faces new airline ban
Saudi Arabia has said it is considering banning Indonesian airlines from flying to the country for safety reasons.
AirTran confers with Midwest airline directors about acquisition
Executives of AirTran Airways made their case Monday to the directors of Midwest Air Group Inc. in hopes of acquiring the Milwaukee-based airline in a deal worth nearly $400 million.
Monsoon tourism making a splash
The monsoon, which is traditionally seen as an off-season in the tourism industry, has taken off very well this year.
BA shrugs off Air France interest in Iberia
British Airways' chief executive shrugged off rivalry from Air France KLM for Iberia, saying he was confident BA's 3.4 billion euro ($4.69 billion) bid with private equity firm TPG was fair value.
Tourism Bureau probes agency over tour accident
A Taipei-based company that arranged for a group to visit Confucius' hometown in China may have its operating license revoked if it violated the law
A clash of cultures in Sichuan: torn between tourism and tradition
The Tibetan people of China's Sichuan region face a dilemma: to protect their ancient lifestyle, or to allow their land to be developed so they can attract tourists
BULGARIA EARNS 500 EURO FROM EVERY TOURIST
Bulgaria’s average revenue from each tourist to visit the country in 2007 is nearly 500 euro, the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber said.
Air China Enters Interline Electronic Ticketing With British Airways
Chinese flag carrier Air China has rolled out Interline Electronic Ticketing (IET) with British Airways begins from July 3rd, 2007.
GOL Rated Best Performing Airline in 2006 by Aviation Week & Space Technology
According to the magazine's criteria, GOL scored 93 out of 99 possible points, up nearly 7 percent from last year's total score of 87.
China private airline to run international flights
East Star has become China's first private airline authorized to operate international flights after less than two years in business.
New West Bengal tourism policy soon
KOLKATA: West Bengal will soon announce its new tourism policy inviting private investments and announcing new incentives for developing the state into a tourism destination in the East.
South Africa: City Rated Africa's Top Tourist Spot
The Mother City has done it again. Not only are we ranked among the top 10 tourist destinations - but rated the best city in Africa and the Middle East.
Japanese travel to Hawaii to rise
The Japan Travel Bureau says bookings from Japan to Hawaii are up 3.9 percent for the summer vacation period July 15-Aug. 31.
U.S. keeps airline rules for liquids, agency says
U.S. restrictions on liquids carried aboard airliners will stay in place "for the foreseeable future" as authorities test better bomb-detection gear, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Akron to roll out the welcome mat for gays
Akron wants to encourage gay travelers to spend time and money in the area.
New Dominican airline ready to take flight
The carrier Sol Dominican Airlines is ready to spread its wings in the open sky market and awaits only the formal approval and permits from the Dominican Aviation Civil Institute (IDAC) and the Civil Aviation Board.
Third tourist drowning in Phuket in two days
A foreign tourist drowned off Patong beach yesterday, the third foreigner to die this way in the resort province in two days.
Princess Pioneers complete electronic cruise ticketing in Australia
Premium line Princess Cruises has become the first cruise company to offer Australians complete electronic ticketing, providing local passengers with 24-hour online access to their bookings and cruise tickets an unprecedented 75 days before sailing.
Travel in the lap of luxury
Maharaja plans big for direct US flights
Golf tourism in Indonesia a potential gold mine
Worldwide, golf tourism is a US$15 billion business.
Fly to Europe from $303 roundtrip on a low-cost, upstart airline
Just when it seemed that the cost of a trans-Atlantic vacation was heading in only one direction - up - along come three new trans-Atlantic airlines with refreshingly low rates.
Hike fatal for Dutch tourist
Norway’s great outdoors is scenic and accessible, but can also be dangerous and even deadly. A Dutch tourist was the latest victim of slippery rocks near a waterfall.
€30m investment set for cycling tourism
Fáilte Ireland is to launch a new €30m strategy aimed at reversing the massive drop in the number of tourists visiting Ireland for cycling holidays.
Alaska Airlines Introduces Credit, Debit Card Payment Option For Onboard Purchases
Alaska Airlines is introducing technology that gives customers the option to use credit and debit cards instead of cash for onboard purchases.
Tourism KZN wins UN award
TKZN is the first destination marketing organisation in Africa to win the award.
2012 Olympics tourism plan faces another delay
The long-awaited tourism plan for the 2012 Olympics has been delayed for a second time, this time until September.
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