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Tourists report Tibet harassment
Taiwanese tour groups returning from trips to Tibet have warned potential visitors to be prepared for aggressive harassment from street vendors there.
Airline cleared in Papst case
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared US Airways in an investigation into whether a passenger was intoxicated when he boarded a plane last November and whether he was over-served.
Sarawak imposes tougher restrictions on eco-tourism projects
In an effort to ensure that virgin jungles in Sarawak are left undisturbed as much as possible, the state government has imposed higher levels of restrictions to limit the number of new eco-tourism resort projects statewide.
New York vintners see red over rowdy winery tourists
Winery tourists are acquiring a taste for obnoxious behavior.
Southwest's boarding policy on the hotseat
With a slowing economy and rising oil prices, Southwest is flying into financial turbulence and must implement some changes in order to continue to compete effectively in the ruthless world of airline travel.
Bangladesh to woo tourists via fairs
Taking a cue from burgeoning tourism in the neighbourhood, Bangladesh has decided to organise a tourism fair in Dhaka to woo tourists from India and China.
American Airlines to Add Service From Fort Lauderdale to San Jose, Costa Rica, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
American Will Also Upgrade Aircraft On Its Service from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Costa Cruises and Singapore Tourism Board form strategic partnership
Costa Cruises, the cruise company in Europe and South America, has formed a global strategic marketing partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board to engage in joint marketing initiatives in the Asia Pacific and European markets for above and below the line cruise promotional campaigns.
Airline offers $1 seats as price war hots up
QUEENSLAND will be the key battleground for an airfare price war in which customers will pay as little as $1 to fly interstate.
Branson close to securing stake in budget Fly Asian Express airline
Sir Richard Branson is close to acquiring a stake in a budget long-haul airline that plans to fly between Asia and the UK.
Seychelles to boost hotel capacity, tourism
The Seychelles has approved the building of 60 hotels in four years to boost tourism revenues for the Indian Ocean archipelago, officials said on Monday.
Aeromexico Begins Daily Flights to Mexico City
Aeromexico, Mexico's largest airline, today began offering daily flights between Austin and Mexico City, an increase from the previous four times weekly service.
High kiwi dollar trims spending by tourists
The high New Zealand dollar is having little impact on the number of tourists visiting the country, but they are spending less once they get here.
New multi- $billion tourist scheme brings Ferrari to the UAE
In choosing Ferrari S.p.a. to headline its $40bn transformation of this previously desolate island into a luxury tourist destination, ALDAR Properties PJSC, a real estate development company owned by Abu Dhabi’s ruling Al Nahyan family, is pioneering a whole new concept in luxury tourism.
Gujarat to offer one-stop e-solution to tourists
The Gujarat government is planning to offer a one-stop e-solution to Gujarat-bound tourists by setting up a portal with help of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Airline adds fee for curbside check-in
The next time you fly US Airways, you will need to bring more money if you want to check in at the curb.
Feds Propose Changes in Airline Bumping Rule
You could be in for more money the next time your airline bumps you.
Royal Caribbean Anchors in Asia
Company Establishes Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore, Rhapsody of the Seas to make Asian debut in December 2007.
Soaring tourism but fewer Moscow hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow threw open its neo-imperial doors near the Kremlin last week. The cheapest room for the summer tourist season is US$1036 ($1324) with tax.
India creates new company to run merged airline
The Indian government is forming an independent entity - National Aviation Company Ltd this month, that will run Air India following its merger with Indian Airlines.
Scottish airline Flyglobespan strands hundreds in New York for days
Hundreds of holiday fliers were stranded for up to a week in New York by a Scotland-based budget airline.
Japan airline's ban on bulldogs
A Japanese airline has banned bulldogs from all its flights after a number of them died while in transit.
TAM is Authorized to Fly to Frankfurt and Madrid
The company hopes to start new routes this year and expand its international network
Airport delays drive tourists on to the rails
Faced with security fears and disruption, air passengers are letting the train take the strain.
Deal signed to establish $2b Arab Tourism Bank
The Arab Tourism Organisation (ATO) and Siraj Capital Ltd, recently signed an agreement in Jeddah for the establishment of The Arab Tourism Bank in the presence of Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, secretary-general of the Supreme Commission for Tourism in Saudi Arabia and under the patronage of the president of the 10th council for the Arab ministers of tourism Engineer Joseph Sarkis, Lebanons minister of tourism.
Cruise line urges Asia to upgrade ports
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. urged Asian countries on Friday to improve their port facilities to accommodate larger ships as the company expands its operations in the region to gain new customers.
RI not to stop tourism promotion in Europe despite flight ban
The Indonesian government will not stop promoting its tourism industry to Europe despite the European Union banning all 51 Indonesian airlines from flying to the region, Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik said.
Saudi tourists briefly detained, questioned at airport
Police detained and questioned nine Saudi Arabian men at a small airport after someone called authorities and said the men looked suspicious.
HC rules against Indian Airline purser's moustache
A decade-long legal tussle over a handlebar moustache ended on Friday with the Calcutta High Court ruling against the unruly whiskers sported by a flight purser.
Budget airline boss opens door for Asian no-frills hotels
Having conquered Southeast Asian skies with his pioneering budget airline, Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes hopes to repeat the success of his business model with a down-to-earth chain of no-frills hotels.
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