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Turbulent journey for China's fledgling budget airlines
Two years after China's first budget airline took to the skies, the low-cost boom seen elsewhere around the world remains a distant prospect despite the Chinese aviation industry's spectacular growth.
Jordan hopes Petra win will boost tourism, economy
Jordan expects the choice of its centuries-old Petra ruins among the seven "new" world wonders to double the number of tourists to the site and boost its economy, an official said Sunday.
New York gets OK to promote tourism, city to Chinese citizens
New York City tourism officials have reached a deal with the Chinese government to join a select group of American destinations with permission to promote themselves in the Communist nation.
Travel clubs have tourists upset
In May, AARP Bulletin had an article about potential traps by some vacation clubs, citing an unhappy customer of a Branson travel club as an example. That is not the kind of publicity Branson seeks.
Airfare war good for tourism: industry group
Queensland's tourism industry says the prospect of another airfare war would help the industry counter the impact of a high Australian dollar.
Maltese are the bulk of tourists to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is the most popular tourist destination among the new country-members in the EU.
Little ship exemplifies big service
Parked dockside near the Norwegian Cruise Line's Pearl and the Holland America's Zaandam, our comparably smaller Regent Seven Seas Mariner seemed an exclusive bed and breakfast to their hotel megaplex.
Boeing set to unveil 787 amid order flurry
Boeing Co. prepared to unveil the first carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner on Sunday amid a flurry of 55 new orders for the lightweight, fuel efficient plane.
Table Mountain tourists mugged
Three groups of hikers, including foreign tourists, have been mugged while walking above Kirstenbosch botanic gardens, the Table Mountain National Park confirmed on Thursday.
Tourist with gun arrested at Sears Tower
A Tennessee woman was arrested at the Sears Tower this morning after she tried to visit the Skydeck with a loaded revolver in her purse, police said.
Senate Bill Tries To Revamp U.S. Tourism
The United States has lost billions of dollars and an immeasurable amount of good will since the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks because of a decline in foreign tourists.
Two Dead, 18 Injuried In Tourist Bus Crash In East China
Two people are dead while 18 others injured, after a tourist bus overturned in a crash in east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday, local authorities said.
Vietnam tourism rises sharply
Vietnam received more than 2 million foreign visitors in the first half of this year, a sharp increase on the same period in 2006, officials said Wednesday.
Low-cost govt airline to start soon
NEW DELHI: The first state-run low cost domestic airline is all set to take wings from October 1 with two brand new Boeing 737-800s and the existing fleet of Alliance Air.
Korean Budget Airline Sets Flight Path for Japan
Hansung Airlines announced that it intends to start flying to Japan in November, with fares about half the cost of those offered by Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
Airline champions cellphone use on planes
Cellphone use on planes - a practice that has been always been subject to restrictions - may soon be a possibility, according to the head of a Canadian airline.
Nigerian Airline Almost Ready To Start Flights To America
But Is The US Ready For Virgin Nigeria?
Pullmantur Cruises return to Malta
A press conference on board the Malta-flagged TSS Sky Wonder, that is presently berthed at Grand Harbour Pinto Quay, was held to mark the return to Malta of Pullmantur Cruises, whose TSS Sky Wonder will be making weekly calls to Valletta until 31 October.
Indonesia upset over EU airline ban
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has expressed disappointment after Indonesian planes were banned from European Union airspace, Transport Minister Jusman Djamal told reporters Wednesday following talks with Yudhoyono.
Where have all the tourists gone?
Sandwiched between the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Great Mongolian State in 2006 and the Beijing Olympics in 2008, for 2007 the tourist cupboard is metaphorically bare.
Angola airline prepares for final Europe flight
Angola's national carrier, TAAG-Angola Airlines, is set to make its final flight from Europe on Thursday amid a deepening row with the European Union over aviation rights, a senior company official said.
Tourism council concerned about 2010 safety
THE Tourism Business Council of South Africa said today it was concerned about safety during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
American Airlines to Significantly Increase and Upgrade Its London Service
New Flights to London Heathrow from Dallas/Fort Worth and Raleigh/Durham; A New Route Between New York JFK and London's Stansted Airport
ACS and CHA keeping regional tourists safe
The issue of Tourist Safety and Security will be analysed at a meeting being organised by the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) on July 5-7, 2007, in Port of Spain.
Tanzania plans more tourist hotels and lodges inside the biggest wildlife park
Winding up the controversy over whether to establish more tourist hotels and lodges or not in Tanzania's leading tourist game park, Tanzanian prime minister has put off conservationists outcry over the need for more tourist accommodation facilities in Serengeti National Park.
2007 so far is safest year in airline history
Airline fatal accidents have hit a historical low in the first half of 2007, according to Flight International's analysis of the year to 30 June.
Airline back to business after strike
Air Nelson says the last few months have been challenging but the settlement it has reached with staff will allow it to move forward.
Jamaica Makes Strong Impression at Luxury Travel Fair
Jamaica showcased its best and most unique experiences to lovers of luxury travel at the four-day Luxury Travel Fair held at the Olympia in London.
Self-loathing and the American tourist in Europe
There's nothing quite like being an American tourist to fill you with contempt for American tourists.
EU adopts latest airline blacklist; ban on all Indonesian operations
The European Commission said it has adopted measures finalising an operating ban on all the 51 Indonesian airlines as well as Angolan flight carrier TAAG Angola Airlines and Ukrainian cargo airline Volare Aviation Enterprise, in the latest update to its EU blacklist of unsafe airlines.
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