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Chinese travelers spur tourism growth in Asia Pacific region
Chinese tourists have become the driving force behind fast tourism growth in Asia and the Pacific Region, according to sources at an international conference on travel trends.
AirTran Airways Plans to Extend Its Stay in Portland, Maine
Airline Increases Orlando Flights to Daily Service and Upgrades Service from Seasonal to Year-Round
Air Transport Association Asks FAA for Flight Delay Relief Over July Fourth Holiday in New York Metropolitan Area
Severe Weather and Congestion Causing Massive Flight Delays and Cancellations
European high-speed rail tickets to compete with airline routes
London to Frankfurt by train? It's possible, it can be as fast and as easy as flying and it's far better for the environment, a group of European high-speed rail companies claimed Monday.
Rumours of new domestic airline
Speculation is bubbling that an airline such as Pacific Blue or Jetstar will shortly begin a domestic New Zealand service.
Mexican airline Volaris orders 14 Airbus A319s
Mexican startup airline Volaris has ordered an additional 14 Airbus A319 jets, bringing its total commitment for the 144-seat plane to 30, the European aircraft maker said Monday.
Nigeria: BA, Travel Agents Still At War Over Commission
British Airways may not have heard the last from the body of travel agents in Nigeria, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents, NANTA, that is apparently dissatisfied and has rejected the airline's proposal to pay one per cent commission on every ticket to agents holding its stock.
Kenya: No Research in Tourism Means Low Returns, Says Top Official
Lack of research remains a major challenge to the tourism sector, a senior Government official has said.
Tourists lining up for communist Honecker hotel
Visitors to the German capital who are disappointed by the scant remains of the Berlin Wall can get a taste of the old days at a new communist-style hotel which revives the atmosphere of East Germany.
Orlando Tourists Have 1 In 43,000 Chance Of Becoming Crime Victim
Leaders: 'Crime Surge' Not Slowing Orlando Tourism
US warns Americans to avoid Colombian tourist town
Colombian rebels who have held three Americans hostage for about four years may be planning to target more U.S. citizens in a popular central Andean tourist town, the U.S. Embassy in Bogota said on Friday.
Georgia airline permitted charter flights to Moscow
Russia has permitted the Georgian airline Airzena to make shuttle charter flights between Tbilisi and Moscow from July 3 through late August.
Man wanted for alerting public to dangers of budget tours
A tour guide has been sought by police for over 6 months
Tourism receives priority in Syria
Syrian government sponsors new tourism facilities, promotes archeological sites.
Mobile phone dealer, airline launch promotion
CONSOLIDATED Gulf Company and Emirates airline have launched a joint summer promotion which enables Nokia mobile phone buyers to avail of a free return ticket to Dubai.
Escalating war leaves tourism in crisis
As the country plunges further into conflict with a major battle looming in the north, Sri Lanka’s beleaguered tourism industry is in serious trouble.
Tourists face airport chaos
Lengthy queues feared as security measures are stepped up ahead of peak holiday travel period
Upgraded travel warning for Aussie tourists to UK
Three failed terrorist attacks in London and Scotland have prompted the Australian government to upgrade its travel warnings for Britain.
Smugglers, poachers turn tourist guides
The tourism bug has bitten poachers and smugglers on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border near the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), who have given up their criminal ways and are now working as tourist guides and guardians of the forests.
Merger mess stalls US Airways plans, savings
Although Doug Parker, chief executive of US Airways Group Inc., remains a strong proponent of airline industry mergers, he's still working to get his company's house in order.
Canada rebrands, relaunches.
We're not just about moose, mountains and Mounties, tourists told
Sandals basking in Number 1 status
Sandals officials were yesterday still basking in the all-inclusive resort chain being voted the top hotel by Canadian travel agents in this year's Baxter Travel Media Agents Choice Awards.
Hawaii Superferry sails into Honolulu Harbor
Nahalia Faurot, age 7, of Makakilo, described the arrival of the Hawai'i Superferry in Honolulu in two words: "It's spantacular!" she yelled with a broad smile as she threw her arms wide open.
Pakistan offers various tourists attractions: Shahid Rafi
Secretary Ministry of Tourism Shahid Rafi has said that if Pakistan attract and get 1 per cent share of Chinese outbound tourists it will be a great achievement as the figure stood in millions.
China airline bound for Singapore
Singapore Airlines and Singapore's investment company Temasek are likely to buy China Eastern airlines.
Fire brings wrong kind of publicity for Tahoe tourism
Lake Tahoe tourism officials have longed for the national and international attention they've experienced since the Angora fire broke out June 24.
U.S. airline unions showing signs of revival
Airline unions, still nursing wounds after a bruising six-year clash with cash-strapped carriers, are getting ready to reclaim lost wages and benefits for workers, as well as some lost clout for themselves.
Kuwait and India strike deal to increase airline seats
India and Kuwait resolved a dispute over air traffic rights hours before the expiry of a deadline set by Kuwait to stop Indian national carriers flying there.
Five dead in Angola plane crash - airline blacklisted
An Angolan Airlines (TAAG) passenger aircraft crashed on landing Thursday afternoon at an airport in northern Angola, killing at least five passengers and injuring several others, hours after the European Commission had blacklisted the carrier.
Fake Roman soldier snaps over size of tourists’ tip
Tourists in Rome are often told to beware of self-styled centurions or gladiators who pose for photographs with them in front of the Colosseum and other monuments – and then demand extortionate fees.
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