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Malaysian tourists going abroad may have to take travel insurance
The Tourism Ministry may require travellers leaving the country to have insurance coverage in a move to protect their loved ones.
Tightened border security hits America in the wallet
The falling U.S. dollar and a strong global economy should have produced a tourism boom. Instead, U.S. visa and entry policies have created a common perception among foreigners that they aren't welcome, and so they're going elsewhere.
Syrian Tourism Promotion Convoy joins Beijing Fair
The Syrian Tourism Promotion Convoy that is presided over by Minister of Tourism Dr. Saad Allah Agha Al-Kalaa participated in Beijing International Tourism Fair.
Czech airline to open route between Karlovy Vary and Russia's St. Petersburg
The Czech state-run airline, CSA, is opening a route between the western Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary and St. Petersburg in Russia, the company said Tuesday.
Belgian airline VLM denies in takeover talks with Air France-KLM
A spokeswoman for the company said that a report in Dutch daily De Telegraaf, which said that Air France-KLM is hoping to merge the Belgian airline with its KLM City Hopper and/or Air France Regional subsidiary, is 'not true'.
Overseas tourists to Beijing up 11.8 pct in first five months
Beijing received 1.6 million tourists from abroad in the first five months, a rise of 11.8 percent from the same period last year, the government statistics showed Tuesday.
Travel industry keen on Ebay link-up
Travel industry suppliers are queuing up to distribute their products through online auctioneer eBay, following reports the site is in the process of ramping up its travel offering.
United Airlines to Hire New Pilots for the First Time Since 2001
United Airlines today announced plans to begin hiring pilots later this year, the first time it has done so since 2001, to accommodate United’s schedule, including an increase in the number of international destinations it serves.
Canada introduces no-fly list, abuses feared
In the United States, officials say more than 31,000 innocent people are stopped each year because their names resemble those on watch lists. The victims have included babies and U.S. lawmakers.
Latvians worried about sex tourism
LATVIA'S capital risks becoming a Baltic Bangkok and local girls need to be steered away from one-night stands with tourists, organisers of a media campaign to stop sex tourism said overnight.
Costa tourists face terror threat
BASQUE terrorists are planning a summer offensive in Spain which could target British tourists, a leaked Spanish military intelligence report has warned.
Web Site Attack Hits Italy Tourism Sites, Says Trend Micro
Several thousand Italian tourism Web sites have been infected by software that quietly gains control of computers visiting them and seeks out confidential financial data, a computer security firm said Monday.
'Scapegoat' claim over plane CO2
Air transport is being used as a scapegoat for global warming, a group for UK commercial pilots has claimed.
Super-rich boost Scottish tourism - Golf courses and natural beauty attract millionaires from around the world.
It may be a far cry from the sun-kissed beaches and bright lights of the Cote d'Azur, but Scotland is becoming the latest fashionable playground for millionaires.
Beware a big surprise that's hidden in the small print
Travel insurance: A delayed departure is fine, but cancellation is not. Miles Brignall reports on how cover is being blown - in a sneaky fashion
Sri Lankan Government re-establishes “Tourism Police”
Sri Lankan Tourism and Defence ministries re-establish Tourist Police Division to ensure security in tourist areas and protect tourists. People in the tourist sector hope it might re-launch the industry.
Crash airline boss an 'angry ant'
THE former director of the airline embroiled in Australia's worst plane crash in almost 40 years was an "angry ant" who lacked commitment to training and safety, an inquest has been told.
Immigration officers’ strike regrettable - SA tourism
IT WAS regrettable that immigration officers had joined the public service strike, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) said today.
Air China to Launch A330 on Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo Route
Chinese flag carrier Air China is to apply wide-body A330 on Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo route come into effect from June 17th 2007, aiming to bring maximum comfort and uplifting experience to passengers flying between China, Spain and South America.
Turkish Airlines will be 'the world's best airline'
Turkish Airlines have reported growing profits and hope to become one of the world's leading airlines.
China says tourism surge challenges infrastructure
A surge in tourism and domestic travel in China will create jobs and boost consumption but also poses a challenge as the country struggles to provide the necessary infrastructure, tourism officials said.
Summer travel survival tips
If you had any doubt that this would be the traveling summer of our discontent, last weekend's air traffic control meltdown should have been a long overdue slap upside the head.
Number of tourists on rise
"The recession process in the Turkish tourism sector which began last year, has recently stopped and an increase has started," said Ahmet Barut, chairman of Turkish Hotels Federation.
Aeromexico Introduces New Service to Central America
U.S. Gateways Gain Service to Honduras and Nicaragua Via Mexico City Flights
QE2 to become a Dubai hotel
Cunard's longest-serving ship, the QE2, has been sold for €75m and will become a floating hotel and museum in Dubai.
Continental Airlines and China Southern Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership
Frequent flyer reciprocity to start in September; codesharing to start in November
US Airways signs on with Airbus for fleet renewal; Airline increases order for A350 XWB aircraft
US Airways and Airbus have agreed to terms for the airline to buy 92 Airbus aircraft for the airline’s future fleet renewal needs.
The heavyweight low cost airline fight
Chris Haslam finds that the price differences between no-frills and full-service airlines are very slight.
Small plane crashes in Malawi, killing 5 British tourists, Canadian pilot
A small plane crashed in northern Malawi, killing five British tourists and the Canadian pilot, authorities said Sunday.
Airline Questions State Decision Not To Extend Liquor License
U.S. Airways is asking the state Regulation and Licensing Department to reconsider its decision not to extend the airline's temporary liquor license.
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