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10/02/12, 23:51:41 EST
National airlines, travel watchdog team tie up to boost tourism
Vietnam Airlines – the national flag carrier – has entered into a cooperation deal with the Vietnam Tourism Administration (VNAT) to boost tourism, targeting 4 million foreign tourists this year.
2nd Turkish Tourism Fair Kicks Off In Iran
The 2nd Turkish Tourism Fair that brings together representatives of the sector kicked off in Iranian capital Tehran, on Monday.
Dublin airport disruption averted as baggage handlers agree to new basement work place
Baggage handlers at Dublin International Airport agreed Monday to work in a newly built section of terminal, ending a standoff that had threatened to disrupt operations at Ireland's major airport.
Malaysian Airline System planning to place a mega order of 110 planes
Malaysian Airline System Bhd has revealed that they are planning to acquire as many as 110 aircrafts to expand their presence in the market.
Liberty of the Seas Makes Inaugural Visit to Jamaica
Liberty of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world, made its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (May 22) when it docked at the Freeport Pier in Montego Bay with some 4,000 passengers.
We are missing the bingo boat; Sarnia-Lambton Tourism reps say marketing effort needed
The bingo industry needs to do a better job of marketing itself to tourists, says the head of Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
Sunday's blasts in Hat Yai deal further blow to Thai tourism
The series of explosions in Hat Yai on Sunday has had an immediate effect on tourism. Travellers from Singapore and Malaysia have cancelled trips, while those from Australia and the Middle East are considering postponing.
Government to develop 5 ports as cruise tourism hubs
Mumbai: The government has identified five ports for developing as cruise tourism hubs with a view to encouraging high-end tourism in the country.
UAE airline confirms charges against Australians
A Middle Eastern airline has confirmed that charges laid against three Australians in the United Arab Emirates relate to offences allegedly committed on one of its planes.
Second Airline Employee Blows Whistle On Security
A former flight attendant tells CBS 2 Investigators there are serious holes in security at O’Hare Airport.
Marcia Pinkston is the second flight attendant to come to the 2 Investigators, exposing flaws in the way doorways to planes are guarded.
Airline service: Bad, getting worse
Think airlines keep getting worse? You're not alone: This year's American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), just out, scores airlines below even the Internal Revenue Service.
Puerto Rico aims to attract UK tourists
Puerto Rico is looking to increase its levels of British tourists, it has been revealed.
The Caribbean island is aiming to instigate direct flights to Britain by the 2009-10 holiday season as part of a bid to boost tourism levels from across the continent.
Tourists 'taking work away with them'
An increasing number of Britons are taking their work with them on holiday, new figures reveal.
'Paradise on Earth' struggles to seduce tourists
As ski resorts go, Kashmir's Gulmarg must rank as the most militarised on earth. The mountain road is peppered with security checkpoints and a High Altitude Warfare School lies nearby.
Central and Tay Nguyen regions suffer shortage of tourism staff
Despite being home to bountiful tourist treasure troves, tourism in Vietnam's Central and Tay Nguyen regions is facing a crisis: not of attraction, but of manpower.
Ryanair overtakes easyJet as most visited airline online
Ryanair’s week long “free flight” sale has pushed the site to take the number one spot in the Commercial Airlines category based on weekly visits, ahead of easyJet for only the second time in the last two years as Hitwise the online competitive intelligence service revealed.
Court action over Australian airline's wheelchair policy
The low-cost airline Virgin Blue's policy on disabled passengers has led to action in the Federal Court in Sydney.
Frankfinn to start airline by 2009; plans IPO
Moving a step further from creating manpower for the aviation industry, Frankfinn Aviation Services today said it will start a low-cost airline by 2009 and plans to tap the capital market for funding the new venture.
Cruise Into Africa
Cruises are the de rigueur vacation for masses of retirees, well-heeled families and groups of young singles on the prowl.
Tourists wooed by whale watching off Argentina
Tens of thousands of tourists flock to southern Argentina each year to feast their eyes on majestic right whales swimming off Patagonia's coast to give birth.
Italy: At Pompeii and other Naples sites, it's garbage in but not out
Thousands of tons of rubbish have been piling up in the streets of Naples and surrounding towns and villages, causing consternation as Italy's peak tourist season approaches.
New Report Summarizes Forecasts for International Tourism to 2020
Middle East and Asia-Pacific Lead the Way
Pickets at BCTF shut down airline reservations
Locked-out employees of the B.C. Teachers' Federation (BCTF) forced the closure this morning of the Vancouver office of Cathay Pacific when they expanded picket activity surrounding the BCTF building Cathay Pacific is one of four tenants in the building at 550 West 6th Avenue.
No-Frills German Airline Flies to Bulgaria's Seaside
German low-cost airline Germanwings announced the launch of new destinations in Bulgaria.
First-Ever 'Elvis Cruise' Scheduled to Set Sail August 30, 2007 on Carnival Cruise Lines' Celebration
Carnival Cruise Lines and St. Louis, Mo.-based Jazz Cruises, LLC, a provider of full-ship charter music cruises, have partnered to offer "The Elvis Cruise," the first authentic, fully licensed specialty cruise that celebrates the music and life of the legendary Elvis Presley.
Vegas tourists turn to scooters
There‘s lazy, and then there‘s Las Vegas lazy.
Don‘t think trendy Vespa motorbikes. Think updated wheelchair.
You don‘t have to take a step. You don‘t even have to put your drink down.
China trade deal opens airline routes
New York could see an expansion of airline service to China under a trade deal reached Wednesday in Washington.
Survey: Tipping Point For Travel Is $3.50
Summer is less than a month away, and while gas prices continue to rise along with the heat, Americans are sticking with their summer travel plans...to an extent. A survey released by the Travel Industry Association on Thursday shows motorists remain upbeat, but if the average price of gas rises to $3.50 per gallon, they may reconsider traveling.
Competition for Canadian tourists
Aggressive marketing by Tasmanian tourism authorities is working in Canada, with the destination successfully competing against New Zealand, a conference has been told.
500-Pound Orangutan Escapes Zoo, Chases Tourists
A 500-pound orangutan escaped from its cage at a Taiwan zoo in Kaohsiung Wednesday and chased tourists and police before it was shot with a tranquilizer gun.
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