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Qantas Airways Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay Criminal Fines for Fixing Prices on Cargo Shipments
Australian-based Qantas Airways Limited has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $61 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix rates for international air cargo shipments, the Department of Justice announced today.
Portland sees cruise ship surge
Ken Kantro and other merchants in Portland's Old Port noticed more customers coming from cruise ships this year than ever before -- and they had plenty of money to spend.
Virgin Nigeria Joins ARC and Selects Discover the World Marketing to Handle Its Sales in US and Most of Europe
Virgin Nigeria, Nigeria's private flag carrier, has taken some important steps especially in the US market to increase its visibility by recently joining ARC as a participating carrier and selecting Discover the World Marketing to handle its sales throughout the US and most of Europe.
Travel Industry Snubs Tenerife Hospitality
Tenerife’s tourism industry has had to cancel a lavish three-day hospitality event for British travel agents after the 1,300 delegates attending this month’s ABTA Travel Convention showed almost no interest in signing up for it.
Tel Aviv Tourist Association Launches New Web Site Featuring Resources and Information for American Travelers
The Association for Tourism for the city of Tel Aviv-Jaffa has unveiled its new Web site specifically designed for tourists from the United States, Visit TLV (http://www.visit-tlv.co.il/usa).
Malaysian Airline Sees Profit Rise
Flagship carrier operator Malaysian Airline System Bhd. said Monday its third-quarter net profit rose 52 percent from the previous year, boosted by buoyant passenger demand.
FAA: Airline safety management systems not quite ready for prime time
An international call for airlines to have safety management systems in place by January 2009 will probably not be met in the USA as the Federal Aviation Administration and other stakeholders attempt to perfect how the tools are used in practice.
Cambodia To Get New Airline
The Cambodian government signed a joint venture agreement with two Indonesian companies Friday, to form a new national airline to exploit the country's growing tourism industry.
At Five Year Celebration, Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus Announces Five New Goals
New efforts to promote region as a leading gay-friendly travel destination
Zambian airline latest carrier to pull out of Zimbabwe
Zambia's national airline has become the latest carrier to withdraw services to and from Zimbabwe, the company said Monday.
Hispanic Hotel Owners Association to Host Hotel Investment Seminar in Dallas
Hospitality CEOs from Peak Hospitality and Accor North America To Keynote
Relais & Chateaux Announces New Members for 2008 During Annual International Congress in Washington, DC
34 Privately-Owned Hotels & Restaurants Join the Prestigious Global Association
JetBlue lists airline tickets on travel Web sites
Low-cost U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways Corp has begun selling tickets through online travel agencies Travelocity, Orbitz Worldwide, and Priceline.com, the companies said on Monday.
After Iceberg Sunk Cruise Ship, Antarctic Tourism Sinking
After bearing 5 hours in sub-zero temperatures, passengers and crew of the MS Explorer are now safe and sound. Environmentalists and the Antarctica tourism industry, however, are in distress.
Virgin America Appoints C. David Cush as Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors Hires Former American Airlines Exec to Replace Fred Reid
British Airways Drops Plan to Bid for Spain's Iberia
British Airways Plc, Europe's third-largest airline, dropped plans to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA.
Korean Air budget airline has 2008 start
Korean Air Lines Co. said Monday that its new low-cost airline was set to begin operations next May with routes to regional destinations including China and Malaysia.
Skyservice Airlines cuts emissions with introduction of first fuel efficient Boeing B-757 in Canada
Skyservice Airlines is pleased to announce with the support of CIT Aerospace, the introduction into service of a Boeing B-757 aircraft equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing blended winglets.
Tourism chief tells hotels to raise prices 'because they're too cheap'
HOTEL operators and guesthouse owners across Scotland have been told to raise prices during peak periods to cash in on demand from visitors.
Forget A Travelers' Bill Of Rights
Airline travelers have been tempted recently by the lofty idea of a so-called "Passenger Bill of Rights." The premise of this new proposed legislation is that if Congress gets involved in the airline industry again, air travel will return to a much-desired level of normalcy.
Tourism campaign featuring ugly, chatty aliens draws critics
For a place that bills itself as "The Land of Enchantment," a recent effort to tinker with New Mexico's image is stirring up lots of angst.
Do I need travel insurance? Some experts say 'No'
Here's a topic that inspires fear, loathing — and boredom.
Call to limit Antarctic tourism
Greenpeace believes tourism in Antarctica should be strictly limited after the MS Explorer hit ice and was abandoned.
The Goodbye to Paper Airline Tickets Is Speeding Up
China is the front-runner in the global race to convert from paper to e-tickets, according to a representative of the International Air Transport Association.
Philadelphia keeps air travel in knots
Old airport decades from improvement. Federal Aviation Administration officials, airlines and air traffic control groups say Philadelphia International Airport plays a major role in East Coast travel delays.
Medical tourism gets shot in arm
NEW DELHI: Medical tourism, billed as the next most important growth engine in the healthcare sector, has got a short in the arm after Union tourism minister Ambika Soni recently announced that a total investment of $6.5 billion is in the pipeline for medical tourism industry in the country.
Airline alliance seams are showing
The big U.S. airlines are fond of touting their widespread alliances with other airlines around the world, often claiming or implying that interchanges among alliance members are "seamless."
Air travel set to be hectic this Christmas, despite fuel price rise
International airlines servicing Guyana are almost fully booked for this season, from December 15 through to the New Year, and at least one is trying to put on extra flights.
Guam urged to adopt Okinawa tourism model
A high-ranking official of a major luxury retailer on island has urged Guam leaders to learn from the experience of Okinawa, which managed to build a vibrant tourism industry despite hosting thousands of U.S. military personnel.
New airline Tiger ushers industry 'revolution'
AUSTRALIA was witnessing an air travel revolution, an aviation expert said as the nation's fourth domestic carrier took to the nation's skies for the first time with fares as low as $19.95 from Melbourne to the Gold Coast.
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