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www.discoveramerica.com . It includes an interactive map that gives mileage from city to city; listings of attractions and events, including festivals, parks and museums; and links to tourism informa...
Uffa! Hefty bill shocks tourists dining in Italy
Caribbean way of life From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean.
Hotel sector gets major boost as religious tourism in Saudi grows by 30% in firs..
The Elaf Group of Companies, has announced that it has recently launched a major expansion initiative in the Saudi hotel sector, driven by a significant surge in religious tourism, which according to ...
Taj Hotels appoints Mr. Sarabjeet Singh as Head of Operations for Taj GVK Hotels..
New Delhi, May 22, 2009 : Taj Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Sarabjeet Singh as Director Operations for Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts and General Manager for Taj Krishna. He replaces Mr. Vee...
Growth of regional airlines raises alarm on safety
But the hours are abysmal, and the pay is so low that Fulks, who had shared an apartment out of economic necessity, is moving back to his parents' house two years into his career. Struggles like his -...
Lim Hints at
By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Outgoing top prosecutor Lim Chae-jin said during a farewell meeting with reporters at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Friday, that there had been ``outside pressure'' to...
Ferrer cruises to quarters
Den Bosch, Netherlands - Defending champion David Ferrer reached the quarterfinals at the Ordina Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-3 win against compatriot Oscar Hernandez. Ferrer's next opponent at ...
Lufthansa offers specials to 40 cities
Dubai: Lufthansa is offering special fares to more than 40 interesting long-haul destinations. A round-trip flight from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Europe can be booked for as little as Dh1,190. Destinatio...
ASC slashes funding for symphony
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra . The council has allocated $900,000 for the orchestra for its next fiscal year, down from $1.9 million this year. The fiscal year starts July 1. The ASC has agreed to gi...
Crisis of aviation industry continues as swine flu hits air travel - Earthtimes
Kuala Lumpur - The global aviation industry, already facing its biggest crisis in history, suffered further losses due to travel restrictions set up following the emergence of swine flu, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said Thursday ...
DOUG ELFMAN: Upgrade fit for a president
By Doug Elfman, Las Vegas Review-JournalMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 29--If you want to stay in the Caesars Palace penthouse that President Barack Obama slept in this week, all you need to be i...
Pinnacle Airlines’ net income grows in first quarter
reported first quarter net income of $2.7 million, up from $1.2 million in net income in first quarter 2008. Excluding those non-recurring gains, earnings per share for the quarter was 15 cents, up f...
Airlines shift to "cashless cabins"
Over the past three years, U.S. airliners have evolved into "cashless cabins," where passengers' cash is no good but their credit and debit cards are. "Customer reaction has been largely positive," s...
Airlines Wait For Airbus A330 Directive After Crash
Several airlines using Airbus A330-200 planes, the model that crashed in the Atlantic last week, said Monday they would wait for a directive from plane maker Airbus before making any equipment changes...
United Airlines raises $175 mln in bond sale
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- United Airlines said Monday it priced $175 million in senior secured notes due 2012 for general corporate purposes. The notes were issued at a discount to their face value an...
Frontier posts 6th straight monthly operating profit
posted a $2.4 million net profit in April, up from a $26.9 million loss in April 2008, the month it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Denver-based Frontier, the No. 2 carrier at
Sprint Survey Shows That Many Are Not Aware of Budget-wise Travel ... - PR Insi..
Packing a wireless phone for vacation is a no-brainer for most summer travelers, but a recent survey from Sprint (NYSE:S) shows that the majority of those vacationers are not using helpful travel applications because of budget concerns. From GPS to ...
European Hotels Feel Recession
Hotels in Europe are starting to feel the pinch from the recession, with occupancy rates plummeting and service providers harder to find. A note in the lobby of a two-star Parisian last week-end ...
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens In Daphne, Ala.
The new 96-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Daphne, Ala. today announced it is open for business at 29793 Woodrow Lane. "We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites B...
Charleston, South Carolina - By Heidi Nielsen
Shipping, health care, higher education, tourism, and the military are just some of the industries that diversify Charleston's economy and help area hotels fare better than in most other markets durin...
On-time performance for U.S. airlines improves in March
The DOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics said the 19 U.S. carriers reporting on-time performance did better in March 2009 than in March 2008.
AirTran Airways to launch Wi-Fi on all flights
answered the question of what new amenity will be added on “every flight” Tuesday, announcing that it will be the first major airline to offer passengers wireless, broadband Internet acces...
United Airlines May traffic declines 12.3%
German criticism may limit ECB Chancellor Angela Merkel had harsh words for the Fed and Bank of England, giving the European Central Bank less room to maneuver.
Family and friends remember Danny Gans at memorial service
By Mike Weatherford, Las Vegas Review-JournalMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 22--An impressionist, by nature of the craft, makes himself nearly a blank canvas to create other personas. But it was ...
Sanford should publicly release travel docs
South Carolina's top prosecutor is calling on Gov. Mark Sanford to publicly release travel records tied to his affair with an Argentine woman.
Brave new world of space travel begins with $1.56m fare
(22 mins ago) Intrepid city residents can now be the next humans in space by signing up for suborbital flights. The cost of a ticket to space is HK$1.56 million. For the rare bunch who can affo...
Dubai Airports employees pitch in during peak travel season
Dubai Airports employees are moving from the back office to the frontline as part of the organisation's second annual 'summer mission' to help whisk passengers through Dubai International during the b...
Cruising for the commitmentphobe
cruisecritic.com . Turns out I had another commitmentphobe on the line. "My husband and I never plan in advance," she said. "What happens when you book that four-o'clock spa treatment and you end up s...
Thailand hotels still investing despite downturn
Three of Thailand’s most prestigious hotels and resorts came together yesterday to greet Sydney’s travel media in Sydney. Each hotel and resort was represented by its respective General M...
Southwest, WestJet delay codeshare
VANCOUVER, British Columbia A planned code-share partnership between low-cost carriers WestJet Airlines Ltd and Southwest Airlines Co will be delayed because of a sharp slowdown in air travel, ...
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