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Palin Faces Ethics Complaint Over Kids' Travel - ClickOnDetroit.com
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A new ethics complaint against Sarah Palin accuses the Alaska governor of charging the state when her children traveled with her. The complaint alleges that the Republican vice presidential nominee used her official position as ...
Uk Hotels Slowdown In September
UK hoteliers saw visitor numbers decline in September and, as a result of some softening in demand, room rates have declined as the fallout from the turmoil in the markets affected business travel, according to preliminary monthly figures released today by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.
Auditor withholds funds from Salem, Ohio, tourism board
By D.A. Wilkinson, Vindicator, Youngstown, OhioMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Nov. 7--SALEM -- The Salem Tourism Advisory Board wants its money, but city Auditor James Armeni isn't paying. David K. S...
Airlines Try to Lure Passengers With Cheaper Holiday
Its another sign of the times - the passenger county is down at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport for the first time in three years. The monthly drop is small - less than 1%, compared to the d...
New law lets tractors travel longer on Mass. roads - CBS 3 Springfield
Story Updated: Nov 17, 2008 at 4:24 PM EST CONCORD, Mass. (AP) - Notoriously impatient Massachusetts drivers now have another reason to gripe. Tractors that were previously allowed to plug along state roads for just two miles are now allowed to go up ...
ANA quarterly profit down 15 percent - San Francisco Gate
All Nippon Airways Co. said quarterly profit fell 15 percent as record oil prices swelled its fuel bill and demand for travel slackened amid the global economic crisis, forcing the airline to cut full year forecasts. Japan's second-largest airline ...
Michael Nagel Appointed GM of Hilton Beijing
BEIJING, China, October 31, 2008. 2008. Hilton Hotels has appointed Michael Nagel, a 37 year industry veteran, as General Manager of Hilton Beijing at a crucial time in its development following the o...
Probe finds FAA hid Dallas airport safety errors
Report: FAA managers intentionally misclassified 62 safety errors Misclassifications an attempt to shift blame away from air traffic controllers A similar underreporting of safety errors was reported ...
Recruitment for U.S. Work-Study Program Starting - Digital Chosunilbo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced that it will be recruiting candidates for the WEST program starting in mid-November. WEST stands for Work English Study and Travel, a package deal for any aspiring young person wanting to head ...
Travel warning issued for Indonesia
New Zealanders have been warned against any non-essential travel to Indonesia, including Jakarta, Bali, Batam and Bintan, because of a high terrorist threat as the Bali bombers' executions loom. It is...
Australia now a cheaper flight than Europe - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Wow. Who would have imagined that the price of fuel would send worldwide airfares completely upside down? Meaning today there is finally proof that travel to the land Down Under - Australia - is actually cheaper than traveling across the Atlantic to ...
ADNEC Begins Brand Alignment With ExCeL London
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed that this year's World Travel Market (WTM), being held at ExCeL London - ADNEC's London exhibition centre, from November 10th -- 13th 2008, ...
10 Tips for Business Travel in China - Purchasing.com
When you’re going to China to meet potential suppliers or scout out regions for sourcing opportunities, there’s a lot you need to keep in mind. To make your job easier, I’ve compiled 10 things you should keep in mind when heading to China. Be ...
Jet, Set, Go: This is best time to travel abroad - Economic Times
NEW DELHI: If you are planning a honeymoon or a vacation with kids abroad, this could be the best time. With economic slowdown hitting the global travel industry, international airlines and hotels at destinations such as Australia, South Africa and ...
`Tell those bastards I need a helicopter
Winston Peters repeatedly demanded that the Vela family provide him with a free helicopter to use for electioneering in the 1999 election campaign, documents show. He wanted to paint the helicopter i...
Nakheel Hotels to pause in US investments
Miami: As Nakheel Hotels celebrated the opening of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort this weekend, Gulf News has learned that the company is planning a "pause" in US hotel investments as ...
Checks of foreign planes to double
The transport ministry will double snap inspections of foreign airlines' planes to about 200 per year at major airports to curb the rise in accidents and mechanical problems, officials said Saturday.
Tradition Offsets Struggling Economy To Keep Holiday Travel Strong
The 41 million people forecast by AAA to travel over Thanksgiving despite mounting economic concerns is due to a desire to maintain traditions, create memories and build relationships, according to a ...
Delray Beach approves expansion of city
By Maria Herrera, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Nov. 4--DELRAY BEACH -- The city's largest hotel is about to get bigger. The Marriott Delray Beach, a 271-room hote...
Where do McCain, Obama stand on tourism-related issues
By Jason Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Oct. 29--Advertising It's been called the tourism lobby's Holy Grail: a national advertising campaign paid for by the federal...
Southwest Airlines enters agreement with Mexico’s Volaris for internationa..
said it is entering a code-share agreement with Mexican airline Volaris that will allow Southwest customers to book flights to Mexico. Under the code share, the airlines will coordinate flight schedu...
Ellis Hotel renovation smartly preserves history
polished a diamond in the rough and along the way contributed to the revitalization happening along the spine of Atlanta. In October 2007, the company completed a $28 million renovation of a blighted...
Hotel results tumbled last week, report says - Forbes
New data from a market research firm confirmed that hotel companies suffered last week as travel was disrupted by continuing fears about the economy and the presidential election. Smith Travel Research, a provider of hotel industry data, reported ...
Hotel becoming social hub
By Margarita Bauza, Detroit Free PressMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Oct. 26--When Christa Davis and Ryan McKendles began looking for a venue for their dream wedding after their engagement last Novem...
SF travel agent allegedly defrauded clients - San Francisco Gate
Monday, October 20, 2008 (10-20) 21:43 PDT San Francisco -- A San Francisco travel agent pleaded not guilty today to charges that she cheated clients by selling them non-existent plane tickets to China, a district attorney spokeswoman said. SF travel ...
Gulf Air Renews Bas Contract
Manama, Nov 5 (bna)-- Gulf Air, The National Airline Of The Kingdom Of Bahrain And Bahrain Airport Services (bas) Have Renewed Their Long-standing Ground Handling Contract Along With A New Service Lev...
Jet Airways Introduces Special Fares To Several Destinations Across Europe,Via B..
Jet Airways has introduced special attractive fares to several destinations across Europe, via its European hub in Brussels, and London, over the winter holiday season.*
U.S. Economy Expected to Receive a Shot in the Arm from Visa Waiver Program Expa..
The Travel Industry Association (TIA) heralded today's official expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which is estimated to bring approximately one million new visitors to the United States annually.
Paul Theroux's most memorable travel moments - Seattle Times
Paul Theroux's new book, "Ghost Train to the Eastern Star," retraces the 1973 route he took for "The Great Railway Bazaar." Paul Theroux has traveled to so many countries and written so many books about being a traveler, it's hard for him to pick ...
2 small planes collide in air in Colo; no injuries
DENVER (AP) -- A sheriff's department plane carrying inmates collided with another small craft in the air over western Colorado on Wednesday, but both landed safely and no injuries were reported, auth...
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