Trending Travel News

• newEarns Southwest Airlines rewards by watching advertisements
  Perhaps at some point the latest intrusion by advertisers into travelers lives will lead to the creation of a website called FlyerBalk.
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• newWill Kayak IPO roadshow tailgate Facebook next week with a $1B valuation?
  With Facebook slated to price its IPO tonight and debut on Nasdaq on Friday with what could turn out to be a $100 billion valuation, can a much more diminutive, yet still substantive tech play in the form of Kayak follow on Facebook's heels?
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• newWhy affiliate deals on online travel agencies are making hotels angry
  A declaration of war such as that of John Guscic, managing director of Australian online booking platform Webjet, cannot be any clearer:
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• newEuropean hotel prices – May to July 2012
  Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Europe.
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• newInstadash created in 12 hours to help manage Instagram
  If you believe that image sharing sites like Instagram and Pinterest provide a unique opportunity for the travel industry to inspire consumers' future plans then anything that helps organise that process must be good
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Travel Press Releases

• New Hotel Search Engine HotelSweep to Cover 550,000 Hotels Worldwide
  According to PhoCusWright Inc., a research company, $33.8 billion was spent in booking rooms in hotels online in 2011
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• Visa and Lonely Planet continue to make Travel Planning a Breeze for Globetrotters
  One-stop travel microsite expands into African market to offer essential information on destinations and the best way to access money abroad.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 8:12am -
• Upcoming Knysna Tourism Annual General Meeting offers more than expected
  Knysna Tourism’s Board of Directors invites all members of the organisation to attend the 2012 Annual General Meeting, preceded by a workshop on capitalising on the lucrative Indian market. CEO Shaun van Eck explained that the AGM affords members to meet prospective new board members and vote for…
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:25am -
• Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) plans to expand
  Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) plans to team up with a number of local tourism associations (LTAs) to expand the current levy collector base.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:22am -
• Kievits Kroon’s Alan O’Leary celebrates 10 years at the helm
  (TRAVELWIRES) : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Kievits Kroon managing director Alan O’Leary celebrates 10 years at the helm of the upmarket country estate in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa this month. O’Leary joined the hotel in April 2002 at the age of 27, when it was a struggling 70 room property…
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World Travel Awards

• Cream of Arabia celebrates at World Travel Awards
  The Middle East’s leading travel brands have shared top honours at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai on 30th April 2012.
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• Middle East’s leading travel brands compete in Dubai for ultimate accolade
  The Middle East’s most successful travel brands are set to be acknowledged at a glittering gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa on Monday 30 April 2012.
  - 19 days ago, 28 Apr 12, 11:00pm -
• WTA to host first ceremony in Kenya in September 2012
  World Travel Awards (WTA), the “Oscars of the travel industry”, has announced plans to host its first ceremony in Kenya, reflecting the African nation’s continuing evolution into a world-class tourism destination.
  - 36 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 11:00pm -
• India chosen to host WTA Grand Final 2012
  World Travel Awards (WTA), the "Oscars of the travel industry", has announced it will host its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2012 at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi Capital Region, India on 12th December 2012.
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• WTA reveals nominees for 2012 programme
  World Travel Awards, “the Oscars of the travel industry”, has unveiled the regional nominees for its 2012 programme.
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BBC Travel News

• newHow to transport wine home safely
  Options for bringing home the delicious souvenir
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• Hong Kong’s international art fair
  ART HK 12 starts 17 May
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• The greenest transport from A to B
  Guidelines for carbon-conscious travellers
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• A tree cathedral grows in Italy
  A church that trades stone for saplings
  - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 6:52pm -
• Drawing on experience: Croatia
  Have book and pen, will travel
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• Asia’s international hotel boom
  Starwood, Hilton and Marriot are heading east
  - 3 days ago, 14 May 12, 7:54pm -
• The best brunch spots in Paris
  The weekend meal takes on an international flair
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• In brief
  Russian flight disappears
  - 7 days ago, 11 May 12, 4:25pm -

MSNBC Travel News

• newAirlines offer more reward seats despite fuller planes
  A new report has some promising news for prospective travelers: overall reward seat availability has improved in recent years.
  - 6 hours ago, 17 May 12, 11:55pm -
• newVisiting Cannes on the cheap
  The Cannes film festival kicked off Wednesday, and that means the seaside town is buzzing. Condé Nast Traveler contributing editor Ondine Cohane shares tips on where to stay and what to do.
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• newFAA proposes nearly $400,000 fine against US Airways
  The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining US Airways $395,850 for allegedly permitting hazardous materials on some of its flights without proper packaging and without notifying the airline's pilots.
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• newWorkers at JFK International trained to be N.I.C.E.
  Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone who worked at the airport was nice? At John F. Kennedy International Airport, they’re working on it.
  - 12 hours ago, 17 May 12, 6:25pm -

• newTSA aims to screen all cargo on US-bound flights by year's end
  Nearly five years after the 9/11 Commission Act recommended that 100 percent of cargo aboard passenger planes be screened, The Transportation Security Administration has announced a deadline to meet the requirement.
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• newBerlin airport opening delayed to 2013
  The opening of Berlin's new $3.18-billion airport must be further delayed until spring of next year, the capital's mayor said Thursday, in a growing embarrassment for city officials.
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• newGet a better airplane seat automatically

  

  If MySeatFinder finds a seat that more closely matches your preferences (such as window or aisle), it promises to book it for you on your behalf.
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• newPlunge into the coolest underwater attractions

  

  Man-made underwater attractions include ancient ruins, World War II shipwrecks, art and kitsch — and you don’t necessarily need to be a scuba diver to enjoy them.
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• newWill $95-million cable car be ready for Olympics?
  The world's most expensive cable car is undergoing tests in London – but authorities admit the project, which links two Olympic venues, may not open in time for this summer's Games.
  - 19 hours ago, 17 May 12, 11:19am -
• Delta says frequent fliers saw different fares

  

  Delta Air Lines may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch.
  - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 9:41pm -
• Climber's sky-high dreams dashed far below Everest summit

  

  After months of training and shelling out $55,000, Joe Martinet’s dream of climbing Mount Everest ended abruptly when the guide service he was using canceled the trip because of safety concerns.
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• Couple booted from cruise ship after missing drill
  An elderly couple was booted from a luxury ship Saturday after the wife refused to participate in the mandatory safety drill that begins every cruise.
  - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 6:18pm -
• For summer travelers, sand is thicker than blood

  

  With summer starting just weeks away, you might be starting to plan that big trip to visit the folks or other family.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 1:49pm -
• Terminal upgrades: 7 new airport expansions

  

  On Wednesday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens a new $1.4 billion terminal. The airport upgrades don’t stop there. Here are six more projects you may spy next time you fly.
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• US has 55 daily encounters with 'suspected terrorists'
  Law enforcement and homeland security personnel face an average of 55 daily encounters with "known or suspected terrorists" named on government watch lists, officials told Reuters.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 8:42am -
• Chow down! Best fast-food chains in the world

  

  For travelers looking to eat like the locals, fast-food chains represent a convenient, often inexpensive taste of how residents elsewhere like to eat.
  - 6 days ago, 11 May 12, 10:31pm -

CNN Travel News

• newBritish adventurer rows N. Pacific solo
  Rowing across the Pacific Ocean may hardly seem comparable to achieving success in the humdrum daily grind of an office desk job.
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• newSuperyacht chic meets hybrid technology
  How does the wealthy boating enthusiast reconcile a passion for gas-guzzling superyachts with concern for the natural ocean environment?
  - 1 hour ago, 18 May 12, 4:53am -
• newAtlanta's new international terminal
  International travelers, rejoice! The world's busiest airport is debuting a billion-dollar solution to the much-griped-about entry procedure for Atlanta-bound passengers.
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• newEuro crisis: Should I cancel my vacation?
  In the last decade of the 20th century, the Turkish lira fell in value 1,000 times against the U.S. dollar, meaning that tourists returning to that country after several years found that any old money they still possessed since their last visit had become almost worthless.
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• newNew Delhi: Shop till you drop
  New Delhi's myriad market stalls, bazaars, shopping malls and street vendors make it a bargain-hunter's paradise.
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• The journey that inspired you
  You sent us photos of a journey you had taken to another country, where you were inspired by a different culture. Here are the best.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 10:21am -
• Apps make travel expenses easy
  Recording travel expenses is an inconvenience for business travelers but portable scanners and smartphone apps could revolutionize the process.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 1:26am -
• Five of the world's most opulent villas
  What kind of holiday rental home costs $10,000 a day? Perhaps one set on a private Caribbean beach, with a personal fleet of boats?
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 1:18pm -
• New fashions inspired by New Delhi
  With a star-studded client list that includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Roberts and Michelle Pfeiffer, Trelise Cooper is an internationally known fashion designer.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 12:42pm -
• The Himba: Namibia's iconic red women
  For years, an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia's barren northwest.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 8:33am -
• Tango in Buenos Aires
  For tango lovers, a pilgrimage to Buenos Aires is a must. Here's our guide to this romantic city.
  - 7 days ago, 11 May 12, 10:18am -
• Musician's passionate journey
  Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of eight, Sarah Chang has grown through the weight of expectation to become one of the world's great violinists.
  - 10 days ago, 8 May 12, 10:58am -
• Photos highlight climate change
  Photographer Roger Moukarzel traveled to Lapland to show how climate change is impacting the life and landscape of the local Sami people.
  - 17 days ago, 1 May 12, 1:31pm -
• Why do we pay for hotel Wi-Fi?
  Should Wi-Fi be free for hotel guests? CNN's Ayesha Durgahee looks at the hidden cost of hotel Wi-Fi.
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• Richard Gere's boutique hotel
  Actor Richard Gere shows CNN's Richard Quest around his 14-acre country hotel in Bedford, New York.
  - 23 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 10:25am -
• Marriott moves into a new era
  Marriott International CEO Bill Marriott on a life in the hotel industry.
  - 35 days ago, 13 Apr 12, 11:03am -
• Uniting the world?
  Can buskers from around the world inspire an international peace movement?
  - 57 days ago, 22 Mar 12, 2:19am -
• Singapore Airlines' CEO
  Singapore Airlines' new CEO Goh Choon Phong talks to CNN Business Traveller about the outlook and strategy for 2012
  - 64 days ago, 15 Mar 12, 11:56am -
• Air Asia: "We're battle-hardened"
  Air Asia's CEO Tony Fernandes speaks to CNN Business Traveller about facing rapidly-rising fuel prices and low-cost flying.
  - 64 days ago, 15 Mar 12, 11:55am -
• Oscar watch: Five must-see film sites
  While an Oscar-nominated picture requires the kind of conflict that George Clooney's character shows in "The Descendants," your vacation getaway doesn't.
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• Kenya deals with the tourism blues
  Flow of visitors to Lamu Island slows to trickle after some kidnappings. CNN's David Mckenzie reports.
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• Security changes for flyers
  In the wake of an 'incomplete' report card, Homeland Security says changes are coming for flyers.
  - 14 Sep 11, 11:19am -
• 'Green Gabon' for eco-tourism
  Gabonese President Ali Bongo talks to CNN's Robyn Curnow about using his country's natural landscape to attract tourism.
  - 14 Sep 11, 11:18am -
• Baby sea turtles head for ocean
  iReporter Thomas Lay captures video of newly-hatched sea turtles heading to the ocean.
  - 14 Sep 11, 11:18am -
• Flowers of South Africa's Cape
  Once a year, this natural phenomenon signals the beginning of spring in Cape Town, South Africa.
  - 14 Sep 11, 11:18am -
• Chicago 'the pulse of America'
  CNN's Richard Quest walks through Chicago's streets of movie scenes and looks at the city's relationship with film studios.
  - 14 Sep 11, 11:17am -
• Saving sharks from extinction
  How effective is a shark sanctuary in protecting an eco system?
  - 14 Sep 11, 11:09am -
• Global travel alert on 9/11 anniversary
  CNN's Brian Todd reports on the pre-9/11 anniversary worldwide travel alert and why it was issued.
  - 7 Sep 11, 4:09pm -
• Major delays at U.S. airports
  HLN's Rob Van Dillen explains that not all airport delays are being caused by Hurricane Irene.
  - 7 Sep 11, 2:10pm -
• Families return home by boat
  Families affected by flooding in New Jersey visit their homes by boat to look at damage. CNN's Susan Candiotti reports.
  - 7 Sep 11, 2:04pm -

Google Travel News

• newJudge denies travel for Carlow, girlfriend - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

  

  Pittsburgh Post GazetteJudge denies travel for Carlow, girlfriendPittsburgh Post GazetteBy Len Boselovic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Michael Carlow and Elizabeth Jones leave the Federal Courthouse, Downtown, following a hearing Thursday on whether they could travel to North Carolina this weekend for a…
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• newCastro's niece gets visa to travel to S.F. - San Francisco Chronicle

  

  Toronto StarCastro's niece gets visa to travel to S.F.San Francisco ChronicleIn San Francisco, however, Cuban scholars praised the Obama administration's move as part of a recent loosening of travel restrictions between the two countries. Professor Nancy Raquel Mirabal, a historian at San Francisco…
  - 1 hour ago, 18 May 12, 5:13am -
• newNATO travel tips (good luck) - Chicago Sun-Times
  NATO travel tips (good luck)Chicago Sun-TimesThe NATO Summit weekend has arrived. And no matter where you're planning to go in Chicago between now and Monday night, here's some advice: Many trains will be delayed, or canceled altogether, or packed with people trying not to drive.and more »
  - 6 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:32am -
• newBeyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel - Christian Science Monitor

  

  Christian Science MonitorBeyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travelChristian Science MonitorOn May 19, SpaceX will attempt to become the first private company to dock a capsule with the space station. Since the space shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003, Presidents Bush and Obama have…
  - 7 hours ago, 17 May 12, 11:34pm -

• newCruiseWise Announces the WiseGuide: A Free, Custom Travel Guide for Download - MarketWatch (press release)
  CruiseWise Announces the WiseGuide: A Free, Custom Travel Guide for DownloadMarketWatch (press release)SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CruiseWise announces the launch of the WiseGuide--a free, personalized cruise travel guide now available for download on the website. This new service…
  - 8 hours ago, 17 May 12, 10:24pm -
• newManaged Travel Makeover: IT Consumerization Redefines Corporate Travel - MarketWatch (press release)
  Managed Travel Makeover: IT Consumerization Redefines Corporate TravelMarketWatch (press release)SHERMAN, CT, May 17, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- A new report from PhoCusWright reveals that the wall once separating corporate travel from leisure travel and employees' personal lives is eroding, cr…
  - 9 hours ago, 17 May 12, 9:24pm -
• newTravel letters: Fantastic memories of Hong Kong - Los Angeles Times
  Travel letters: Fantastic memories of Hong KongLos Angeles TimesI just read Scott Kraft's article ["Looking Up, Up, Up in Hong Kong," May 6]. I lived in Hong Kong from the mid-1970s to 1980, and his article refreshed my memory. Hong Kong is one location that changes ever so quickly. I can only imagi…
  - 10 hours ago, 17 May 12, 7:48pm -
• newRoman Travel Speeds: An Excellent New Toy - Forbes
  Roman Travel Speeds: An Excellent New ToyForbesIt's called Orbis and allows you to work out routes, costs and travel time between any two major nodes of the Roman Empire by a variety of a methods of travel. It's the sort of thing I find absolutely fascinating for this simple reminder of the ...and m…
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• newTibet Travel Coop Introduces Minyak Gangkar Homestay and Trek - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
  Tibet Travel Coop Introduces Minyak Gangkar Homestay and TrekSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)Tibet Travel Coop is a collection of Tibetan-owned agencies, tour guides, cooks, drivers and other travel personnel. The coop focuses on sustainable practice, responsible tourism, and keeping local bu…
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• newGovernor on the go: Christie's busy travel schedule raises eyebrows in NJ - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

  

  The Star-Ledger - NJ.comGovernor on the go: Christie's busy travel schedule raises eyebrows in NJThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comChristie is not the state's first governor to travel the country spreading political goodwill. For instance, former Gov. Christie Whitman visited 15 states one year and traveled o…
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Telegraph Travel News

• newHolidaymakers complain of 'nightmare' stay with Thomson Holidays
  Thomson Holidays is facing legal action from three holidaymakers who endured a "nightmare" stay at a hotel in Olu Deniz, Turkey.
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• newVirgin Atlantic's withdrawal adds to Kenya's tourism woes
  Gill Charlton reports on the problems the country faces in attracting the volume of tourists it used to enjoy.
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• London Underground: Tracey Emin's Tube map unveiled
  Tracey Emin is the latest artist to decorate the pocket Tube map; her picture will be printed 18 million times.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:23pm -
• Virgin Atlantic pulls out of Kenya
  The airline Virgin Atlantic has announced it is withdrawing flights from Kenya following rising costs and a drop in visitor numbers.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:04pm -
• Greece debt crisis: Q&A for holidaymakers
  We answer the key questions for holidaymakers planning a trip to Greece.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 12:24pm -
• Airlines overruled in compensation row
  Passengers whose flights are delayed by three hours or more should be entitled to compensation from airlines, according to a senior European Court of Justice (ECJ) official.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:51am -

• Center Parcs rapped for advertising discount family holidays in school term time
  A "misleading" television ad for Center Parcs resorts has been banned for advertising discount family holidays, even though the only dates available were in term time.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 7:19am -
• Travel firm launches probe after two Britons die during Gran Canaria heatwave
  A travel firm, which organised guided walks in Gran Canaria, is investigating after a 78-year-old woman died during one of its hill walks in temperatures of almost 40C (100F).
  - 3 days ago, 15 May 12, 2:57pm -
• BT London Live: latest details announced
  A series of sports screenings, cultural activities and live entertainment will welcome the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer.
  - 3 days ago, 15 May 12, 11:49am -
• Heathrow could be reduced to "local" airport
  Heathrow could be reduced to the status of a "local airport" because of the Government's aviation policy, ministers have been warned.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:32pm -
• Ryanair passengers warned over website closure
  Thousands of Ryanair passengers due to travel over the weekend have been warned to check-in online before Friday evening, or face paying extra at the airport.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:59pm -
• Virgin Atlantic installs music studio for rock stars at Heathrow airport
  Virgin Atlantic has installed an industry standard recording studio in its swankiest airport lounge at London Heathrow.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:10pm -
• Dreamliner to fly to Britain from August
  Boeing's groundbreaking 787 Dreamliner will make its first commercial flight from British shores in August, Qatar Airways has confirmed.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 10:55am -
• 'Staycation' campaign washes over most Britons
  A 'staycation' campaign with Stephen Fry and Rupert Grint has done little to persuade holidaymakers to stay in Britain this year, a survey suggests.
  - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 10:21am -
• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated with half-price holiday offers
  Exclusive: Discounts of up to 60 per cent are being offered to travellers heading abroad or staying in Britain as firms seek to drum up demand during the four-day break.
  - 6 days ago, 12 May 12, 7:00am -
• Rio hotels are the world's most expensive
  Rio de Janeiro has overtaken Sydney as the world's most expensive major city for a hotel stay, according to a new study.
  - 7 days ago, 11 May 12, 12:31pm -
• Virgin offers in-flight mobile calls
  Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Britain to offer in-flight mobile phone calls, texts and web access in the air.
  - 7 days ago, 11 May 12, 10:31am -
• Britons face cheaper EU roaming charges from July
  Millions of Britons holidaying in Europe this summer will have far cheaper mobile phone bills after the European Union gave the green light to strict price caps on "rip-off" mobile data roaming charges.
  - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 2:50pm -
• Holidaymakers spend £532 each before leaving Britain
  New research seeks to revive opposition to Air Passenger Duty (APD) by highlighting the economic benefits of outbound tourism.
  - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 2:36pm -
• 'World's oldest backpacker' hits the road again
  A man is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95.
  - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 11:33am -
• British Airways begins integration of Bmi routes
  British Airways is to assume control of nine Bmi routes following the takeover of the airline by BA's parent company IAG.
  - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 10:10am -
• British Airways to take over nine Bmi routes
  British Airways has confirmed it will continue to operate nine of Bmi's routes, following the takeover of the airline by BA's parent company IAG.
  - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 10:10am -
• Paris most expensive city for a Club Sandwich
  A Club Sandwich in a Paris hotel costs almost twice as much as one in London, New York or Moscow, according to a global league table of the popular hotel snack.
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• Border staff strike unlikely to affect travellers, says BAA
  BAA has advised passengers not to change their travel plans tomorrow, despite a 24-hour walk-out planned by airport border staff.
  - 9 days ago, 9 May 12, 10:56am -
• 'Bland' Chinese holiday village in Wales blocked
  A £50m Chinese holiday village proposed for heart of Welsh countryside has been shelved after inspectors ruled the plans were "inappropriate".
  - 9 days ago, 9 May 12, 10:43am -

Travel Daily News

• HomeAway purchases minority stake in Tujia.com
  HomeAway, Inc. announced it will purchase a minority stake in Tujia.com, the first online vacation rental service provider in China targeting middle to high-end Chinese travelers. HomeAway joins
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• International association sector is resilient and showing healthy growth says ICCA
  With the release of the 2011 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in international association meetings market. For the first time ever, more than
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Great sterling rates boost buying power for UK tourists worldwide
  Sterling may have soared to record levels against the euro since 2008 but people planning trips to destinations outside the eurozone could have even more travel cash to spend, according to Post
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• IATA urges the Polish government to support the industry
  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon the Polish government to accelerate its pro-aviation policies to enable aviation to facilitate economic growth and development
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Americans appear to be warming up to summer travel in 2012
  Compared to 2011, more Americans are planning to kick-off the summer with a Memorial Day weekend excursion this year; however, they are conscientious about travel expenses, according to a
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit: A new level of French elegance in Bangkok
  Sofitel is pleased to announce the opening of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, the second Sofitel in Bangkok, in Thailand. This new flagship unveils many of Sofitel’s new luxury French concepts for the
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -

• Is MASwings turning into BIMP EAGA true brand ambassador ?
  (Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok)- Regional carrier MASwings, a subsidiary from Malaysia Airlines, is increasingly turning into the “native” carrier of BIMP-EAGA. Ever heard of this acronym? BIMP-EAGA
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• CSOS signs strategic partnership agreement with Tibet Airlines
  China's first emergency assistance firm with a global servicing capability, CSOS (Shenzhen CSOS Assistance Company Limited), and Tibet Airlines Company Limited, China's first
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• dealchecker.co.uk: Brits turn to Spain for great deals in 2012
  Travel comparison website dealchecker.co.uk has seen a significant jump in the number of people searching for flights to Spain in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same time last year. This is
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Groundbreaking ceremonies held for new $65m. Amber Cove Cruise Center
  Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Caribbean’s newest destination, the $65 million Amber Cove Cruise Center, were held on May 15thin the Dominican Republic at the project site on the Bay of
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Pioneering travel industry figureheads discuss the future of business travel
  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced the speakers for the ‘Luminaries of Travel CEO’ panel to be held on July 24th, during GBTA Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Trip
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Delta confirms summer season schedule between Greece and U.S.
  Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it will operate daily nonstop service between Athens International Airport and New York’s JFK airport during the summer season. The service will operate until 27
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Time is ripe to invest in UAE, Saudi and Omani hotels say experts
  Internationally renowned experts gathered at this year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) and delivered a clear and consistent message: now is the right time to invest in the Gulf’s growing
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Air Pacific to be rebranded Fiji Airways
  Fiji's national air carrier, Air Pacific, has announced a return to its 1958 name - Fiji Airways - to better reflect its dedication to transporting travelers to and from Fiji. The official name change,
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• JetBlue Airways and Turkish Airlines form partnership
  JetBlue Airways and Turkish Airlines announced an interline agreement to connect the carriers' networks at New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and Washington Dulles
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• BWI has announced plans to launch its first hotel in Philippine city of Angeles.
  A Best Western Premier is expected to open its doors in 2014, will be a brand new luxury hotel offering a range of high-end facilities to the rapidly increasing number of domestic and international
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• euromic expands into the Middle East with new World Affiliate in Dubai
  euromic, the premier international consortium of companies specializing in MICE travel, events and destination management, recently announced that it has added a new World Affiliate in Dubai,
  - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 12:00am -
• Binter Canarias signs with APG for representation services in Morocco
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• Design Hotels presents its latest members
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• IAEE Public Events Council releases survey report to evaluate public events industry 2011
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• Louis Cruises celebrates the official re-opening of Santorini’s Akrotiri with new shore excursion
  Louis Cruises is introducing a new shore excursion that takes travelers to experience the famed archaeological site of Akrotiri in Santorini, following the official re-opening of the excavations last month
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• Summer travel outlook brightens
  For the second consecutive year, the outlook for summer travel continues to brighten with more than three in five U.S. adults (64%), or an estimated 154 million Americans, planning on taking at least
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