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Iran’s 2nd tourism confab slated for Nov. 8-9

Iran

Iran’s 2nd tourism confab slated for Nov. 8-9

By tehrantimes.com

TEHRAN – The 2nd international conference on investment opportunities in Iran’s tourism industry will be held at the conference hall of Milad Tower in Tehran during November 8-9.

Rixos Premium Khao Lak opening to boost global expansion strategy

Launch Of First Hotel In Thailand

Rixos Premium Khao Lak opening to boost global expansion strategy

By eTN Staff Writer

BANGKOK - Luxury hospitality group, Rixos Hotels, continues its global expansion with the launch of its first hotel in Thailand.

Orbitz Worldwide names Jim Shaughnessy chief administrative officer

Expands Leadership Role Across Multiple Corporate Disciplines

Orbitz Worldwide names Jim Shaughnessy chief administrative officer

By eTN Staff Writer

CHICAGO, IL - Orbitz Worldwide announced today that Jim Shaughnessy will assume the role of senior vice president and chief administrative officer.

Bahrain to host GULF VIP exhibition

Executive jet, luxury yacht, and elite car interiors

Bahrain to host GULF VIP exhibition

By eTN Staff Writer

Held in the richest region of the Middle East, in Bahrain, GULF VIP is the unique event with the latest, luxury trends in aviation, yachting and elite car interiors.

Aircraft manufacturers looking into single-pilot, cruise concept

Position Statement From IFALPA

Aircraft manufacturers looking into single-pilot, cruise concept

By eTN Staff Writer

In 2006, it came to IFALPA’s (International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Association) attention that some aircraft manufacturers were looking into a so-called “Single-Pilot Cruise Concept” ...

Bankruptcy judge rules Frontier Airlines can reject contract with Teamsters

Frontier wants to outsource jobs to El Salvador

Bankruptcy judge rules Frontier Airlines can reject contract with Teamsters

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - US Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Drain on Friday granted Frontier Airlines' motion to reject its contracts with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters covering mechanics and ...

Air Traffic Control Association appoints Robert Coulson to board of directors

Senior Executive Account Manager From Harris Corporation

Air Traffic Control Association appoints Robert Coulson to board of directors

By eTN Staff Writer

MELBOURNE, FL - Robert T.

Costa Maya celebrates return of cruise passengers

Port Welcomes Westerdam As First Ship

Costa Maya celebrates return of cruise passengers

By eTN Staff Writer

CANCUN, Mexico – Costa Maya, Mexico's fastest-growing, cruise port and destination re-opened its shores today with the arrival of Holland America Cruises’ Westerdam, the first ship to dock at ...

TIME Unlimited New Zealand Tours and Travel decided it was time to get on board with .travel

To Integrate Maori Experiences

TIME Unlimited New Zealand Tours and Travel decided it was time to get on board with .travel

By eTN Staff Writer

TIME Unlimited New Zealand Tours and Travel was created as a result of the passion of its directors, Néill and Ceillhe Sperath.

Malaysia Airlines introduces new Indian cuisine

Array Of Vegetarian And Non-Vegetarian Meals

Malaysia Airlines introduces new Indian cuisine

By eTN Staff Writer

SUBANG - Malaysia Airlines, the only Malaysian, full-frills carrier that
continues to serve complimentary inflight meals, will roll out its new Indian

Fighting airline fees: Will passengers vote with their wallets?

Airlines Fees

Fighting airline fees: Will passengers vote with their wallets?

By David Grossman, usatoday.com

At Cleveland Hopkins International Airport yellow strips of tape, like you might see surrounding a crime scene or a dangerous construction zone, are draped across the guide ropes at the Southwest ...

Emirates airline spreading wings in India

Emirates

Emirates airline spreading wings in India

By timesofindia.indiatimes.com

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) national airline Emirates is embarking on a major expansion drive in India this winter with the addition of
31 flights a week.

Japan aims to expand how they are seen as a destination

Participates In 2008 World Travel Market

Japan aims to expand how they are seen as a destination

By seejapan.co.uk

This year, Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO) aims to expand people's understanding of Japan not only as a fantastic destination for cities and culture but also for outdoor and adventure ...

Israeli tourists upset Jordanians

Jordan

Israeli tourists upset Jordanians

By ynetnews.com

Jordanian authorities have recently lodged an official complaint with the Israeli Embassy in Amman, citing the way Israeli tourists have been conducting themselves while visiting the Hashemite ...

Austria says no ransom was paid to free tourists

Freed Austrian Tourists

Austria says no ransom was paid to free tourists

By iht.com

VIENNA, Austria - Austria did not pay a ransom for last week's release of two tourists held for eight months by an al-Qaida affiliate in Africa, officials said Monday.

O'Leary: 'Airline industry needs recession'

Europe

O'Leary: 'Airline industry needs recession'

By ukpress.com

The recession could lead to just four European airlines surviving, the boss of budget carrier Ryanair predicted.

Hotel occupancy falls to 63% in September

Hawaii

Hotel occupancy falls to 63% in September

By honoluluadvertiser.com

Hawai'i hotels in September experienced their worst performance since the months following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to the newest figures on hotel occupancy.

6 reasons we love to travel now

The Industry Is Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Travelers — For A Change

6 reasons we love to travel now

By msnbc.msn.com

It took a couple of airline bankruptcies, a summer of staycations, a serious recession and the near-collapse of the world economy, but by golly, travelers are feeling loved right now.

Trump eyes tourism investment in Subic

Philippines

Trump eyes tourism investment in Subic

By bworldonline.com

A group that includes American real estate mogul Donald Trump is investing as much as $1 billion to develop a high-end leisure facility in Subic, Olongapo City.

2008 holiday shopping packages in the northeast, USA

America’s Premier Shopping Places

2008 holiday shopping packages in the northeast, USA

By eTN Staff Writer

America’s Premier Shopping Places wants to make holiday shopping easy and fun for you this year.

16 French tourists injured in coach accident in Morocco

Morocco

16 French tourists injured in coach accident in Morocco

By xinhuanet.com

RABAT - Sixteen French tourists were injured, including five seriously, when a tourist coach overturned Monday in the highway connecting the capital, Rabat to the central city of Fez (200 km east ...

Analyst: 2009 is good for airlines

Airline Industry

Analyst: 2009 is good for airlines

By bizjournals.com

The year 2009 will bring a dose of optimism to major U.S.

Tralliance Corporation and .travel featured at 25th Annual Travel Leisure Conference

Hosted By Travel Trade

Tralliance Corporation and .travel featured at 25th Annual Travel Leisure Conference

By eTN Staff Writer

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Tralliance Corporation and .travel have been invited as featured participants at the Travel Leisure Conference on November 15-17, 2008.

Excited Doherty looks ahead to Bahrain Snooker Champion

World-Ranking Event

Excited Doherty looks ahead to Bahrain Snooker Champion

By eTN Staff Writer

The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up for the Bahrain Snooker Champion, the first, world-ranking event to take place in the Kingdom.

Coca-Cola signs up to sponsor Food & Hospitality Expo in Bahrain

Inaugural Middle East Expo In 2009

Coca-Cola signs up to sponsor Food & Hospitality Expo in Bahrain

By eTN Staff Writer

Global beverage giant, the Coca-Cola Company, is sponsoring the inaugural Food & Hospitality Expo 2009, which runs from January 13 - 15, 2009 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & ...

Air travel declines at alarming pace

Global Aviation Industry

Air travel declines at alarming pace

By Nelson Alcantara, editor-in-chief

The global aviation industry is facing its largest drop in passengers since the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has ...

Bali: An island that hungers and thirsts

Bali

Bali: An island that hungers and thirsts

By Balidiscovery.com

Recent changes in custom duties charged on imported food and beverage and burdensome certification requirements for foreign food stuffs threaten to soon find the shelves of many specialty food ...

Financial crisis has not taken its toll on Caribbean and Mexican destinations just yet

Global Financial Crisis

Financial crisis has not taken its toll on Caribbean and Mexican destinations just yet

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

A recent study, Future Timeshare Buyers 2008 Market profile prepared by Ypartnership for Interval International, revealed that though Europe continues to be the preferred international destination ...

Kenya Airways launches non-stop flights to Antananarivo and Guangzhou

Africa Aviation

Kenya Airways launches non-stop flights to Antananarivo and Guangzhou

By Chris Mburu

NAIROBI, Kenya (eTN) - Kenya Airways (KQ) on Saturday, launched non-stop flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar and projected the route will increase the airline's load factor by between 65 to 70 ...

Congo strife escalates

Congo Conflict

Congo strife escalates

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

New information have emerged from well-informed sources in Kigali about the latest news from the Eastern Congo, in as far as deployment of foreign troops are concerned.

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