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88 killed in airplane crash in Russia's Urals

Aeroflot 737 Crashes In Russia Killing All Aboard

88 killed in airplane crash in Russia's Urals

By AFP

MOSCOW - An Aeroflot Boeing-737 jet crashed near Russia's city of Perm in the central Ural mountains killing all 83 passengers and five crew on board, Russian news agencies reported Sunday quoting ...

Airline collapse hits travellers

Futura

Airline collapse hits travellers

By bbc.co.uk

Holidaymakers travelling to and from Humberside Airport could be affected by the collapse of an airline.

EasyJet to cut 60 posts

EasyJet

EasyJet to cut 60 posts

By bbc.co.uk

The airline Easyjet has announced it is to shed up to 60 jobs.

From Air France To 'Train France'?

Airline's Euro Rail Dream

From Air France To 'Train France'?

By sky.com

Train fares and journey times to Europe could be slashed if Air France goes through with plans for a high-speed rail service to compete with Eurostar.

Dionysus sanctuary Perperikon to become tourist centre

Bulgaria

Dionysus sanctuary Perperikon to become tourist centre

By sofiaecho.com

Ministry of Regional Development and Public Work announced the public procurement for a project involving the establishment of a tourist centre at the Perperikon archaeological site.

Berlin tourism passes its peak

Berlin

Berlin tourism passes its peak

By dw-world.de

Recent years saw Berlin emerge as the third most-visited tourist destination in the EU after London and Paris.

British tourists stranded as travel firm Seguro Holidays collapses

Seguro Holidays Collapse

British tourists stranded as travel firm Seguro Holidays collapses

By telegraph.co.uk

Seguro Holidays, which flies holidaymakers from airports in Kent and Ayrshire, has gone into administration.

Malta the tourism hub for European and Mediterranean Trade Union Movements

Meeting To Explore Niche Market

Malta the tourism hub for European and Mediterranean Trade Union Movements

By eTN

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Dr. Mario Demarco met a delegation from the General Workers Union made up of the President Mr.

In the Czech Republic beer is a part of the life-blood of a nation

Czech Republic

In the Czech Republic beer is a part of the life-blood of a nation

By Andrew Princz, ontheglobe.com for eTurboNews

The story of Czech beer and their love for the home-grown tradition of brewing it doesn't always rest on their talent for producing great ale.

Windstar awarded Favorite Small-Ship Cruise Line

In UK’s Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Travel Awards

Windstar awarded Favorite Small-Ship Cruise Line

By eTN

SEATTLE (September 9, 2008) — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, ...

Switzerland

Police offer link to report child sex tourism

By swissinfo.ch

The Swiss federal police (Fedpol) are using the internet to allow people to report cases of suspected child sex tourism abroad.

Turkey

Bus crash leaves 16 tourists dead

By iol.co.za

Istanbul - Sixteen Iranian tourists were killed and 32 injured when their bus careered off a bendy road in eastern Turkey, state news agency Anatolian said on Tuesday.

Russian airline to acquire 11 more Boeing planes

S7

Russian airline to acquire 11 more Boeing planes

By kansas.com

MOSCOW - S7, Russia's second-largest airline, said it will acquire 11 more Boeing Co. airplanes and retire all Soviet models this year to cut costs as fuel prices rise.

3 guilty in London plot that caused airline chaos

UK

3 guilty in London plot that caused airline chaos

By AP

London — A British jury has found three men guilty of conspiracy to murder in a terrorist bombing campaign that could have killed hundreds with liquid explosives.

Travel cover against airline failures available soon

UK

Travel cover against airline failures available soon

By asap.co.uk

Later this coming week, travel cover will be offered in the UK that protects the holidays of the travelling public again airline collapse.

Tourism body 'should be scrapped'

Scotland

Tourism body 'should be scrapped'

By bbc.co.uk

A new tourism body should be set up in Scotland, a report by an independent committee of academics has claimed.

Profitable airline? Now? How?

Flybe Makes Record Profit

Profitable airline? Now? How?

By holidayextras.co.uk

While other airlines are going bust or reporting big losses, regional airline Flybe has announced record profits and strong growth.

Dublin-based airline suspends flights

Futura Gael

Dublin-based airline suspends flights

By rte.ie

70 employees of the Irish arm of charter airline Futura International Airways have been temporarily laid off after the company's decision to seek bankruptcy protection in a Spanish court.

Scots countdown to space tourism

Tapping Into Space Tourism

Scots countdown to space tourism

By bbc.co.uk

The night sky above Scotland could become as important to tourism as its landscape by day, according to experts on space and tourism.

Girlfriend of murdered tourist accuses Foreign Office of cover up

UK

Girlfriend of murdered tourist accuses Foreign Office of cover up

Stephen Bennett was killed in India nearly two years ago, but his death has remained unsolved. His girlfriend, Kate Rea claims the Foreign Office "misled and lied" to his family.

Welsh tourism chiefs misplace beaches

Visit Wales

Welsh tourism chiefs misplace beaches

By walesonline.co.uk

Wales’ tourism promotion body Visit Wales have been forced to apologise after mistakenly placing three Gower beaches in Pembrokeshire in a guide.

At least 14 tourists killed in Croatia bus crash

Croatia

At least 14 tourists killed in Croatia bus crash

By cnn.com

Television news reports say a bus carrying mostly elderly Slovakian tourists crashed on a Croatian highway, killing at least 14 people and injuring 30.

Paris Espace Grande Arche Venue to host famed Sportsbiz '08 event

www.sports-biz.com

Paris Espace Grande Arche Venue to host famed Sportsbiz '08 event

By eTN

PARIS ESPACE GRANDE ARCHE VENUE TO HOST FAMED SPORTSBIZ ’08 EVENT

Westcore's Airport Development Partners strengthens European Board

Two Appointments Announced

Westcore's Airport Development Partners strengthens European Board

By eTN

SAN DIEGO, CA & LAUSANNE, Switzerland (September 5, 2008) - Westcore Properties announced today that its European affiliate Airport Development Partners SA (ADP), has appointed Dr.

Beekeeping tourism a unique product for Slovenia

A Land Of Great Beekeepers

Beekeeping tourism a unique product for Slovenia

By eTN

Learning about the mysterious lives of honeybees, the uses and healing qualities of bee products and testing beekeeping skills have a universal appeal.

France to lure more Indonesian tourists

France

France to lure more Indonesian tourists

By thejakartapost.com

France is expecting more Indonesian tourists as the tourism board and the private sector, including airlines and retailers, step up efforts to promote the European country.

National Cruise week sets sail

UK

National Cruise week sets sail

By telegraph.co.uk

National Cruise Week, the world’s largest cruise campaign, launches on Sunday 7 September with more than 2,000 travel agencies in Britain holding events to highlight the world of cruising.

ExporamaShow 2008 in Athens – all about event marketing!

The Mediterranean Special Event For Exhibitions, Conferences And Corporate Meetings

ExporamaShow 2008 in Athens – all about event marketing!

By eTN

Preparations for ExporamaShow 2008, the Mediterranean special event for Exhibitions, Conferences and Corporate Meetings are full steam ahead, and the organizers, Exporama Crossmedia, have every ...

Limerick street ambassadors help 15,000 tourists

Ireland

Limerick street ambassadors help 15,000 tourists

By irishtimes.com

More than 15,000 visitors to Limerick were helped this summer by guides, according to the Limerick co-ordination office.

Turkey to spend $320 mln to strengthen tourism

Turkey

Turkey to spend $320 mln to strengthen tourism

By hurriyet.com.tr

The Turkish Tourism Ministry and the private sector will contribute a budget of $320 million to strengthen Turkey’s tourism sector and expand to new markets via advertising.

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