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Statement From The American Society Of Travel Agents

ASTA congratulates Congress on passage of financial markets rescue bill

By eTN

ALEXANDRIA, VA - In response to the House of Representatives’ vote to pass the Senate-passed version of H.R.

Calls On House Of Representatives To Follow Suit Before Adjourning For Year

ASTA praises Senate passage of financial markets rescue bill

By eTN

ALEXANDRIA, VA - In response to the Senate’s vote to pass H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, ASTA released the following statement:

Indonesia

Tourism bill to give players unprecedented access, power

By thejakartapost.com

After more than a year of deliberations, a tourism bill being finalized at the House of Representatives will give unprecedented power to businessmen in the industry if it is passed, tourism executives

Thai Turmoil: Jetstar Picks Up Tab

Jetstar facing whopping hotel bill

By smh.com.au

Jetstar faces a hotel bill of more than $110,000 after 194 Australians spent four days stranded on the Thai island of Phuket.

Opposes Libyan Claims Resolution Bill

Families of victims of UTA flight 772 issue open letter to Capitol Hill

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC (July 31, 2008) - The law firm Crowell & Moring LLP has released the following open letter on behalf of its clients, the families of the victims of UTA Flight 772 suitcase bombing in Se

Atlas Travel International's McKinnon Attends Legislative Summit On Capitol Hill

Airport security may soon be simplified as FAST Redress Act passes US House

By eTN

Travelers may find it easier to get through airport security because the FAST (Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely) Redress Act of 2007 recently passed through the US House of Representatives and has be

New Airline Passengers Rights Bill A Victory

Cries of the flying public are finally heard

By eTN

A new, separate Bill providing significant relief for air passengers from extended on-board delays was welcomed today by Kate Hanni, founder-president of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights,

California

Calif. Assembly adopts airline passenger bill of rights

SACRAMENTO—California lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation requiring airlines to provide passengers with food, water, lights, air and working toilets when they're stuck on airport tarmacs for long periods of time.
The measure cleared the Assembly by a 54-16 vote, with critics challenging whether California has the authority to ... read more

Cruise Cops Are Almost A "Go"

Cruise ship safety bill sails through committee

A bill that would require peace officers aboard cruise ships sailing from California ports cleared its first hurdle Tuesday as the state Senate's public safety committee voted to move it forward in the legislative process.

Uganda

Tourism sector sniffs more business after passing of bill

Following Uganda's successful hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of State (CHOGM) in which the country made substantial strides in tourism publicity and development, the country's Parliament has passed the much-anticipated Tourism Bill 2007.

Cruise Cops

Bill would require peace officers on cruise ships

Seeking to improve public safety on the high seas, a state senator introduced a bill Friday that would require cruise ships sailing from California ports to have a peace officer on board.

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Statement From The American Society Of Travel Agents

ASTA congratulates Congress on passage of financial markets rescue bill

Calls On House Of Representatives To Follow Suit Before Adjourning For Year