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Pakistan:  We are a safe country for investors

Pakistan Tourism

Pakistan: We are a safe country for investors

By Rita Payne, eTN Europe

“Don’t believe lurid newspaper headlines, Pakistan is a safe country for foreign investors.” This was the message conveyed by Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Commerce, Makhdoom Muhammad ...

Virgin Atlantic halts Mumbai service

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic halts Mumbai service

By thehindubusinessline.com

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Airways has been forced to slam the brakes on its Mumbai-London operations from May thanks to a double whammy of the economic slowdown and excess ...

“Picasso of Latin America” travels to London for exhibit

London Art Exhibit

“Picasso of Latin America” travels to London for exhibit

By Nelson Alcantara

Fernando Botero, known as the “Picasso of Latin America,” will be returned to London on March 3 for the first time in 25 years to exhibit a selection of his most unique and extreme paintings ...

London attractions still lure tourists

UK

London attractions still lure tourists

By bbc.co.uk

Several key London attractions saw increased visitor numbers in 2008, despite the economic downturn.

British Airways jet with 71 aboard crash-lands

London

British Airways jet with 71 aboard crash-lands

By AP

LONDON – A British Airways passenger jet carrying 71 people crash-landed at London City Airport on Friday evening, scraping across the tarmac after part of its landing gear failed, officials and ...

South African Airways crew held over drug haul

Drug Bust

South African Airways crew held over drug haul

By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador

British authorities arrested and detained the crew members of a South African Airways plane Tuesday after cannabis and cocaine were found on a flight from Johannesburg to London’s Heathrow ...

Americans to get free Tussauds entry for Obama inauguration

UK

Americans to get free Tussauds entry for Obama inauguration

By AFP

LONDON – Madame Tussauds is to give US citizens free entry to the London tourist attraction on January 20, to mark Barack Obama's inauguration as US president, it said Wednesday.

eTN Executive Talk: AirAsia X CEO details strategy for Europe

Executive Talk AirAsia X

eTN Executive Talk: AirAsia X CEO details strategy for Europe

By Stéphane Hanot, eTN Staff Writer

What is your target in terms of average revenue per seat and load factor for the new Kuala Lumpur-London Stansted flight?

AirAsia X opens a new era for low-cost travel in Europe

Low-Cost Carriers

AirAsia X opens a new era for low-cost travel in Europe

By Stéphane Hanot, eTN Staff Writer

AirAsia X, the long haul subsidiary of low-cost carrier AirAsia, announced with much fanfare in London the launching of a five-time weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and London Stansted ...

Japan Airlines goes double daily between London and Tokyo

JAL Reinstates Second Flight Starting Next Year

Japan Airlines goes double daily between London and Tokyo

By eTN Staff Writer

JAL will be reinstating its second London to Tokyo flight (JL404/403) starting March 28, 2009. This will replace the London Osaka service (JL422/421), which will cease on March 28.

Thailand current crisis already felt at WTM

Thailand Crisis

Thailand current crisis already felt at WTM

By Stéphane Hanot, eTN Staff Writer

As 100,000 tourists are stranded in Bangkok, trying to find a way to leave the country in a way of another, travel companies in Thailand showed already three weeks ago their worries at London’s ...

President of Skal International at World Travel Market, London

Addresses Forum

President of Skal International at World Travel Market, London

By eTN Staff Writer

The President of Skål International, Hulya Aslantas, attended the traditional Skål luncheon held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, during the World Travel Market London held this month.

Air travel: bluesy but not always groovy

Air Travel

Air travel: bluesy but not always groovy

By Nelson Alcantara

These days, air travel for the sake of saving a buck or two entails having to fly several airlines to get to a destination.

Former American Airlines executive tells US carriers: stop making excuses

US Carriers Versus Asian, European and Mid East

Former American Airlines executive tells US carriers: stop making excuses

By Nelson Alcantara

No matter what I suggest, the outcome can’t be worse than what has already happened, Robert Crandall said within the first minute of his keynote address at the recently-concluded Airline ...

United Airlines announces new service to Geneva and London

Time To Fly To Europe

United Airlines announces new service to Geneva and London

By eTN Staff Writer

CHICAGO, IL – Now is the time to make travel plans to Europe as United announced today new daily non-stop passenger and cargo service between Washington, DC and Geneva on its newly-reconfigured ...

The Travel Partnership Corporation hosts board of directors meeting in London

Promoting The .travel Domain

The Travel Partnership Corporation hosts board of directors meeting in London

By eTN Staff Writer

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL ­- The Travel Partnership Corporation gathered its board of directors in London earlier this week.

The Independent Adventure Travel Show attracts top brands

Olympia National Hall, London, March 20 -22, 2009

The Independent Adventure Travel Show attracts top brands

By eTN Staff Writer

Ultimate Tours Peru, Indo China Trekking, Bundu Basher Tours, Journey Latin America, Travel the Unknown, Oman Dreams, STA, Hotelbeds.com, The Adventurists, and Wicked Campers are among the ...

The Philippine eagle has landed... on the London bus

Iconic Buses To Carry Philippines Banner

The Philippine eagle has landed... on the London bus

By eTN Staff Writer

In line with promoting its latest travel product – birdwatching – the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) is taking it to the busy streets of London this November.

Skal International to organize luncheon at World Travel Market

Members From Around The World Expected To Attend

Skal International to organize luncheon at World Travel Market

By eTN Staff Writer

Skål International will again have a stand at World Travel Market London from November 10 - 14, 2008.

Airline backs away from $13 SFO-London fare

Ryanair

Airline backs away from $13 SFO-London fare

By nbcbayarea.com

There were reports Sunday that budget airline London Ryanair was drawing up plans to offer "very cheap" trans-Atlantic flights -- some for under $13.

Unite calls on London mayor to stop wasting tax-payer money on Thames estuary airport

Plans To Build Airport On Artificially-Created Island

Unite calls on London mayor to stop wasting tax-payer money on Thames estuary airport

By eTN Staff Writer

LONDON - Unite, the UK's largest union, is calling on Boris Johnson to stop wasting tax payers' money on consultants looking at plans to create a new airport on an artificially-created island in ...

Asian businesses in UK to lead fight in global recession

Asians in the United Kingdom

Asian businesses in UK to lead fight in global recession

By Rita Payne

LONDON (eTN) - This has been a turbulent year rocked by what some analysts have called the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression nearly 80 years ago.

Ken Livingstone wins coveted Tourism Society Award

Former Mayor Of London Recognized

Ken Livingstone wins coveted Tourism Society Award

By eTN Staff Writer

Former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, was awarded the 2008 Tourism Society Award to mark his recognition of the importance of tourism to London and his support for the tourism industry ...

Health tourism exhibition to open

UK

Health tourism exhibition to open

By ukpress.com

Patients keen to combine their heart operation with a dream holiday abroad will be courted this weekend at a new health tourism exhibition.

Written ministerial statement on Stansted Airport

Planning Appeal

Written ministerial statement on Stansted Airport

By eTN

LONDON - The Secretary of State for Transport Mr.

Unite will fight to keep British Airways' Scottish base

Union Accuses BA Of Abandoning Britian In Favor Of London

Unite will fight to keep British Airways' Scottish base

By eTN

LONDON - Unite, Britain's biggest union, has accused British Airways of abandoning Britain in favor of London as the company announces it will close its last regional base, which is in Glasgow. ...

Tower top paid tourist attraction

UK

Tower top paid tourist attraction

By ukpress.com

The Tower of London has been crowned Britain's most popular paid attraction, with more than two million visits in 2007.

London woos Indian tourists

British Capital Hosting Travel Agents Association Of India

London woos Indian tourists

By eTN

London is pleased to welcome over 1,200 representatives from the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) taking place from September 26-28.

Golden Beach Hotels storms Nigeria and London

Participates In Akwaaba Travel Market And World Travel Market

Golden Beach Hotels storms Nigeria and London

By eTN

Golden Beach Hotels is pleased to announce its participation in this years’ Akwaaba Travel Market scheduled to be held at the EKO Hotels and Suites in October 2008 and the World Travel Market ...

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