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New insurance cover for Kenya tourism operators

Added Security

New insurance cover for Kenya tourism operators

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Hotels, lodges, safari camps and safari/tour operators can now up their insurance covers to internationally-acceptable levels, as a new cover is available through Kenyan insurers backed up through re-

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Thailand government takes preventive steps ahead of weekend rally to ensure security

Political Developments In Thailand

Thailand government takes preventive steps ahead of weekend rally to ensure security

Anti-government rallies are being planned in Thailand by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) from March 12–14, 2010.

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Major ocean security conference set for Seychelles

Somali Piracy

Major ocean security conference set for Seychelles

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Seychelles will host a regional ports security conference between May 26-28 this year in order to extensively discuss and devise strategies on how to better secure the sea lanes and offer shipping

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France to supply airport security equipment to Kenya

10 Billion Kenya Shilling Contract Signed

France to supply airport security equipment to Kenya

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

A contract worth nearly 10 billion Kenya shillings appears to have been signed for the supply of security and other operational equipment for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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Air Seychelles CEO attends talks on aviation security

IATA And US Hold Meeting

Air Seychelles CEO attends talks on aviation security

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

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Airport security experts to discuss recent attempted terrorist activity

Airport Security Summit In Dubai

Airport security experts to discuss recent attempted terrorist activity

By eTN Staff Writer

The Airport Security Summit Middle East 2010, which will be held from February 7-10 at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Dubai, is proud to announce the latest distinguished speaker to join the expert spe

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Safety at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Biggest Visitor Concern Is Security

Safety at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

By eTN Staff Writer

Safety and security concerns remain the biggest reason for people not wanting to visit Cape Town, Africa.

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Security alert shuts down part of Munich airport

Munich Airport Security Scare

Security alert shuts down part of Munich airport

BERLIN – Part of Munich airport was closed Wednesday as officials searched in vain for a man who left a security checkpoint with a bag containing a laptop after it had triggered an alert for possibl

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Despite numerous advisories tourists keep coming to Sabah's east coast

Sabah's Tourism Security

Despite numerous advisories tourists keep coming to Sabah's east coast

SEMPORNA - Tourists continue to come to Sabah's east coast, an area known for its rich marine heritage and home to one of the world top diving spots, Sipadan Island.

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US warns tourists of the risk of attack in Malaysia

US Tourists In Malaysia Warned

US warns tourists of the risk of attack in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The Malaysian government promised increased security in Sabah, a section of Borneo, after the United States warned tourists Friday of the risk of attack.

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New security rules affecting travelers around the world

New Aviation Security Rules

New security rules affecting travelers around the world

By David Jonas

A large majority of travel managers polled separately by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and the National Business Travel Association indicated their companies have not reduced business

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Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority introduces additional security measures

Airport Security Strengthened

Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority introduces additional security measures

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority, which also managed the Entebbe International Airport, has recently followed the trend of other airports in Europe and the US and added a strengthened security mec

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Shaba game reserve safe once again

Intense Security Campaign

Shaba game reserve safe once again

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Sarova Shaba Lodge’s occupancies have started to improve again in Kenya, following an intense security campaign in the area, which also extended to the neighboring Buffalo Springs Game Reserve a

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Most travelers comfortable with full body scan

New Survey

Most travelers comfortable with full body scan

By eTN Staff Writer

In the national State of the American Traveler survey conducted this week by Destination Analysts, nearly half of American leisure travelers feel that airport passenger screening techniques are inadeq

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Statement from Pelosi on Obama review of aviation security

Reponse To Attempted Terrorist Attack

Statement from Pelosi on Obama review of aviation security

By eTN Staff Writer

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama's remarks on strengthening intelligence and aviation security in response to the attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day:

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New equipment boosts Kigali Airport security

Rwanda Brings In New Scanners

New equipment boosts Kigali Airport security

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority has recently imported and commissioned new scanners, introducing the latest in technology for aviation security.

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Time of high anxiety for business travelers

Business Travel

Time of high anxiety for business travelers

By Bert Archer

The latest threat at a U.S. airport will mean tighter restrictions for all fliers. For some road warriors, the hassle and uncertainty are reason enough to stay close to home.

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Security crackdown to hit UK airports

Airport Security Crackdown

Security crackdown to hit UK airports

By Dan Milmo and Alan Travis

The most significant changes to British airport security since 2006 will see increased pat-down searches, more sniffer dogs in terminals and a step-up in hand luggage inspections after the government

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Sen. Schumer questions worldwide aviation safety system

Airline Safety

Sen. Schumer questions worldwide aviation safety system

By Robert J. McCarthy

Sen. Charles E.

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Global response mixed to US new security demands

US-Bound Flights Security

Global response mixed to US new security demands

On the first day of what was supposed to be tighter screening ordered by the U.S.

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