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Africa travel info on the web

Internet Updates

Africa travel info on the web

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

A new website by Simba TravelCare was launched last week via www.travelcare.co.ug, offering Ugandan travelers unprecedented direct access to bookings and travel information.

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RwandAir privatization update

Financial Picture Improves

RwandAir privatization update

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The Rwandan national airline has reaffirmed its desire to continue with the privatization process at some stage in the future, when the value of RwandAir has increased and interest in the acquisition

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Thailand update on influenza A (H1N1)

Swine Flu

Thailand update on influenza A (H1N1)

By eTN Staff Writer

Seventeen cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection have been confirmed in the Eastern Seaboard resort of Pattaya after two Taiwanese visitors were also found to be infected on their return home from holi

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Swine flu update

World Health Organization

Swine flu update

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Health Organization (WHO) today affirmed that there is a swine flu pandemic, which simply means the virus has now spread to more than one region of the world.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand issues situation update

As Of April 14, 2009, 17:00 Hours Bangkok Time

Tourism Authority of Thailand issues situation update

By eTN Staff Writer

The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following updated fact sheet on the situation in their country that occurred due to anti-government protesters:

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Thailand crisis update

Tourism Authority Of Thailand

Thailand crisis update

By eTN Staff Writer

On April 12, 2009, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a severe emergency situation in the areas of Bangkok and its vicinities in accordance with the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in

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Tourism Authority of Thailand provides update on political situation

Fact Sheet

Tourism Authority of Thailand provides update on political situation

By eTN Staff Writer

The following Fact Sheet was issued from the Tourism Authority of Thailand on their current situation. This information is as of April 9, 2009, 17:00 hours, Bangkok Time.

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Winter storms will affect flights across the United States

Storm Update

Winter storms will affect flights across the United States

By eTN Staff Writer

Snow, sleet, rain, thunderstorms, ice, hail, and strong winds - this is the weather forecast for most places across the continental United States.

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Thailand situation update

Issued By Tourism Authority Of Thailand

Thailand situation update

By eTN Staff Writer

The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following updates as of December 5, 07:30 hours, Bangkok time:

- Don Mueang Airport is back in service as of December 4, 06:00 hrs. (Bangkok time).

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Holland America plans snazzy decktop 'retreat' on five cruise ships

Cruise News

Holland America plans snazzy decktop 'retreat' on five cruise ships

By usatoday.com

Holland America is making some big boasts about the pool deck it plans to add to five ships starting next year.

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Update on Thailand tourism crisis

From Thailand Ministry of Tourism And Sports

Update on Thailand tourism crisis

By eTN Staff Writer

1. The stranded foreigners are staying in the hotels on list at the end of this article and have been at these hotels since the first day (November 25, 2008) of the disruption of air traffic at Suvarn

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Airlines issue updates after Hurricane Ike

Continental Airlines And AirTran Airways

Airlines issue updates after Hurricane Ike

By eTN

The following airines have issued updates with regard to travel after Hurricane Ike.

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES

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Tourism Authority of Thailand issues situation update

Destination Fact Sheet

Tourism Authority of Thailand issues situation update

By eTN

(September 11, 2008) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on an immediate tourism recovery plan and is working closely with the Thai tourism industry to restore confidence in the des

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Turks and Caicos Islands update - Hurricane Ike moves on

Tourist Board Announcement

Turks and Caicos Islands update - Hurricane Ike moves on

By eTN

The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is pleased to announce that Hurricane Ike has passed completely and tropical storm warnings are discontinued.

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AirTran Airways adds flight from New Orleans in advance of Hurricane Gustav

Hurricane Update

AirTran Airways adds flight from New Orleans in advance of Hurricane Gustav

By eTN

ORLANDO, FL (August 30, 2008) - AirTran Airways today announced that it has added a flight from New Orleans on Sunday, August 31, 2008 to meet passenger demand as the evacuation from New Orleans, Loui

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JAL Strike Update

Pilots And Air Commuter Unions Still On Strike

JAL Strike Update

By eTN

The JAL Japan Pilots Union, with 600 members, representing the cockpit crew working for JAL International (JALI), continue to hold a strike today for a variety of reasons including the summer bonus.

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Update on recent events over contested Kenya’s 2007 presidential election

Kenya Tourist Board

Update on recent events over contested Kenya’s 2007 presidential election

Kenya tourism officials are working diligently to ensure the safety and security of visitors to the country. In order to keep the traveling public up-to-date on the situation on ground in Kenya, we are sending out continual updates on the current state of affairs within the country with regard to the tourism infrastructure.

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