Skyscanner Report

UK travelers avoiding USA

EDINBURGH - The strengthening dollar, the credit crunch, and recession woes have led to a 15 percent fall in UK-USA flight search traffic, reports Skyscanner, Europe's leading flight search engine.

Visa Wiver Or No Visa Waiver, There Is Still ESTA

Airline passengers advised to apply for ESTA

Airline passengers flying to the USA are being advised that from January 12th they will need to apply at least 72 hours before their departure time for permission to enter the country under the new ES

Economic Downturn

R.O.A.R.: For the times they are “a-changing”

“…For The Times They Are A-Changing…”--Bob Dylan

US, Iran tourism

Pioneers of Peace Through Tourism in US and Iran enter landmark partnership

Tehran, Iran (September 18, 2008): The International Committee of Tourism Partners was founded in cooperation with Iran’s non-governmental tourism sector under the management of Mr.

Turkey Tourism

Turkey readies for international air show

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - The 9th of the traditional ölüdeniz Air Games Festival, organized by the Ölüdeniz Municipality, will take place this year between the dates of October 15-19.

Travel Promotion Act

Welcome mat for foreign tourists

America has an image problem.

A weak American economy is not a long-term solution

Who's gaining from a weak dollar?

Overseas tourists have yet to return to the United States at pre-9/11 levels, but those who do visit the country are spending like never before.

Hawaii Tourism

Hawaii loses 85% of air cargo capability

Hawaii's economy, reeling from the loss of thousands of jobs with the demise of Aloha Airlines' passenger service, the closure of Molokai Ranch and NCL America's decision to pull out two of its ships, now faces the loss of a vital transportation link with the shutdown of Aloha's cargo operations.

Chavez of Venezuela

Venezuelan president may negotiate for US hostages

Caracas, Venezuela - President Hugo Chávez said he will try to facilitate the release of three Americans held captive by Colombia's largest rebel group – even though he has lost contact with the guerrillas.

Grenada Aviation

American Airlines returns to Grenada after a 10-year break

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (eTN) – Grenadian Tourism Minister Claris Modeste-Curwen has confirmed that the “government and American Airlines has signed an agreement resulting in the airline returning to the island from November after a 10-year absence.” This development comes after months of negotiations between the two parties.

Entering US

More extensive tourist fingerprinting comes to U.S. ports

New York - Fourteen small white boxes with green glowing screens were installed this week at customs booths around John F. Kennedy International Airport here.

The Sky's Opening On March 31

US-EU Airline Pact possibly hampered by economic tumult

The open skies agreement between the US and the European Union goes into effect this weekend. But more choices and cheaper fares for travelers may be a little ways off, analysts say.

US T&T Website

Travel Industry Association teams with Travelocity to deliver the Official Travel and Tourism website of the United States

WASHINGTON - The Travel Industry Association (TIA) today announced Travelocity as the official online travel provider for DiscoverAmerica.com, the Official Travel and Tourism Website of the United States. As part of the official designation, Travelocity will offer its online hotel reservation services for the website’s five initial markets: ... read more

Africa

Bush visit to Africa and Tanzania brings hopes

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (eTN) – US President George W. Bush, on his day visit to Tanzania, signed the largest US financial support to Tanzania, targeting the infectious diseases and economic development projects in the sub-Saharan single nation.

Historic USA

Historic group pitches 12 tourist destinations

People planning spring and summer getaways might try one of 12 unusual places such as Ste. Genevieve, Mo., which "has the most significant collection of French colonial architecture in the U.S," according to a preservation group.

Passenger Cruise Ships To Spend At Least Half Of Each Voyage In Ports Outside The United States

Proposed rule feared to sink U.S. cruise industry

A proposed federal rule could extend the stay American cruise ship passengers get in a foreign port.

That proposed rule, from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, would require passenger cruise ships to spend at least half of each voyage in ports outside the United States.