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Travel demand increases across Europe

European Travel

Travel demand increases across Europe

Vacation demand has stabilized for the 2010 summer season in Germany and in the UK in particular, two of the largest tourism source markets in Europe.

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New report helps travelers plan ethical vacations

Destinations Where Human Rights And Environment Are Protected

New report helps travelers plan ethical vacations

By Michael McColl

Are you the kind of traveler who wants to have a great time AND feel good about where your travel budget is going?

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Asian tourism boards choose Charming Asia Tours for partnerships

Vacations In Asia

Asian tourism boards choose Charming Asia Tours for partnerships

By eTN Staff Writer

Charming Asia Tours, the leading wholesale travel provider specializing in Asia, has partnered with multiple Asian tourism boards to highlight the region’s unique opportunities for business and vaca

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Vacation phobia: Top 5 travel fears

Travel

Vacation phobia: Top 5 travel fears

By Christopher Elliott

When Robin McMullin heard about the swine flu outbreak in Mexico, her heart sank. She had planned to celebrate her graduation from nursing school with a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun.

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Nervous travelers demanding 'layoff insurance'

"Layoff Insurance"

Nervous travelers demanding 'layoff insurance'

By cnn.com

Does your boss raise an eyebrow when you ask to schedule time off?

Maybe you need layoff insurance for your next vacation.

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Travel industry scrambles to cope as Americans spend less

Family Vacations

Travel industry scrambles to cope as Americans spend less

By usatoday.com

The sinking U.S. economy is forcing many Americans to cut back on or give up a hallowed tradition: the family vacation.

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Tourists leave Guadeloupe after being stranded due to riots

Thousands Of Tourists Cancel Their Vacations

Tourists leave Guadeloupe after being stranded due to riots

By Andre-Jean Vidal, AP

BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe — Tourists trapped by violent protests on this French Caribbean island began leaving Thursday after a third night of mayhem when rioters fired at police, stormed a city hall,

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When cruise vacations end tragically, who's to blame?

Despite High-Profile Deaths, The Cruise Industry Defends Its Safety Record

When cruise vacations end tragically, who's to blame?

By abcnews.go.com

The idea of going over the side of a cruise ship is horrifying.

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Travelers seek new vacation options because of tough economy

Top 10 trends

Travelers seek new vacation options because of tough economy

By indystar.com

Despite a bleak economy, Americans are still going to find a way to see the world next year.

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9 reasons ’09 will be the year of the ‘naycation’

2009 Travel

9 reasons ’09 will be the year of the ‘naycation’

By msnbc.msn.com

If 2008 was the year of the staycation, then ’09 is bound to be the year of the naycation.

As in, nay — we’re not vacationing.

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Iraqi Arabs seek vacation escape in Kurdistan

Iraq

Iraqi Arabs seek vacation escape in Kurdistan

By AP

SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq — Iraqi Arabs looking for a break from five years of war and sectarian strife — or just the heartland's heat and dust — are finding one in the green, tranquil mountains of Kur

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Many view summer trips as necessity

No Vacation From Travel

Many view summer trips as necessity

If you thought a slow-down in the economy and fears of a recession might lead to travel deals this summer, think again.

The demand remains for vacations, travel officials said, though people might opt for cheaper destinations or spend less time once they arrive at the beach or mountain resort.

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The subprime summer vacation

Summer Vacation 2008

The subprime summer vacation

Sky-high gas prices. Airline misery. A weak dollar. Fears of a recession. For many Americans, it all adds up to downsized travel plans this season.

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Timeshare takes to the air with Arabian Falcon

Industry pioneer addresses SKAL gathering

Timeshare takes to the air with Arabian Falcon

Al Mohannad Sharafuddin, Chairman, Arabian Falcon Holidays, urged Dubai’s tourism leaders to think seriously about incorporating timeshare into their product mix, at a recent gathering of the Dubai Skal Club.

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Top reasons more men are enjoying cruise vacations

Guys and Cruises: A Match Made At Sea

Top reasons more men are enjoying cruise vacations

Contrary to popular belief,
guys and cruise travel do go together. Convincing one's husband, father or
a male friend to take a vacation at sea may have been a challenge in the
past, but cruises today offer men of all ages plenty to do --- with or
without the women in their lives in tow.

"Men are hardly bored ... read more

Travel agents to price tickets, vacations in shekels

Israel

Travel agents to price tickets, vacations in shekels

The Tourism and Travel Agents Association plans to price plane tickets and vacation packages in shekels rather than in US dollars, due to the greenback's instability. The change requires government approval.

There was sufficient support in the Knesset to pass the initiative, association chairman Kobi Karni said Monday in Eilat.

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