Brit tourists told not to panic

British tourists travelling to Spain are being advised to go ahead with their holiday plans despite bombs on the Costa del Sol.

Safety warning for Asian tourists

Tourists have been advised by one ethnic group that it is not safe to walk alone on the street in New Zealand, as other Asian groups say the country is fast losing its reputation as a "safe country to

Lufthansa hit by warning strikes

BERLIN — Domestic and international services by the German airline Lufthansa were hit by warning strikes on Monday as it negotiated pay agreements, the airline and trade union Verdi said.

Murders prompt warning to Jamaica tourists

After three people were murdered in Jamaica last weekend, travellers to the island were warned not to hire self-drive cars but instead to take organised tours and taxis.

Travel industry warned over trademark hoax

Travel companies are being warned to watch out for bogus letters or emails asking for up to £1,000 to register their trademark.

The fraudsters are targeting holiday firms that have already submitted applications to register their trademarks in the UK.

US State Department: Going to Ireland? Watch out...

The US State Department has issued an unprecedented alert to American tourists coming to Ireland, warning of rising levels of serious crime here, including an increase in murder and burglary, as well as a shortage of gardai.

Beware of hard-sell holiday club scams, OFT warns British tourists

British tourists are being warned by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) not to fall for holiday-club scams.

Virgin Atlantic boss Branson warns of more consolidation in airline industry

According to Sir Richard Branson casualties of rising fuel prices could increase in the airline industry.

The Virgin Atlantic boss warned that rising costs could offset earnings, forcing small companies to merge or be forced out of business. Branson also said that oil, which is currently close to $150 a barrel could go as high as $200 a ... read more

Oberstar: "Higher fares, a deterioration in service and financially weakened survivors"

Washington — If regulators were to allow major airlines to merge, passengers likely would see "higher fares, a deterioration in service and financially weakened survivors," House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) warned Wednesday.

Airline in crude costs warning

Budget airline easyJet has said that soaring fuel costs caused half-year losses to more than double as it warned that the rocketing cost of crude oil would put many players out of business.

But the no-frills carrier said it would survive where others failed as it insisted its low-cost business model could see the group through the fuel ... read more

Attack sparks tourist warning

With another tourist recovering from an seemingly unprovoked attack, tourism leaders are urging operators not to be afraid of warning people of the risks of travelling in New Zealand.

Irishman Robbie O'Brien, 31, was attacked by a group of men after a night out in Westport. He suffered cuts to his face and needed hospital treatment.

UK dentists scramble to keep big profits at home

London - British patients were warned today to think twice before seeking treatment for their teeth in India, Hungary and other countries.

This is because if anything goes wrong, as many British patients have apparently found, the overseas clinic which did the work almost invariably denies responsibility and it becomes prohibitively ... read more

US Embassy warns of possible kidnappings

MANILA, Philippines - The U.S. Embassy warned its citizens Tuesday that "extremist elements" planned to kidnap Americans and other foreigners in a southern Philippine city where U.S. counterterrorism troops have been deployed.

"Extremist elements may be planning to kidnap Americans or other foreigners at hotels or other public places in ... read more

US Olympic tourists warned about monitoring in hotels

WASHINGTON — Americans traveling to China for the Olympic Games in August can expect their hotel rooms there to be monitored, the State Department warned on its website.

"All visitors should be aware that they have no reasonable expectation of privacy in public or private locations," according to the State Department site.

Tourism exec warns on US visa racket

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Department of Tourism in Central Luzon has warned the public about an “instant visa” racket and called as “fraudulent and utter falsehoods” reports that some travel agencies exert “inside influence” at the United States Embassy in Manila.

Tourism warned against abusing Olympic symbols

China's tourism industry has been warned against the illegal use of Olympic logos and slogans.

The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) says that tourism businesses can't use the Beijing Olympic logos or other Olympic-related slogans in their promotion activities without proper authorization.

Tourist traders warned against cheating

Srinagar - Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Enforcement Wing has warned traders and others connected with the tourism industry, directly or indirectly, not to indulge in cheating tourists.

“We have decided to take stern action against those traders who are found cheating tourists,” an official spokesman of the department said.

IATA warns of air travel slump

THE umbrella group representing the world's international airlines has warned that a global aviation slowdown might have begun after traffic statistics for January showed a sharp fall on previous months.

British tourists warned of bomb risks in Sri Lanka

As British Government calls for political process to end bloodshed, a warning is issued to travellers.

The government has warned Britons that the risk of travel in Sri Lanka is increasing following the latest bomb attack in the capital, Colombo.

Some souvenirs you can take home, the others can take you to jail

NEW DELHI - The Centre is preparing fresh guidelines to create awareness among tourists, both domestic and international, against purchasing wildlife souvenirs made from endangered species.