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Baggage system breakdown delays flights from New York's JFK airport

JFK

Baggage system breakdown delays flights from New York's JFK airport

By canadianpress.com

NEW YORK — A computer glitch in a baggage handling system is causing havoc at New York City's Kennedy Airport.

HTA announces vice chair and committee assignments

Sharon Weiner Elected As Vice Chair

HTA announces vice chair and committee assignments

By eTN

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) board of directors, led by chairperson Kelvin Bloom, has announced the election of Sharon Weiner to serve as its vice chair.

Top US astronaut welcomes space tourism

Space tourism gets a nod from the pro

Top US astronaut welcomes space tourism

By AFP

TOKYO — The commander of the latest US shuttle mission Tuesday welcomed the advent of space tourism, predicting that such travel is on the brink of the massive growth seen a century ago with ...

Awards For Family Travel And Community Based Tourism

Condé Nast selects Journeys International for Top Travel Specialist Awards

By eTN

Ann Arbor, MI - Journeys International is proud to announce that Condé Nast has chosen directors Will and Joan Weber for two Top Travel Specialist Awards.

Seattle sails to tourism record

Seattle

Seattle sails to tourism record

By seattle.bizjournals.com

Tourism in Seattle and King County posted record numbers of visitors last year, but the trend won’t likely continue this year.

Earthquake shakes Southern California

California Earthquake

Earthquake shakes Southern California

By ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES - A strong earthquake shook Southern California on Tuesday, causing buildings to sway and triggering some precautionary evacuations. There were no immediate reports of damage or ...

Founder and CEO of iSeatz, named New Orleans CityBusiness Innovator of the Year

Kenneth Purcell Recognized For Two Consecutive Years

Founder and CEO of iSeatz, named New Orleans CityBusiness Innovator of the Year

By eTN

NEW ORLEANS, LA - iSeatz, a provider of highly-customized Travel and Entertainment solutions, announced that Kenneth Purcell, CEO and founder of iSeatz, has been recognized by New Orleans ...

Frontier Airlines ends standby policy and adds new fee

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines ends standby policy and adds new fee

By tradingmarkets.com

Frontier Airlines has announced that it will be eliminating its standby policy and adding a new fee for reservation changes.

New York tops tourism survey

Tourism Survey

New York tops tourism survey

By bizjournals.com

The influx of international visitors lured by favorable exchange rates due to the slumping U.S.

Space tourists' carrier unveiled

Space tourism

Space tourists' carrier unveiled

By ukpress.com

The mothership that will launch the first space tourists into the atmosphere has been unveiled by Sir Richard Branson in California.

With a weak dollar, America is a great buy for foreigners, yet visits are falling

Tourism rises globally, but not to US

With a weak dollar, America is a great buy for foreigners, yet visits are falling

By csmonitor.com

Washington - A recent headline in The Guardian of London – "America – more hassle than it's worth?" – underscores a stubborn global view that the United States is not an easy or a desirable ...

Temple University department of intercollegiate athletics designates Anthony Travel as official travel partner

Equipping Teams With Customized Travel Benefits

Temple University department of intercollegiate athletics designates Anthony Travel as official travel partner

By eTN

Dallas, TX – Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today an exclusive partnership with Anthony Travel, Inc.

San Diego Tourism Bureau launches gay marriage sweepstakes

San Diego

San Diego Tourism Bureau launches gay marriage sweepstakes

SAN DIEGO - San Diego's official tourism and convention bureau is staging a "Here Comes the Pride" give away aimed at same sex couples.

Frontier lands $75 million loan

Struggling Carrier's Chances of Survival Climb With Lifeline

Frontier lands $75 million loan

Struggling Frontier Airlines has cemented a deal to receive $75 million in loans and potentially sell a majority stake of its business, a significant financial lifeline that greatly increases the ...

Two airlines pulling out of FLL

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Two airlines pulling out of FLL

Two discount airlines are pulling out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Midwest Airlines said it will discontinue service on Sept. 8. The airline had one daily flight to ...

Frogfest 3 - 8 Hours of Love and Music

New Mexico

Frogfest 3 - 8 Hours of Love and Music

By eTN

Santa Fe, N.M.—Top Frogville artists will be performing at Frogfest 3, Saturday, August 23, including Nathan Moore, Taarka, Boris and the Saltlicks, Hundred Year Flood, Bill Hearne Trio, Xoe ...

Midwest Airlines warns e-mail users to be wary of phony e-mails

Phony E-Mail Ticket Confirmation

Midwest Airlines warns e-mail users to be wary of phony e-mails

By eTN

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Midwest Airlines today warned e-mail users that a phony e-mail ticket confirmation is being sent out under the company's name.

Airline Eliminates Current Standby Policy And Adopts Simpler Fee Structure

Frontier Airlines announces new fee and policy changes

By eTN

DENVER, Colorado - Frontier Airlines today announced it is eliminating its current standby policy and updating fees related to some reservation changes.

International tourists put the BIG back in the Big Apple

New York City Captures Top Spot As #1 US City For Tourism In 2007

International tourists put the BIG back in the Big Apple

By eTN

WALTHAM, Massachusetts - Global Insight, the world's leading company for economic and financial analysis and forecasting, today released its annual ranking of the Top 100 US Tourism City ...

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico reports on the announcement of Aerocalifornia's suspension

Estimates Impact Will Be Minimal

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico reports on the announcement of Aerocalifornia's suspension

By eTN

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V.

Bill Marriott joins voices calling for action on energy and fuel costs

Urges Congress To Stay In Washington And Pass Legislation

Bill Marriott joins voices calling for action on energy and fuel costs

By eTN

BETHESDA, Maryland - With sky-high fuel prices threatening the airline industry and potentially stifling travel throughout the US, Marriott International, Inc.

Congress says no to release of strategic petroleum reserve

Air Transport Association Responds

Congress says no to release of strategic petroleum reserve

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the US airlines, today issued the following statement in response to the House decision not to ...

BestOfVegas.com launches new destination travel site

Website Offers Streaming Video, Exclusive Content, Exceptional Travel Values

BestOfVegas.com launches new destination travel site

By eTN

LAS VEGAS - Consumers have a new resource for the best Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours and nightspot reservations with the launch of BestOfVegas.com.

Luis Aloma joins Hyatt Regency Miami as general manager

Aloma Leads With Expert Knowledge Of Hotel’s Business And Meetings Clientele

Luis Aloma joins Hyatt Regency Miami as general manager

By eTN

MIAMI, Florida – General Manager Luis Aloma joins Hyatt Regency Miami with 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Omni Hotels appoints new director of global business travel sales

Luxury Hotel Brand Bolsters Business Travel Sales Team With New Leadership

Omni Hotels appoints new director of global business travel sales

By eTN

IRVING, Texas - Omni Hotels announced today that Brad Frazier has joined the organization as the director of global business travel sales.

Passenger traffic at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport ahead of last year's record pace

Expects Growth To Subside In Third Quarter

Passenger traffic at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport ahead of last year's record pace

By eTN

WICHITA, Kansas - After setting a record for passenger traffic in 2007, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport reports that 2008 traffic is up 9.14% over last year's second quarter numbers.

Canada is the top foreign destination for Americans

Visa Survey

Canada is the top foreign destination for Americans

Despite the slowing U.S.

Trial set in suit to block Delta-Northwest deal

Northwest-Delta deal goes to trial

Trial set in suit to block Delta-Northwest deal

ATLANTA - A federal judge has set a trial date for a lawsuit by a group of airline passengers that seeks to block Delta Air Lines Inc. from acquiring Northwest Airlines Corp.

ATA calls for staggered release of strategic petroleum reserve

Calling For Release Of 10 Percent Of Reserve

ATA calls for staggered release of strategic petroleum reserve

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the US airlines, today testified before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and ...

AirTran Airways to add flights in Milwaukee

New Nonstop Service To Fort Lauderdale Added

AirTran Airways to add flights in Milwaukee

By eTN

ORLANDO, Florida - AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., announced today that it will further expand service from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee by ...

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