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Air India Fires 10 Flight Attendants For Being Overweight
State-run carrier Air India fired 10 flight attendants for being "exceptionally overweight," a spokesman said Tuesday.
Egypt Announces Measures To Bolster Tourism
Egypt will exempt hotels from paying contributions to the country's tourism promotion authority and will cut fees paid by charter flights to help its tourism industry cope with the global financial crisis.
Orbitz Releases 2008 Travel Trends
As 2008 draws to a close, Orbitz , a leading online travel site, takes a retrospective look back with its latest Insider Index to offer insight into when and where Americans spent their travel dollars this ...
Lists provide destinations worthy of a visit this year
Eager to get ahead of the crowds? TripAdvisor has identified the Top 10 emerging destinations in the United States.
Judge: Deal To Buy Garden City Hotel Is Dead
BY EDEN LAIKIN. eden.laikin@newsday.com : ELLEN YAN -- Newsday , December 31, 2008 Wednesday ALL EDITIONS The $91-million deal to sell the landmark Garden City Hotel is officially dead, an apparent victim of ...
Tourism Downturn To Hit Western Australia Hard
Tourism downturn to hit WA 'hard' ABC Premium News , December 30, 2008 Tuesday 9:13 AM AEST Western Australia's peak tourism body says the state will feel the full effects of a sharp downturn in international ...
Big cruise deals are washing in
Consumers are drowning in a sea of bad economic news. So are cruise lines. Consumers, though, are under no obligation to spend their money, but ships do have to sail.
Trident Reopens Tomorrow, No Pak Nationals Allowed
Report from UNI brought to you by HT Syndication. Mumbai Mumbai, Dec. 20 -- Fighting all odds since the November 26 terrorist attacks, the luxurious Trident hotel and Taj Palace and Towers, are ready to reopen ...
Australia To See Biggest Tourism Drop In 20 Years
A new report says Australia is about to suffer its biggest drop in the number of overseas visitors in 20 years.
Analyst: Starwood may gain by Zell stake
The possibility that real estate magnate Sam Zell may increase his stake in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.
Europe to lose out to Far East in 09
Travel in 2009 will see popular foreign destinations like Europe lose to Far East destinations like Macau, Mongolia, Turkey and Egypt, as the rate of currency, visa processes and connectivity will rule decisions of Indian travellers...
Islamabad Marriott Reopens
THE WORLD; Pakistan hotel reopens with caution after deadly blast; Islamabad's elite gather at the Marriott amid heightened security.
Priceline.com Says Great Hotel Deals Make This The Time To Ring In The New Year In A Big City
This may be a great opportunity to join the New Year's celebration in a major U.S. city.
Hyatt's growth driven by demand in Middle East and China
Hyatt has continued its run of year-on-year growth in 2008, with the Middle East and China underpinning the hotel chain's global expansion.
Hotel stocks suffer in year of the 'staycation'
As the term "staycation" gained traction in the American lexicon, hotel stocks plunged in 2008 as both consumers and businesses cut back on travel spending.
Search For Cruise Ship Employee Overboard
The Coast Guard is searching the waters off Florida for a cruise ship employee who reportedly fell overboard.
Time runs out for heyday of time-share sales
In tough economic times, timeshare vacation properties are becoming less affordable for many.
New York: Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Temporarily Increasing Hotel Tax
..."bringing the aggregate hotel tax to 14.25 percent, which is still comparable to other municipalities. This new rate would go into effect on March 1, 2009 and remain in effect until December 1, 2011"...
Scotland Hoteliers Prepare For Price War
Hotels are already dropping prices by up to 15per cent and will "batten down the hatches" as the industry is plunged into the rates battle, and restaurants will be forced into similar aggressive cutprice marketing, according to one of Scotland's leading hoteliers.
Beijing to spend 1 bln yuan to improve tourism infrastructure
China's capital will spend 1 billion yuan (about 147 million U.S. dollars) to build new tourist attractions over the next two years, Deng Minshan, chief of the economic and trade section of the municipal development and reform commission, said on Monday. Existing tourist zones, including those based on traditional culture, modern entertainment and nature, will be upgraded, he said...
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