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Destination News - Asia / Pacific.
Jun 7, 2009 Global airlines, still reeling from the H1N1 flu-virus scare, have stepped up efforts to protect passengers from health risks on international flights. In Asia, carriers spooked by the . . .

Destination News - Europe.
Jun 7, 2009 Russia has added Utah to the list of U.S. states from which imports of live pigs and pork are banned due to the H1N1 virus, the country's animal and plant watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor sai . . .

Destination News - Latin America / Caribbean.
Jun 7, 2009 The Federal Government will give foreign tourists, who turn to DF a free health insurance, especially against illnesses caused by virus. The insurance that will protect visitors agains . . .

Destination News - North America.
Jun 7, 2009 Airship Ventures Airship Ventures celebrates the achievement of 2009 high school graduates with a month of celebratory "High Honors" Flightseeing Tours above the San Francisco Bay Ar . . .

Destination News - Rail, Road.
New York (AirGuide - Destination, Rail, Road News) Jun 7, 2009 Eurail The Eurail Group GIE, the organization which issues Eurail Passes, is teaming up with the International Student Identity Car . . .

Frequent Flyer & Loyalty Program News.
New York (AirGuide - Frequent Flyer & Loyalty Program News) Jun 7, 2009 Air Canada Aeroplan Award: up to 2,500 bonus miles Expires: Ongoing Restrictions: Book a full-service mover with Aeromove . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Asia / Pacific.
Jun 7, 2009 Banyan Tree Hotels To celebrate Banyan Tree Hotels and ResortsO 15th anniversary, the group is offering a selection of packages that showcase its two brands, Banyan Tree and Angsana. . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Europe.
Jun 7, 2009 Intercontinental Hotels Group Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened two new propertied in South Africa with plans to open another in Kenya later this year. The 318-room Crow . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Latin America / Caribbean.
Jun 7, 2009 Divi Resorts Divi Resorts is opening Pure Beach, a beachfront, open-air lounge, bar and restaurant with a European beach club aesthetic, at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach. The Divi Aruba P . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa North America.
Jun 7, 2009 Amangani Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyo., is offering a Wildlife Experience, a nature safari that introduces guests to the array of wildlife that runs free in the Greater Yellowstone . . .

Travel Environment Watch.
New York (AirGuide - Travel Environment Watch) Jun 7, 2009 European government officials and regulators continue to raise taxes at the same time the industry is dealing with severe financial chall . . .

Travel Health Watch.
New York (AirGuide - Travel Health Watch) Jun 7, 2009 The Federal Government will give foreign tourists, who turn to DF a free health insurance, especially against illnesses caused by virus. The i . . .

Travel Technology News.
New York (AirGuide - Travel Technology News) Jun 7, 2009 . . .

Airline News - Africa / Middle East.
May 31, 2009 EgyptAir EgyptAir plans to launch twice-weekly Cairo-Abuja flights June 1 using 737-800s. May 25, 2009 EgyptAir, OnAir EgyptAir has become the latest carrier in the Middle East . . .

Airline News - Asia / Pacific.
May 31, 2009 Air New Zealand, Boeing, Rolls-Royce Air New Zealand revealed the results of its Dec. 29 Boeing 747-400 biofuel test flight, saying that data gathered from the 2-hr. flight show tha . . .

Airline News - Europe.
May 31, 2009 Aegean Airlines, Star Alliance Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will join the Star Alliance, which includes Lufthansa, United Airlines and Air Canada, it said Tuesday. The move would g . . .

Airline News - North America.
May 31, 2009 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun collecting biometrics -- digital fingerprints and photographs -- from non-U.S. citizens departing the United States as part of . . .

Low Cost Airline News - Africa / Middle East.
May 31, 2009 FlyDubai Dubai's start-up low-cost carrier FlyDubai has secured its air operator's certificate from the United Arab Emirates authorities. The General Civil Aviation Authority's appr . . .

Low Cost Airline News - Asia / Pacific.
May 31, 2009 Lion Air, Boeing Lion Air will be receiving six more Boeing 737-900ERs this year and will start taking delivery of ATR aircraft. The Indonesia carrier today has 23 737-900ERs but at . . .

Low Cost Airline News - Europe.
May 31, 2009 AirBerlin AirBerlin is in the early stages of evaluating large regional jets but has yet to scope out the size of any requirement or set a deadline for making a selection. Germany's . . .

Airport News - Africa / Middle East.
May 31, 2009 EgyptAir EgyptAir plans to launch twice-weekly Cairo-Abuja flights June 1 using 737-800s. May 25, 2009 Emirates Airlines Emirates is offering a USD 100 price reduction for U.S. . . .

Airport News - Asia / Pacific.
May 31, 2009 Air Pacific, Alaska Airlines Fiji-based Air Pacific and Alaska Airlines announced they have entered into a new codeshare agreement and expanded frequent-flier partnership. The new p . . .

Airport News - Europe.
May 31, 2009 Aegean Airlines, Star Alliance Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will join the Star Alliance, which includes Lufthansa, United Airlines and Air Canada, it said Tuesday. The move would g . . .

Airport News - North America.
May 31, 2009 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun collecting biometrics -- digital fingerprints and photographs -- from non-U.S. citizens departing the United States as part of . . .

Travel Safety Update - Africa / Middle East.
May 31, 2009 Emirates Airlines, Airbus The recent near-catastrophe in which an Emirates Airbus A340-500 was almost lost on take-off after the first officer miscomputed the aircraft's weight by a . . .

Travel Safety Update - Asia / Pacific.
May 31, 2009 Singapore Singapore has 1st H1N1 flu case; woman quarantined. The Singapore government on Wednesday confirmed the city-state's first H1N1 flu case, a 22-year-old Singaporean woman w . . .

Travel Safety Update - Europe.
May 31, 2009 Air France, Airbus An Air France jet on its way from Brazil to Paris has disappeared from radar screens, the Paris airports authority said on Monday. Flight AF 447 had 228 people on . . .

Travel Safety Update - Latin America / Caribbean.
May 31, 2009 Brazil A private plane crashed in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, killing 14 people, including four children, the Brazilian air force said Saturday. The twin-engine plane was . . .

Travel Safety Update - North America.
May 31, 2009 Improved colour vision requirements for flight crew could lead to a 35 percent increase in the number of prospective pilots meeting the minimum medical threshold. Colour-blindness res . . .

Travel Security Update.
New York (AirGuide - Travel Security Update) May 31, 2009 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun collecting biometrics -- digital fingerprints and photographs -- from non-U.S. ci . . .

Destination News - Car Rental.
New York (AirGuide - Destination News - Car Rental) May 31, 2009 Avis Budget Group Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced that it has obtained commitments for approximately USD 325 million of operati . . .

Destination News - Africa / Middle East.
May 31, 2009 Dubai The cruise operator views the Gulf as a major growth area for its business, and statistics for cruise traffic in Dubai bear that out. According to Dubai's Department of Touris . . .

Destination News - Asia / Pacific.(Company overview)
May 31, 2009 GOGO Worldwide Vacations GOGO Worldwide Vacations is offering clients who book Tahiti with air on Air Tahiti Nui between May 25 and June 30 for travel June 1 to Dec. 31 an opportuni . . .

Destination News - Europe.(Costa Cruise Lines's air packages and services)(Crystal Cruises Inc. honored with Venice Blue Flag aw
May 31, 2009 Berlin Several restaurants in Berlin, one of Europe's most visited capitals, have begun issuing illicit bills to tourists with a message in English nudging them to pay more than is . . .

Destination News - Latin America / Caribbean.
May 31, 2009 Funjet Vacations Funjet Vacations launched new OWow DealsO for family-friendly hotels in Mexico, the Caribbean, Orlando and Hawaii only available to book before June 11. A sample of . . .

Destination News - North America.
May 31, 2009 With Memorial Day weekend behind us, the summer vacation season has officially begun. Families across America are looking for ways to enjoy much needed vacation time while making thei . . .

Destination News - Rail, Road.
New York (AirGuide - Destination, Rail, Road News) May 31, 2009 Rail Europe Rail Europe is launching three travel agent sweepstakes contests on agent.raileurope.com. The OTGV up to SpeedO sweeps . . .

Frequent Flyer & Loyalty Program News.
New York (AirGuide - Frequent Flyer & Loyalty Program News) May 31, 2009 Air Pacific, Alaska Airlines Fiji-based Air Pacific and Alaska Airlines announced they have entered into a new codeshare . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Africa / Middle East.
May 31, 2009 South African Airways Vacations South African Airways Vacations is offering a new luxury, nine-day OSummer in StyleO package brings unprecedented summer savings, with five-star stay . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Asia / Pacific.
May 31, 2009 Hard Rock International Hard Rock International held the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams in Macau, marking the occasion with the brandOs ceremonial guitar smash a . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Europe.
May 31, 2009 London Visit London has launched a new global campaign, OOnly in London.O The campaign is a [pounds sterling]2 million international marketing initiative aimed at boosting overseas . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa Latin America / Caribbean.
May 31, 2009 Funjet Vacations Funjet Vacations launched new OWow DealsO for family-friendly hotels in Mexico, the Caribbean, Orlando and Hawaii only available to book before June 11. A sample of . . .

Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa North America.
May 31, 2009 With Memorial Day weekend behind us, the summer vacation season has officially begun. Families across America are looking for ways to enjoy much needed vacation time while making thei . . .

Travel Environment Watch.
New York (AirGuide - Travel Environment Watch) May 31, 2009 Playing with a model plane wing in a wind tunnel led researchers at the University of Warwick to a surprising discovery: by waggling a w . . .

Travel Health Watch.
New York (AirGuide - Travel Health Watch) May 31, 2009 Singapore Singapore has 1st H1N1 flu case; woman quarantined. The Singapore government on Wednesday confirmed the city-state's first H1N1 f . . .

Travel Technology News.(Company overview)
New York (AirGuide - Travel Technology News) May 31, 2009 AirClic AirClic, the leading mobile solutions provider offering organizations real-time 360-degree visibility to manage mobile resources . . .

Airline News - Africa / Middle East.
May 24, 2009 British Airways, Boeing British Airways Boeing 747-400 carrying 283 people on 11 May almost stalled just after take-off from Johannesburg following a spurious systems warning that a . . .

Airline News - Asia / Pacific.
May 24, 2009 Australia has promised to correct by the end of the year shortcomings in its aviation safety oversight system. The faults were discovered by the International Civil Aviation Organisat . . .

Airline News - Europe.
May 24, 2009 The number of air passengers travelling business class fell by 19.2 percent in March compared to the same month in 2008, according to new figures from the International Air Transport . . .

Airline News - Latin America / Caribbean.
May 24, 2009 Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Argentinas will begin a daily Buenos Aires-Cordoba-Mendoza flight on July 1. May 22, 2009 AeroMexico AeroMexico, beginning on July 7, the airlin . . .