| Now Online | T Travel Spring 2009 - New York Times Now Online | T Travel Spring 2009New York Times, United StatesBy Jeffries Blackerby We've been busier than JFK airport sniffing out what's new, now and not-to-be-missed in the world this spring. There's no better way to begin than with a cover shot in Chicago: avant garde fashion shot against modern architecture ... Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:08:19 GMT Feds: Florida Cuba travel law is "an attempt by the state of Florida to conduct its own foreign policy" (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News) Wading into a legal battle between the state of Florida and 16 Miami agencies that sell travel to Cuba, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday that controversial amendments to a state travel law "interfere with the federal government's ability to speak for the U.S. with one voice in foreign affairs." Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:30:11 GMT Saginaw, three other counties sue online travel companies over taxes (The Saginaw News) LANSING -- Four Michigan counties, including Saginaw County, are suing several online travel companies, claiming the sites are shortchanging them on local hotel occupancy taxes. The counties claim the Web sites skirt taxes by paying only on discounted wholesale rates... Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:16:56 GMT Travel changes coming... - WABI Travel changes coming...WABI, ME"In June, everyone travelling outside the country, irregardless of how you travel, and what country you're going to, including Canada and Mexico, must have a passport or a passport card." The Transportation Security Administration, or the TSA, ... Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:01:29 GMT Survey: Europeans Cutting Travel Deeper Than U.S. Buyers (Business Travel News) MARCH 18, 2009 -- The vast majority of corporate travel managers in Europe expect their companies to spend less on travel this year, as buyers take a wide variety of approaches to achieve cuts, from supplier negotiations and managing traveler demand to bolstering compliance, strengthening policy and furthering automation. Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:05:53 GMT The Business-Travel Blues - Washington Post  RTE.ieThe Business-Travel BluesWashington Post, United StatesEconomic forces, coupled with corporate mandates, are changing the long-term look of business travel. Business travelers used to sitting in the big seats at the front of a plane might want to prepare to sit in coach from now on. ...Who’s in First? Premium Travel Declines Even More Publ.Date : Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:17:57 GMT Travel deals are still out there (WOAI San Antonio) Many people in this weak economy have given up on travel. But travel agents say the weak market has brought some of the lowest vacation prices ever to coax customers... Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:17:32 GMT Travel Picks: Top 10 vacations for the newly unemployed (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Lost your job? Travel could be just the opportunity needed to expand horizons and build some new skills. Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:19:56 GMT Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show (WKYC Cleveland) CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show is back in town, with great activities for the whole family. Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:12:11 GMT Travel Expo a hit despite economic climate (Examiner.com.au) LAUNCESTON'S Albert Hall was packed full of could-be travellers yesterday on the first day of The Examiner's Travel Expo. Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:07:51 GMT Ahead of the Bell: Analyst upgrades Expedia - Forbes  The Money TimesAhead of the Bell: Analyst upgrades ExpediaForbes, NYAP , 03.20.09, 08:55 AM EDT A new promotion announced by Expedia Inc. last week will help the online travel company stabilize or improve its market share, said a Citi Investment Research analyst, who upgraded the company's stock to a "Buy" rating. ...Google's Rumored Acquisition of Expedia Would be a Surprise Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:02:46 GMT AIG warns staff to travel in pairs after death threats over bonuses - guardian.co.uk  Straits TimesAIG warns staff to travel in pairs after death threats over bonusesguardian.co.uk, UKThe embattled US insurance company AIG has warned its staff to travel in pairs after dark, not to wear company logos and to avoid discussing their work outside the office, as public outrage boils over at multimillion-dollar executive bonuses. ...AIG bonus outrage has employees living in fear Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:37:03 GMT Local author has '10 Best' family travel tips that won't break the ... - Baltimore Sun  Baltimore SunLocal author has '10 Best' family travel tips that won't break the ...Baltimore Sun, United StatesBut local author Susan H. Magsamen says families don't have to break the bank to experience the wonders of travel. Planning ahead, knowing your surroundings and making the most of the time together are the keys to a memorable journey -- around the ...New book: '10 Best of Everything' for families Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:51:15 GMT Despite discounts, travel spending takes a holiday (Los Angeles Times) Despite bargain air fares, cheaper hotels and theme park discounts, Americans and foreign visitors have cut U.S. tourism spending to the lowest level since the terror attacks of 2001, reports show. Despite bargain air fares, cheaper hotels and theme park discounts, Americans and foreign visitors have cut U.S. travel spending to the lowest level since the terror attacks of 2001, new government ... Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:52:09 GMT Stress-busting travel accessories (Hartford Courant) Feather-light luggage, fingerprint locks, hygienic bin liners. Products designed to ease the hassles of a trip were highlights of the recent Travel Goods Show. I realize what's gone is gone. But I still wish that modern journeys could be at least a little less stressful. Therefore, it's easy to understand why I felt truly euphoric while visiting the Travel Goods Show this month in Las Vegas, ... Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:12:50 GMT |