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Quran controversy prompts US travel alert:

September 9th, 2010

The US State Department Thursday warned Americans travelling abroad of possible violence over a Florida pastor's plans to burn copies of the Quran.

Finnair looking at Indian cities beyond New Delhi:

September 9th, 2010

Nordic carrier Finnair Thursday said it is closely looking at Indian cities beyond New Delhi, apart from exploring a 'host of options' with Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines once it formally joins the OneWorld alliance of global carriers.

TomKat branded 'sick' for dressing daughter Suri in heels:

September 9th, 2010

'Project Runway' mentor Tim Gunn has in his new book said that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes should not dress their daughter Suri in heels as it is "sick".

Suri Cruise has 'great set etiquette', says Katie Holmes' co-star:

September 9th, 2010

Katie Holmes' co-star in "The Romantics", Rebecca Lawrence, has been left spell bounded by Suri's manners.

Bopanna-Qureshi cruise into US Open final:

September 9th, 2010

India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi have stormed into the US Open tennis men's doubles final with a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory over Argentina's Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zaballos.

Five Ways to Reset Your System After Vacation:

September 9th, 2010

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For many of us, the pinnacle of warm-weather months is the highly-anticipated vacation, but what we don't account for is the dreaded slump after returning ...

Chicago tower gets ice rink in the sky:

September 9th, 2010

Visitors to Chicago will soon be able to ice skate in the sky. The John Hancock Center on Thursday announced plans to install an ice rink on its 94th floor observatory deck early next year. That's...

Hotels Lure Investors as Lodging Surpasses Offices:

September 9th, 2010

Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Hotel purchases are increasing faster than deals for office buildings, shopping centers or any other type of U.S. commercial property as rising occupancies and room rates boost ...

US Issues Travel Alert Over Planned Koran-Burning:

September 9th, 2010

(RTTNews) - The US State Department on Thursday issued a travel alert to Americans traveling overseas, warning them of possible violence over the plans of a pastor of a small church in Florida to bur...

Canada seeks action against travel agents:

September 9th, 2010

Chandigarh, Sep 9 : Canada Thursday sought the help of Punjab Police to keep a tab on the unscrupulous travel agents, who are duping gullible youths on the pretext of sending them abroad.

MPs' talks boosts business for hotels:

September 9th, 2010

Some of the visitors started arriving on Wednesday for the meeting that officially starts on Monday. The arrival of the high-profile visitors has boosted business at five-star hotels in Nairobi due to...

World's top 10 party hotels:

September 9th, 2010

Letting loose and getting a little wild on vacation is a given in our book. An exotic locale, sexy strangers, zero obligations. Let’s face it — sometimes it’s just more fun to party out of town....

Cruise passengers stranded in Newfoundland:

September 9th, 2010

SEATTLE - Milo Myers booked a 10-day cruise from St. Pierre to Halifax aboard the Spirit of Oceanus, but his cruise ended before it began. "Well obviously it was a disappointment and when you g...

FAA nears proposal on pilot fatigue rules:

September 9th, 2010

WASHINGTON — After a regional airliner crashed in western New York a year and a half ago, killing 50 people, the Obama administration promised swift action to prevent similar tragedies. High on ...

Delta, Hawaiian Airlines sign code-share deal:

September 9th, 2010

ATLANTA — Hawaiian Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. said on Thursday they have signed a code-share agreement, which will allow them to sell tickets on each other's flights. The agreement sta...

Dominican hotels consume more local farm products, fewer foreign:

September 9th, 2010

SANTO DOMINGO. - The consumption of imported farm and agribusiness products in the hotel industry has decreased in the Dominican Republic, while the demand local for ones jumps, according to study by ...

B & W Sensors to install speed cameras in Cool Valley:

September 9th, 2010

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16,000 expected for Joyce Meyer women’s conference:

September 9th, 2010

Joyce Meyer Ministries ’ 28th annual women’s conference. Consistently one of the largest annual conventions in St. Louis, the event will be held Sept. 16-18 at the

Worlds of Fun owner reports rising revenue, attendance:

September 9th, 2010

The owner of Kansas City’s Worlds of Fun reported a hot summer for the three amusement parks in its southern region, which includes Kansas City. In-park revenue in that region jumped 9 percent ...

Need a vacation Many Americans don't go:

September 9th, 2010

NEW YORK — Feeling stressed and in need of a vacation? You are not alone but more than half of Americans do not take all their vacation days, even though they think they need a holiday more this...

State Department issues travel advisory over Quran burning:

September 9th, 2010

Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. State Department on Thursday issued a travel alert, cautioning Americans of "the potential for anti-U.S. demonstrations in many countries" over plans by a pastor...

Del. North in concession bid at LAX:

September 9th, 2010

Delaware North Cos. is asking the City of Los Angeles to reconsider a potentially lucrative series of concessions bid packages at Los Angeles International Airport that has apparently gone to a rival ...

Springs' tourism industry cheers 'a good summer':

September 9th, 2010

By Andrew Wineke, The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--With Labor Day behind us and fall fast approaching, most segments of Colorado Springs' $1-billion-a-year...

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua foreclosure could work to buyers' advantage:

September 9th, 2010

By Allison Schaefers, The Honolulu Star-AdvertiserMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, which completed a $180 million renovation in 2008 as Hawaii tourism was softening ...

U.S. supports Turkmen efforts to attract investment in Caspian tourism:

September 9th, 2010

By H. Hasanov, Trend News Agency, Baku, AzerbaijanMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) supports the efforts of the Turkmen government to attr...

Groups return to South Florida hotels:

September 9th, 2010

By Hannah Sampson, The Miami HeraldMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--Slowly, and often at the last minute, the group hotel business that has been a mainstay of South Florida's visitor industry...

'Eid vacation a bonanza for seaside hotels':

September 9th, 2010

By Khetam Malkawi, Jordan Times, AmmanMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--AMMAN -- Jordanians are flocking to Aqaba and the Dead Sea for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, with hotels reporting occupancy ...

Tourism has a solid summer:

September 9th, 2010

By Jannette Pippin, The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--As summer fades to fall, mid-year lodging numbers confirm reports from area coastal towns that summer 20...

Canton's Old Imperial Hotel coming back to life:

September 9th, 2010

By Caroline Klapper, The Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--For 10 years Pat Smathers, Canton's mayor, has been working to bring a piece of the town's history back...

Federal grant to jump-start plans to renovate Memphis medical center hotel:

September 9th, 2010

By Wayne Risher, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--Redevelopment of a long-vacant Medical Center hotel will get a shot in the arm today with the announceme...

Hotel, restaurant proposed for Machine Shed site:

September 9th, 2010

By Jim Sullinger, The Olathe News, Kan.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--A new business-class hotel and restaurant development is being proposed for the vacant Machine Shed property southeast ...

Phila. hotels see gains in occupancy, revenue this summer:

September 9th, 2010

By Suzette Parmley, The Philadelphia InquirerMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--Cleopatra deserves some credit. The still-popular queen of ancient Egypt -- along with the Romans and a notable F...

Ex-Hilton's N.Y. lender still wants to foreclose:

September 9th, 2010

By Mark Belko, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--Bankruptcy or not, a New York lender still wants to foreclose against the owner of the former Hilton Pittsburgh. BlackRo...

Hotel occupancy rises in Sacramento:

September 9th, 2010

By Jim Wasserman, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--Sacramento hotels are filling more rooms in 2010 than last year, hospitality industry analysts PKF Consulting USA ...

Incentives on the table for hotel development:

September 9th, 2010

By Jim Wise, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--DURHAM -- A $4.2-million incentive deal to help convert a landmark bank building into a four-star hotel goes be...

Harrah's drops bid for Sumner Co. casino:

September 9th, 2010

By Fred Mann, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 09--Harrah's once again has snubbed Sumner County after a long flirtation. The Vegas giant yanked its application to build a ...

Data shows tourists went to Florida's East coast after oil spill:

September 9th, 2010

By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Sept. 08--CLEARWATER -- Florida East coast beach destinations, along with those in South Carolina and Georgia, have benefited the m...

Feds. issue travel alert due to Quran burn plan:

September 9th, 2010

The State Department issued a travel alert cautioning U.S. citizens of the potential of anti-American demonstrations sparked by a Florida pastor's threat to burn the Quran. (Sept. 9)

Passengers peeved about peanuts on planes:

September 9th, 2010

The No. 1 suggestion from travelers on ways to enhance airline passenger protections? Ban peanuts on planes. Of the nearly 1,300 public comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation (...

Calvin Borel to serve as Gaslight Festival grand marshal:

September 9th, 2010

Churchill Downs , will be the grand marshal of Jeffersontown’s 2010 Gaslight Festival Parade. The parade will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. It will begin at the Jeffersontown Commons Sh...

Travel Bound Reports U.S. as #1 Destination for Independent Travelers:

September 9th, 2010

-based corporation, reports that bookings of U.S. hotel rooms for independent travelers through June have increased 70% over the same period last year, making the U.S. Travel Bound's number one destin...

I-40 westbound to close for bridge work:

September 9th, 2010

N.C. Department of Transportation and Greensboro Police Department officials will close off a section of I-40 westbound from Saturday to Monday to perform work on the new Bridford Parkway Bridge. NCD...

UK visitor levels up 5%, figures show:

September 9th, 2010

The number of visits made by overseas residents to the UK in July this year rose 5% compared with July 2009, official figures showed today. But the number of trips taken abroad by UK cit...

The Arthouse Hotel, Glasgow:

September 9th, 2010

Set in a grand old Glasgow townhouse, with vast circling staircase and antique lift, the Arthouse Hotel was once the home of the local education board. The board moved out to more modern premises in 1...

Dubai beach hotels gear up for bumper Eid:

September 9th, 2010

Last Updated: September 09. 2010 7:52PM UAE / September 9. 2010 3:52PM GMT Beach hotels in Dubai are looking forward to a successful Eid this year, with Atlantis, The Palm renting almost all of its 1,...

Northern Minnesota park nabs $100,000 as the nation's favorite:

September 9th, 2010

It's official (sort of): A little-known state park in far northeastern Minnesota is the most popular in the country. Bear Head Lake State Park was named America's Favorite Park Thursday, handily outp...

Jackpot! Struggling hotels slash rates:

September 9th, 2010

Jessica Damiano Autumn typically is the season for travel bargains. With hurricane season in full swing, Caribbean cruises and island all-inclusives slash rates. And once the kids are back in school, ...

New HDMI Wall Plate From CableWholesale Allows HDMI Signals to Travel 75 Feet Over Cat 6 Cable:

September 9th, 2010

LIVERMORE, CA--(Marketwire - September 9, 2010) - The new HDMI wall plate from CableWholesale enables HDMI devices, up to 75 feet apart, to be connected over ordinary Cat 6 cables. This dramatically r...

Hidden fees have travelers in a frenzy:

September 9th, 2010

A $25 fee to check a first bag. An in-flight snack for $5. Tired of all these airline fees? Well, you could take a nap on the plane, but you'll have to pay $7 or $8 for a pillow and blanket. Airlin...

Tourist crowds threaten Vatican's Sistine Chapel:

September 9th, 2010

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Museums chief warned that dust and polluting agents brought into the Sistine Chapel by thousands of tourists every day risk one day endangering its priceless artworks....

Hartsfield gets Courtyard lobby replica:

September 9th, 2010

Courtyard by Marriott . The hotel chain said the lobby will be open Sept. 15 to Nov. 14, and available for all airport patrons to use as a space to lounge, connect and relax before a flight. Feature...

Delta Air Elite now Delta Private Jets:

September 9th, 2010

Delta Private Jets . Atlanta-based Delta (NYSE: DAL), the only U.S.-based carrier with commercial and private jet service, said the renaming follows a series of investments made in the private charte...

Tampa workshop to shape study of the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill:

September 9th, 2010

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies will hold a workshop in Tampa to determine design and methodology for the National Institutes of Health's Gulf Worker Study, or GuLF Study. The...

Bulgarian Top Travel Spots in a Nutshell:

September 9th, 2010

Despite being a relatively small country, Bulgaria has a lot to offer anyone interested in experiencing the mysticism and enchantment of Eastern Europe, where ancient culture and contemporary history ...

ANA setting up low-cost carrier, a Japan first:

September 9th, 2010

TOKYO — Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways said Thursday it's setting up Japan's first low-cost carrier, potentially making flights between Osaka and Tokyo cheaper than riding the popular bulle...

Cruise ship passenger mistakenly arrested for prostitution:

September 9th, 2010

By Gene Sloan, USA TODAY Florida news outlets this week have been abuzz over the story of a cruise ship passenger mistakenly arrested for prostitution at Fort Lauderdale's port. Paola Londono, 31, o...

This guy logged 13,000 miles of exercise while traveling. Could you:

September 9th, 2010

Dean Warhaft isn't like you and me.For one thing, his athletic pursuits took him 13,000-plus miles last year -- and that was on his own bi-pedal power. Add the 125,000 air miles he logged traveling to...

Roland Martin dishes on Chicago:

September 9th, 2010

(CNN) -- Chicago, Illinois, is "stunningly amazing five months out of the year" and feels like a bona fide city to CNN political analyst Roland Martin.

Orlando hotel occupancy at 51%:

September 9th, 2010

Hotel occupancy for the week ending Aug. 28 was 51 percent, a 21.2 percent hike from 42 percent occupancy reported for the same week last year, said

New Robust Vacation Rental Booking Engine Produced by TravelStorm & Instant Software:

September 9th, 2010

Vacation Rental Software provider, Instant Software has provided its clients with an online booking technology called Weblink(TM) for over a decade. This system is currently the most widely adopted fo...

The End of New York City Vacation Rentals Coach House Rentals Advise...:

September 9th, 2010

There have been reports that short lets in New York City are now illegal. While this is not true at the moment - from May 1, 2011 it might be. Coach House Rentals advise people planning on in staying ...

Whistler resort offers Olympian ski lessons:

September 9th, 2010

If you've ever wanted to be taught how to ski by a pro, one hotel in Canada has the package for you. Through winter and to the end of the 2011 ski seasons, the Four Seasons resort Whistler in British...

Croatia's tourism figures rise:

September 9th, 2010

Croatia's tourism industry, a vital part of the country's recession-hit economy, registered growth during the first eight months this year, officials said on Wednesday. During the January-August 2010...

Nearly 200 Chinese pilots faked experience:

September 9th, 2010

A Chinese airliner takes off from the Beijing International Capital airport. False flying records are common knowledge among Chinese pilots, China Daily reported.

Hotels-London.co.uk - London to Exhibit Photobook World Record Attempt:

September 9th, 2010

LONDON, ENGLAND, September 09, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A unique exhibition is taking place in London showcasing a photobook world record attempt that includes pictures from every country across the...

Hotels-Paris.co.uk - Enjoy Football in Paris with France vs Romania:

September 9th, 2010

PARIS, FRANCE, September 09, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The French are going head to head with the Romanians in a match that could offer football fans a perfect night out during their stay at

Irving CVB Introduces Affordable Cowboys Vacation Packages Available Near Cowboys Stadium:

September 9th, 2010

IRVING, TX, September 09, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau makes it easy and affordable to catch "America's Team" through Dallas Cowboys Vacation Packages, now avai...

Avanta clients commute electronically to avoid London's travel chaos:

September 9th, 2010

Whilst millions of commuters face travel misery due to the strike by London Underground workers, many of the 6,000+ clients at Avanta's 16 Central and Greater London business centres are avoiding the ...

CIO Summit Welcomes Delegates from Frontier Airlines, MWH Global & More:

September 9th, 2010

HONOLULU, HI, September 09, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The CIO Summit team is pleased to announce recently confirmed delegates who will be attending the upcoming technology event: Gerry Coady, CIO, Fr...

Water View Penthouse Condo Rental now available through Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rental Company.:

September 9th, 2010

A Water view Penthouse Condo Rental in Fort Myers Beach is now available at Waterside Condominium, through Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rental Company, Lahaina Island Accommodations.

Sunset Magazine Releases Free Travel Guide on Palm Springs Hotel Deals & Things to Do in Palm Springs 2010:

September 9th, 2010

Sunset editors bring you insider travel tips on Palm Springs resorts, Palm Springs restaurants, and more fun in the California desert in the free Sunset Travel Guide, Palm Springs Hotel Deals & Things...

Air fares up as Asian travel rebounds from recession:

September 9th, 2010

Asia-Pacific airlines are raising ticket prices as travellers return in their droves after holding back on their travel plans last year because of the global recession. A strong economic rebound, led...

Czech Pilsen picked as Europe's capital of culture for 2015:

September 9th, 2010

The European Union's selection panel has picked the western Czech city of Pilsen (Plzen) as Europe's capital of culture for 2015, its head, Sir Robert Scott, told reporters in Prague on Wednesday. If...

Westbrook cruises to win over Pleasant Valley:

September 9th, 2010

PLEASANT VALLEY — Westbrook Christian dominated Friday's Class 2A, Region 6 game against Pleasant Valley from the opening kickoff — literally.

The best road trip begins in Jasper:

September 9th, 2010

EDMONTON - Sure, Italy has ancient Roman ruins and France has the Louvre, but we often forget that Canada has world-class tourist attractions, too. Like the Rockies, for instance, which are always a h...

Trolley travel, once in St. Paul's past, may be in the city's future:

September 9th, 2010

With all indications pointing to federal funding coming later this year for the Central Corridor light-rail line, what next for St. Paul? Streetcars, maybe? City council member Russ Stark thinks so,...

Airline fees got you 'mad as hell' Join the club...:

September 9th, 2010

Travel businesses and travelers rights groups have launched a petition that will be presented to US transport authorities, opening a straight-talking new front in the war against extra airline fees. ...

Ukraine and Russia To Unite Against Giant Airlines:

September 8th, 2010

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin believes that there is no alternative to unification of aircraft building complexes of Russia and Ukraine. In the context of globalization and prevailing of such ...