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First drop in Memorial Day travel since 9/11 expected
24/04/2012 15:14
There are expected to be fewer residents in the Washington area going on trips this Memorial Day weekend, as holiday travel is forecast to fall for the first time since 11 September 2001.
AAA Mid-Atlantic expects that 12% of residents in the Washington area will be travelling 50 miles and above...
DPRK fixes issues with South Korean Hyundai, re-operates tourist spots
23/04/2012 13:32
PYONGYANG, CHINA — In a recent press conference, it was confirmed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) that they will again be working and renewing their ties with the South Korean Hyundai Group, in connection to the unattended tourism projects in Mt. Kumgang and Mt. Kaesong. Also,...
NTCC in controversy: Groups demands agency’s transparency over use of public funds
21/04/2012 11:07
USA — According to recent investigations, in the 17 people of the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation who were given rights over the public money — millions and millions of it — intended for the promotion of both the Niagara Falls and the Niagara County, three were legitimate public...
Uluru wants to ban climbing despite its major threat to tourism industry
20/04/2012 10:58
Tourists and travellers might be forbidden from hiking to Uluru under the plans revealed yesterday by the heritage chiefs who want to guard the most famous landmark in the whole world.
Trekking through the red sandstone monolith, which is 1,135 foot high, has been banned by the Aboriginal group...
Even known tourist spots suffer from economic upset, research affirms
19/04/2012 10:50
CAPRI, ITALY — After being the once-frequently-visited rendezvous of the rich and famous — from cash-generating head honchos, movie actors to soccer superstars — the island of Capri is now at a loss for visitors. Reportedly, the scenario now is that restaurants open, but they remain empty even at...
Travellers careless about environmental pleas
18/04/2012 10:48
Now that different kinds of packages and promos are being offered by airline companies, a lot of people have become interested in travelling to and from their countries. Some prefer domestic travels; however, since overseas trips come out much cheaper, most passengers opt for them.
British...
Gas prices hinder vacation plans
17/04/2012 10:28
More than one-third of Americans are reconsidering their vacation plans due to record-high fuel prices, according to a poll, adding that some travel destinations are being affected as this holiday weekend officially heralds the start of the summer travel season.
Thirty-seven percent of those...
Travel firm takes over valleys buses
16/04/2012 10:06
South Wales-based coach firm, Shamrock Travel, was bought by international travel company, Veolia Transport, in a multi-million pound transaction last September 2006.
Shamrock Travel was formed by Pontypidd couple, Clayton and Alison Jones, thirty years ago. It has since become one of the...
Horizon Travel charged with fraud
15/04/2012 09:04
Texas AG Greg Abbot charged the travel club Horizon Travel and its owner with fraudulent trade practises.
The Arlington, North Texas-based firm’s assets have been frozen to provide reimbursement for Texans who purchased vacation packages with insignificant or no real value, stated...
Lockerbie bomber's release affects U.S. tourism
14/04/2012 08:56
American travellers have started cancelling their planned vacations in Edinburgh amidst the initial indications of tourism backlash about the decision of letting the Lockerbie bomber free.
After the controversial ruling made by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill to free Abdelbaset...
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