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Diversion of flight fails to save passenger from Ireland

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:57:42 -0400

A flight from Melbourne to Qatar was diverted to India on Wednesday, in a desperate attempt to save an Irish man on board. The man, Raymond McMorrow, 68, is believed to have had a heart attack on board Qatar Airways flight QR 031 while in transit from Melbourne to Doha, the Qatar capital. The Qatar Airways plane landed without incident at Cochin Airport, in southern India, where an ...

Pakistani plane forced to land near London two held

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:01 -0400

Britain had to scramble fighter jets Friday to escort a Pakistani International Airlines (PIA) plane down to land after it was diverted from Manchester. Later, two people were arrested from aboard the aircraft on suspicion of endangering the flight. The Royal Air Force Typhoon jets were scrambled to escort the passenger plane, originally heading from Pakistan's Lahore city to Britain's ...

Two held over Pakistani planes mid-air alert

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:10:01 -0400

Britain had to scramble fighter jets Friday for escorting a Pakistani International Airlines (PIA) plane after it was diverted from Manchester. Later, two people were arrested on suspicion of endangering the aircraft's flight. The Royal Air Force Typhoon jets were scrambled to escort the passenger plane, originally heading from Pakistan's Lahore city to Britain's Manchester city. Police boarded ...

Britain sends up fighters as Pakistani plane diverted

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:02 -0400

Britain had to scramble fighter jets Friday for escorting a Pakistani International Airlines (PIA) plane after it was diverted from Manchester. The PIA plane was diverted from Manchester to Stansted airport, reported BBC, citing a Manchester airport spokesperson Friday. The plane, flight number PK709, carrying 297 passengers, had reportedly left Lahore at 09.35 a.m. and was due in at Manchester ...

Stocks climb from one-month low Airlines gain CSR drops

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:18:03 -0400

Stocks advanced on the Chinese mainland, lifting the benchmark index from a one-month low, as airlines climbed on speculation that competition from the high-speed rail industry will fall after a train crash on Saturday. China Eastern Airlines Corp jumped 10 percent after ticket prices between Beijing and Shanghai climbed. Rising Nonferrous Metals Share Co led a rally for rare-earth producers as ...

Kenyas Tourism Secretary announces 10 point plan towards recovery

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:28:23 -0400

'I have come up with a ten point plant highlighting the areas that we shall prioritise going forward. These include streamlining the boards of State corporations in tourism, hastening the implementation of the Tourism Act and setting up a tourism market recovery programme to recover Kenya's lost market share in tourism. The national tourism strategy is at the moment being crafted and ...

2014 Asian Golf Tourism Convention to be held at Mission Hills Haikou

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:51:39 -0400

Asia’s golf tourism industry will be gathering on China’s tropical island of Hainan next spring as the region’s most important golf tourism convention moves to award-winning golf resort Mission Hills Haikou. The baton for the 3rd Asia Golf Tourism Convention was passed to China at a signing and hand-over ceremony on the final day of AGTC 2013, held at the Royal Cliff Hotel ...

Hainan Airlines to add new routes to Abu Dhabi this summer

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:42:55 -0400

The companies, which handle in-flight catering services, ground handling and cargo operations, are being incorporated, subject to regulatory approvals, into Etihad Airport Services, a unit of Etihad Airways. It comes as Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) is predicting a 15 per cent increase in the number of flights over the peak summer period, between May to August, compared with last ...

Casino bosses transform Sin City into Club City

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:31 -0400

LAS VEGAS -- To step into club XS at the Wynn Las Vegas is to enter the dreamscape of a modern artist with fetishes for gold and bronze and bodies in motion. A golden-plated frieze made from casts of nude women sits atop a shimmering staircase. Waves of electronic dance music grow louder with each downward step toward a pulsating, football field-sized club where lasers cut the air above ...

Norwegian Breakaway ups the ante for whiz-bang cruise ship features

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:31 -0400

PRICING Norwegian Cruise Line has cruises listed on its website starting at $1,249 per person, double occupancy, for an inside cabin in mid-July. ...

Vicksburg is battle-tested Southern belle

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:30 -0400

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg , 4116 Washington St.; 866-667-3386; www.ameristar.com. The 149-room casino-hotel sits on the Mississippi River a few miles south of downtown. From ...

New apps and websites are helping travelers cut hotel costs

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:30 -0400

When Amy Eisen originally booked a weeklong vacation to celebrate her 30th anniversary, she was looking at a $3,749 hotel bill. But Eisen reserved her room at the all-inclusive Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic through a new travel site, Tingo.com. Each day, the booking site automatically checked to see if the hotel lowered its price for the nights Eisen was staying there. Eventually, ...

Steamboat line adds boat for Pacific Northwest Cruises

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:29 -0400

The American Queen Steamboat Co., which launched steamboat cruises on the Mississippi River last spring, has bought a second riverboat that will sail the rivers of the Pacific Northwest starting in April 2014. The company, named for its Mississippi River paddle wheeler, announced last week that it had purchased the former Empress of the North and will rename it the American Empress.The 360-foot ...

Kentucky ‘Mythic Creatures’ at Louisville’s Frazier History Museum

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:28 -0400

Louisville’s Frazier History Museum is unveiling a new exhibit that examines the world’s most enduring mythological creatures from around the world. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History, ...

Payout to American Airlines CEO opposed

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:14:46 -0400

The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy ...

B.C.’s tourism industry bloodied by recession but unbowed

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:15:58 -0400

Tourists pose in front of the Tantalus range mountains at a scenic spot along the Sky-To-Sky Highway north of Sqamish. Tourism accounts for about 126,700 direct jobs in British Columbia, and in 2011, the industry generated $13.4 billion in revenue, an increase of 1.4 per cent from the previous ...

American Airlines CEO Tom Hortons Proposed Severance Pay Is Too Big Trustee

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:51 -0400

Thomas 'Tom' Horton, chairman, president and chief executive officer of AMR Corp.'s American Airlines, listens during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty ...

I-5 bridge collapse will cause headaches for tourism B.C. trucking industry

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:24 -0400

Court ruling is wrong The court ruling to allow teachers to post political messages in schools is so wrong. When did the B.C. Teachers Federation stop being a professional organization entrusted with ...

China Airlines adding nonstop flights between Taiwan and Hawaii

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:47:51 -0400

China Airlines said it will begin flying two weekly nonstop flights between Taipei and Honolulu, using Airbus A330 aircraft. Seen here is a China Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft. China Airlines will launch regular nonstop flights between Taiwan and Hawaii on June 2, the airline said Friday. The airline will fly nonstop between Taipei and Honolulu International Airport using Airbus A330 aircraft ...

Thailand-Japan plan two-way tourism traffic flows.

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:06 -0400

In an effort to address a gap in travel between Thailand and the island of Kyushu in Japan, a tourism exchange was recently organized in the city of Fukuoka between the Thai Government and the private sector of ...

Top 10 budget hotels BBs and hostels in Portland Oregon

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:44:47 -0400

This mid-century motor inn has been turned into a boutique hotel in the heart of Portland - think classic motel with ultra-modern glass and steel facelift somewhere between Twin Peaks and a cosmopolitan truck stop - and is just minutes from downtown. The 80 minimalist rooms have murals ranging from forest scenes to Spider-Man and John Lennon. It's a happening place, with the Doug Fir lounge ...

Atton Hotels opening property in Miami

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:18 -0400

South American hospitality company Atton Hotels will open a location in Miami two years from now.The expansion was announced Friday by Gov. Rick Scott, who recently returned from a trade trip to Santiago, Chile.Atton Hotels, founded in 2000, has three hotels in Chile and one in Peru. The Brickell Avenue property will have 270 rooms; an exact address was not available Friday. Scott’s ...

Not just Simpson family but now all of Springfield coming to Universal Studios

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:08 -0400

Five years afte r the dizzying Simpsons Ride debuted at Universal Studios in Orlando, the theme park is expanding the presence of the dysfunctional television family and its hometown of Springfield.Under construction and scheduled to open this summer is Fast Food Boulevard, Springfield, which will feature businesses and characters from the TV show, a new ride, and Duff Beer, brewed just for ...

St. Louis Lambert International Airport Guide

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:48:26 -0400

Cellphone lots : Located one mile west of Terminal 1 on Lambert International Boulevard. Hours: 7 a.m. -11 p.m. Amenities: flights display board and portable toilets. Terminal 2 lot inside Cargo City complex on the north side of Air Cargo Road. Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m; 60 spaces, flight display board.Transportation to/from ...

Jersey shore is back open for business

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:46 -0400

The Jersey shore is ready for its first Memorial Day since Hurricane Sandy. CNBC's Kayla Tausche, Weather Channel meteorologist Kelly Cass, and TripAdvisor.com's Brooke Ferencsik joins The Cycle team to talk about the area's recovery and how to beat the holiday travel ...

2 arrested after U.K.-bound jet diverted

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:38:55 -0400

Two men have been arrested after a Royal Air Force fighter jet was forced to escort a civilian plane carrying nearly 300 passengers from Pakistan bound for the United Kingdom to Stansted Airport on the outskirts of London, British officials said ...

Frances luxury industry tourism hurt by Paris street crime

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:27:19 -0400

The streets of Paris are getting a reputation of being unsafe for tourists and is threatening the great brand names of French fashion. A leading association that counts Chanel and Dior as members urged the authorities to take action on the climate of insecurity which it said could keep cash-flush tourists away. Several recent incidents have tarnished the image of Paris - the world's most ...

Delta unveils new international terminal at JFK

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:51 -0400

New York NEW YORK -- Delta unveiled its new international portal at New York's JFK Airport Friday.Fliers passing through the $1.4 billion terminal will experience an expanded security area with 16 lanes, a 24,000 square-foot Sky Club with its own rooftop deck, and outposts of some of New York City's signature restaurants."This is a special day at Delta, the culmination of a very ...

Men arrested after RAF jet is scrambled to escort Pakistan Airlines passenger plane to London Stansted Airport

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:28:41 -0400

Two men have been arrested at Stansted today after a passenger plane heading to Manchester airport was diverted to Stansted by an RAF Typhoon jet following reports of threats on ...

Pakistan Airlines flight accompanied by fighter jet for emergency landing in UK

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:18 -0400

Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK709 headed from Lahore to the UK with 297 passengers onboard was diverted from northwestern England's Manchester Airport to Stansted when two unruly passengers threatened an air stewardess that they would blow up the plane. The air stewardesses contacted the pilot, who contacted UK air traffic control. The UK Defense Ministry immediately sent a ...

Photos Dr. Beach Picks the Top 10 Beaches of 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:15:12 -0400

1.Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y. Main Beach is located on the east end of New York's Long Island. This idyllic beach is frequented by the rich and famous. This beach was heavily eroded by superstorm Sandy and subsequent winter storms, yet it has for the most part ...

North Korea may open to day-tripping tourists

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:10:28 -0400

Tourism companies say they are preparing for North Korea to allow visitors to cross from Dandong City, China, to Sinuiju, North Korea's largest border town. The British newspaper The Daily Telegraph said if reports by Chinese news agencies are true that the Pyongyang government will permit expanded tourism, the resort community almost impossible for Western tourists to reach will be ...

Museums launch free admission for military families

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:53 -0400

The Blue Star Museum program offers free admission at more than 2,000 arts, science and history museums around the country to active duty military and their ...

Beware postcards promising free trips and tickets

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:53 -0400

An example of one of the postcards promising a free trip. Though the card carries a known online travel agency's name and logo, that company isn't involved with the ...

10 great places that showcase the best in bacon

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:06 -0400

'Bacon is a noble ingredient like truffles and sea salt. In small amounts it can make anything taste better,' co-author of 'Bacon Nation' ...

Favorite steakhouses of baseball stars

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:05 -0400

Behind this unassuming facade in South Beach, Prime 112 serves top-shelf steak. David Wright of the N.Y. Mets named it in our survey of baseball players' favorite ...

Deal watch Balcony rooms on new MSC ship on sale

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:05 -0400

Jamaica Passengers can book balcony rooms at interior cabin prices on MSC's new Divina. The deal, on select Caribbean and Bermuda sailings next spring, represents a savings of up to 25%.The 3,502-passenver Divina is the first of MSC's Fantasia class of ships to sail in North America. The company's largest ship, it includes a water park with 150 fountains and water jets, whirlpools ...

Jetwing Hotels unveils Hotel J for first time in Sri Lanka

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:50 -0400

Visiting Sri Lanka on a shoestring budget or planning to travel around the country economically? Most of the time the modern traveler - be they young and independent or older and adventurous - is limited by income, and cash thereby becomes a key determinant when deciding on destinations and accommodation. Hence the reason Jetwing Hotels came up with their latest brainchild of Hotel J ...

Watch 2 Arrests in Pakistan Airlines Flight Scare

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:02:23 -0400

Fighter jets scrambled in Britain today after an incident on a plane but officials say it is not terror related -- royal air force jet escorted to Pakistan International Airlines plane to ...

Planemaker Embraer Sees American Closing Out US Regional Jet Cycle

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:44 -0400

SAO PAULO -- Embraer SA, the world's third-largest commercial jet maker, expects just one more big regional jet order as a result of its current U.S. sales campaign, Chief Executive Officer Frederico Curado said in an interview, after the Brazilian planemaker clinched three of four major deals since December. "After the American Airlines competition, the game is over for a ...

Tourism chiefs back golf resort

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:55 -0400

Tourism chiefs have insisted plans for a controversial £100 million golf resort near the Giant’s Causeway should proceed without delay, despite the objection of a world heritage body. Unesco has called for a halt to the proposed Bushmills Dunes resort at Runkerry on Northern Ireland's scenic North Coast, citing concerns on the potential environmental impact on the famous ...

Simon Calder Nowhere else but London would a temporary runway closure lead to 200 flights being cancelled

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:14:50 -0400

Simon Calder is Travel Editor at Large for The Independent, writing a weekly column, various articles and features as well as filming a weekly video diary. Every Sunday afternoon, Simon presents the UK's only radio travel phone-in programme called The LBC Travel Show with Simon Calder (97.3 FM). He is a regular guest on national TV, often seen on BBC Breakfast, Daybreak, ITV News and Sky ...

Tourism Ministry marks Du Bois death anniversary

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:13:46 -0400

Accra, May 24, GNA - An exhibition and bazaar to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr W.E.B Du Bois was on Thursday opened by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in ...

1001 Chinese Tales Birth tourism reveals collective Chinese anxiety

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:25 -0400

Does the thought of turning a 100,000-yuan ($16,280) investment into a profit of 9.8 million yuan make your heart skip a beat? If your answer is yes, then consider delivering your baby in the US.Of course this kind of "investment" has no guarantee, but the astonishingly high "rate of return" has attracted many pregnant Chinese women to take the risk.While "birth ...

Name that airport ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:02 -0400

Here is this week's 'name that airport' photo. Can you guess where this was taken? Submit your guess by clicking the comment link and typing your answer there. Check back on Wednesday after noon ET to see ...

Strong room rate gains mixed occupancy for Hawaii hotels

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:46:00 -0400

Kauai hotels had the highest increases among Hawaii hotels last week in average daily room rate and occupancy, according to a report by Hospitality Advisors LLC and Smith Travel Research. Seen here is the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club. Hawaii hotels had strong average daily room rate increases and mixed occupancy lats week, in comparison to the same week last year, according to the latest ...

Free Airline Tickets Scams Rackets and Rip-offs

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:37:40 -0400

Every industry falls victim to scams, rackets and rip-offs. Or plain old pipe dreams. Which reminds me of Powerball, which, isn't a rip-off since someone eventually comes up with the winning numbers but it probably won't be you or me (odds of winning: 1 in 175,223,510). You have a better chance at becoming the next American Idol (1 in 103,000) or succumbing to an attack of bees (1 in ...

Best Hotels in San Francisco for mixing business with pleasure

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:33:58 -0400

Donatello Hotel Plenty of business people find themselves traveling to San Francisco for work. And while the city has plenty to offer all kinds of travelers, it can be tough for business travelers to find some time to enjoy the citys many perks. Fortunately, weve found the top business hotels that are perfect for mixing business and pleasure. For the Food Fanatic: The St. Regis San Francisco If ...

Business New tourism Secretary outlines ministrys recovery plans

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:05 -0400

Tourism Act of 2012 and a new national tourism strategy that will look into funding to revitalise tourism. Phyllis Kandie, Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce ...

Behind Jersey Shore’s signature banner planes

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:16 -0400

Summer doesn't really arrive in the Jersey Shore until you see the season's staple: planes flying banners across the sky. NBC's Katy Tur goes behind the scenes to see how one company gets those banners off the ...

The Jersey Shore looms large in pop culture

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:13 -0400

Entertainment has always been a part of the Shore, from the first Miss America pageant and Frank Sinatra's performances there decades ago to MTV's "Jersey Shore" and HBO's "Boardwalk Empire." TODAY takes a look back at how the Shore became a household ...

Campgrounds cater to stargazers

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:03 -0400

Herkimer One of the greatest joys of camping is emerging from your tent to find the night skies ablaze with stars and planets. But some travelers have a thing about sleeping on the cold, hard ground encased in vinyl. This summer, would-be stargazers who don't want to rough it will find an intriguing new option.Unleash your inner Galileo at Kampgrounds of America's (KOA) "Astronomy ...

Deal watch Princess Cruises offers airfare savings

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:49 -0400

Princess passengers can save up to $700 per couple on air costs with a Memorial Day sale. The bargain includes 60 cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti, Asia and Europe. Examples include: - Tahiti cruise, 10 days: ...

Japanese airline resumes Dreamliner flights

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:48 -0400

All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest airline, will resume flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend, a few days earlier than expected. ANA will operate five non-scheduled, domestic flights on the ...

Pakistan Airlines flight diverted in U.K. - CNN

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42:24 -0400

NEW: An unruly passenger prompted the diversion, a top airline official says The plane from Lahore, Pakistan, had 297 passengers aboard Two men were arrested and removed from the diverted aircraft, Essex Police say The Pakistan International Airlines flight to Manchester was diverted to ...

Cambodias Booming New Industry Orphanage Tourism - Forbes

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:39:10 -0400

It's the end of your three week vacation in Southeast Asia. You did good. You managed to hit all the locations on the backpacker's circuit; lounging on the tropical Islands off the Thai Peninsula, experiencing the street food of Bangkok, exploring the temples of Siem Reap, and shopping on the floating markets of the Mekong River. Now, with just a few days left before your flight home, ...

Everest tourism and climate change provide new challenges

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:31 -0400

Researchers say they suspect that the decline of snow and ice in the Everest region is a result of changes in global climate. Photograph: Rafal Belzowski/Getty ...

Nova Scotia moves ahead with five-year tourism strategy

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:54:21 -0400

HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia Tourism Agency has released a five-year strategy aimed at attracting more first-time visitors. Tourism Minister Graham Steele released the strategy Friday at a tourism conference near Liverpool. The strategy includes a new marketing campaign branding for the province. Agency chairman Tom Ruth says that since the agency was created in September, it has already ...

Part of plane’s wing falls from sky lands on home

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:18 -0400

A portion of a Chinese cargo jet's wing fell off as the plane was trying to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, piercing the roof of an Atlanta home. No injuries were reported. WXIA's Bill Liss ...

Simon Calder British Airways Heathrow incident causes travel chaos on one of the busiest weekends of the year

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:44:06 -0400

United to offer lie-flat seats on international flights

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54:22 -0400

United Airlines will now offer lie-flat seats on every long-haul international flight from New York. All 182 international aircraft with United Global First and United BusinessFirst cabins will have ...

First Lady Talks Vacationing With Kids

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:39:28 -0400

Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer. The first lady told Taking the Kids in an exclusive interview, "The key to getting kids moving is to find something they enjoy, and join in." For the first family, that includes biking. Every traveling parent, including the ...

S.D. tourism officials expect good summer season

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:04:49 -0400

AAA says that mirrors an expected drop nationally. Officials point to high gas prices as the main reason. AAA South Dakota spokeswoman Marilyn Buskohl says the gas prices are cutting into ...

Brazilian TAM Airlines appoints Claudia Sender as new CEO

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:47:15 -0400

Claudia Sender appointed CEO of TAM Airlines The CEO of the holding company - TAM S.A - Marco Antonio Bologna, who had accumulated the position, announced Sender's appointment on 23 May. Sender currently serves as the airline's vice president of the Brazil Domestic Business Unit So Paulo, 24 May 2013 - Claudia Sender, previously vice-president of the Brazil Domestic Business Unit of ...

United Airlines Offers New Yorkers All Flat-Bed Seats

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:47:14 -0400

Effective today, United Airlines is the only U.S. carrier offering 180-degree flat-bed seats and personal on-demand entertainment in premium cabins on every scheduled, long-haul international flight from the New York area. United has outfitted 182 international aircraft with all-new United Global First and United BusinessFirst cabins. With more than 450 daily departures to more than 150 cities, ...

Heathrow Airport runway shut after British Airways flight makes emergency landing

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:08:23 -0400

British Airways said that a plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing after a fault in one of the engines.Video footage on Sky News showed the plane at London's Heathrow's airport with smoke bellowing out of its right engine."It's right engine was on fire. This plane was coming over and suddenly the tone of the engine changed dramatically. ...

Uganda Tourism Sector Is Crying Out for More

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:56:38 -0400

At the inauguration of a new Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in Kampala recently, the minister of Tourism, Maria Mutagamba, called on the members to find alternative ways of funding the all-important sector, given that the government's current allocation is insufficient. While the minister is right to advise the sector, which she says has a funding gap of Shs 17bn, to find alternative resources ...

Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines confirm Boeing 787s orders

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:42 -0400

CHINESE regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, a move that opens up a large potential market to the US aerospace giant. "I can confirm that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has granted type certification for the 787 Dreamliner," a Boeing spokesman said on Thursday. Chinese airlines have yet to take delivery of the high-tech 787, which last month ...

Sandy-slammed shore recovers tops Americas best beach list

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:27 -0400

Main Beach is on the list of Top 10 Beaches produced annually by coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach, " director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. Seven months after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on shoreline communities up and down the East Coast, a swath of sand near the tip of Long Island is proving it's ...

Runway closed at London Heathrow after plane lands with engine fire

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:27 -0400

By Alastair Jamieson, Staff writer, NBC News LONDON - At least one runway was closed at London’s Heathrow airport Friday after a British Airways aircraft made an emergency landing with a fire in at least one engine, officials said.Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency chutes, the airport said.Significant delays and disruption were expected at Heathrow, which is ...

No hope for a refund — or is there

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:08 -0400

Q. I’m trying to help my sister get a refund on her daughter’s nonrefundable airline ticket. Her daughter went to Spain in January as an exchange student. Her return was scheduled for May ...

Swept up in a Toronto summer

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:07 -0400

Getting there: Flights from South Florida to Toronto take just over three hours. American, WestJet and Air Canada fly nonstop from Miami; WestJet and Air Canada fly nonstop from Fort ...

Change comes to Ocala’s Silver Springs

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:07 -0400

I’m pretty sure I just made my first trip to Silver Springs, the old-school tourist attraction in Ocala. I know that my parents used to take me along on family vacations to Ocala when I was a youngster. I have old snapshots of pretend gunfights in the dusty streets of the now-defunct Six-Gun Territory, a big deal in the days before Walt Disney World opened in 1971. But if I went on a ...

SeaWorld introduces Antarctica Empire of the Penguin

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:06 -0400

SeaWorld Orlando’s new Empire of the Penguin, which has its grand opening Friday, is a fun family ride that tilts and twirls gently through an artist’s impressionistic re-creation of Antarctica and ends up in an icy penguin habitat where a visitor could easily watch the antics of the real thing for hours -- if only it weren’t a bone-chilling 30 degrees.Fortunately, there’s ...

Florida Kissimmee’s Old Town hosts Car Cruise

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:06 -0400

Kissimmee’s Old Town is gearing up to host its 23rd Anniversary Car Cruise on Saturday. While Old Town hosts a smaller Classic Car Cruise every Saturday, the annual Anniversary Car Cruise has become well known, attracting thousands every year. Live music and entertainment will be going on throughout the day, and the Car Cruise begins at 8:30 p.m. Cars and trucks made in 1974 or before can ...

Argentina Tours of Pope Francis sites in Buenos Aires

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:10:05 -0400

With an Argentine on the throne of St. Peter at the Vatican, the South American country’s capital city is offering visitors a glimpse of the places that formed Pope Francis. A guided bus tour winds through Buenos Aires twice each Saturday and Sunday past 24 sites linked to the new pope. It stops only twice and leaves little opportunity for snapshots. There’s no charge for the trip, or ...

Muscat tops MidEast tourism performers in 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:44:29 -0400

Hotels in Muscat have witnessed the strongest growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) so far this year, according to data released by STR ...

Summer Holiday Special Offers by Marriott Hotels in Dubai

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:13:50 -0400

Over the last few years, Dubai has turned into one of the most popular travel destinations in the Middle East. The city is famous for its ambitious architectural projects, culture and shopping opportunities. This diversity is namely the thing that makes Dubai a perfect destination to spend the summer holidays for may families. In Dubai, hotel accommodation is seldom a problem. The choice of ...

On battles 150th anniversary Gettysburg braces for tourists

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:01 -0400

GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK, Pa. -- Like a general leading his troops into battle, tour guide Charlie Fennell stands tall on his Segway, snaking through the crowd that mills around an equestrian statue. His group follows on their futuristic two-wheeled vehicles, carefully avoiding bicyclists, motor coach passengers and a pair of locally rented three-wheeled scooters resembling circus clown ...

Tourism promoters hoping for nice summer

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:20:37 -0400

PARKERSBURG - Local tourism officials are anticipating a strong showing for the approaching summer travel season.. With attractions like Blennerhassett Island and the West Virginia Motor Speedway to a number of special events, fairs and festivals throughout the summer to the opening of the Boy Scout's Summit Bechtel Reserve in southern West Virginia, the area is poised to see a number of ...

Sri Lanka’s Jetwing Hotels awarded 7 Travelife Gold Awards

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:38:44 -0400

Continuing their wave of global recognition for sustainable efforts, Sri Lanka's Jetwing Hotels have been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold Award for 7 of their properties. Travelife ...

Backlash against tourism budget cuts

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:02:04 -0400

Tasmania’s tourism industry is set to take another hit, according to industry leaders, who claim the government’s decision to cut tourism funding could restrict growth in the tourism-dependent state. This week the government proposed a one-off commitment of AU$1 million for joint marketing with air and sea carriers, however, the budget does little to counteract the 45 percent ...

Egypt tourism recovery forecast for 2014

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:02:03 -0400

While tourist numbers to Egypt have risen in the first four months this year, a full recovery would not be likely until at least 2014, according to economist forecasts. The number of travellers visiting Egypt in the first four months of 2013 rose 11.8 percent from a year earlier, after falling by a third in the year after the uprising revolt, Reuters reported. Tourism revenue rose 16.2 ...

Suns former residence to be tourism center

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:59:44 -0400

For decades, Sun's self-designed residence, a two-storey building with arches on the ground and top floors, has attracted countless visitors from around the world as part of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial ...