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Online Travel Industry Disputes Governor’s Claims

arkxrzlizmff — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:17:30 +0000

HELENA – The online travel booking industry on Friday disputed an earlier allegation from Gov. Brian Schweitzer that it has been shortchanging the state on hotel taxes, while the governor countered that he is confident the big companies owe Montana money. A Washington D.C.-based trade group said it has been successful in most of its court cases in beating back collection of local and state hotel …

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New Zealand travel update: Quake shuts Christchurch airport; facilities … – Los Angeles Times (blog)

Ipetoxsed — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:51:19 +0000

Globe and Mail New Zealand travel update: Quake shuts Christchurch airport; facilities …

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Waning Earl still causing havoc for holiday travel – The Associated Press

WaincAbaria — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:43:16 +0000

Los Angeles Times (blog) Waning Earl still causing havoc for holiday travel The Associated Press NEWARK, NJ — Hurricane Earl played havoc with travelers’ Labor Day weekend plans even as it weakened Friday on its path up the East Coast toward New …

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Fla. law banning Cuba travel, research upheld – MiamiHerald.com

dwexypept — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:27:20 +0000

Fla. law banning Cuba travel , research upheld MiamiHerald.com AP MIAMI — A federal appellate court has upheld a Florida law that prohibits funding for academic and research travel to nations that are considered ..

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Boise State RBs coach won’t travel for Va. Tech game after DUI arrest – USA Today

greseemop — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:12:07 +0000

Washington Post Boise State RBs coach won’t travel for Va. Tech game after DUI arrest USA Today Boise State running backs coach Keith Bhonapha will not travel with the Broncos to Maryland for Monday’s showdown with Virginia Tech. In a press release, …

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Travel › Travel agency offers Antarctica marathon tour

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:56:45 +0000

Nippon Travel Agency has launched a 4.4 million yen package tour to Antarctica in December for people who want to run in the world’s southernmost…

Labor Day visitation to Las Vegas expected to rise – BusinessWeek

KumagryBen — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:28:22 +0000

Las Vegas Sun Labor Day visitation to Las Vegas expected to rise BusinessWeek More visitors are expected to travel to southern Nevada this Labor Day weekend, but they might spend less than last year, according to local tourism …

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Some UNC players don’t travel to Atlanta | – News & Observer

slululpinge — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:21:21 +0000

Boston Globe Some UNC players don’t travel to Atlanta | News & Observer UNC’s Kendric Burney (16) returns an pass interception 77 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter to give the Tar Heels a 20-7 lead over Miami at the … AP Source: UNC’s Little won’t travel for LSU game The Associated Press AP Source: UNC’s Little won’t travel for LSU game The Associated Press NCAA clears UNC’s Sturdivant, Carter to play Merced Sun-Star all 1,175 news articles

Online travel goes mobile

Reursette — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:34:12 +0000

Travel suppliers and the online agencies that sell their bookings are targeting a new breed of jetsetter who cannot be bothered booking trips in advance.

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TUI Travel marketing to be headed by managing director

rupsWoure — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:17:41 +0000

TUI Travel lead marketer and chief customer officer Tim Williamson is to leave the travel company following a boardroom shake up.

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Discovery Travel & Living Becomes is Now TLC

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:29:12 +0000

Fans of Discovery Travel & Living are getting a brand new channel that is even bigger, better and bolder… featuring new faces, new genres and new places. Last September 1, Discovery Travel and Living became TLC, one of the fastest growing lifestyle channels in the United States.

Aloha Friday Photo: Nakalele Blowhole Edition

neerataxpauro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:42:23 +0000

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo is of Maui’s Nakalele Blowhole bursting in action. You’ll find the (~1.5 mile) trailhead that leads to this blowhole near mile marker 38 off highway 30 (Honoapiilani Highway) in northwest Maui

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Travel Clinic: Compensation and charges

neerataxpauro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:33:35 +0000

Travel expert Simon Calder has more advice for people doing battle with airlines and agents.

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Travel Clinic: Compensation and charges

rapmusico7 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:33:35 +0000

Travel expert Simon Calder has more advice for people doing battle with airlines and agents.

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Travel Clinic: Compensation and charges

Travel tips for Bay Bridge – Washington Post (blog)

dymmewangew — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:05:21 +0000

ABC2 News Travel tips for Bay Bridge Washington Post (blog) Planning on heading to the beach to take advantage of the final weekend of the summer? The Chesapeake Bay Bridge can be problematic, so here are some tips: … How much is Hurricane Earl chanigng travel ABC2 News all 2 news articles

Universal Travel Group Honored with Three Awards at the 16th Annual Asian Tourism Golden Travel Awards Ceremony

neerataxpauro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Universal Travel Group , a leading travel services provider in China offering package tours, air ticketing, and hotel reservation services online and via customer service representatives, today announced that it was presented with three awards at the 16th Annual Asian Tourism Golden Travel Awards Ceremony, held in Beijing on August 29, 2010.

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Many Plan To Travel For Labor Day – WESH Orlando

dwexypept — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:55:05 +0000

Los Angeles Times Many Plan To Travel For Labor Day WESH Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. — The roads, rails and skies will all be busy with travelers over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

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Travel delays possible due to Earl – Ocala

daycleBlice — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:54:18 +0000

Globe and Mail Travel delays possible due to Earl Ocala AAA is reporting that holiday travel is expected to be up this year over 2009 by nearly 10 percent, with nearly 34.4 million holiday travelers taking a trip …

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Earl Weakens But Could Still Wreck Tri-State Travel Plans – NBC New York

domiemiupdado — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:46:17 +0000

New York Times (blog) Earl Weakens But Could Still Wreck Tri-State Travel Plans NBC New York But how big an impact Earl will have on holiday travel isn’t yet clear. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects nearly 3 million travelers to ..

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Travel Picks: Top 10 free UK attractions

CARLOROOVESSE — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:43:41 +0000

The best things in life are free and according to TripAdvisor travelers, it could well be true. TripAdvisor, which bills itself as the world’s largest travel site, reveals the top 10 free attractions in Britain and Northern Ireland – as ranked by travelers through the site’s Popularity Index

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