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• 'Slumping economy won't affect Americans' travel plans (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)
travel agents shouldn't take a longer lunch break just yet. The national forecast is sunny for the travel industry despite the slumping economy. travel spending is expected to increase a little more than 5% compared to last year.
• 'Woman Claims To Be Victim Of Travel Scam (NBC 6 Miami)
A South Florida woman says she was the victim of a travel company scam that cost her $8,000.
• 'Court bans Opes boss from international travel (The West Australian)
The Federal Court of Australia today extended a travel ban on the boss of collapsed stock broker Opes Prime, Laurie Emini, until October 3, 2008. The ban restricts Mr Emini from leaving Australia without the courtâ??s consent.
• 'Opes boss under travel ban (Adelaide Now)
THE Federal Court of Australia today extended a travel ban on the boss of collapsed stock broker Opes Prime, Laurie Emini, until October 3, 2008.
• 'How to Travel Like a Prince on a Pauper's Budget (TheStreet.com)
If you want to travel, but don't want to break the bank, here are some ideas on how to cut costs.
• 'Ahead of the Bell: Online Travel (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Higher booking fees at Expedia Inc. and Orbitz Worldwide Inc. may mean better margins for the online travel companies, according to one analyst.
• 'Carlson Wagonlit Travel Taps CFO Anderson As New CEO (Business Travel News)
APRIL 03, 2008 -- Carlson Wagonlit Travel today announced that its board of directors has appointed executive vice president and CFO Douglas Anderson as president and CEO of the company, effective immediately.
• 'More Customers Say They Were Scammed By National Travel (WWMT 3 Kalamazoo)
WEST MICHIGAN (Newschannel 3) - More potential victims who may have been swindled out of their vacations by a local travel agency are coming forward.
• 'US, Australia warn vs travel to Zambo (Sun Star)
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two foreign countries have issued travel advisories warning their respective nationals not to travel to Zamboanga City, citing the "extremist elements" are planning to kidnap foreigners.
• 'Court extends travel ban on Opes boss (Herald Sun)
THE Federal Court of Australia today extended a travel ban on the chief executive of collapsed stock broker Opes Prime , Laurie Emini, until October 3, 2008.

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