Travel News Archive

• 'Travel spending increases 17.6 percent during Chinese New Year (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Spending on travel increased by 17.6 percent to 36.8 billion yuan (4.5 billion US dollars) during this Chinese New Year, compared to the same period last year, state media said.
• 'The 25 Most Influential Executives Of The Business Travel Industry, 2005 (Business Travel News)
JANUARY 23, 2006 -- The roster of the 25 decision makers who exerted the greatest sway over the corporate travel industry in the past year constitutes an awesome lineup.
• 'World Travel in Linton (KFYR)
The population of Linton may only be about 1200, but the town has a big business that`s known around the world. American Express is the largest global travel company in the world and there`s an office right in Linton.
• 'Congressional Travel Ban Meets Resistance (ABC News)
Total Ban on Privately Funded Travel for Lawmakers Meeting Resistance From House Leader's No. 2
• 'China's online travel agency compensates for clients denied by HK Disneyland (People's Daily)
China's leading online travel agency Ctrip announced on Monday to refund online ticket bookers who were denied admittance to the extremely crowded Hong Kong Disneyland during the Spring Festival which ushered in China's Lunar New Year.
• 'The Top Travel Worries (New York Times)
THE TOP TRAVEL WORRIES In a survey, more business travelers cited theft (37 percent) than terrorism (27 percent) as the biggest potential risk on the road. The survey of 1,717 business travelers was commissioned by the travel management company Ultramar Travel Bureau. Of those surveyed, 56 percent said their company had an emergency preparedness plan for corporate travelers.
• 'Free nationwide bus travel launch (BBC News)
More than one million older and disabled people will soon be able to travel free by bus across Scotland.
• 'Fallon varsity teams travel to Reed today (Lahontan Valley News)
Fallon's varsity cagers are on the road this week to conclude the 2005-06 High Desert League basketball season. The varsity boys' team and Lady Wave travel to Reed today for their second game of the season against the Raiders.
• 'Travel Advisory in Orleans County (R News)
Due to the heavy lake effect snow, the Orleans County Sheriff's Department has issued a travel advisory for Monday night. Heavy snow and winds gusting up to 30 mph are causing poor visibility.
• 'Planning a big trip? Get travel insurance (Lexington Herald-Leader)
If you're planning a cruise of the Caribbean, a package tour of China or a safari in Africa, you might want to add "buy travel insurance" to the list of the things you need to do before departure.

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