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• 'Indonesia`s Garuda to reassure Japan travel agents over safety (Antara News)
Indonesia's flagship carrier Garuda will meet with Japan's travel agency association this week to reassure them about safety after Tokyo assessed they met appropriate standards, a spokesman said Monday.
• 'Exporters get travel tax exemption (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
The government has given exporters travel tax exemption in order to help local businessmen expand their international trading capabilities. Trade Senior Undersecretary Thomas Aquino said it is of national interest to exempt exporters and trade negotiators from paying travel tax.
• 'Gates Defers Travel Plans To Help With Iraq Report (Washington Post)
On the eve of a trip to Central and South America, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates yesterday postponed his travel plans to help the White House assemble a progress report on the situation in Iraq.
• 'Gas prices head north despite end of July 4 travel (Detroit News)
Gas prices in Metro Detroit are on the rise since the July 4th holiday -- a reversal of the typical summer trend of pump prices falling after a busy travel weekend.
• 'Rice to travel to Middle East for peace talks, and to Africa and Europe (International Herald Tribune)
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East next week for talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials meant to move the peace process forward and to lay the foundation for an eventual Palestinian state, the State Department said Monday.
• 'As Domestic Sales Slow, Travel Sites Go Global (New York Times)
Online travel agencies like Travelocity and Expedia are looking overseas as growth in domestic bookings has slowed.
• 'Travel Abroad This Summer Without Leaving Your Home by Using American Homestay International (SYS-CON Media)
Rising gas prices can cause a family trip abroad this summer to be too expensive. Many Southern California families who love to travel and experience new cultures may be finding it more difficult to afford traveling abroad this summer due to the increasing cost in fuel. The rising prices influence all forms of transportation being automotive, air, and even by sea. So, how do families who wish to ...
• 'Travel Industry Goes 'Green' (KXAN 36 Austin)
Going "green" is a growing trend in the travel industry, and rising energy costs are making it a matter of necessity for the hospitality industry. Austin hotels that subscribe to a green mentality include Habitat Suites, Lake Austin Spa Resort and Park Lane Guest House Bed and Breakfast.
• 'Atlas Travel Develops Multi-TMC Benchmarking, Program Analysis Tech (Business Travel News)
JULY 09, 2007 -- Atlas Travel International planned to announce today the launch of a proprietary online reporting and benchmarking service platform that provides travel management companies and buyers a host of individual corporate travel program and TMC data aggregated from Cornerstone Information System's IBank database.
• 'Travel: To insure or not? (Los Angeles Times)
Consumer advocates are divided over whether coverage for vacations is cost effective. Don't buy travel insurance, says Consumer Reports. Do buy travel insurance, say consumer advocates Clark Howard and Ed Perkins. Don't buy travel insurance, says the Consumer Federation of America. Do buy it, says your travel agent.

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