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• 'Online Revealed Caribbean Introduces Co-Chairs and Advisory Board for the September 2008 Internet Travel Marketing ... (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Online Revealed Caribbean, the premier internet travel marketing conference, has introduced its Co-chairs and Advisory Board members for this high profile Caribbean travel industry event.
• 'Travel industry spent $317,500 on lobbying (INO News)
The group lobbied on U.S. visa issues, the nation's entry-exit system for international visitors, travel promotion and other matters, according to the amended report filed April 22 with the House clerk's office.
• 'Helton doesn't travel to Milwaukee (MLB.com)
Helton doesn't travel to Milwaukee
• 'Travel experts: U.S. share of foreign tourists slips (CNN.com)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- Despite the weak U.S. dollar, a boom in international travel around the world hasn't translated into an explosion of foreign tourists to the United States.
• 'Travel industry spent $317,500 on lobbying (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The Travel Industry Association of America, whose members include airlines, hotels and tourism agencies, spent $317,500 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government
• 'Gas prices not deterring RV travel in Last Frontier (KTVA Anchorage)
Rising fuel prices are taking a toll on RV sales and rentals across the nation, as businesses have seen their profits shrink. But here in Alaska, sales and rentals are up, as Alaskans and consumers from all over the world continue to travel the Last Frontier.
• 'Permitting travel (Odessa American)
Ector County probationers may soon be able to travel across state lines thanks to a ruling handed down Monday from the Interstate Compact Commission. For the past month, local probationers were banned from traveling out of state by district judges and county Adult Probation Director Homer Watson.
• 'TravelWise 6 -Cyprus, travel news & tips (AME Info)
Aphrodite's Island is the chosen destination this time by Phil Blizzard and travel expert John Flower, Alpha Holidays, as they engage in a lively look at the latest travel news, along with advice to make your travels somewhat smoother.
• 'How Long Would it Take to Travel to the Nearest Star? (Universe Today)
We've all asked this question at some point: How long would it take to travel to the stars? And could I do it in my lifetime? There are many answers to this possibility, some very simple, others in the realms of science fiction. To make this easier to answer, we'll address how long it would [...]
• 'LTA says travel speeds, traffic flow improve with the 5 new ERP gantries (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News)
SINGAPORE: A day after new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges were introduced in Singapore?s city centre, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said travel speeds and traffic conditions have improved.

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