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Airports welcome investment in air traffic infrastructure

The New Zealand Airports Association today welcomed Airways New Zealand's commitment to long term investment in air navigation infrastructure and services.

Escape to Vegas and Save up to $100 on Packages With Southwest Airlines Vacations

Southwest Airlines Vacations is offering travelers savings of up to $100 when booking Las Vegas vacation packages. Guests can relax in the comforts of their luxury hotel; delight in a wide variety of fine ...

MGM Resorts International To Present At The Barclays High Yield Bond & Syndicated Loan Conference

LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will make a Company presentation Tuesday, May 21 st at the Barclays High Yield Bond & Syndicated Loan Conference. A complete ...

Vacation with your dog on a budget

Not only is it possible to enjoy a fun vacation with your dog, but it's also easier than ever to do so while being frugal.

Travel snaps: The World-Herald makes two stops in Australia

Share your travel pictures with us. Just include a copy of The World-Herald in some photos you snap while traveling.

The beachhouse Wines Launch Official Beach Lifestyle Community

NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is almost here and it's time to get ready for beach season! What better way to celebrate than with the official choice for summer sipping and one of the fastest ...

Orange Capital Issues Statement Regarding Strategic Hotels & Resorts

Orange Capital LLC , beneficial owner of approximately 3.65% of Strategic Hotels & Resorts , issued the following stateme

Orange Capital Issues Statement Regarding Strategic Hotels & Resorts

Orange Capital LLC , beneficial owner of approximately 3.65% of Strategic Hotels & Resorts , issued the following stateme

Hotels urged to report child abuse

Hotel workers in the West Midlands are urged to report any guests they believe could be taking part in child trafficking and exploitation.

Recreation And Relaxation At One Of California’s Most Famous Beaches

It's know all over the world, and many films and televisions shows have scenes filmed right on this very beach. A quick vacation to Newport Beach will give you all the rest and relaxation you need. Plus you just may run into a celeb or two.

Vacation Home Sales Sizzle, Rentals Booking Fast

Prices are just stabilizing in South Carolina, but in the tiny towns of eastern Long Island, New York, better known as the Hamptons, home prices are roaring back and rentals are fully booked for the season.

A New Cruise Experience

Viking River Cruises is charting an aggressive course for a new ocean-going brand.

Irish Politics And German Filmmaking: Crystal's New Boutique Access In Northern Europe

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Cruises is expanding its uber-exclusive collection of intimate "Boutique Adventures" during summer Northern Europe cruises with two new experiences ...

Vacation Homes Heating Up

Prices are stabilizing in SC, but in the Hamptons, home prices are roaring back and rentals are fully booked.

Palladium Hotels & Resorts Brings Award Winning Children's Series, Raggs, To Mexico, Jamaica And Dominican Republic

NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its commitment to providing the finest (and most fun!) in family services and facilities to its guests, Palladium Hotels & Resorts , will now feature Play ...

Palladium Hotels & Resorts Brings Award Winning Children's Series, Raggs, To Mexico, Jamaica And Dominican Republic

NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its commitment to providing the finest (and most fun!) in family services and facilities to its guests, Palladium Hotels & Resorts , will now feature Play ...

Lady Katharine Cruises celebrating 10 years on Connecticut River

MIDDLETOWN >> Ten years and 176,000 passengers later Lady Katharine Cruises is still sailing at full throttle.

Calling All Teens and Pre-Teens for Our Summer Junior Scuba Open Water Certification Camp

This Summer, Take Family Bonding to New Depths With a Harbour Village Beach Club Dive Vacation, Complete With the Ultimate Souvenir -- Junior Scuba Certification

Vacation Bible school is offered in Boonton

BOONTON -- The Boonton United Methodist Church will host a non-denominational vacation bible school from 9 a.m. to noon the week of June 24 through June 28.

Extreme Travel Savings

Thinking outside the box can save you a bundle. Here are four radical saving tips for your next vacation.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts and NRG Energy Introduce an Industry-Leading Alliance to Develop Solar Power at Hotel ...

From the Caribbean Summit of Political and Business Leaders that took place in the British Virgin Islands last week, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and NRG Energy, Inc.

MGM Resorts Offers Most Upside Among Casino Stocks

Travel with Children and Stay Sane with a New Book, "The Travel Mamas’ Guide"

"The Travel Mamas’ Guide" teaches parents how to travel with babies and children. Recommended by Working Mother Magazine, Orlando Sentinel and “The Ricki Lake Show”, this new book takes the worry out of family vacations so traveling families can focus on fun. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10743682.htm

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Announces Termination of Stockholder Rights Plan

CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BEE) today announced that its Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Company's stockholder rights plan to accelerate the ...

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Announces Termination of Stockholder Rights Plan

CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BEE) today announced that its Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Company's stockholder rights plan to accelerate the ...

Research and Markets: Travel Vaccines Market to 2019 Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Travel Vaccines Market to 2019 - Hepatitis A, Japanese E

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Names Gregory J. Larson Its Chief Financial Officer

BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) announced today as part of a broader leadership reorganization, that Gregory J. Larson, its current executive vice president, ...

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Names Gregory J. Larson Its Chief Financial Officer

BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) announced today as part of a broader leadership reorganization, that Gregory J. Larson, its current executive vice president, ...

Cruises: sailing the South Pacific

On board the Caledonian Sky, Teresa Levonian Cole sees the South Pacific islands at their best.

Back to nature

Spas and salons, once sinkholes of waste in energy, water, packaging and laundry, are moving into the green-sustainable world — and have a new book by Ashlander Shelly Lotz to guide them.

Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Has Travelers "Pinning to Win" in New Contest

New Pinterest contest to award customers with chance to win dream vacation. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10742695.htm

Economic Update

Air travel in the Philippines could see major changes this year, with the government working to improve airport services and update older facilities in Manila and Cebu City.

Vacation Condo Deals in Gulf Shores, AL This Summer on TripShock.com

TripShock.com is now offering special rates on vacation condominium rentals in the Gulf Shores, AL area to kick off summer vacation. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10749285.htm

Vacation Condo Deals in Gulf Shores, AL This Summer on TripShock.com

TripShock.com is now offering special rates on vacation condominium rentals in the Gulf Shores, AL area to kick off summer vacation. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10749285.htm

Travel cheap: Your budget doesn't disappear at the airport

According to the U.S. Travel Association, five of the top six types of travel spending — food services, public transportation, auto transportation, recreation and retail — are the kinds of expenditures you make once you're already at your destination.

Travel agent heads off in another direction

QUICK FACTS Age: "A young 62" Grew up: Timaru born, went to school and worked here. Favourite food: Seafood. Favourite song: Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. If the world ended tomorrow, what in his life so far would he be proudest of? My wife and two boys. A person who has been a mentor or an inspiration: My mother-in-law, Orma Smith.

Domestic air travel drops in 1Q

Domestic air travel fell in the first three months of the year because of low passenger volumes at Philippine Airlines (PAL), according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).

PFT: Gronk cancels pre-surgery Vegas vacation

With a fourth arm surgery looming on Monday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made the decision that millions have made when choosing their pre-surgical activities.

InterContinental Hotels Group promotes ‘Solutions Selling’

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), on its journey to grow in Saudi Arabia and attract more travelers to its hotels, is conducting a new sales training forum called ‘Solutions Selling’.“It will evolve the culture of selling from just promoting a service to help our sales leaders in becoming trusted travel advisers in the eyes of our business and leisure travelers and also globally align our ...

Keeping vacation costs low

Lack of planning and knowledge about how to travel and vacation on a budget deter most people from keeping their vacation costs under a specific budget. That is why we present to you some very useful tips that will help you keep your vacation costs under control. Plan for a budget vacation To vacation on... [Read More...]

Pavlof Volcano ash cloud shows Alaska's threat to air travel (+video)

Ash billowing from Pavlof Volcano is not high enough to affect international air travel, but Pavlof is just one of a string of active Alaska volcanoes that sits beneath the flight corridor between the US and Asia.

Volcano ash 15,000 feet high: How Alaska threatens air travel (+video)

Volcano ash 15,000 feet high is billowing from Alaska's Pavlof Volcano. It's not high enough to affect international air travel, but Pavlof is just one of a string of active Alaska volcanoes that sits beneath the flight corridor between the US and Asia.

Serena cruises to win in Rome

Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final.

Volcano ash 15,000 feet high: Could Pavlof eruption affect air travel?

For the second time in a month, a volcano in Alaska's remote Aleutian chain has erupted, spotlighting America's most active portion of the Ring of Fire.

Super spas: Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France, St Barts

The claim : the A-listers’ favourite spa in the West Indies. The base : St Barts is the chicest of the Caribbean islands, a magnet for celebrities and oligarchs, and the Hôtel Saint-Barth Isle de France is generally regarded as its best bolt hole.

Salons, spas, more to serve spirits

WINNIPEG â Don't go cracking a beer in the middle of Magicuts just yet, but the province is prepared to allow alcohol service in hair salons, spas and other "customer service environments." Proposed new rules governing the sale of booze in Manitoba are intended to allow a wider array of

Company known for river trips announces ocean ship

Viking Cruises, a company known for offering river cruises, on Friday announced that it was launching a new cruise line for ocean-going trips. Viking's first ocean-going ship, Viking Star, will make its ...

Viking Cruises, known for river trips, announces new cruise line for ocean-going ships

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Viking Cruises, a company known for offering river cruises, on Friday announced that it was launching a new cruise line for ocean-going trips.

Do You Have Poor Air Travel Etiquette?

Who does get the middle armrests anyway? Should you say something to a fellow passenger who ignores crew instructions? What do you say to the person who reclines his seat into your lap?

"World's Best Service" Awarded To Crystal Cruises By Travel + Leisure

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure magazine readers have voted Crystal Cruises as having the "World's Best Service" of all large size cruise ships for 2013. With a #1 ...