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Hawaii Tourism Suffers as Airfares Rise
Fewer tourists are traveling to Hawaii and their combined spending decreased last month as steeper airfares discouraged people from visiting the islands, according to state statistics released Thursday. <READ MORE>
Jul 1, 2008, 09:24

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Holland America Line's New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works
From the Dutch Golden Age to dramatic sculpture, the new ms Eurodam will showcase a stunning range of artistic works. The 2,104-guest liner -- Holland America Line's first Signature-class ship -- honors the traditional Dutch art and artifacts integral to the Holland America brand while extending the theme with contemporary works.
Jun 30, 2008, 00:02

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Orient Lines Reborn Under New Ownership
Orient Lines, the destination cruise specialist founded by British cruise and tour entrepreneur Gerry Herrod in 1992, has now been acquired by another cruise industry visionary, Wayne Heller. Heller's Origin Cruise Group LLC purchased the award-winning brand from Star Cruises Limited.
Jun 29, 2008, 23:53

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Auto Europe Launches Motorcycles, ATV's, Snowmobiles and Jetski Rentals!
Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services, is now offering a new product line in the USA, Mexico, Spain and France. These products include the largest selection of motorcycles including Harley Davidson, Honda and BMW, ATVs, Snowmobiles and Jetski's at over 40 major tourist destinations, featuring over 100 self drive tours.
Jun 29, 2008, 23:49

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Continental Airlines Announces New Policy for Same-Day Flight Changes
Continental Airlines today announced a new policy allowing customers to make changes to flights within 24 hours of their original scheduled departure for a discounted change fee. Within the 24-hour "same-day" period, customers with restricted tickets may change to another flight departing within 12 hours for the discounted fee. Continental previously allowed customers to choose from flights departing within three hours.
Jun 29, 2008, 23:45

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Southwest Airlines Optimizes Schedule and Adds Service to Select Markets
Carrier Uses New Optimization Model to Grow in Denver and Tweak Flight Schedule
Jun 29, 2008, 23:42

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Cunard Line Partners with The Royal Astronomical Society
Cunard Line is proud to announce a new partnership with The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) onboard its trio of famed luxury ocean liners, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and QE2.
Jun 29, 2008, 23:37

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BTC Warns Congress About Airline Industry Failure
The Business Travel Coalition (BTC) today expressed to the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Small Business, that with oil in a sustained $130 range, the consensus estimate among analysts is that the airline industry will have to shrink 20% to 22%.
Jun 29, 2008, 23:34

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European Rail Celebrates New Partnership With Amadeus Waterways With Christmas Special Offers
European Rail, Britain's largest independent rail ticketing and holidays company, has announced a new partnership with luxury river cruise operator, Amadeus Waterways, to provide wonderfully airport- and aircraft-free rail-to-river packages that depart from London to destinations throughout Europe. To celebrate, the partners are offering two, specially priced and limited availability Christmas season dates cruising a host of sights and cities along the Rhine and Mosel rivers between Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Trier, Germany.
Jun 29, 2008, 23:27

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ASTA calls on Congress to overhaul air travel system
News for travel agents.
Jun 29, 2008, 09:30

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SmartBrief: Experts warn air travelers to come prepared
At a Department of Transportation-sponsored forum this week in Chicago, consumers voiced their discontent over air travel while airline officials and other travel industry experts offered little reassurance. Experts urged passengers to prepare for their flight, double check to make sure flight plans haven't changed and be flexible.
Jun 26, 2008, 22:02

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'Experiences of Discovery' to Enrich Crystal's 2009 Cruises
LOS ANGELES - For 2009, Crystal Cruises is unveiling "Experiences of Discovery," an inspired collection of theme cruises designed to enrich more than two dozen Crystal cruises with a special-interest focus. Stylish and sophisticated, the newest of the theme topics are pegged to global events (think Wimbledon and Venice Film Festival) and the arts (like Emerging Artists and Fashion & Style). Special interest classes, events and, in most cases, a destination program will augment 25 cruises aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity in Asia, Europe, Panama Canal and beyond.
Jun 26, 2008, 14:30

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Small Ship Cruise Line Announces 2009 Schedule
Coastal and river cruiser M/V Niagara Prince re-joins fleet; 15% early booking discount offered on select itineraries
Jun 26, 2008, 14:25

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American Airlines and American Eagle Announce Additional Details of Fourth Quarter Capacity Cuts
American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, today announced additional details of their capacity reductions for the fourth quarter of 2008. The reductions are in line with American's previously announced (May 21) plans of cutting fourth quarter domestic capacity by 11 to 12 percent and regional affiliate capacity by 10 to 11 percent versus fourth quarter 2007 levels. The changes are being instituted to reduce costs and create a more sustainable supply-and-demand balance in today's high fuel-cost environment.
Jun 26, 2008, 14:19

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MSC Cruises Introduces MSC Orchestra with Two-Night Inaugural Cruise
MSC Cruises has announced a special one-of-a-kind cruise that will provide a unique opportunity for cruise aficionados to be among the first to sail on MSC Orchestra in North American waters -- and enjoy an extended New Year's celebration at the same time.
Jun 26, 2008, 14:13

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Free Airfare with Beijing Summer Games Travel Packages
With the 2008 Beijing Summer Games less than two months away, international sports travel leader Roadtrips is offering free round-trip airfare from several North American cities with the purchase of select Summer Games travel packages.
Jun 26, 2008, 13:58

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Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental Expand in S. Africa
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that its successful value brands -- Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental -- are expanding their presence in South Africa with the addition of three new airport locations.
Jun 26, 2008, 13:53

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Air China Announces Direct Flights to Taiwan
Air China today announced that from July 4th, 2008 it will be commencing regular direct flights from Beijing to Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The first flight, on an Airbus A330, will depart from Beijing Capital International Airport at 8:30am Beijing time and arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 1:00 pm.
Jun 26, 2008, 13:49

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Eco-Friendly Austrian Visits
A new section on the website of the Austrian National Tourist Office UK & Ireland http://www.austriatourism.com/uk is highlighting the country's strong eco-friendly travel options for visitors. Although being green is a way of life for Austrians they have until now not heralded their green credentials as much as other tourist destinations.
Jun 26, 2008, 13:43

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New Antarctica Cruise Brochure Featuring Passenger Photography
Voyages of Discovery Launches a Dedicated Antarctica Brochure for 2008/09 With a Focus on Passengers' Photography and Comment
Jun 26, 2008, 13:38