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Queen Elizabeth kicks off Diamond Jubilee tour
Flag-waving crowds of Britons lined the streets and politicians proffered gushing praise as Queen Elizabeth launched a nationwide tour of her realm on Thursday to celebrate 60 years as monarch.
Lufthansa adds routes to China to spur growth
German flagship carrier Deutsche Lufthansa said it was adding 61 connections in its summer timetable including new destinations like Shenyang and Qingdao in China, where demand for air travel is growing rapidly.
Qatar backs Airbus, Boeing over production flaws
The head of Qatar Airways, usually one of the aircraft industry's fiercest critics, expressed confidence that Airbus and Boeing would resolve a series of high-profile glitches but warned against further production delays.
JPMorgan makes global business travel service pact
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it had entered into a partnership with AirPlus International, a business travel manager owned by Deutsche Lufthansa AG, to offer expense tracking systems and commercial credit cards to multinational corporations.
Sur la plage de Nice
The capital of the French Riviera (or Cote d'Azur) can only really be a 'Nice', ie, beautiful and pleasant translated literally into English. In addition to the glamor of the many brands, big cars and mansions, the fifth largest city in France has been greatly blessed by Mother Nature. The Bay of Angels, among many green areas, has around 8 km of Mediterranean beaches and sunshine almost all year round. In addition to these beautiful beaches, two rivers (Pail lon and Magnan) divide the small...
Explore Lima
Long considered just a stopover on the way to the famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Lima has emerged as a destination spot of its own in recent years and boasts the best cuisine in Latin America.
London to offer commuters Olympic distractions
In a bid to cajole London office workers in congested Olympic areas to postpone their journey home during the Games this summer, London's transport operator has launched a voucher scheme offering commuters cheap theatre and cinema tickets.
Government warns against Air Canada strike
Canadian Labour Minister Lisa Raitt urged the nation's largest airline, Air Canada (ACb.TO), and its machinists' union on Wednesday to negotiate a deal to avoid a strike, but signaled she was prepared to stop or limit a strike if necessary.
IATA suspends Kingfisher from settlement system
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suspended India's Kingfisher Airlines from its account settlement system due to non-payment of fees, dealing a fresh blow to the carrier as it seeks funds to stay aloft.
Air France suspends all flights to Damascus
Air France said on Wednesday it was suspending all its flights to Damascus due to the worsening security situation in Syria, a spokeswoman said.
Toronto, a star on its own
Toronto is North America's fifth biggest city and Canada's financial and artistic powerhouse. Its thriving and liveable downtown is an eclectic mix of skyscrapers, historic buildings, charming parks and some avant-garde architecture that is either loved or loathed.
Two days in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, is a vibrant metropolis packed with cultural attractions, historical sites and charming back lane cafes.
Dubai eyes funds for airport, goes slow on new facility
Dubai is examining ways of raising finances to expand its aviation infrastructure, a plan focused on its existing airport as it goes slow on a $34 billion new facility designed to become the biggest in the world.
Boeing has inspected five 787s for fuselage flaw
Boeing Co (BA.N) has inspected five 787 Dreamliners for a recently discovered flaw in the fuselage and remains on track to build 10 of the airplanes per month by the end of 2013, the new head of Boeing's 787 program said on Monday.
Turkish Airlines starts regular flights to Somalia
Turkish Airlines started flights to Mogadishu this week, the first major international carrier to run a regular service to the Somali capital in more than two decades.
Germany fully backs EU law on airline carbon cost
Germany reiterated support on Monday for EU law making all airlines pay for carbon emissions, underlining the bloc's determination not to bow to international pressure to scrap the scheme.
Virgin Galactic aims to test fly ship in space this year
A cruise liner owned by the same company as the capsized Costa Concordia was being towed by a French fishing ship on Tuesday to an island in the Seychelles, after an engine room fire left it adrift in the Indian Ocean.
United says operations better after weekend snag
United Airlines said on Monday its operations were improving after a weekend spent grappling with a computer glitch that occurred as it combined its flight reservations system with that of its 2010 merger partner Continental Airlines.
48 Hours in Los Angeles
Got 48 hours in Los Angeles? Read on how to make the most of the city in the short space of time: 4 p. m. - Rent a convertible and head to the beach where Angelenos get an early start to the weekend.
Sleepiness affects pilots, train operators on job
Many people have fought the urge to fall asleep during a boring meeting or the mid-afternoon slump but the problem seems to be more prevalent among airline pilots and train operators.
Get the chance to win a round-trip ticket for dining at Rang Mahal
The first reward is for anyone who flies with Air India from Bangkok during February until April 30, 2012, passengers will receive a 20 percent discount voucher at one of the best Northern Indian restaurants in Bangkok, the award-winning Rang Mahal.
Family Travel Expo Features The Most Exciting Names In Family Travel
Family Travel Marketing Services (FTMS) - parent company of the teen-written blog Teentraveltalk.com - has partnered with the most exciting names in local and destination travel for its first annual Family Travel Expo on March 24, 2012 in Nutley, NJ.
UK ski resort tourists save on rentals
Anyone heading to the ski resorts of Europe and North America can enjoy a cheaper trip this year thanks to car hire website eRentals.co.uk - the site is offering ski trip car hire from just £20* per day right now.
As prices tumble like snowflakes, skiers urged to grab late snow bargains
With prices and snowflakes both tumbling downwards over the past few months 2012 has been one of the best ski seasons for decades. And it's not over yet, according to the UK's leading independent ski tour operator, Directski.com
Aspen: A delight in both summer and winter
Located in the state of Colorado, the Midwest U.S, Aspen is one of the most popular winter destinations in the world. The city offers a wide range of activities including ballooning, biking, camping, hiking and fine dining.
Ljubljana high among European capitals
A recent study about city tourism in European capitals has revealed that Ljubljana, Slovenia, next to Berlin and Stockholm, is ranked among the top three European capitals with the highest growth rate of overnight stays by tourists in the last five years, while according to growth in the numbers of bed capacities in tourist accommodation facilities, Ljubljana actually takes the lead. It also leads according to the number of international tourist overnight stays.
www.clarendonuk.com apartments near Heathrow, the alternative to hotels!
London Heathrow not only serves as a major arrival point for business and leisure travellers into the UK, it's increasingly sought as a base by people coming to work in the area. There are several business parks close-by including Bedfont Lakes and Chiswick Business Park, both home to global corporates and UK headquarters. And with the M25, M3 and M4 motorways all easily accessible, commuting to the Thames Valley region and Central London is made all the more easy.
Irish Hotel Federation's Annual Conference 2012
Tierneys Office Automation is proud to announce, that we will be attending the annual IHF (Irish Hotel Federation) Conference of the 2012, which will take place in Hotel Kilkenny from Sunday 4th - Tuesday 6th March 2012.
50% Of All Ski Hire Bookings Now Made Online
Independent ski and snowboard rental chain, Ski Republic, reports that around 50% of all ski hire bookings are now being made online, and at least 12% of British and Irish skiers book more than two months in advance of their trip.
Bicycle tours to Pakistan and Kazakhstan introduced
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours has launched two new challenging bicycle tours to the remote destinations of Pakistan and Kazakhstan. These 15-day bicycle tours are designed for mountain bikers looking for some very different riding experiences in countries where foreign cyclists are a rarity.
