Archive for February, 2005

Join the “Mile High Club” this Valentine’s Day with The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise “Love & Hugs” package

Unwind in one of our romantic guestrooms at 5,680 feet above sea level with our “Silk and Bubbly” room delivery featuring the velvety soft Fairmont bear (dressed for hugging in a Lake Louise sweater), sparkling wine, decadent chocolates, and a bath treat.

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Canada

AIR TRAVELERS ASSOCIATION OPPOSES PROPOSED AIRLINE SECURITY FEE INCREASES

Washington, DC, February 10, 2005 – “Enough already!” was the response by David Stempler, President of the Air Travelers Association, when asked about the Bush Administration’s proposal to increase airline security fees from 60% to 120%. According to Stempler, “It’s not that we don’t want good security when we fly, it’s just that passengers shouldn’t [...]

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Rise In Visits to and From the UK in 2004 Overseas Travel and Tourism, December 2004

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS News Release  issued by the Government News Network on 9 February 2005 Visits abroad by UK residents rose by four per cent to 63.6 million in 2004 compared with the previous year.  This included continued increases in long distance travel. Visits to North America rose by 16 per cent (to 4.8 [...]

February 10, 2005   Posted in: England

Travel News Tidbits from Israel

30 Countries and hundreds of tourism professionals participate at International Tourism Fair held in Tel Aviv. Travel Agents and Tour Wholesalers and operators from around the globe traveled to Israel this week to attend the 11th Annual International Mediterranean Tourism Market – IMTM February 8th and 9th, 2005 held at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds. Travel [...]

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Israel

Kindred Spirit Circle in Ontario, Canada

In Orton, Ontario, participants from all walks of life, join together in circle for a guided meditation afternoon that centres the Self and nurtures sacred presence. The soundscapes of Quartz Crystal Bowls raise awareness and provide a sensory, energetic experience that is healing to the body, mind and spirit. The Wisdom Circle that follows the [...]

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Canada

Chicago Greeter Hosts Visitors From All 50 States And 50 Countries

Since its launch in April 2002, the Chicago Office of Tourism’s Chicago Greeter service has hosted 2,500 greeter visits from all 50 states and 50 different countries.

February 10, 2005   Posted in: United States Central

Jet pollution: drawing a line in the sky

Gazing into a clear blue Wisconsin sky, David Travis was amazed by what he did not see: not one fluffy airliner contrail. Not that day or in the two days that followed the 9/11 terror attacks, when commercial airliners in the United States were grounded.

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

European consultation on regional airports

By David Browne, eTN London LONDON (eTurboNews) — The European Union is taking another look at regulations governing the financing of regional airports and the special deals done with low-cost airlines. The European Commission has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new legal framework, following its clash last year with leading European low-cost [...]

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Air Canada opens new Maple Leaf Lounge at the Infield Terminal at Toronto Pearson Airport

Air Canada will officially open its newest Maple Leaf Lounge at the Infield Terminal at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 10, 2005. The Infield lounge boasts 6,566 square feet, clean architectural lines, and wall-length windows providing customers with a bird’s eye view of airfield activities, while they relax in comfortable, leather- backed chairs.

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Cruise prices keep rising, but travelers still buying

Travel agent Joe Canino is noticing something among his customers booking cruises that he hasn’t seen in a while: sticker shock. But his clients still seem willing to pay an extra $1,000 for the same trip they took a year or two ago. “They question why it’s higher, but it doesn’t deter them,” said Canino, [...]

February 10, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships