Archive for June, 2005

ITE05- The 19th International Travel Expo Hong Kong

In a survey conducted during the two public days of the International Travel Expo Hong Kong this year, which was just ended on 12th June this year in Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 86.2% of the respondents have made overnight leisure trips in the past twelve months, and 21.5% of them have made four [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Hong Kong

Air Arabia increases frequency on Saudi routes to meet demand

Air Arabia LLC, the Middle East region’s first and only low-fares airline, has added two more flights to its timetable for Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh, to meet increasing demand over the summer season. With the addition of the new flights, Air Arabia flies from Sharjah six times a week to Dammam and four times a [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Cruise ship to sail in India’s west coast

Star Cruises is to launch its latest ship, Libra, in India this October.   Libra’s itinerary will cover India’s west coast with stops in Mumbai, Goa and Lakshwadeep island, where it will touch Karmat.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Virgin Nigeria finally takes to the skies

The Charles Bronson and Nigerian government-nurtured Virgin Nigeria Airlines took to the skies Tuesday on its maiden flight from Lagos to London Heathrow Airport, amid doubts and seemingly endless uncertainties.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Gay marriage expected to boost tourism in Canada

Now that Canada has passed its controversial same-sex marriage bill, some players in the country’s tourism industry are counting on the legislation to attract more gay and lesbian couples from around the world.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Canada

American Eagle Begins Service Between Chattanooga And Dallas/Fort Worth

American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will add nonstop service between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport beginning Aug. 1.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

City Of Madrid Revamps Madrid Card

Just in time for the summer holiday season, the city of Madrid is revamping its popular “Madrid Card.” Now costing 10 percent less, the card provides free entrance to three more museums and three new attractions. Cardholders can take more “Discover Madrid” guided walking tours and have unlimited use of the “Madrid Vision” tour bus. [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Spain

Madrid’s Prado Museum Presents “The Palace Of The Planet King”

Starting next week visitors to Madrid will be able to view a first-ever exhibition when “The Palace of the Planet: King Philip IV and the Buen Retiro” opens at the Museo del Prado on July 6. Timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of King Philip IV’s birth, the exhibition will showcase 62 paintings – [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Spain

Slovakia – Big Site, Small Undiscovered Country

Cometoslovakia.Com Launches; Everything U.S. Travelers Need To Know New York, NY, June 29, 2005 — Just in time for U.S. travelers looking for interesting, affordable European vacations, the Slovak Tourist Board in North America has launched a new website, www.cometoslovakia.com – specifically designed for Americans considering a trip to the “other half” of the former [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Slovakia

Save up to $180 to the Bahamas with US Airways Vacations

US Airways Vacations is offering big savings to Nassau and Grand Bahama Island. Travelers can save up to $180 off an air/hotel inclusive vacation package with US Airways Vacations. Savings are valid when travel is booked June 29 through July 9, 2005 for travel Aug. 22 through Dec. 16, 2005.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Caribbean