Archive for August, 2005
Sri Lankan airline rolls out Internet booking service
SriLankan Airlines has introduced an Internet booking service for passengers in the Middle East in Dubai.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Tiger Airways touches half-million passenger mark
Singaporeās low-fare airline Tiger Airways has recently touched the half-million passenger mark. Established in December 2003, Tiger Airways took to the air on September 15, 2004 with the inauguration of service between Changi International Airport and Bangkok International Airport in Thailand.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Belgium, France release blacklisted airlines; African carriers dominate
HONOLULU (eTurboNews) ā Prompted by calls from the European Commission to produce an EU-wide list of banned airlines after this monthās four airline crashes, Belgium and France on Monday release their blacklisted airlines.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Tourism is Back on Track after Floods in Switzerland
The Swiss tourist industry says it is open for business even though some holiday resorts and scenic routes are still affected by last week’s flooding.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Switzerland
WPS dynamizes the administrative and business processes in the tourist industry
WPS Worldwide Payment Systems, the leading data and payment processing company based in Europe, launched a total automated system to integrate the travel agencies invoicing with the back office system of the hotels. With this tool, WPS has added to their existing portfolio of reconciliation services a sophisticated instrument that allows to solve the conciliation [...]
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
The Hotel Villa Marta, A Charming Four-Star Country Resort Newa Lucca, Tuscany, Opened in April 2005
Just five kilometres outside Lucca, in the beautiful, sun-drenched Tuscan countryside, an elegant nineteenth-century villa converted into hotel has opened at the end of April 2005. The villa is surrounded by a large Italian-style garden. At the moment there are 11 rooms, all extremely comfortable, and four more will be added soon.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Italy
Aeromexico Vacations Offers Hot Deals From Miami to Acapulco & Puerto Vallarta
Offering travelers the chance to visit spectacular tropical destinations at a fraction of the price, Aeromexico Vacations is selling value-added hot deals from Miami with three-night air/land vacation packages starting at $499 per person, based on double occupancy. The āhot dealsā promotion is valid for bookings and travel now through Dec. 21, 2005.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Viking River Cruises Announces 2006 Europe and China Schedule
Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, today released its 2006 sailing schedule for Europe, Russia and China. In addition to introducing a new ship on the Yangtze River, Viking River Cruises also added new itineraries in China due to high traveler demand. And to provide its passengers with the best deals possible, [...]
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Cruise Ships
Air Paradise International Extends Family Friendly Deals
Family focused airline Air Paradise International, has extended its Family Deals, with unbeatable specials for kids, valid for travel until Dec 8.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Icelandair Continues Partnership with “Best of the Beatles” the Pete Best Band
Icelandair has renewed the partnership with Pete Best and The Pete Best Band, providing transatlantic flights for their North American tours as well as support for other projects, including sponsorship of the second annual āTicket to Fly: The Beatles Tributeā at Mall of America in October.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways