Archive for October, 2005

November kicks off holiday events across North Dakota

Enjoy arts and crafts, professional performances and holiday fun all across North Dakota in November. Fall craft shows are a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind items for your holiday gift or decorating list. Theater fans can enjoy a world-class ballet, and for music fans, November’s concerts include classic hits and holiday favorites.

October 31, 2005   Posted in: United States North

A Star-Studded Cast Celebrates The 30th Birthday Of “Theatre At Sea” Aboard Seven Seas Navigator’s April 21 Transatlantic Mediterranean Sailing

Ed Asner, Patricia Neal, Cliff Robertson, Gena Rowlands, Lee Roy Reams, John Tillinger and Leslie Uggams To Take the Stage

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships

A Warm Welcome Awaits You in Dubai

By M.M. Khanna, Travel Journalist C/O Services India, PR Company, Chandigarh, India In the Travel World, Dubai has been a leading Centre for business and tourism in the Middle East. A city of  900,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest of the seven Emirates, which made the United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi, which has been [...]

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Dubai

Chinese airlines eye nonstop flights between China and Las Vegas

Visa restrictions imposed by the US government are preventing Chinese airlines from committing to nonstop flights between China and Las Vegas, reports Las Vegas Sun.

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Tanzania bids farewell to president

Few days to go before Tanzania gets a new leader, the outgoing president Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, popularly known for his tough stand on privatization policies and rigid economic reforms, will bid farewell to the people of Tanzania this week.

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Africa

Frankfurt greets A380 superjumbo

By David Browne LONDON (eTurboNews) — The Airbus A380 superjumbo successfully landed its first international test flight at Frankfurt main airport on Saturday.

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Germany

Malaysia revamps tourism campaign to focus on workers

Tourism Malaysia announced its marketing campaign for 2007 is shifting gears to enhance and upgrade the skills of tourism industry workers. 

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Malaysia

Airline to reduce its flights to Bali due to recent bombings

In a setback for tourism in Indonesia, Australia’s cut-price international travel service, Australian Airlines, has decided to reduce its flights to the Indonesian island of Bali following the bombings earlier this month.

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

US Airways Exchanges Common Stock for America West Airlines

US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) announced today it has repurchased from noteholders approximately $250 million in principal amount at maturity of America West Airlines, Inc.’s 7.25 percent senior exchangeable notes due 2023.

October 31, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

India, Pakistan Agree to Open Kashmir Border at Five Places

Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) — India and Pakistan agreed to open the border dividing the earthquake-devastated territory of Kashmir at five places starting Nov. 7 for transportation of relief goods and to help divided families meet.

October 30, 2005   Posted in: India