Archive for February, 2006

American Bus Association Kicks Off 80th Anniversary In Drive

Formed in 1926 as the motor bus division of the American Automobile Association, the American Bus Association (ABA) this year is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a look back on the progress in the industry and the stewardship of the association.

February 23, 2006   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise announces consortium to launch airport development business

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the recently launched global aerospace company, today signaled the start of its commercial roll-out with the announcement of a partnership between its DAE Airports subsidiary and a six-strong consortium representing the premier league of the emirate’s businesses.

February 23, 2006   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Universal Studios Hollywood Adds Cutting-Edge Movie-Making Special Effects from  “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “King Kong”  to Studio Tour in Spring “06  Casts Oscar(r) and Emmy(r)  Winner Whoopi Goldberg in a New Studio Tour Video Narr

Now how’s that for the longest title competition! Hollywood’s longest-running hit is about to get a rousing re-make. The Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, which has taken over 125 million visitors behind the scenes of the movie and television industry’s biggest hits, will get dramatic enhancements in Spring 2006, including new attractions showcasing “The [...]

February 22, 2006   Posted in: United States West

UAE to be a launching pad for space tourists

By Aftab H. Kola DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (eTurboNews) — Space travel sure has come a long way since the time of Yuri Gagarin.  It was Dennis Tito, a billionaire from California, the first and Mark Shuttleworth, the South African businessman, the second tourist, to venture in to space purely for pleasure. Later Greg Oslen [...]

February 22, 2006   Posted in: Dubai

World Heritage site in Oman under threat of extinction

By Aftab H. Kola MUSCAT, Oman (eTurboNews) — Heritages sites are victims of progressive decay, neglect, and even abandonment but a premier heritage site in Oman is under threats from people who have started using the material of these sites for their own use.

February 22, 2006   Posted in: Oman

European Union to address bird flu outbreak

By David Browne l eTN Europe European Union health ministers are meeting in Vienna on February 24 to discuss the impact of avian influenza on public health. There are no restrictions for travel to countries or regions that have been infected with the disease.

February 22, 2006   Posted in: Europe (General)

Celebrate Chicago’s Greek History With Chicago Neighborhood Tours 

Chicagoans and visitors can celebrate Chicago’s Greek history on a half-day trip with the Chicago Office of Tourism’s Chicago Neighborhood Tours. The Greek Chicago Special Interest Tour on Saturday, March 18, takes visitors on an excursion to uncover the history and customs of Chicago’s early Greek residents. Lunch is included at Pegasus Restaurant in Greek [...]

February 22, 2006   Posted in: United States Central

Eli Cohen, Director General, Israel Ministry of Tourism to Visit Toronto

Mr. Eli Cohen, Director General – Israel Ministry of Tourism, will be visiting Toronto on Wednesday February 22nd through Saturday February 25th, 2006 to meet with local community leaders, travel industry professionals, and members of the media.

February 22, 2006   Posted in: Israel

Kingfisher Airlines Bags Yet Another Global Award – Wins the 2006 Skytrax Award for "Service Excellence for a New Airline"

Kingfisher Airlines, India's fastest growing airline and the first Indian carrier to offer Full Service at True value, including a personalized in-flight entertainment system on every seat on domestic routes, today added yet another feather in its cap with the announcement that it has been bestowed the 2006 Award for ‘Service Excellence for a New [...]

February 22, 2006   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

BALI TO HOST PATA TRAVEL MART 2007

PATA Travel Mart 2007 (PTM07) will take place in Bali, Indonesia. September/October 2007 dates will be announced soon. Bali hosted PTM in 1985 and 1989 and the 53rd PATA Annual Conference in 2003. Jakarta hosted PATA Annual Conferences in 1963 and 1974. Indonesia is keen to once again host a world-class travel trade event.

February 22, 2006   Posted in: Bali