EU Carbon Tax Battle Heats Up as Chinese Airlines Refuse to Pay
The European Union’s plan to impose a carbon tax on flights in and out of the region has drawn criticism from around the world, but Chinese airlines have now become the first to state flat-out that they refuse to pay the tax.
2012 destinations / Asia / Canada / Caribbean / China / England / London / mayan world / Mexico / olympics / Social Media in Travel / travel / Travel Industry News / travel lists / Uncategorized / United Kingdom / United States of America
Where to Travel in 2012: A Review of Lists
Where would you like to travel in 2012? For people in the travel industry, it’s often easier to come up with a list of where they wouldn’t like to travel. So many destinations, so little time. This time of year, travel lists abound, with each, naturally, subjective in its own way. Looking for top luxury...
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Travel News Roundup: Google Irks OTAs, Foreign Tourist Spending…
It should come as no surprise that Orbitz, Kayak and a few online travel websites complained this week that Google’s new Flight Search tool is taking traffic away from OTAs. Earlier this month, Google began placing its new search service above general results so that its own results appear above links to major OTAs. Searches...
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New York City Top New Year’s Eve Destination in U.S.A., Bangkok in Asia
When the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, Times Square won’t just be the place to which most television stations across the country are tuned. It will also be the hottest travel destination for the holiday weekend, according to data from Priceline.com. Times Square edged out last year’s No. 1, Las Vegas’ South Strip, on...
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Sports Travel: How to Score Tickets to College Bowl Games
For sports fans, the holiday season offers a final few golden weeks of NCAA football, as college teams play in bowl games that determine the national champion and set the final standings for the season. If you’ve enjoyed the games from your couch in the past, it’s not too late to look into actually scoring...
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TSA Launches Hotline for Special Needs Passengers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched TSA Cares yesterday, a toll-free hotline for passengers with disabilities and medical needs and their family members or traveling companions to call before they fly for information on what to expect at security checkpoints. The number is (855) 787-2227 and available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m....
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New FAA Rules: Airline Pilots Must Work Less, Rest More
It seems intuitive that having airline pilots who aren’t fatigued would be optimal for both passengers and carrier owners—not to mention the men and women in the cockpits. But it wasn’t regulated until today, when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a landmark ruling that addresses jetlag and requires pilots to fly shorter shifts and...
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Location, Location, Location: Delta Sets up Domestic Hub at NY’s LaGuardia
Delta Air Lines’ new domestic hub out of LaGuardia Airport will bring major changes to travel options into and out of New York City and affect the competitive landscape for domestic carriers. The airline is adding 100 flights to 29 new cities, bringing it to a total of 264 flights out of LaGuardia and more...
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Slope Sleuth: iPhone App for Snow Condition Reports and Lift Ticket Deals
From unseasonably warm weather to unreasonably expensive lift tickets, circumstances outside your control can quickly put a damper on a planned weekend of skiing. But now there’s an app that aims to help winter sports enthusiasts hunt down the best powder for the best price. The free iPhone and iPad application from Liftopia, an online...
ezRez / reward programs / Social Media in Travel / social networking / Topguest / Travel Industry News / travel loyalty programs
Travel Loyalty, Social Networking Companies Merge
Travel, loyalty and payment-solutions provider ezRez Software, Inc., has acquired Topguest, a startup company that provides loyalty and social networking products to travel companies. Both businesses are based in San Francisco. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Topguest, which just launched in 2010, allows members of travel-loyalty programs, such as United MileagePlus, Continental...
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‘Tagging’ Not Just for Luggage Anymore: Social Media’s Role in Travel Planning
Anyone with a few Facebook friends knows what a magnet the site is for vacation photos, updates gushing about newly discovered restaurants and gripes about poor service. It turns out that all of that sharing is much more than gloating—it is becoming a trusted trove of tips for other travelers, according to recent research by...
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Is Travel as a New Year’s Resolution Good for Your Health?
Leading a healthier lifestyle is something most people aspire to, with losing weight, quitting smoking, drinking less and exercising more often included on millions of people’s New Year’s resolutions lists. While “travel more” also is a popular desire, should it too be considered good for one’s health? In the American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted by...