Smoking out a cruising controversy
David - Sep 11, 2026
A flurry of rules regarding smoking in cruise ships has fanned a fire of controversy. "The non-smokers are thrilled, (but)…
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Southwest Airlines: skimpy outfit does not fly
David - Sep 11, 2026
Southwest Airlines is involved a decency debate that may lead to a lawsuit. The case involves flight attendant Kyla Ebbert,…
How about a simple ‘leave me alone’?
David - Sep 11, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotels announced a nationwide search for the next best “Do Not Disturb” door hanger designs to be used…
Kansas City’s $7 billion spending spree putting it on the map
David - Sep 11, 2026
Kansas City in the past was known for its barbeque and its 200 fountains, perhaps more than any city in…
CWT finds big news in cruise bookings
David - Sep 11, 2026
Two-thirds of Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates (CWT) reported in a survey that their bookings are up this year. While the…
Ban on Cuban travel an endangered species?
David - Sep 11, 2026
Despite a long-standing ban, thousands of US tourists travel to Cuba behind Washington’s back. This hidden travel is among reasons…
$2m salary increase for Qantas CEO Dixon
John Alwyn-Jones - Sep 11, 2026
A Sydney Morning Herald report says that the failure of the $11 billion private equity bid for Qantas may have…
How to be a part of Italy’s autumnal wine harvest
Chitra Mogul - Sep 11, 2026
Not that you need an excuse to visit Italy -- but if you are looking for one, the annual wine…
WTTC issues infrastructure warning to UK Government
Bev - Sep 11, 2026
Travel and tourism leaders gathered in London today to discuss the growing pressures on transport infrastructures worldwide, but particularly in…
Asia is complex, travel agents will continue to rule
Corinne Wan - Sep 11, 2026
The complexities and challenges of the Asian market will mean that traditional travel agencies will continue to dominate the travel…
Welcome to Safe2Travel on Zafiros
Corinne Wan - Sep 11, 2026
Safe2Travel, 166.241.25, Zafiros, Second Life – that’s the address of the new virtual travel agency launched by Abacus International and…
“Online a must if you want to survive”
Corinne Wan - Sep 11, 2026
Travel agencies with any aspirations for the future must have an online presence, says Abacus International’s Don Birch. And he…
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