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Today's Travel News
Monday, March 24, 2008
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Tips & Bits
Airlines Are #1 Complaint
According to a recent survey conducted by the U.S. Tour Operators Association, airline-related issues overwhelmingly outnumber all complaints tour operators receive from travelers. The association reported that over 70% of responding tour operators cited airline problems as the most common complaint, followed by money-related issues, reported by 20% of members. Among complaints were poor airline service and airline cutbacks, lengthy check-in procedures including security, and flight delays and cancellations often resulting in missed connections. Missing connecting flights because of airline delays and cancellations were the most common airline-related complaint, with lack of service coming in second. The hassle of flying (airport security, long check-ins, full/overbooked flights) caused one responding tour operator to say: "Airline travel is not fun," noting that the vacation now begins once the traveler arrives at the destination, rather than the flight being considered part of the vacation. Volunteer in April April is national volunteer month. So how can you contribute while traveling? Here’s one idea: The Marriott and Renaissance Hotels of New Orleans has developed a program that offers several ways to help rebuild the Katrina-damaged city. Called the Big Easy Spirit To Serve program, it’s priced seasonally at $149-$269 per night, based on double occupancy, valid year-round, and includes: -- Donation to Local Charity - $50 per night of the guests’ room rate will be contributed to New Orleans Habitat for Humanity to help in the revitalization of the Big Easy. -- Care Concierge – Once reservations are confirmed, the Care Concierge will provide recommendations on local volunteer organizations for guests who want to help in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Recommendations will be sent via email. ...More
Recent Articles
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With the busiest travel season coming up soon, millions of Americans will be trying to get passports. Though the State Department seems to have improved their performance, last spring travelers who applied for passports through the U.S. Passport Agency waited two to three months to receive the passports. David Alwadish, a passport expert who has owned the passport- and visa-expediting service, ItsEasy.com, for some 30 years, offers tips for first-time and experienced travelers. ...More
MedjetAssist, the nation's premier medical evacuation membership program, announced the launch of the MedjetAssist Blog, adding a dynamic new interactive component to its website. ...More
Princess Cruises will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood in 2009 with a full season of cruisetour and cruise itineraries showcasing the best of the state, including the incomparable Denali National Park and Glacier Bay National Park. The schedule features complete land and sea vacations featuring the line's own wilderness lodges and Direct to the Wilderness rail travel combined with sailings through the state's dramatic glacier rimmed Gulf Coast. ...More
The Southeast Tourism Society has released a schedule of events through September 2008. ...More
Jet Airways, India's premier airline, which launched three daily flights from North America to India in 2007, has been named "Best Full Service Airline in India" by the Air Passengers Association of India (APAI). ...More
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The Michigan Brewers Guild has just released “Michigan. The Great Beer State” – an annual marketing piece which spotlights the state’s microbreweries and brewpubs. The publication features a slick new look and loads of helpful information for novice and serious beer drinkers alike. The 2008 edition of the NC Mountains Vacation Guide is now available free of charge from the Jackson County Tourism Authority. Online hotel booking site Agoda Company was named the ‘Best Accommodation’ website in Asia at the inaugural TravelMole Web Awards for Asia in Singapore. Responding to over-saturation in the European river cruising market, General Tours World Traveler has designed a special Danube sailing with exclusive features not found in any off-the-rack river cruise product. The Glens Golf Group, located along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is offering an Easter Golf Package. For just $121.75 per person, per night, guests can have a three-night stay in a two-bedroom condo and four rounds of golf (a.m. or p.m.) at Glen Dornoch, Heather Glen, Possum Trot, and Shaftesbury Glen, the Glens Group’s four award-winning championship courses. |
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