Provides the latest RSS feeds for Travel News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Greek Herald.com http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/cat/7efe203e304dfafb/ en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:33:05 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:33:05 -0400 30 LUXOR A hardline Islamist appointed governor of Luxor stayed away from his new office on Wednesday as protesters barred access and demanded Egypt's president revoke a nomination they fear will hurt local tourism. Adel Mohamed al-Khayat, appointed by President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood, is a member of al-Gamaa al-Islamiya, the movement accused of killing 58 foreign tourists ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306772/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:15:05 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306772/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi today announced the launch of a new campaign to publicise the tourism potential of the Himalayas and promote this incredible tourist product internationally. To be called "777 days of the Indian Himalayas", the campaign will have a twofold objective, one to attract more international tourists to India during the lean summer season, and second, to remind the ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297404/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:02 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297404/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Should we consider the issue of connecting flights when we consider whether a merger will damage competition in the airline industry? Usually, airlines and regulators focus on nonstop flights, where the two merging airlines offer nonstop service between the same two cities. US Airways chairman and CEO Doug Parker and American Airlines officials have repeatedly pointed out that out of 900 routes ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308868/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:09:18 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308868/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Not just a search engine anymore, Google has dramatically extended its presence and influence in the online travel space in recent years. New features include Hotel Finder, Google+, a revamped Maps application and Local pages, greater prominence of reviews and ratings, and redesigned YouTube brand ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308359/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:06:33 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308359/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The new release 'Heads in Beds' pretends to be an insider-tells-it-all book; Is it really? We did find only old ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308431/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:06:30 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308431/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Virgin Hotels has just announced the location of their brand new hotel set to descend upon the big apple. It can now be confirmed that the new hotel will be located on the northwest corner of 29th Street and Broadway.With over 300 guest rooms, various fine dining experiences, meeting rooms, and a gym - the new Virgin venture is set to open in ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308430/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:06:30 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308430/scat/7efe203e304dfafb A visitor ogles a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet by Vanvooren as part of the "Sensuous Steel" exhibit at Nashville's Frist Center for the Visual ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215309236/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:03:51 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215309236/scat/7efe203e304dfafb UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai and Casa Arabe Director General Eduardo Lopez Busquets have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sustainable tourism development and strengthen institutional capacity in Arab countries. Signed at UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, the Memorandum furthers cooperation between UNWTO and Casa Arabe in common interest areas, including sustainable tourism and ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308445/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:51:37 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308445/scat/7efe203e304dfafb STOWE, Vermont - Rodrigues Island forming part of the Indian Ocean islands and part of the Republic of Mauritius inaugurated its Duty Free Shop at the Airport with a view to enhance the tourist sector on the island. International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) President of the Indian Ocean Islands Chapter, Maga Ramasamy, who is also the appointed Chairman of the Duty Free Shop, ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308483/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:51:34 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215308483/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Thousands of UK holidaymakers booked to travel to Cyprus on easyJet face being turned away if their passports are soon to expire. Britain's biggest budget airline is demanding passengers flying to Larnaca and Paphos must have passports with at least three months to run - even though the Cypriot authorities and the Foreign Office insist that the documents are valid until the expiry ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306604/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:56:35 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306604/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Dean Holliday of Santa Clarita, Calif., visited Utah's Zion National Park for the first time in April and found himself in awe of everything, from the scenic red rock to the design of the famous hiking trails.Holliday and nine friends from California and Idaho hiked a number of trails during their visit, but the infamous Angels Landing was an obvious highlight."That is clearly an ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306605/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:48:12 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306605/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Cap’n Crunch is involved in a soggy controversy. It turns out the so-called Cap’n is not actually a captain at all. By the looks of his uniform, he may only be a commander. (Gasp!) An eagle-eyed cereal eater and blogger ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306606/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:33:39 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215306606/scat/7efe203e304dfafb TAIPEI -- Hawaiian Airlines will start offering non-stop services from Taipei to Honolulu from July to cash in on increased passenger numbers since the U.S. began extending visa-free treatment to Taiwanese nationals, the company said ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215304297/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:38 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215304297/scat/7efe203e304dfafb CAIRO--Egypt's minister of tourism has resigned following the appointment of a new governor in the temple city of Luxor who belongs to an Islamist party linked to a deadly attack on tourists, state TV said ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215304346/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:22 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215304346/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Courtesy Amanda Lillie For children of the 1980s, a Georgia mom-to-be is bringing back a sentimental childhood memory with a little crochet and creativity. Amanda Lillie, of Dawsonville, Ga., is the creator of custom-made, crocheted hats inspired by the dimpled Cabbage Patch Kid dolls famous for their distinct locks. Lillie, 33, started selling the $30 to $40 hats ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215305225/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:24:42 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215305225/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Las Vegas without running into a burger joint. But not all burgers are created equal, especially those at Michael Mina's Pub 1842 which just opened ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215303988/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:09 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215303988/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Egypt's tourism minister has resigned over the government appointment of an Islamic fundamentalist associated with the group behind the Luxor massacre as governor of Luxor ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215302888/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:46 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215302888/scat/7efe203e304dfafb FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Passengers must still board through security gates when Alaska Airlines switches to turboprop aircraft for flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Airline spokesman Tim Thompson says the Transportation Security Administration requires security screenings for aircraft with more than 60 seats. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports ( http://bit.ly/14iVL2Z) the Q400s that ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301535/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:29:39 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301535/scat/7efe203e304dfafb THE high cost of jet fuel in Africa compared to other regions due to distribution inefficiencies and infrastructure constraints has held back the development of budget airlines and fare reduction, an aviation conference was told on Monday. Delegates attending the African aviation suppliers conference in Nairobi heard that jet fuel prices in some African capitals are double the global average ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301538/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:33 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301538/scat/7efe203e304dfafb PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:29pm EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - One of the world's most visited cities but also famous for its rudeness, Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its reputation and better cater to the needs of tourists. Waiters, taxi drivers and sales staff in the French capital all too often come off as impolite, unhelpful and unable to speak foreign ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215302107/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:29:35 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215302107/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Manama, June 19 (BNA) -- The Tourism Sector Committee (TSC) at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry today held a meeting at Baet Al-Tijjar with a number of concerned private and government sectors to discuss the obstacles facing the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Committee called for cooperation between government and private sectors and find necessary proposals to ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301099/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:35 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301099/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Former crash investigators are urging the National Transportation Safety Board to reopen the review of what brought down TWA flight 800 in a fireball in ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301101/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:10:59 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215301101/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Green and sustainable tourism is a badge that most tourism operators wear with pride, but there is a big difference between those who say they do and those who actually do. Over upcoming months, the Discovery Channel is showcasing the sustainability achievements of a number of EarthCheck members around the world to an audience of more than a quarter of a billion people. EarthCheck is the ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299318/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:17 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299318/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel and tourism industry every year. Kuoni has received three of these prestigious awards, which recognise outstanding performance as inbound tour operator For the 21st time, Kuoni Destination Management India was awarded the National Tourism Award 2010/11 for 'Outstanding ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299319/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:12 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299319/scat/7efe203e304dfafb No evacuations are currently planned for residents around a volcano in Mexico that has been sending plumes of ash miles high. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299944/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:50:24 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299944/scat/7efe203e304dfafb If you were watching the Super Bowl on CBS on Sunday, chances are you saw the primetime debut of a $4.5 million advertisement by the Ministry of Tourism. But since then, the 61-second commercial, intended to encourage visitors to come to The Bahamas, has received both good and bad reviews from Bahamian citizens. Viral comments flooded both Facebook and Twitter as some locals reveled in the ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299320/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:49:11 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299320/scat/7efe203e304dfafb President Morsi has enraged residents in Luxor, one of Egypt's main tourism destinations, by appointing as governor a former member of Al Gamaa ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299182/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:47:22 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215299182/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Move over Mark Wahlberg and David Beckham, there is a new underwear model making waves, and he is more than just a guy on a billboard with a rocking body. Alex Minsky is a 24-year-old U.S. Marine whose right leg was amputated by a roadside bomb in 2009 while he was serving in Afghanistan.  Minsky spent 47 days in a coma and suffered traumatic brain injuries and severe burns to his body from ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215298708/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:45:11 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215298708/scat/7efe203e304dfafb PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:29am EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth $8.6 billion at list prices, with options for 20 more of the jetliners. The airline could convert the options into larger A350-1000s under the terms of the deal, Airbus said at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday. The carrier now has 70 ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297506/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:29:10 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297506/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Havana, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) A summary on Cuban tourism and gastronomic details end today the International Seminar on Journalism and Tourism, which now goes to the tours of interest sites, such as the Varadero beach resort. After three days of discussions at the Jose Marti International Institute of Journalism in the capital, the 48 participants from eight Latin American countries will visit ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295943/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:03:31 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295943/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:00am EDT * Libya looking at diversifying revenues via tourism * Industry professionals say sector neglected under Gaddafi * Precarious security keeps foreign visitors away By Marie-Louise Gumuchian SABRATHA, Libya, June 19 (Reuters) - The ruins of a grandiose Roman theatre behind them, two foreigners taking pictures in the Libyan coastal city of Sabratha make a rare sight ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297695/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297695/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Omran, the tourism development and investment arm of Oman, is planning to build two new five-star hotels in Muscat, according to chief executive Eng Wael al Lawati. Speaking at a media briefing on Omran’s ongoing and upcoming development projects, al Lawati said that the first project, W Hotel, will be located next to the InterContinental Hotel in Muscat. According ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297241/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:55:45 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215297241/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The average rate for a five star hotel room during the summer months is expected to be somewhere between $200 and $90, while the percentage of occupancy is going to descend dramatically by 70 to even 90 percent. The slowest period for Dubai hotels is expected to be, as usual, July when the city will see the lowest levels of occupancy not only because of the few people travelling during Ramadan, ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215296775/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:37:13 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215296775/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Billboard Calls for Sen. McCain to 'Get Serious' About Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Weapons WASHINGTON - August 19 - Northwest, the official airline of the Republican National Convention, has taken on a new role of censor. Yesterday it asked Clear Channel Communications to remove a Union of Concerned Scientists' (UCS) anti-nuclear-weapons billboard in the Minneapolis airport ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295790/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:19 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295790/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The term "boutique hotel" can be applied to a host of very different properties -- whether quaint or trendy, traditional or avant-garde. But they all have at least one thing in common: They're intimate, and fewer rooms means fewer guests get to experience them, so staying at one can feel like discovering a secret hideaway. But secrets are no fun if you don't get share them -- ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215294097/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:28 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215294097/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Lonnie Loren Kocontes, 55, is accused of murder for financial gain A California grand jury has indicted a Florida man on charges he strangled his former wife while on a cruise and tossed her overboard, the Orange County ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295326/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:25 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295326/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Mention the Houston Astrodome, and most Americans will conjure up the groundbreaking stadium that brought air-conditioned comfort to sports fans in one of the country's hottest cities, or perhaps the ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295325/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:25 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295325/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Emirates was tabbed as the world's best airline, according to the annual airline ratings published by SkyTrax. Emirates' win was its first top finish in the SkyTrax World Airline Awards since 2002. ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295324/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:25 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295324/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Whether it's a quick business trip or a two-week vacation, most every traveler leaves for the airport with a bag that's already packed. So who's shopping at airport luggage ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295327/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:24 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295327/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Robert J. Bowser has been collecting Transformers action figures for more than half of his life. His home now contains thousands. Video by Craig Bailey and Breuse Hickman. Posted June 18, ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295328/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:39:23 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215295328/scat/7efe203e304dfafb July is expected to have the lowest occupancy rate as it coincides with Ramadan Hotels in Dubai have reduced room rates between 25 and 30 per cent to attract visitors during the slow summer season, according to industry ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215293425/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:37:34 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215293425/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:09am EDT * Includes firm orders for six A330-300 * Airline expected to confirm A350 order by end of month PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - SriLankan Airlines announced orders for six Airbus A330-300 aircraft and commitments to buy four A350-900s in a deal worth $2.6 billion at list prices. Airbus sales chief John Leahy said at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday that the A350 deal would ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215292670/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:09:16 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215292670/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Stocks advanced on the Chinese mainland, lifting the benchmark index from a one-month low, as airlines climbed on speculation that competition from the high-speed rail industry will fall after a train crash on Saturday. China Eastern Airlines Corp jumped 10 percent after ticket prices between Beijing and Shanghai climbed. Rising Nonferrous Metals Share Co led a rally for rare-earth producers as ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215292673/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:07:19 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215292673/scat/7efe203e304dfafb GREENWOOD, MISS. — Greenwood will host the 2014 Mississippi-Alabama Rural Tourism Conference. The conference focuses on assisting smaller communities in bolstering tourism. The 2014 conference is scheduled for Oct. ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215290809/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:34:43 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215290809/scat/7efe203e304dfafb BRUSSELS (Reuters) - US Airways Group (LCC.N) and American Airlines (AAMRQ.PK) are seeking EU antitrust approval for their planned $11 billion merger, which would create the world's largest carrier. The proposed tie-up, the fourth in the U.S. ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215290726/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:15:51 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215290726/scat/7efe203e304dfafb 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP). Now in its 26th year, the list spotlights important examples of the nation's architectural, cultural and natural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. This year's roster reflects sites that are threatened by not-so-benign neglect, encroaching development and the impact of ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215290216/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:18:28 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215290216/scat/7efe203e304dfafb SEATTLE -- An indication of an oil filter problem prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, a United Airlines spokeswoman said. Flight 139 landed normally and an airline maintenance team was inspecting it, United spokeswoman Mary Ryan said in an email statement. The plane touched down in Seattle shortly ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215289771/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:08:47 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215289771/scat/7efe203e304dfafb A rise in spending by overseas tourists and growing dairy exports helped New Zealand's current account deficit fall by 300 million NZ dollars ($239.48 million) to 2.2 billion NZ dollars in the quarter ending March, the government statistics agency announced Wednesday."Visitors to New Zealand spent more this quarter," Statistics New Zealand acting balance of payments manager Matthew ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215288123/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:18:05 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215288123/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) finally looks like it is buying planes to expand its skeleton fleet again, after each of its past purchase plans ended in disaster. The national flag carrier signed a 10 billion Nepalese rupees (US$106 million) loan agreement with the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) on Tuesday to buy two Airbus aircraft it has been eyeing for a long time. With the loan ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215287169/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:10:43 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215287169/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Washington, D.C. - The Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee at a hearing on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, will discuss issues regarding the proposed merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Once considered a slam dunk for approval, this merger is now facing questions about competition and its effect on consumers. "There are no benefits to this merger ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215286339/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50:42 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215286339/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for this May was up 10.5 percent compared to last year. Almost 900,000 people visited the park this May, which is the highest number for the month of May on record. However, visitation for the January through May period is almost six percent below average this ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215285329/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:09:20 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215285329/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Hundreds of foreign service officers walks out of Department of Foreign Affairs headquarters June 06, 2013 in Ottawa. (Dave Chan for The Globe and ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284533/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:07:24 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284533/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing airliners in Africa, on Tuesday launched its new destination to Seoul, South Korea. The inaugural flight to Seoul coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and South Korea. The Ethiopian Airlines made the inaugural flight with Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Incheon International Airport in ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284600/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:58:18 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284600/scat/7efe203e304dfafb United just announced it is joining Delta in adding spending minimums to its elite frequent flier program in addition to mileage. Photo: Wikipedia Earlier this ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284588/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:57:22 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284588/scat/7efe203e304dfafb United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) today increased its 787 Dreamliner order to 65 aircraft (including six previously delivered aircraft) with an order for 20 787-10s. United is the North American launch customer for the 787-10 and it expects delivery of its first aircraft in 2018. United ordered 10 incremental 787-10 aircraft and will convert 10 existing 787s on order to 787-10s, enabling the airline to ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284548/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284548/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Key industry body’s are satisfied the AU$130 million allocated to Destination NSW in the 2013-14 NSW budget will boost the state’s visitor economy and encourage future opportunities. Leaders from both the Tourism Industry Council NSW and the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) have expressed their support for the level of funding the state has received and the ways in which these ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284547/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284547/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The operating results for May 2013 are given in the table below: In May 2013, Singapore Airlines' system wide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) increased 1.3% on the back of 3.1% growth in capacity (measured in available seat kilometers). Consequently, passenger load factor (PLF) fell by 1.2 percentage points to 74.6%. The number of passengers carried ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284560/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:16 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284560/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Siro Barino, managing director of Swiss Deluxe Hotels, an association consisting of 38 most exclusive luxury hotels in Switzerland, told China Daily, that Chinese tourists have witnessed a significant growth in recent years while their choice has seen a major shift from economy hotels to luxurious ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284905/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:54:20 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284905/scat/7efe203e304dfafb LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Viking Cruises today announced it has cut steel in the construction of its first ocean cruise vessel, Viking Star, marking a major development toward the company's ocean product. The steel cutting took place at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard outside Venice, Italy. Viking Star is scheduled to be delivered in early 2015, with maiden voyages beginning in April 2015. ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215285330/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:37:00 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215285330/scat/7efe203e304dfafb According to the Sanya tourism association, a Sanya tourism documentary shot by a BBC TV crew has been aired on BBC channels. To raise Sanya’s international tourist image and promote it in overseas markets, the Sanya tourism association worked with the BBC to produce a documentary that encouraged would-be tourists to discover the unique tropical paradise of Sanya, and it will be shown on ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215283561/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:02:42 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215283561/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Korean Air gave a boost to Boeing's 747 program Tuesday, agreeing to purchase five of Boeing's 747-8 Intercontinental jets. Korean Air also said it plans to buy six Boeing 777-300ERs. In all, the deal ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284356/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:43:31 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215284356/scat/7efe203e304dfafb In December, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron hit record lows, followed by Lake Superior which is the largest freshwater lake in the world. They all remain below their historical averages. NBC's Anne Thompson ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215283450/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:52 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215283450/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Set sail for a cruise of the Canary Islands on 1 July. The 12-night trip departs from Southampton aboard P&O's Ventura, costing 749pp for an inside cabin. Ports include Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote and ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282551/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:43 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282551/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Safestay, the budget-chic hostel in Elephant & Castle, London, is celebrating its first birthday by releasing dorm beds for 1 per person, per night. The deal is valid for Sunday stays in July; the first batch of bookings is released on Sunday 30 ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282707/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:42 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282707/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Q. I am in the process of booking a return flight from London to San Francisco. The direct flight I have selected is run by United but I can also book the same one through the Lufthansa site. Is there any advantage, under the EU rules, for this flight if I book the Lufthansa option? Margaret Read, ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282353/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:42 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282353/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Photo / Richard Robinson. New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the balance on goods and services. The current account deficit fell to $663 million in the three months ended March 31, from a revised $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282377/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:37:38 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282377/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Michigan's Bread Basket Deli chain sells some 20,000 pounds of corned beef every week in sandwiches like this Reuben, piled with warm sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese on grilled ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282083/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:41 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215282083/scat/7efe203e304dfafb A confirmed tornado Tuesday afternoon sent travelers at Denver's airport scurrying for cover, but no injuries or damage was reported, officials said. The National Weather Service said the twister was confirmed by radar at 2:20 p.m. MDT. The weather service said a tornado warning was issued for northeastern Denver County and western Adams County, but expired at 2:45 p.m., The Denver Post ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215281702/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:15:30 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215281702/scat/7efe203e304dfafb DENVER-Mark Michael Bote, age 23, of Thornton, Colorado, was charged yesterday by criminal complaint with one count of false information and threats while aboard Frontier Airlines Flight 601 en route from Knoxville, Tennessee to Denver, Colorado, United States Attorney John Walsh and FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle announced. Bote is scheduled to make his initial appearance ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215280005/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:36:20 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215280005/scat/7efe203e304dfafb As Dennis Derdoski approached the edge of the Grand Canyon for the first time, he wasn't sure what to expect.The 63-year-old manufacturing executive from suburban Minneapolis said he's traveled the world and seen some sights but was left agape by the panorama: "The depth, the colors, the space. I've seen a lot of fabulous things, but this takes the prize for natural ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215280950/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:29:32 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215280950/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Image credit: Samoa Air The tiny airline that drew international attention for its pay-what-you-weigh policy is making accommodations for passengers of a larger size, introducing XL Class. Samoa Air chief executive Chris ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215280007/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:04:29 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215280007/scat/7efe203e304dfafb JAL SKY SUITE was today named "Best Business Class Airline Seat" globally, based on the world's largest airline passenger satisfaction survey conducted by SKYTRAX. Japan Airlines (JAL) received the top honor for its new fully-flat Business Class seat at SKYTRAX's 2013 World Airline Awards held at Paris Air Show. JAL is the first Japanese airline to win the Best Business Class ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215278718/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:09 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215278718/scat/7efe203e304dfafb SAIDU SHARIF, Swat Valley, Pakistan - All arrangements have been finalized for the four-day Swat Summer Festival starting from June 20, says the civilian and military administration in Pakistan, as reported by the Dispatch News Desk (DND). Commissioner of the Malakand Division, Dr. Fakhar Alam, while addressing a press conference in Saidu Sharif, said the summer festival is being organized ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215278853/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:08 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215278853/scat/7efe203e304dfafb The newest attraction on the Las Vegas Strip may not be a new hotel, casino or nightclub but a 650-foot roller coaster. If a coaster of this size were to be built, it would be the world's tallest. Currently, the tallest in the world is the 456-foot tall Kingda Ka at New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure. Florida-based U.S. Thrill Rides submitted an application in April to the ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215278949/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:06 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215278949/scat/7efe203e304dfafb What to do with the family dog when vacation time comes is a common conundrum. Most dogs end up in a kennel. Some with a family friend. Just one will end up on a $73,000 luxury vacation of its own. In conjunction with the Paw Seasons luxury dog hotel in Bristol, ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215279759/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:05 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215279759/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Eden Roc Hotel in Miami, hotel owner Eden Roc LLLP said Tuesday.Destination Hotels & Resorts will begin management of the property July 11. The 21-floor, 631-room hotel, formerly known as the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel, has been renamed as the Eden Roc Miami Beach."This transition marks the beginning of a new era for Eden Roc Miami Beach, one of the most iconic luxury hotels on Miami ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215279272/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:02:24 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215279272/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Maybe it was the string of customer-service disasters, starting with the Costa Concordia tragedy last year and leading up to the recent Carnival Triumph "poop" cruise, on which passengers were left adrift in the Gulf of Mexico for five days without working toilets. Maybe it was the threat of government regulation from Sen. Charles Schumer (D -N.Y.), a vocal critic of the cruise ... http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215277608/scat/7efe203e304dfafb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:21:33 -0400 http://www.greekherald.com/index.php/sid/215277608/scat/7efe203e304dfafb