U.K.’s new tax increase means unfriendlier skies
U.K.’s new tax increase means unfriendlier skies — Forget London. If you’re looking for a deal on a flight to Europe, Amsterdam is now the place to go. That’s the bottom line in the wake of sharply higher British airline taxes that took effect Thursday. (USA Today)
Travel lobby moves to ease U.S. tourism — Travel industry groups Wednesday announced a series of proposals aimed at making it easier for international travelers to visit the United States. (The Washington Times)
Cruise ship spills fuel in Antarctic — Fuel leaked from a Norwegian cruise ship and spread along the coastline of an Antarctic island after the vessel ran aground, a scientist from Spain’s base in the area said yesterday. (The Australian)
United CEO says mergers still viable — US Airways’ failed hostile bid for Delta Air Lines doesn’t kill prospects for other airline mergers, United Airlines CEO Glenn Tilton said Thursday. Speaking one day after the US Airways-Delta deal fell apart, Tilton said the circumstances of a future deal between airlines “would be different if the two companies and the boards agreed.” (USA Today)
Hawaii tourism officials concerned about decline of Japanese visitors — Hawaii tourism officials are worried fewer Japanese tourists are visiting the state and are trying to figure out how to reverse the trend. Figures show 1.37 million Japanese visitors came to Hawaii last year, down 9.4% from the year before. That’s 36% lower than the peak of 2.15 million hit in 1997. (AP)
Alaska’s Northern Lights captivate Japanese tourists — Growing numbers of Japanese tourists are visiting Alaska this time of year to see the aurora borealis, helping to create a lucrative winter tourism market in a cold, cold state that is primarily a summer destination. (AP)
New airline has eye on Twin Cities — Startup airline Virgin America could land in the Twin Cities. Someday. The low-fare carrier hasn’t received a green light to start flying yet, but it has big plans: Serve 10 cities in its first year, and 30 cities within five years. It already has chosen the first five destinations and made a list of 40 others — including the Twin Cities — that are under consideration. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Unusual trips and tours — Bored to tears by the thought of another day at the beach? Seen Paris, Rome and Tokyo… twice? Skied the Rockies, the Alps and even the Andes? Then maybe you’re ready to sleep underwater or in a hotel made of ice, visit North Korea or outer space. (Forbes)
Kid friendly business travel — Sixty-two percent of U.S. business travelers said that they add a leisure component to at least one business trip per year, and two-thirds of them bring family members or friends with them, according to a 2004 survey conducted by the National Business Travel Association, a group that represents over 2,500 corporate travel managers and travel service providers. (Forbes)
Carrie Charney, Christopher Elliott, John Frenaye, Charles Leocha, Marge Purnell, Valerie Schneider, Mary Staley, Stephanus Surjaputra, Richard Wong.
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