Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
Economic difficulties in Europe prompt travel firms to »
VietNamNet BridgeEconomic difficulties in Europe prompt travel firms to prepare for the worstVietNamNet BridgeVietNamNet Bridge – The number of travelers from Europe keeps increasing, while the European market has not been influenced by the economic difficulties in the region. However, Vietnamese travel firms say they have to prepare for the [...]
Rick Steves on travel as a political act – »
Rick Steves on travel as a political actMinnesota Public RadioTravel expert Rick Steves speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about how global travel can expand our world view and shape the way we address the political challenges facing the country. Rick Steves: Travel expert and owner, "Europe Through the ...Travel Guide and TV Host Rick [...]
European Stocks Retreat, Led by Carmakers, Travel »
European Stocks Retreat, Led by Carmakers, Travel CompaniesBusinessWeekBy Adria Cimino Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks declined, as shares of carmakers, travel companies and personal-goods producers dropped. US index futures and Asian shares were little changed. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index lost 0.2 percent to 264.18 ...and more »
Strong Pound drives European travel from UK, reports »
MoodieReportStrong Pound drives European travel from UK, reports American ExpressMoodieReportBy Dermot Davitt UK/INTERNATIONAL. The strong Pound Sterling helped drive growth in UK visitor rates to mainland Europe in 2011, according to the latest Currency Index just released by American Express Global Foreign Exchange Services.and more »
Seniors travel: Europe abounds with guided tour »
Seniors travel: Europe abounds with guided tour optionsToronto StarPauline Frommer Special to the Star “The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity,” wrote a pessimistic Mark Twain. But as Canadians are living longer, ...
Air travel threatened by feud over emissions; »
Air travel threatened by feud over emissions; 'Really angry' opposition mounts ...Power Engineering MagazineChina, the United States and two dozen other countries are looking at coordinated retaliation, including measures to squeeze European airlines and other industries, if Europe tries to enforce a new law requiring airlines to pay for [...]
Travel spots inspire spring line – North Shore »
Travel spots inspire spring lineNorth Shore NewsContemporary fashion and wearable trends are highlighted in Olsen Europe's Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The line features seven distinct collections inspired by desirable travel destinations around the world. THE spring and summer seasons are a great ...and more »
Business travel aids profits at Hyatt, Marriott »
RTT NewsBusiness travel aids profits at Hyatt, MarriottReuters(Reuters) - An increase in business travel boosted quarterly profit at Hyatt Hotels Corp, but the company said potentially troubling economic factors made forecasting difficult. "There are still potential headwinds in the short-term from both Europe ...Business Travel Helps Hyatt [...]
European woes would hurt US travel industry – »
Washington TimesEuropean woes would hurt US travel industryWashington TimesBy Tim Devaney If Europe's economy worsens, US travel industries such as airlines, hotels, car-rental companies and restaurants will see a downturn, too, according to the Global Business Travel Association. “This data serves as a wake-up call to the ...Euro debt [...]
Business travel aids profits at Hyatt, Marriott »
RTT NewsBusiness travel aids profits at Hyatt, MarriottReuters* Hyatt Q4 EPS 31 cents vs Street view 13 cents * Hyatt watching Europe, financial services * Hyatt shares slightly higher; Marriott shares slip Feb 16 (Reuters) - An increase in business travel boosted quarterly profit at Hyatt Hotels Corp, ...Business Travel Helps Hyatt Beat [...]
