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Travel Europe News Archive21-Aug-2006
Pope says he hopes to travel to peaceful Holy Land, does not plan many long trips (The Daily Dispatch)VATICAN CITY (AP) _ Pope Benedict XVI says he does not feel strong enough to take many long trips, but that he would like to Travel to a peaceful Holy Land.
Czech airlines Travel Service posts CZK 7.2 mln profit in H1 2006 (Interfax)PRAGUE. AUGUST 17. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Czech air carrier Travel Service posted a CZK 7.2 mln profit in the first half of the year, Travel Service announced in a statement Thursday.
Private air carriers benefit from travel alerts (The Arizona Republic)LONDON - The terror alert that crippled Britain's major airports has proved to be an unexpected boon for all-frills airlines and charter services shuttling from Britain to the United States and Europe.
Business travel has its rewards (River Valley Business Report)S&S Cycle Inc. employees travel to Australia, Japan and Europe and oftentimes are scattered throughout the United States. ?We?re all over the place,? said Carla Langyel, S&S Cycle administrative assistant.
More Americans swap beach for the office (Guardian Unlimited)It is already common knowledge, on the beaches and in the cafes of mainland Europe, that Americans work too hard - just as it is well known on the other side of the Atlantic that Europeans, above all the French and the Germans, are slackers who could do with a bit of America's vigorous work ethic.
Terror plot strands pair: Milford couple's European vacation ends with ordeal (Delaware State News)LONDON - For the rest of the world it was a nightmare diverted. For Milford couple Sherrie and Bill Shupe it was travel as usual. The Shupes were in their London hotel room the morning of Aug. 10, preparing for their last day in Europe after traveling to Amsterdam.
China May Ease Restricted Airspace for Europe Flights (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- China's aviation regulator and air force are in talks with the International Air Transport Association to open three air corridors through the country to reduce flying time from Europe, the airline industry group said.
The Week Ahead: InterContinental Hotels has room to return cash (Independent)The travel industry has had a tough time of it over the past couple of weeks, but the word in the market is that the first-half results from InterContinental Hotels, due tomorrow, should beat market forecasts.
More Americans swap beach for the office (Guardian Unlimited)Travel: Survey shows 40% will not take summer break · Quarter of private-sector staff get no paid holiday
Minnesota Orchestra takes off for Europe (Pioneer Press)All over Europe, people spend much of August "on holiday," and their Travels often land them at one or more of the many festivals featuring music, theater and dance that dot the European landscape this month.
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