Archive for May, 2007
Confident American travelers bag bargains abroad
Published by May 31st, 2007
American travel agents are forecasting a swell in the number of flights and cruises taken overseas this summer.
Almost seven in ten managers associated with the AAA expect a jump i ...
Cheaper visas and more exemptions for work in the USA
Published by May 31st, 2007
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have made it cheaper and easier for families with children to apply to work in the USA.
Taking on board more than 3,900 c ...
Two million Brits take long weekend break
Published by May 30th, 2007
Almost two million Brits departed for sunnier climes over the wet and windy Bank Holiday weekend, according to estimates from the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).
Flori ...
Travel insurance key amid caravanning fever
Published by May 29th, 2007
A caravanning renaissance spearheaded by celebrities such as Kate Moss, Robbie Williams and Jamie Oliver is purportedly sweeping the nation.
Brits planning to follow in the tyre tr ...
Animal claims climb in sunnier climes
Published by May 29th, 2007
Brits make more travel insurance claims on behalf of their pets during the summer months, according to newly revealed statistics.
As a nation of animal lovers, we often like to tra ...
Specialized workers benefiting from H1B visas
Published by May 27th, 2007
H1B visas are no longer the exclusive domain of IT graduates, but are ideal for specialized foreign workers looking to work in the USA, according to an immigration specialist.
Prof ...
Chinese travel restrictions eased
Published by May 24th, 2007
The US has agreed a significant accord with China that is set to double the number of daily passenger flights between the two countries.
Under the current agreement, ratified in 20 ...
Sweeping changes to USA immigrant system
Published by May 24th, 2007
Although a final vote is around a fortnight away, Congress looks set to allow approximately 12 million illegal immigrants to live and work in the USA legally.
The hotly-debated sha ...
Don’t get insured by a low-cost airline, fliers warned
Published by May 22nd, 2007
Travel insurance sold directly by low-cost flight operators is overpriced, vacationers have been warned.
A travel industry expert has urged Americans to secure their travel insuran ...
Brits are taking travel risks with ‘insufficient’ cover
Published by May 22nd, 2007
New research reveals that the fears of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) may be justified and that too many Brits are taking financial protection for granted when travelling overs ...
Bush backs deal to increase H1B quota
Published by May 21st, 2007
President George Bush has publicly pledged his support for a decision by the Senate to offer an additional 50,000 H1B visas for foreigners to work in the USA next year.
Making his ...
Virgin America cleared for take-off
Published by May 21st, 2007
Virgin America, the latest brainchild of British tycoon Sir Richard Branson, has been cleared to begin operations as a bona fide US airline.
The new carrier is promising an irresis ...
Quality not quantity is the key to travel insurance
Published by May 21st, 2007
Compare travel insurance products on the extent of their cover, not purely on the grounds of price, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has recommended.
Spokesman Malcolm Tar ...
Christians have faith in travel insurance
Published by May 18th, 2007
Almost three in four Christians advocate travel insurance cover, according to a new poll.
ChristiaNet.com, the world’s largest Christian portal, interviewed 216 participants ...
Senate ‘agrees’ to 50,000 more H1B visas
Published by May 18th, 2007
Senators in the USA have all but agreed that the H1B visa allowance should increase from its present level of 65,000 to 115,000 next year.
The increase would provide an extra 50,00 ...
Head to Orlando for ultimate ballroom experience
Published by May 17th, 2007
British holidaymakers who are keen on a spot of ballroom dancing would do well to book a flight to Orlando, Florida.
That is because the Orlando World Center Marriott is going to b ...
Senate veteran pledges H1B boost
Published by May 16th, 2007
An influential American senator has vowed to raise the H1B visa threshold in a bid to encourage more of the brightest and best to work in the USA.
Commerce secretary Carlos Guttier ...
Travel insurance for pets is increasingly widespread
Published by May 16th, 2007
It is increasingly common to find Brits securing travel insurance for their pets as well as themselves before going overseas, a new study suggests.
As a nation of animal lovers, a ...
UK spending on long haul holidays increases
Published by May 15th, 2007
Spending by Brits on long haul holidays has increased markedly in recent years, according to new figures.
A report by Mintel has found that spending on long haul holidays grew by 4 ...
Mexico sees visitors figures increase
Published by May 15th, 2007
New figures from the Mexican tourist board have proved vacations to the country are increasing with visitor figures and revenues up in the first quarter.
Mexico’s Tourism Sec ...
President promises "dignified" immigration reform
Published by May 14th, 2007
George Bush hopes that Republican and Democratic senators will work together to make the country’s immigration system fairer and more “dignified”.
The Senate will ...
More vacations on the cards for intrepid US travelers
Published by May 14th, 2007
Almost half of Americans will take a vacation overseas this summer, according to TripAdvisor.
The travel site surveyed almost 3,000 vacationers as part of its annual summer study a ...
Holiday companies to make pricing ‘more transparent’
Published by May 11th, 2007
Holidaymakers will soon have a clearer understanding of what they are paying, thanks to warnings issued by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
In a move which will make holiday and t ...
Bath spas recommended for US tourists
Published by May 10th, 2007
The English town of Bath is renowned for its Roman baths and US tourists are being encouraged to test the water for themselves.
The city’s Thermae Bath Spa is the latest attr ...
North American visitors push up Irish tourism figures
Published by May 10th, 2007
Visitors from the US are helping to boost visitor numbers in Ireland.
The mid-west region of the country saw a 23 per cent growth in visitor numbers last year, with over two millio ...
Brits plan to travel further and more often
Published by May 9th, 2007
Long-haul destinations are firmly on the horizon for British travellers heading overseas this summer, according to new statistics.
And not only are holidaymakers heading for more f ...
Hotel miles bonus for frequent Delta fliers
Published by May 9th, 2007
Frequent fliers with Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles loyalty program can earn 2,000 bonus air miles just by booking a room in a luxury international hotel.
The Atlanta-based carrie ...
Holidaymakers urged to seek lost luggage cover
Published by May 8th, 2007
Holidaymakers should ensure their travel insurance policy covers them for lost luggage, since estimates show that one in five travellers have their bags mishandled when flying.
Res ...
Limit reached for 2008 H1B applications
Published by May 8th, 2007
US Citizenship and Immigrant Services (USCIS) will consider no more H1B visa applications for 2008 from foreigners with master’s degrees or higher earned in America.
Such is ...
Luxury carrier lines up London to Las Vegas link
Published by May 7th, 2007
Luxury carrier MAXjet has revealed that it is set to begin offering extra flights from Las Vegas to London.
From September, an extra flight will be available each Sunday between Lo ...
Travel loyalty plans accrue 1.3bn members
Published by May 6th, 2007
The average US household belongs to 12 frequent flier plans and loyalty programs, according to a study by research firm Colloquy.
Results of the Loyalty Census 2007 indicate there ...
US ratifies ‘historic’ open skies deal
Published by May 3rd, 2007
The US and EU have now officially signed an open skies agreement that will lower transatlantic fares and make it more convenient for American vacationers to fly.
Federal negotiator ...
Times Square is the world’s most visited attraction
Published by May 2nd, 2007
Times Square in New York is the most visited tourist attraction in the world, new research has revealed.
Using statistics from the Times Square Alliance, tourism publication Forbes ...
Monarch launches summer Spanish links
Published by May 2nd, 2007
Low-cost carrier Monarch Airlines has launched a new low-fare link with the Mediterranean island of Majorca, with two new Spanish routes also due to take off this week.
Yesterday, ...
