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Monday, August 27th, 2007
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10:10 pm - Frontier passenger tries to open plane door
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Frontier passenger tries to open plane door. A passenger tried to open a plane door during a Frontier Airlines flight on Saturday morning but was subdued by airline staff..
Utah gets first flight to Europe, thanks to Delta. Passengers will be able to go from the shores of the Great Salt Lake to the banks of the Seine without stopping next summer...
River cruise takes a detour on wheels. Traveler's Aide column: When a French river cruise turns into a series of bus tours, a disgruntled passenger seeks compensation.
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10:10 pm - New Orleans: 'Beautiful things,' ugly reminders
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New Orleans: 'Beautiful things,' ugly reminders. Isabelle Cossart declares that she's not willing to banish what she calls "the beautiful things" from her New Orleans itineraries...
Perfect places to dine solo. Imagine a typical four-course dinner at a linen-napkin restaurant. The lighting? Soft. The music? Refined. The date? Missing...
Eating on the go? Check Zagat on your cellphone. An expert in "user-generated content" long before it became a marketing mantra, Zagat Survey is going mobile.
Surge in international travel spurs online battle. Surging growth in international travel is driving revenue increases at the foreign units of U.S. online travel agencies and has..
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10:10 pm - Doing business abroad? Simple faux pas can sink you
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Doing business abroad? Simple faux pas can sink you. Globalization has made cross-border business deals more common than ever. But, every day, deals are jeopardized or lost when..
Tourism dodges a major blow from Dean. In the wake of Hurricane Dean's Category 5 landfall on Mexico's southern Yucatan Peninsula this week, one of the loudest sounds..
FAA testing navigation system that may reduce flight delays. On a flight out of a Philadelphia airstrip on Friday, the FAA showcased parts of a new navigational system to a group of reporters...
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| Saturday, August 25th, 2007
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10:11 pm - Americas Best Value Inn is on Track to Reach 800 Hotels in 8 Years
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Americas Best Value Inn is on Track to Reach 800 Hotels in 8 Years. In just eight years of operation, Americas Best Value Inn has transformed from an innovative concept to the fastest growing hotel chain in America and is on track to do something no one else in the industry has.. via Hotels.
Vermont Tourism Gets Major Investment. The Burlington area has seen some major investments in travel and tourism recently, including new and refurbished hotels. via WCAX-TV Burlington.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean assessing damage at Costa Maya port; might have to find alternatives. "The port will be out of commission for an indeterminate period" MIAMI: The world's two largest cruise operators said Thursday they were working to assess the damage at a Mexican port struck by Hurricane Dean. via International Herald Tribune.
Greens Worldwide Inc. Announces E & E Communications Retained to.. "Our Company serves superior micro cap firms in numerous sectors across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to renewing relationships with the loyal shareholders of this company." Greens Worldwide Incorporated announced today E & E Communications, Laguna Hills, California, has been retained to assist the Company with its new investor and public relations campaign. via Earth Times.
Transat exposed to troubled paper debt. Almost half its cash is in shaky debt. The money will be immobile for 60 days while bankers figure out a workaround ROBERT GIBBENS, The Gazette Published:A 2 hours ago Transat A.T. Inc., Canada's leading.. via Montreal Gazette.
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10:11 pm - Ferry: VR knows how to play the game
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Ferry: VR knows how to play the game. For those of you who have been following the latest saga between the town of Vail and Vail Resorts, I'll fill you in on the results of last Tuesday's meeting. via Vail Daily.
Lufthansa On Course For 2007 Profit Boost. Lufthansa is on track to meet its full-year target to boost earnings and sees no impact from the current financial crisis, board member Stefan Lauer told journalists. via Airwise.
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10:11 pm - Remnants of Dean drench central Mexico as once-mighty hurricane dissipates
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Remnants of Dean drench central Mexico as once-mighty hurricane dissipates. The remnants of hurricane Dean dumped heavy rain across central Mexico on Thursday, drenching mudslide-prone mountains as it pushed its way inland after slamming into the country's Gulf Coast as a Category 2.. via MyTELUS.
Poconos interest swelling. Real estate investors are prowling the Poconos, checking out everything from grand resorts to small motels in expectation that tourism and land values will boom. via The Times-Tribune.
Carnival to fund new island pier. Carnival Corp. has finalized an agreement with the government of St. Maarten and the Port of St. Maarten to provide funding to support the construction of a new two-berth cruise ship pier on the island of St. Maarten. via Florida Today.
Bally Total Fitness Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 4. FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 4 of BALLY TOTAL FITNESS BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. via PR-inside.com.
Mideast corporate raiders may gain in market turmoil. Middle East private and sovereign buyout companies like Dubai International Capital, Qatar's Delta Ltd and Istithmar have aggressively snapped up foreign assets over the last two years as record oil revenues.. via Gulf Times.
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| Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
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10:10 pm - Ironman leads joggers at Whistler
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Ironman leads joggers at Whistler. A weekend package offered by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler might appeal to joggers interested in exercising in elite company. via Slam Sports.
Starwood Announces First Wholly Owned Aloft, Element Development. "ALOFT is excited to march into the home of the Minute Man with ALOFT Lexington, " Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. today announced the development of its first wholly-owned ALOFT and ELEMENT hotel project in Lexington, Massachusetts. via Hotels.
Talking Dirty: A Look at Recent Vice Stock Conference Calls. Posted on Aug 21st, 2007 with stocks: BUD, MGM, MO, RICK William Trent submits: First there were the socially responsible funds, which eschewed investments in "dirty" industries related to alcohol, tobacco,.. via The Retail Stock Blog.
ELEMENT Hotels' Housekeeping Honcho Reveals ''Eco-Etiquette''.. "It is all part of our mission to help our guests thrive and be at their best." Housekeeping Honcho Reveals ''Eco-Etiquette'' Secrets; Offers Tips for Traveling Green without Making it a Chore WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Rock stars notoriously trash their hotel rooms, but you don't have to be Sid.. via Hotels.
MGM Mirage Shuffles Upper Management. "Palazzo is now taking reservations online at PalazzoLasVegas.com. If there.." MGM Mirage made a few changes in the executive suite which they announced today. via Two Way Hard Three.
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| Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
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10:10 am - Copa Airlines starts four-times-weekly flights from Panama to Cordoba
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Copa Airlines starts four-times-weekly flights from Panama to Cordoba. Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings SA, a Latin American provider of passenger and cargo service, has started four-times-weekly flights from Panama to Cordoba, Argentina. via Airport Business.
Frontier flying to Baton Rouge. "We are looking forward to future expansion and additions from Frontier" The Denver Business Journal - 3:24 PM MDT Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Frontier Airlines on Wednesday started offering two daily, non-stop flights from Denver to Baton Rouge, La. via Bizjournals.
Frommer's 5 Deals: Tahiti, Costa Rica, China, India and Venice. Explore both coasts of Costa Rica, pick from packages to Venice and China, or save hundreds on Tahitian or southern India getaways,.
Taiwan plane catches fire at Japan airport. "All are safe. There is no one left in the plane now" A plane belonging to Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd. caught fire soon after landing on Japan's southern island of Okinawa on Monday, but officials said all 165 people on board had escaped safely. via The Star Online.
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10:10 am - LAX incursion highlights safety concerns, but technology comes slowly
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LAX incursion highlights safety concerns, but technology comes slowly. A high-profile runway incursion at Los Angeles International last Thursday brought further attention to a problem to which US FAA has promised serious scrutiny in the immediate future. via Air Transport World.
Taiwan plane explodes at Japan airport. A plane belonging to Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd. exploded and caught fire soon after landing on Japan's southern island of Okinawa on Monday, but officials said all 165 people on board had escaped safely. via Financial Times.
Park of the Week: Volcanoes National Park. This may be the biggest twofer of them all -- when you visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, not only do you get two volcanoes but you get them on Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain on earth.
Heathrow's woes, continued, as the protest intensifies.. "They know we are not terrorists. It's an abuse of the law." Is the apparently, increasingly popular protest that is being staged near London's Heathrow Airport this week a sign of bigger, well-conceived, well-executed public demonstrations to come as this new century.. via SFGate.
China Southern announces order of 55 B737s. CHINA Southern Airlines Co has announced plans to buy 55 Boeing B737 aircraft to meet growing demand and renew its fleet. via Shanghai Daily.
Emirates to launch new Nairobi, UK route. Emirates Airlines has announced the launch of a new service between Nairobi and Newcastle in the United Kingdom through its Dubai hub starting September 1. The new service brings the number of UK destinations.. via Financial Standard.
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10:10 am - Roadtripping and RVing in New England and the Maritimes
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Roadtripping and RVing in New England and the Maritimes. How to explore 1,200 miles of stunning coastlines, picturesque campsites, and freshly caught lobster.
NetJets names boss at Cincy subsidiary. Business First of Columbus - 2:18 PM EDT Tuesday, August 14, 2007 NetJets Inc. has moved a vice president into the top job for its Cincinnati-based private jet charter subsidiary. via Bizjournals.
No need for speed; Airport has no plans for fast security checks. "In order for that to happen, you have to a very broad marketing appeal. You can't say you can have any color you want as long as it's black. You have to have different benefits and different price points to appeal to as large a segment as you can." Jane Roberts / Commercial Appeal Memphis International Airport has no plans to offer fast-track security checks for people willing to pay $100 a year and submit to background.. via Airport Business.
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| Saturday, August 18th, 2007
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10:10 am - Families Report Traveling Farther, Spending More and Taking Shorter Vacations
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Families Report Traveling Farther, Spending More and Taking Shorter Vacations. Families Report Traveling Farther, Spending More and Taking Shorter Vacations, According to Best Western International Poll; Fido More Popular Than Grandma on Vacation PHOENIX Today's family vacations are.. via Hotels.
Business Or Pleasure - Or Surgery? I have long been convinced that medical tourism will be one of Latin America's biggest industries in the 21st century. via Hartford Courant.
Ethiopian Air CEO Eyes China, India Growth. Ethiopian Airlines hopes to tap surging growth in China and India by launching new flights aimed at making Addis Ababa its gateway to Africa, Chief Executive Girma Wake said. via Airwise.
Portugal Encounter with Nature. Holidays in privileged natural settings.. when was the last time you went on a relaxing trip to the countryside? Or by the sea? In Portugal, you'll discover unique landscapes and wonderful belvederes that offer fabulous views over the land and sea. For instance, in the archipelago of the Azores, famous for its magical atmosphere, you'll discover a harmonious blend of blue and green. In the island of Madeira, one only needs to follow the water-courses in order to encounter a spectacular range of animal and plant life. Portugal's nature reserves and parks, in coastal and inland zones also offer ideal spots for relaxation. What do you fancy? A bit of horse riding, sailing, boat trips, cycling, walking.. there's no need to decide beforehand. You can pursue different activities in each location. But always remember to take your bathing costume with you.. you're constantly bump into rivers and streams and will find it difficult to resist the refreshing waters.. You'll enjoy this unique encounter with nature, mixed with the pleasure of discovery, and we'll be delighted to receive you. Come to Portugal and enjoy a well-deserved rest! Editor's note: Plan your trip with TheTravelzine Portugal travelogues.
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| Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
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4:11 am - Hotsheet on holiday. I will be out of the office the week of Aug
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Hotsheet on holiday. I will be out of the office the week of Aug. 12-19, and will not be updating the blog. In the meantime, please share any hotel-related news, developments or gripes you may have in the comments field below, and I'll..
Beijing, Seattle air link on the way. CHINA'S Hainan Airlines has applied to operate a non-stop flight between Beijing and Seattle in the United States starting next June. via Shanghai Daily.
ExpressJet Reports Second-Quarter Loss. ExpressJet Holdings, which provides regional air service for Continental Airlines, on Wednesday reported a quarterly loss that widely missed estimates, burdened by costs from starting up its own scheduled.. via Airwise.
Costa Rica is getting hotter! First came news that Mel Gibson, who can buy a home anywhere, decided to have one in Costa Rica. Now comes word that Sol Kerzner and Steve Case the former AOL exec now..
Should minibars go or stay? Thanks, everyone for your feedback on what you'd like to see in Hotel Hotsheet. Looks like we have a contingent that is tired of celeb news I'll just say that when I write about celebrity happenings..
Qantas to spin off frequent flyer arm. QANTAS Airways will spin off its $3 billion-plus frequent flyer operation, following in the path of Air Canada which transformed its equivalent arm into a company worth more than the airline itself. via The Australian.
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4:11 am - Midwest merger backing increases
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Midwest merger backing increases. "We call upon Midwest's Board of Directors to listen to the overwhelming majority of their shareholders and negotiate a definitive merger agreement with AirTran." AirTran Holdings Inc. said late Friday that Midwest Air Group shareholder support had increased for its $389 million merger offer.In a statement, AirTran officials said shareholders had tendered 15.5 million shares, representing 62.7 percent of outstanding shares, a 3.2 percent boost from its earlier offer that had been extended to Friday.'Now, for the fourth consecutive time, we are pleased by the response from Midwest's shareholders who have steadily increased their support for AirTran's tender offer and our long-term strategic plan,' said Joe Leonard, AirTran Airways chairman and chief executive officer. Read more.
Brunswick awards $50,000 in scholarships. "The scholarship program definitely sends a message that Brunswick cares not only about the dealers, but also for the dealers' families" LAKE FOREST, Ill. - ' Brunswick Corp. recently awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 25 sons and daughters of Brunswick marine dealer employees to assist with college tuition fees. via Boating Industry.
Hotel toothpaste recalled after testing positive for toxins. A supplier that markets toiletries to luxury hotels has recalled tubes of toothpaste made in China after several samples revealed possible contamination. The potentially hazardous product was distributed under the Gilchrist Soames label, so if a search of your toiletry..
Brunswick: Need to Know. "Navassa used to be known as a fertilizer town; now people might be calling it a boat-building town" NAVASSA Meeting will focus on town's future Navassa is getting ready to discuss the future of development in the town. via StarNewsOnline.com.
Credit still in reach for boat buyers. "From our standpoint it is still quite available" Irwin Jacobs, head of Genmar, says people with decent credit are getting boat loans. via HeraldTribune.com.
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4:11 am - What do you want to see
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What do you want to see in Hotsheet? Happy Tuesday, readers! I hope the summer is going well. I appreciate your readership and would be grateful if you took a minute to give me some feedback. What do you look for in Hotsheet? What would you like to..
Navassa puts hold on land-use plan. "I thought the council should have allowed it" Thursday afternoon, Navassa Mayor Eulis Willis and the town's Board of Commissioners sat before their long land-use plan, slightly raised voices and sighs in the air. via StarNewsOnline.com.
International departures delayed at LAX after computer failure. "We were not able to prepare the aircraft" Passengers leaving Los Angeles International Airport on international flights experienced delays of an hour or more Sunday as carriers continued to deal with the fallout of the previous day's computer crash,.. via North County Times.
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| Saturday, August 11th, 2007
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10:11 pm - Don't leave kids inside
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Don't leave kids inside. "There are so many fears involved with the outdoors that we fight every day, whether it's garter snakes, spiders. We try to help them move past that and enjoy being outside." Don't tell your kids yet, but there's only one, maybe two weeks left of their summer vacation, depending on which school system they attend. via Journal Gazette.
The West: "extreme-sport natives". At lunch today I read the Mountain Gazette. Several articles weighed in on moral dilemmas of mixing backcountry extreme sports such as whitewater kayaking, rock-climbing, skiing, etc with conservation and.. via The Pie-Eyed Picayune.
Scouts' wild adventure. "We were walking back from a visit to the Yellowstone River Grand Canyon when we saw a bear grazing 20 metres from us - it was amazing" Ferny Creek Scouts visited Yellowstone River Canyon as part of a 30-day American adventure. via Ferntree Gully, Belgrave Mail.
Outrigger canoe teams to enjoy the sights of the Bay. "These vessels have a deep connection with the culture because they took us from island to island and nation to nation" John Kaplan steadies himself while tying down one of the 400 pound, six person outrigger canoes loaded on a trailer for transport from the He'e Nalu Outrigger Canoe Club headquarters in Larkspur to Crissy Field.. via Marin Independent Journal.
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10:11 pm - Kayakers see bioluminescence
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Kayakers see bioluminescence. "It adds a whole new dimension to kayaking." Searching for bioluminescence. Jim Durocher of Space Coast Kayaking begins his tour to check out bioluminescence in the Thousand Islands. via Florida Today.
A Grand adventure. "When they're on the water, people chill right out" JUST THE FACTS GRAND EXPERIENCES offers canoe or kayaking guided trips from April to November for two to 150 people, for all ages and from novice up. via The Toronto Star.
Kayaker Rescued From Sunset Cliffs After Night At Sea. A 29-year-old Clairemont man is back on dry land Thursday after his kayak sank, fording him to spend the night floating off the coast of Point Loma. via KFMB-TV San Diego.
Kayakers Learn The Art Of Self-Preservation With A Paddle. "It's not hard-core in any way" Jay Babina demonstrated to a group of roughly 40 people gathered at Bluff Point Coastal Reserve Saturday how to get back into a kayak if they capsize in open water. via The Day.
Rock snot in Batten Kill. "Vermont's scientists will be requesting meetings with their New Hampshire and New York counterparts to develop a regional response plan" Vermont Agency of Natural Resources biologists spotted a small amount of didymo algae late last week in the Batten Kill in southern Vermont, near the New York border, according to a press release. via The Bennington Banner.
County pair paddles to division victory in Yukon race. "I was beat. I fell asleep instantly" Whatcom County residents Thom Prichard and Veronica Wisniewski pose for a photo before competing in Yukon River Quest. via Bellingham Herald.
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10:11 pm - A passion for paddling
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A passion for paddling. With the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team in their sights, sisters Christina and Kim Russell of Bend are making a name for themselves and for the Central Oregon paddling community as they gain national attention for.. via Bend Bulletin.
Fishing from canoe an enjoyable experience. One of my favorite ways to fish is from a canoe. This allows you access to seldom-fished water. via Baxter Bulletin.
Kayak Is To ____ As Fish Is To Bicycle. At first glance, kayaking and bicycling seem very different, as different as Greenland and Columbus, Ohio. via Internet Security.
Sharing the thrill of kayaking. "We have kayakers ranging from second grade to 72 years old and all different skill sets, so we want to make sure it's comfortable for everyone" Gently gliding among the lily pads, the occasional dip of a paddle the only sound-kayaking is about as close as it comes to a loon's view of the waterscape. via Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Reichert proposes expanding Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Congressman Dave Reichert is proposing an expansion of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to include the Pratt Valley. via KING5 Seattle News.
Darwin/Kakadu Outdoor Activities? We'd also appreciate a recommendation on a place to stay when arriving at 2am without spending half the trip's budget! scaryant Posted: 25 Jul 2007 1:34am 2. If you like outdoors, get yourself down to Katherine.. via Lonely Planet.
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| Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
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10:11 am - Brunswick Still Not Above Water
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Brunswick Still Not Above Water. We knew it was coming. But the extent of Brunswick 's latest earnings dive confirms that things in the boating industry will remain turbulent for the foreseeable future. via The Motley Fool.
How business travelers make the world a better place. Business Traveler column: An inspirational keynote speech by Colin Powell at the recent National Business Travel Association annual conference reminded the assembled throng why the travails of life on the road are not only worth it, but are important in ways most travelers never pause to consider.
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10:11 am - Southwest's boarding policy on the hotseat
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Southwest's boarding policy on the hotseat. With a slowing economy and rising oil prices, Southwest is flying into financial turbulence and must implement some changes in order to compete effectively in the ruthless world of airline travel. Among potential changes, a Southwest executive mentioned the possibility of "a new boarding/seating method," which may alienate some fans of the airline's current open seating policy.
El Cantante Dances Into Hollywood . Fashion Wire Daily - After earlier premieres in both Puerto Rico and New York City, one might think that the Hollywood bash to launch El Cantante might have been somewhat anti-climactic. But leave it to the film s stars Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to ramp up the excitement for L. A., by getting the biggest names on the planet to come to their Tinseltown party.
An airline industry wish list. Every year, top airline managers gather for the annual conference of the International Air Transport Association. At the 2007 conference, IATA Director General Giovanni Bisignani identified and expounded upon what he sees as the four greatest challenges facing the airline industry: security, infrastructure costs, open skies and the environment.
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10:11 am - It s What s on the Inside That Counts at Lingerie Awards
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It s What s on the Inside That Counts at Lingerie Awards . Fashion Wire Daily - It s the foundation of every woman s wardrobe, but lingerie designers, like their product, aren t as visible as their clothing designer counterparts.
Paris Hilton s Best Foot Forward . Fashion Wire Daily - The hotel heiress with the famously big feet who is often photographed wearing Jimmy Choo or Christian Louboutin shoes, is getting a footwear line of her own.
Avon Names Witherspoon New Face . Fashion Wire Daily - Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon will be Avon s first-ever Global Ambassador, announced the global beauty giant on Wednesday at a press conference in Beverly Hills.
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