Archive for January 19th, 2012

Will Europe become a budget travel paradise? – USA TODAY

How does the current euro crisis affect you and your travels? The politicians and bankers are all worked up, but will the euro zone’s current economic turmoil have any significant impact on visitors from North America? Certainly, the euro is under threat, and because Europe is such an important destination for visitors from North America, ...Read More

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Economy starts strong in 2012, with fewer layoffs, lower inflation and busier … – Washington Post

WASHINGTON — The economy is off to a fast start in 2012. The outlook for hiring has brightened as applications for unemployment benefits near a four-year low. Adding to the optimism, inflation remains low, business travel is up and the home market is showing slight gains after three dismal years. That’s the picture sketched by ...Read More

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Obama eases visa rules to boost US tourism – USA TODAY

By Bart Jansen, USA TODAY Updated President Obama on Thursday declared that “America is open for business” and laid out steps to make it easier for some foreign vistors to travel here. By Julie Jacobson, AP Non-resident visitors to the U.S. have their passports checked at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Using Walt Disney ...Read More

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Free drinks on American overseas flights – Bizjournals.com

Boeing Co. photo American Airlines will begin offering free drinks on its international flights. In the ultra-competitive world of international air travel, American Airlines    American Airlines Latest from The Business Journals American Airlines brings free drinks to overseas flightsAMR makes partial .5M payment to pension plansJudge signs injunction in dispute between Cuban, Perot entities ...Read More

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Europe’s Week Ahead: World Economic Forum – MarketWatch

Intraday Data provided by SIX Telekurs and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by SIX Telekurs. Intraday data delayed per exchange requirements. Dow Jones Indexes (SM) from Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real time last sale data provided by NASDAQ. More information on ...Read More

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