An Indian American movie special effects expert has won a prestigious travel award for a ride on horseback across remote villages in the Indian desert state of Rajasthan.
Alexander Souri, who has worked on “The Matrix” and “X-Men”, is the founder-director of Relief Riders International (RRI) whose members made the trip in October last year to […]
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Indian American adventurer wins major travel award
Daft Punk Touring North America
Although French house duo Daft Punk do not have a new album out, they will be playing select dates and cities this summer across North America.
To appease their fan base, who have not heard new material since the group’s third studio album, Human After All (2005), Daft Punk have at least nine dates scheduled for […]
Putting the spice back in to touring
The Spice Girls will receive £10-million (R144-million) each for their reunion tour. The band are expected to announce details of the 25-date global extravaganza at London’s The O2 tomorrow.
A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: “This deal has taken years to sign off. But, finally, all of the girls are on board. No expense is […]
Sabre Travel Network assures lowest hotel rates
Sabre Travel Network today announced its Rate Assured hotel certification program, which ensures Sabre Connected travel agents receive the lowest publicly available rates inside the Sabre global distribution system that can be found on other travel distribution channels, including Web sites. The Rate Assured hotel program is the first program of its kind to extensively […]
10 ways to regain some control of your business travel expenses
When you own your business and pay all the bills, business travel takes on new meaning. Unlike corporate travelers who are backed by expense accounts and expect upgrades and perks, you are clearly fixated on the bottom line.
The good news is that even in these times of rising travel prices there are […]
Travel agents selling insurance to be regulated
Travel agents who sell insurance with holiday packages will be regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the Government said. Ed Balls, the Treasury Minister, said that from 2009 travel agents and tour operators will have to seek authorisation from the FSA or become an appointed representative of an authorised insurer or broker before […]
Revelex Corporation and Montrose Travel Partner to Launch Loyalty Program
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revelex Corporation, a leader in travel technology solutions for agents and vendors, and Montrose Travel, a top 50 nationwide full-service travel agency, today announced a partnership to launch a flexible rewards […]
Car Rental Companies and Travel Agents Increase Sales
Global travel technology provider Worldspan, L.P. has introduced an advanced car rental marketing tool to help suppliers and travel agents increase revenues. Worldspan Car UpSell, a part of Worldspan’s new Encore! content merchandising program, gives car rental companies the ability to display higher-class vehicle options to Worldspan travel agents-while agents are in the booking process.
Five Touring Tips for Developing Bands
Developing bands must be in control of their own destiny when it comes to playing live. Yet before booking agents come onboard, they will want to know a band has a budding fan base. An act, therefore, needs to be proactive in its quest to become a professional touring unit.These five tips can help.
Cycle touring in Finland
Touring on a bicycle doesn’t need to be high-tech and it doesn’t need to be difficult. You don’t have to be a seasoned cyclist or even particularly fit, though of course the better shape you’re in, the easier it will be. Leisurely trips can include just a few hours of […]