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Gulf-based airlines accused of state subsidy-fuelled expansion

Majority of companies will spend more on travel in 2011, survey says

Pay €127 and walk above a 350-metre drop overlooking Lake Ontario

Strong China growth and recovery in US pushes up profits at IHG

US company produces algae oil that is converted to jet fuel and tested by Air Force

Hotel guests carry more gadgets with them, so they want power sockets

Discover Queensland’s natural wonders with Singapore Airlines and Tourism Queensland

Osama bin Laden dead seems to make less of an impact on travel than when alive.

Research shows that a BA flight on one route in Europe is cheaper

Baltic state becomes first country to promote itself using a smell

Tour operator makes global commitment sustainability with Travelife

Tender announced to build new high-speed Moscow-St Petersburg line

Proximity marketing allows hotels to “talk” to nearby mobile devices

Global airline installs lighter seats and continues cost cutting

Aer Lingus posts poor quarterly results, cites “difficult demand conditions”

Airline sets goal to be part of Turkey’s republic anniversary celebrations

Discover Queensland with Singapore Airlines and Tourism Queensland on the trip of a lifetime

President of US hotel corporation wants minimum distribution through OTAs

Dramatic prediction of 98.5 million passengers at Dubai Airports by 2020

Business opportunity in attracting guests who suffer from allergies?