Travelography: Kenya, ASEAN, and Cell Phone Users Arrested

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Three travel and tourism news stories today (30 Jan 2008):

1. Kenya's recent political problems and resulting ethnic violence have had a devistating impact on the country's once thriving tourism industry.
   
2. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently announced plans for a border-free travel region among its 10 countries by the year 2010. That is not very far off. Will they be able to deliver?
   
3. Three people on an Alitalia flight were arrested for refusing to turn off their cell phones which were interfering with the plane's navigation system and caused an aborted take off from Milan, Italy. they face up to 3 months in jail.

Travelography #68: Nepal is Up, Aussies are Flat, and Cell Phone are Out

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To the relief of many, Nepal's tourists arrivals show a healthy growth in early 2007, while Australia is wondering why their tourist arrivals for 2006 only grew 1% -- despite the much discussed "Bloody Hell" advertising campaign. Also, a Bird Flu pandemic would hurt tourism-based economies the most, and the US FCC will probably not permit cell phone use on planes -- much to the relief of many passengers.

Nepal tourism records significant growth

Where the hell were the extra tourists? WHAT the bloody hell happened?

Bird flu would hit tourism states hardest

Jet passengers may not get to chat on cellphones after all

Travelography News website

Travelography #55: Amtrak Boost, Plane Dreams, and Macau Grows Up

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Amtrak saw its ridership grow this past fiscal year as it became more competitive with short flights in the eastern US. Boeing and Airbus are building more passenger comfort into their next generation of planes. And Macau, the only place in China where gaming is legal, is getting more tourists every month as new resort casinos are built.

Amtrak ridership increases

Aircraft Builders Try to Take Some of the Ordeal Out of Flying

Macau's visitor arrivals hit 2 million in October

Travelography #50: Airlines Warm Planet, New Airport Security, + Vomit Comets

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Find out why airline growth could be disasterous for the planet! Innovations in airport security include 3-D baggage x-ray machines and RFID passenger tracking. And, you can now experience true weightlessness for under $4000 -- far less than a flight to the International Space Station or on Virgin Galactic. The "vomit comet", however, might not be for everyone!

New 'green' attack on airlines

Environmental Change Institute - Oxford University

TSA plan: X-ray for liquid bombs

New RFID tech would track airport passengers

More tourists weigh zero gravity flights