Hertz: Dollar Thrifty Acquisition Would Help Corporate Sales

The bidding war for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group started anew on Monday, as Hertz proposed to acquire the car rental company for more than $2 billion, or $72 per share in cash and stock. Hertz claimed its offer represents "a 24 percent premium to the value of the entirely hypothetical price announced by Avis Budget Group over seven months ago."

Source: http://www.businesstravelnews.com/Business-Travel/Company-Transportation/Articles/Hertz--Dollar-Thrifty-Acquisition-Would-Help-Corporate-Sales/

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News: Virgin America orders eco-efficient LEAP engine for new Airbus A320s

Virgin America has ordered 30 CFM International designed LEAP engines to power 30 new Airbus A320neo aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2016. CFM International is a joint venture between GE Aviation, a division of General Electric of the United States and Snecma, a division of Safran of France. {poll_summary}

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Airlines Fighting High Fuel Prices With Fare Hikes

On the first business day of the year, West Texas Intermediate crude oil opened at $91.30 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On the last day of the first quarter, it closed at $106.72 and since has continued its climb. Many U.S. airlines ended 2010 with profits, pricing power and optimism, but higher jet fuel costs single-handedly ruined first-quarter financial performance. Profits for 2011, however, still are within reach thanks to sustained fare-increase momentum, demand strength and downward capacity revisions.

Source: http://www.businesstravelnews.com/Business-Travel/Airline-News/Articles/Airlines-Fighting-High-Fuel-Prices-With-Fare-Hikes/

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News: Greek transport hit by strike action

Travellers in Greece have been warned to expect major delays as public transport was hit by a general strike. With parliamentarians today discussing the latest round of austerity measures in the financially stricken country, demonstrators have taken to Syntagma Square in Athens to make their displeasure known. {poll_summary}

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Former BCD Travel Exec Developing 'Global Videoconferencing Network'

A Brussels-based company aims to tackle one of the major stumbling blocks for companies seeking to incorporate more remote conferencing options into their travel programs. Glenn Wastyn, president and CEO of the Global Videoconferencing Network, plans to deploy early next year a global network of at least 2,000 high-definition videoconferencing units in numerous hotels, part of an ultimate goal to reach 20,000 units. GVN's role is both to manage the hardware associated with videoconferencing as well as develop methods of integrating with travel booking processes.

Source: http://www.businesstravelnews.com/Business-Travel/Travel-Technology/Articles/Former-BCD-Travel-Exec-Developing--Global-Videoconferencing-Network-/

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Gallery: 32nd IFT International Fair of Tourism

In addition to the presentation of the local and international tour operators, the accommodation capacities, the tourist organizations, booking systems, the hotel and catering equipment, natural attractions, tourism education and media, our efforts will be additionally oriented to getting the Serbian rural tourism offer closer to the local and international visitors.

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Great Beaches in Europe

The Fodor's Community—from our forums, offices, Facebook, and Twitter—has contributed some of their top stretches of sand throughout Europe. Whether you are looking for beauty, nightlife, or even a little history, you'll find many of the favorites in Greece and Spain.

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News: Greek transport hit by strike action

Travellers in Greece have been warned to expect major delays as public transport was hit by a general strike. With parliamentarians today discussing the latest round of austerity measures in the financially stricken country, demonstrators have taken to Syntagma Square in Athens to make their displeasure known. {poll_summary}

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/breakingtravelnews/~3/mUGhvg8lXx4/greek-transport-hit-by-strike-action

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