Archive for June, 2009
Regional Airlines Agree to Improve Procedures and Standards after Air Safety Summit
After a one-day meeting Monday involving more than 50 airline officials, government representatives and union members, the FAA and regional airlines have agreed to implement a series of voluntary measures aimed at improving safety and bringing smaller carriers more in line with larger national airlines. The meeting came in the wake of last month’s hearings [...]
Airline Crashes & Cuts: The Travel Detective in Cambodia
The investigation continues on the Air France crash north of Brazil. More than 40 bodies have been recovered, but there is very little in the way of evidence that will link us to answers anytime soon. They did discover a majority of the tail intact, which suggests that the plane broke up in the air, [...]
A Word About State Department Warnings, Danger at the Border Doesn’t Mean Danger Everywhere Else
You may have heard that the U.S. State Department has upped its alert about traveling to Mexico. So what does that mean for you?
Thailand Culture, Bangkok Locals, Travel Industry News – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On June 11, 2009, Peter was live from The Peninsula Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. His guests for the first hour include: Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly, fills us in on the latest travel industry news. Historian Steve Van Beek, author of Bangkok Then and Now, explores Thai history and culture. Scott Neesen, [...]
Thailand Culture, Bangkok Locals, Travel Industry News - Hour 1 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThailand Travel, Sustainable Tourism and Thai Tastes – Hour 2 – PGW Radio
On June 11, 2009, Peter was live from The Peninsula Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. His guests for the second hour include: Author, host and world explorer Richard Bangs joins Peter to talk about the treasures of Thailand. Andrew Hiransomboon, editor in chief of BK Magazine, shares some of Bangkok’s local secrets and hidden gems. Scott [...]
Thailand Travel, Sustainable Tourism and Thai Tastes - Hour 2 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThailand, Travel Deals & Identity Theft – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On June 11, 2009, Peter was live from The Peninsula Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. His guests for the third hour include: Michelle Higgins, Practical Traveler columnist for The New York Times, shares some of the latest deals in travel. Cash Peters, author of Naked in Dangerous Places: The Chronicles of a Hungry, Scared, Lost, Homesick, [...]
Historical Homes Tours Across the Country
Sure, you may have taken tours of old Southern plantations or Colonial homes. But there are plenty of other lesser-known historical homes where you can get a great sense of history.
Extended Stay Hotels Files for Bankruptcy Amid Recession
Extended Stay Hotels LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, surprising many industry experts and complicating the pending legal battle over its debt restructuring. The 680-property chain is one of the largest commercial real estate companies ever to file for bankruptcy. Its U.S. and Canadian holdings include brands such as Extended Stay Deluxe, Extended [...]
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