TSA Secure Flight Program

TSA Secure Flight

Airlines are now collecting additional passenger information as The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented Secure Flight, a program developed to provide uniform watch list matching by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). By establishing one consistent watch list matching system, Secure Flight enhances aviation security and helps to make travel easier for passengers. TSA [...]

Kuwait is developing tourism plan.

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Despite recent criticism that Kuwait has failed to support its tourism industry, the Gulf state has put in place a long-term strategy to develop the sector says the Middle East head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Amr Abdel Ghaffar, regional director for the Middle East at the UNWTO commented this week: “While [...]

“TMC’s Beat Online Sites for Low Fares” – It’s Official

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For the second consecutive year an independent survey reveals Travel Management companies, like Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Alshamel International,  offer cheaper rates for corporate travellers across flights and accommodation, than can be secured through online consumer travel websites. The study was conducted by The Online Travel Benchmarking Group, a division of travel advisory firm Harrell [...]