“Kin speak out on US hikers missing in Iran - The Sun News” plus 4 more

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• Kin speak out on US hikers missing in Iran - The Sun News
• Car Electronics necessary for Tension-free Traveling - Best Syndication
• American Express Business Travel Launches New Research Practice - WebWire
• Camacho travel time, costs up - Guam Pacific Daily News
• Travel torn - Daily News and Analysis

Kin speak out on US hikers missing in Iran - The Sun News Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:05 AM PDT Families: American hikers entered Iran by mistake Three American hikers detained in Iran for nearly two weeks entered the country by mistake and their families are hoping for a quick resolution that will reunite them with their children, the families said in a statement Tuesday. Joshua Fattal, freelance journalist Shane Bauer and Bauer's girlfriend, Sarah Shourd, were hiking near a waterfall on a mountain in Iraq's self-ruled Kurdish region on July 31 when they accidentally crossed the border into Iran, according to family members. They contacted a colleague to say they had entered Iran by mistake and were surrounded by troops, according to a Kurdish official in Iraq. Iran's state television said the Americans were arrested after they did not heed warnings from Iranian border guards. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Car Electronics necessary for Tension-free Traveling - Best Syndication Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:38 AM PDT There are people who simply forget to charge their mobile phones, laptops, etc. Most common problem is of forgetting to charge a digital camera, because it is used very less. Most people rely on their cell phones to capture images. In the process, they forget to charge their digital camera when it is needed urgently. There is an alternative to combat the complications arising out of such inefficiencies. Some Companies are manufacturing and marketing a product by the name of "Uniross Car Multiplier". This a multi-socket device that is plugged into the car cigarette lighter space, and is used for charging digital cameras, notebooks, and other similar items. They are small and handy charging devices and are great suffice to the ever-forgetful problem of individuals. It's observed that travelers usually forget to charge their cameras. They regret about it later on. Therefore, it is advisable to invest a small amount of money on car multipliers to make you travel tension-free. While traveling your note book might get switched-off in the midst of a crucial conversation with your client. This moment is embarrassing as well as frustrating. However, these days it is quite avoidable. People find special utility items for their car to have a tension-free travelling. Sinetron car charger is one such options that provides relief from problems arising out of low battery in appliances that require less than or equal to 12V battery. Sinetron car charger has a single output plug that can be used for charging notebooks, cameras and mobiles. The cost of the charger is also quite low, therefore it is easily affordable. Many people might shrug-off the idea of spending money on such car electronics. However, one small mistake and they will regret their decision of ruling out purchasing of these items. Car electronics are given least preferences, despite their wide utility. They are designed and manufactured to provide relief to car users. Problems do not arrive after knocking. They simply arrive. It is the duty of the traveler to get equipped with useful car electronics, beforehand. This makes him overcome any such problem which arises out of forgetfulness. There are various other car electronics available for use. With little effort and little investment, car users can make use of such utility items. Visit electronics.homeshop18.com and purchase them for your use. More information from the Author: Author suggests you to purchase best electronic items from homeshop18 like car electronics, television, mp3 players, caller id phones, steam irons, washing machines, dvd players and many more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

American Express Business Travel Launches New Research Practice - WebWire Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:48 AM PDT eXpert insights Headed by Former Aberdeen Group and AMR Research Analyst and Research Director Christa Degnan Manning Inaugural "Best Practices Roadmap" Research Report Identifies Savings Potential of Almost $2,000 USD Per Business Trip; Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Use of Restricted Fares to Consistently Gain Savings NEW YORK -- As companies seek out new resources for thought leadership, benchmarking and research to more effectively manage their business travel investment, today, American Express Business Travel announced the launch of eXpert insights; a new dedicated research practice within its Global Advisory Services team. Created to help companies cut the costs of business trips, eXpert insights will assist by identifying creative strategies within T&E programs and will offer best practices for implementing new strategies. Through eXpert insights, American Express Business Travel offers access to insights and advice backed by the industrys largest database of travel and expense data, representing more than $100 billion in T&E spending, the collective knowledge of hundreds of consultants, and decades of travel experience. The resource is offered through an annual subscription available to companies of all sizes globally. The offering also includes access to travel management consulting provided in hourly increments for ad hoc needs, known as "eXpert on demand" "As companies put a premium on intellectual capital, eXpert insights brings a much needed, creative approach that provides companies with a clear cost-savings edge" said Herv Sedky, vice president and general manager, American Express Business Travel. "Most recently as an analyst and research director at two leading enterprise business process and technology market research firms, Christa Mannings leadership of this new practice will bring the experience, methodologies, and wealth of industry knowledge to guide companies on efficient and effective ways to optimize their travel investment" As head of eXpert insights, Ms. Manning is responsible for identifying the meaningful trends in the industry, educating clients on the impact of market changes to their program and publishing actionable advice to help companies reduce travel costs, mitigate risk, improve compliance and enhance sustainability. "In the current economic environment, it is critical for companies to have access to timely data and resources to arm them with the knowledge and guidance they need to make the right travel management decisions" said Christa Manning, director, eXpert insights and research, Global Advisory Services, American Express Business Travel. "With the launch of eXpert insights not only does it provide the resources necessary to make the best travel strategy and policy decisions, but offers consistent advice and guidance to assist companies with implementing changes which can deliver the highest return-on-investment in their T&E programs over the course of the year" Also announced today were savings opportunities identified in the inaugural Best Practice Roadmap report "Creative Cost Savings in Air" a key deliverable of the eXpert insights subscription offerings. Findings include: * Premium Savings in Premium Economy -- As many carriers introduce compelling alternatives to business class and economy coach class, eXpert insights revealed that companies implementing a premium economy policy for daytime, long-haul flights over business class can save an average of $2,000 per one-way segment in key markets. This would have resulted in more than $40M in savings in 2008 for the 30 data set companies alone. Daytime flyers likely do not require a fully reclining seat but can still enjoy the added legroom and wider seats in new premium economy offerings than those found in coach, so this policy could be implemented without sacrificing traveler comfort. * Restricting Restricted Tickets -- In general, restricted fares continue to yield cost savings when compared to non-restricted fares, particularly for long-haul routes. However, eXpert insights found that on average more than one-third of selected short-haul, non-restricted tickets were actually less expensive overall when average change fees were factored in 2008. As a result, securing corporate discounts on non-restricted tickets in competitive markets can make for an attractive cost-savings strategy over the long-haul. * Quick Hit Business Trips -- Providing employees with the knowledge of rate differentials and guidance to travel on the least expensive day of the week can cut costs of same-day round trip air fares significantly on average as companies look for any ways to curb the costs of business travel. In addition to the monthly Best Practices Roadmap reports, subscribers to eXpert insights will also receive: * eXpert industry insights, a monthly newsletter featuring supply base analysis and managed travel program impact advice on the air, hotel, car and meetings industries; * The Business Travel Monitor, the industrys leading pricing benchmark with detail on average business traveler fares paid in air, hotel, and car by city and class of service for hundreds of locations worldwide; and * The annual Business Travel Forecast offering predictions of managed business travel program and pricing rate trends. This years Forecast is being improved by incorporating likely global business travel growth impacts derived through industry-based economic modeling. * eXpert on demand, provides access to a flexible offering which will link clients directly to a consultant to discuss how they can best optimize their T&E opportunities. Research publications are delivered centrally through a premium archive on www.businesstravelconneXion.com the online business travel community powered by American Express Business Travel. About American Express Business Travel American Express Business Travel (www.americanexpress.com/businesstravel), a division of American Express Company, is committed to helping its clients maximize the greatest return on their travel investment through increased cost savings, world-class customer service and greater spending control. Ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations, American Express Business Travel provides a combination of industry-leading technology, travel management consulting, strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation support, alongside global customer service available online and offline. The Company also provides a dynamic online community (www.BusinessTravelConneXion.com) harnessing the collective intelligence of those in the business travel industry offering a variety of perspectives, best practices, current research and industry news. American Express operates one of the worlds largest travel agency networks with locations in over 140 countries worldwide. Total travel sales volume in 2008 was $29.1 billion, including proprietary volume, volume processed through joint ventures, and American Express branded volume processed through its partner network. American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850. WebWireID101937 Related Links Source This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. Linking is permitted. News Release Distribution and Press Release Distribution Services Provided by WebWire. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Camacho travel time, costs up - Guam Pacific Daily News Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:31 AM PDT Between January and June, Camacho was off island on taxpayer-funded trips for an average of 8.3 days a month. When asked by e-mail if the governor had increased his off-island travel because his final term is almost over, Calip in her written response stated: "Governor Camacho will finish his second term the same way he started his first, strongly. His second term in office has resulted in the payment of Cost-of-Living Allowances, the payment of past due tax returns, the pursuit of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and a low interest USDA loan that will close the Ordot dump." Not included The travel documents don't contain information about Camacho's most recent trip because the documents cover the period that ended in June. Camacho has been off island since July 28. He was on personal leave for three weeks and then attended a two-day conference in Hawaii. On Tuesday, Calip declined to say where Camacho was vacationing. "That is the statement and that is kind of what we are sticking to," Calip said on Tuesday. "He is like any other government employee. When I go on vacation, I don't tell anybody what I am doing, you know?" According to a Huffington Post blog posted by contributing writer Stacie Krajchir on Monday, Camacho was among the participants attending the 69th annual Sturgis motorcycle rally --the Woodstock for bikers -- in South Dakota. The travel documents provided by the governor's office yesterday also don't include a trip in July 2008 when Camacho traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with government officials about the military buildup. Although grant money at least partially paid for the July 2008 trip, other trips funded by the same grant are included in the documents. Lieutenant governor Lt. Gov. Mike Cruz has spent about 44 days on taxpayer-funded off-island trips since his term began in January of 2007. The documents show that Cruz went on at least 10 trips. According to the documents, Cruz's travel cost totaled about $30,000. His airfare expenses amounted to about $20,000. Per diem costs amounted to about $9,500. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Travel torn - Daily News and Analysis Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:12 AM PDT [fivefilters.org: unable to retrieve full-text content] Is tourism good or bad? Ask those who design campaigns like Incredible India and they will clearly say it is a good thing -- a country's history, heritage and natural beauty are there to be shared and besides bring in lots of money too. But ...

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