December 17, 1999
WASHINGTON -- The State Department urged U.S. citizens traveling abroad in late 1999 or early 2000 to "complete their contingency plans for any possible Y2K-related disruptions in vital services."
"I know that this is kind of a 'fluff' subject -- but I don't think that we can address the business subjects if we're so down in the dumps we can't even think straight."
Travelbyus.com, a company based in White Rock, British Columbia, that bills itself as "the first fully integrated Internet travel company," signed actor James Caan as its spokesman.
December 16, 1999
Tuesday's State Department "worldwide caution," which exhorted Y2K travelers to take extra care on the road during December and January, contained one interesting suggestion that, while obvious, stood
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Cornerstone Information Systems here acquired New Media Solutions of Medfield, Mass., and said it will integrate New Media's iBank Travel Management system into its reservation
WASHINGTON -- ARC advised travel agents that Ghana Airways no longer accepts Diners Club and Air Travel Card credit cards, but continues to take MasterCard and Visa.
WASHINGTON -- If you are traveling on U.S. government business after Jan. 1 and you have got to live on the government allowance, you will be able to spend $176 in Chicago for hotels, meals and tips
WASHINGTON -- Hickory Travel Systems joined ARC's agent-airline joint advisory board for a two-year term, filling a seat left by Giants, which just finished a term.
STAMFORD, Conn. -- GE Capital signed an agreement with Hang Seng Bank to provide corporate charge cards in Hong Kong dollar-denominated MasterCards.
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. -- Vicki Bell was named group tour, travel and golf sales manager at the Jekyll Island Convention and Visitors Bureau.