A tourism leader says the Gold Coast would reap some of the biggest benefits if Australia developed a health travel industry. The Australian Tourism Export Council has appointed a panel to look into the benefits of offering spa and beauty services,

http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1565881536

Amadeus Emergency Services Assures Connectivity for Travel Agencies When Severe Weather Threatens

News | www.travelindustrywire.com | Aug 19, 2008

Agencies can subscribe immediately to assure access to critical information and connectivity to the Amadeus System in the event of unplanned service outages

http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article34136.html

Bangkok Hospital Medical Center Achieves TEMOS Accreditation

News | www.prlog.org | Aug 19, 2008

Bangkok Hospital Medical Center Achieves TEMOS Accreditation. Bangkok Hospital Medical Centre recently achieved accreditation from the Telemedicine for the Mobile Society (TEMOS), improving its status as a world-class facility and creating better outcomes in the care and treatment of medical

http://www.prlog.org/10106865-bangkok-hospital-medical-center-achieves-temos-accreditation.html

Going on vacation? Here's how to stay healthy

News | www.cnn.com | Aug 14, 2008

While downing margaritas in Brazil one evening, Sheila Scott Hula's drinking mate suggested they "jazz up" their drinks with a little local liquor.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/08/14/ep.travel.sick/index.html?eref=rss_travel

Advantage takes strong stance over bed banks

News | www.travelweekly.co.uk | Aug 12, 2008

Advantage is to insist on minimum standards required for the bed banks to remain on its list of approved partners. This is to apply essentially to non-principal bed banks.

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2008/08/12/28462/advantage-takes-strong-stance-over-bed-banks.html

Americans Attending Beijing Olympics Should Plan Ahead for Medical Emergencies

Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Jul 31, 2008

RADNOR, Pa., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As tens of thousands of Americans prepare to attend the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing, China, the prospect of unexpected injury or illness -- and how to deal with it -- is in the minds of many.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/07-31-2008/0004859617&EDATE=

Avis Adds New Mobility Products For Travelers With Disabilities

News | nan.btbtravel.com | Jul 17, 2008

Avis Rent A Car has announced the nationwide rollout of mobility devices and the addition of new mobility devices including heavy duty scooters, power chairs and manual wheelchairs, to its Avis Access(r) program, the Company's suite of products for travelers with disabilities. The national rollout

http://nan.btbtravel.com/s/Editorial-Car-Limo-Rentals.asp?ReportID=312480&_Type=Editorial-CarLimo-Rentals&_Title=Avis-Adds-New-Mobility-Products-For-Travelers-With-Disabilities

Healthy Travel Media Launches Second Edition of Patients Beyond Borders - Zibb.com

Press Release | www.zibb.com | Jul 16, 2008

Healthy Travel Media, publishers of Patients Beyond Borders: Everybody's Guide to Affordable, World-Class Medical Tourism, today announced publication of the updated and expanded Second Edition of the world's best-selling consumer guide to international medical and health travel. This impartial,

http://www.zibb.com/article/3607013/Healthy+Travel+Media+Launches+Second+Edition+of+Patients+Beyond+Borders

The 50 Best Travel Essentials - Extras

News | www.independent.co.uk | Jun 28, 2008

“One of the most irritating things about coming back from your travels is those photos (Where: you and your friends and family are just a blot in the corner,” complains Tom. “But with this tripod, that doesn’t happen.

http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/travel/the-50-best-travel-essentials--extras-855982.html