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Russian Federal Law No. 242-FZ of July 30, 2010, “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in Connection with Organizing and Holding the XXII Olympic Winter Games and the XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014 in the City of Sochi and Developing the City of Sochi as a Mountain-Climate Resort” came into […]

90% of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October. This is a consolidating piece of legislation. The nine pieces of legislation being brought together under the Act are:Equal Pay Act 1970 Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Race Relations Act 1976 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations

Upon a complaint by a consumer, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) found that El Al denied all liability for the loss, damage or delayed delivery of certain items in checked baggage in international transportation, including fragile items, cameras “or other valuables.” The DOT noted that carriers are prohibited from “applying blanket liability exclusions to

The Global Observatory on Sustainable Tourism (GOST), a UNWTO initiative for the monitoring and evaluating of sustainable tourism policies, received a significant boost following the signing of a Collaboration Agreement between UNWTO and Sun Yet-Sen University in Guangzhou, China. Strengthening cooperation between the two partners, the agreement represents an important step towards the responsible planning

The State Department on Sunday issued a travel alert for all of Europe, saying that there is a heightened terrorism threat from al-Qaeda and affiliated organizations. At the same time, the British Foreign Office updated its travel advice for France and Germany. The updated travel advice says that like other large European countries, the French

Plaintiff booked a combination of air travel and sea cruise and two hotel nights in Jamaica. The combination was put together individually by a travel agent, according to plaintiff’s request. At the outward flight her luggage was left behind and only deliverd to her after the cruise was finished. She claimed for price reduction.First instance

In GoIsrael’s advertising, in brochures as well as website, occupied Palestinian Territories alledgedly are shown as part of Israel. According to an eTN report, the Dutch Advertising Standards Authority (Reclame Code Commissie) agrees with two Dutch activists who have filed a complaint, that GoIsrael’s advertising is misleading and against the Advertising Code. The Committee advises

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee postponed an eagerly awaited vote on lifting the ban on travel to Cuba. Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman (D-Calif.)said lawmakers had too busy a schedule to allow a debate and vote on the Cuba measure. Those supporting the lifting of the ban had hoped the bill would at

Following a widespread outbreak of legionella cases in France, Italy, Spain, Turkey and other European tourist destinations, EU health authorities are considerung a black list unless strong measures are scheduled.Source: PATA; find article here>>.

MINNEAPOLIS – Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures Ltd. has already been selling seats aboard the Russian-built Soyuz spaceship. Its last passenger was Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte,