*Japan expects a new travel promotion budget of the U.S.

The U.S. Congress recently approved an omnibus spending package that includes S10 million for travel promotions overseas, though it was cut from an original plan of $20 million. After the U.S. President George Bush signs it, the budget will beeffective. Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) President and CEO William Norman said, "Thetravel industry is grateful for the efforts of House AppropriationsCommittee Chairman C.W. Bill Young."

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*Japan expects a new travel promotion budget of the U.S.
*Vietnam Airlines is preparing for flying into Nagoya next July
*JTB launches consulting companies in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou
*NAA President: "I do not intend to avoid reduction of landing charge."
*Kansai achieved ordinary profit forthe first time in its history
*JAL and ANA determine domestic flight networks for Nagoya
*Domestic passengers reduced for five consecutive months
*JAL air transport result for September 2004
*PAL to offer flight services for Nagoya with A330-300