Author: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor
Linda Hohnholz has been writing and editing articles since the start of her working career. She has applied this innate passion to such places as Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center, and now TravelNewsGroup.
Sunwing Airlines and pilots reach tentative agreement
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 23, 2021 21:03The Unifor 7378 Sunwing Pilot collective agreement expired on November 30, 2020, and it was announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with Sunwing Airlines which operates out of ... Read More
Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association announces new President
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 23, 2021 02:48The new President of the Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association is taking over during a challenging time in the tourism sector. He and the GHTA Board and committees have committed ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister officially launches Kenya’s Global Tourism Resilience Satellite Centre
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021 23:30Kenya’s Global Tourism Resilience Satellite Centre has been officially launched by founder and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. ... Read More
United Airlines sets 2021 financial focus on recovery
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021 02:12United Airlines announced today its 2020 financial results along with recovery plans for 2021. The airline has used cost savings, liquidity funding, and cash burn to get through 2020 which ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board appoints BRANDit as India Representative
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021 00:38The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) appointed BRANDit as its official representative in India. Nominated to be the face of the beautiful 115-island destination in the Indian subcontinent, the BRANDit team ... Read More
Biden applauded for swift executive orders on climate
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021 00:37Oil Change International said Joe Biden’s inauguration marks the end of the disastrous Trump administration especially for climate change. The company is hopeful this will also mean the end of ... Read More
ECPAT-USA report: Human Trafficking Laws for Lodging Industry
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 20, 2021 03:34An updated ECPAT-USA report details laws in all 50 states and 23 US territories, counties, and cities for the lodging industry. Read More
The Sandals legacy continues
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021 22:38Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart's appointment as the resort company's Executive Chairman, continuing the Sandals legacy. Stewart becomes just the second Chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism congratulates Adam Stewart on being named Executive Chairman of SRI
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021 21:32Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned hotelier, Adam Stewart, on his appointment as Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), following the recent passing of ... Read More
Airports Council International cancels 2021 ACI Africa event
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021 02:30The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stomp out hope of reactivating events that had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus. Its latest victim is the Airport Council International ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Elevates “Travel With Confidence” Program
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021 01:27Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary COVID-19 testing beginning January 26 to all registered guests across its Sandals and Beaches Resorts on-resort prior to their departure. This ... Read More
Seychelles Wonders brought to Switzerland yet again!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 18, 2021 21:30Beginning on a grand note, Seychelles Islands shows off its wonders in Switzerland, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) launches a two-week advertising campaign in the European nation- a second ... Read More
Redefining the way the world goes on vacation
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021 21:56Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International, the world’s leading all-inclusive resort company, died at the age ... Read More
U.S. Travel Praises President-elect Biden’s Emergency Relief Plan
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021 01:46“Accelerating the distribution of vaccines is the key to getting travel back to normal, and we applaud President-elect Biden’s emphasis on a robust federal leadership role to get as many ... Read More
Quick-witted Wheel of Fortune contestant wins featured trip to Nevis
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021 21:38The Nevis Tourism Authority hit the ground running to kickstart its marketing efforts for 2021 by being featured on Wheel of Fortune for December 30, 2020. A marvelous trip to ... Read More
Belize and Costa Rica respond to new CDC requirement for US travel
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021 02:53As the cases of COVID-19 continue to accelerate in the America, the US CDC has instituted a new protocol for everyone enterting the country. All travelers will now be required ... Read More
The Bahamas poised to seamlessly integrate new CDC order into existing protocols
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021 00:09Yesterday, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that all air passengers flying to the U.S. from a foreign country will be required to show proof of ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister names Special COVID Task Force
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021 21:35Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has named a special COVID task force to spearhead efforts to boost Jamaica’s COVID-19 testing capacity, in light of the growing demand for such tests, ... Read More
WTTC: Downfall of discriminating against unvaccinated travelers
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021 01:09With comprehensive COVID-19 testing allowing for the free and safe movement of travelers, there should be no further requirements for proof of vaccination from the coronavirus. The vaccine program is ... Read More
What’s new in the Islands of The Bahamas in 2021
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 12, 2021 21:07The Islands of The Bahamas are kicking off the New Year with new hotel opening, continued reopenings and increased airlift from major international markets, giving travelers plenty of reasons to ... Read More
National COVID-19 Immunization Campaign begins in Seychelles
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 11, 2021 21:44Seychelles, one of the top tourist destinations for travelers, leaps towards immunization as the country launched its national COVID-19 Immunization Campaign on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Being the first country ... Read More
IMEX cancelled once again
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 11, 2021 21:12IMEX Frankfurt scheduled for May 25-27, 2021, has officially been cancelled as announced by the IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom and CEO Carina Bauer. Read More
Community Tourism Mourns
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 9, 2021 19:52Testimonies to the great life that was Gordon "Butch" Stewart continue to pour in after his passing on Monday. Butch and Sandals Resorts are synonymous with all-inclusive travel, but perhaps ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board Announces Restructuring in Operations
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 8, 2021 21:38The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) announces various changes to its overseas operation given the ongoing pandemic and its economic impact on the country. On the Chinese market, the STB offices ... Read More
Cook Islands – Niue Travel Bubble could start this month
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 8, 2021 01:33Just over 2 weeks after the announcement of a travel bubble between the two island nations of the Cook Islands and Niue, officials say the start of this travel bubble ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board staff movement
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 7, 2021 01:11The Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB's) Management and Board would like to inform all its partners and stakeholders of the retirement of Ms. Monette Rose Director for Italy, Turkey, Israel, and ... Read More
Tourism Minister lobbies for new Jamaica Youth Ambassador
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 6, 2021 00:10Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says that actor Michael Rainey, Jr., best known for his role as Tariq St. Patrick on Starz network's hit drama series Power, is an ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister mourns death of Harry Maragh
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 5, 2021 23:41Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed condolences to the family and loved-ones of the late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and ... Read More
Seychelles New Safety Measures Announced
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 2021 23:20Seychelles authorities announced new safety measures on Sunday, January 3, 2020, with the aim to curb the spread of COVID-19 within the community. The Seychelles International Airport will remain open for ... Read More
Introducing Ideation + H: New Boutique Hospitality Asset Management and Consulting Firm
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 2021 21:41Pamela Malkani is pleased to announce the formation of ideation + h as of January 1, 2021.The new boutique hospitality asset management and consulting firm will oversee a portfolio of ... Read More
SpaceX Dragon to Execute Ultimate Cargo Services
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 2021 20:5121st resupply services mission for NASA |5,200 pounds of scientific experiments and other cargo |Live broadcast |Click here to read this full premium article free | An upgraded SpaceX Dragon ... Read More
Aeromexico Airline and Pilots Union Still At Odds
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 1, 2021 03:08Aeromexico airline and pilots union, Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores de Mexico (ASPA) which represents Mexican pilots, are still at odds over current negotiations. Agreement is necessary in order for ... Read More
Jamaica: The True Meaning of Tourism Resilience
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 31, 2020 21:38As we reflect on the year that was 2020, we cannot deny that the year has been one of trials and tests for international tourism, perhaps more so than any ... Read More
Honolulu Upholding the Paris Climate Agreement
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 31, 2020 02:37Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today the release of the City and County of Honolulu’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP), entitled “One Climate: One O‘ahu.” The CAP was developed in ... Read More
Santa Arrives in The Bahamas for an Extended Stay on Stocking Island
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 30, 2020 20:51This year has been long and taxing for everyone — even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual duties this year came with the added pressure of spreading ... Read More
Impact of COVID-19: Crisis Management and Future Planning
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 30, 2020 02:23The impact of COVID-19 has starkly highlighted the fragility of the tourism sector. Given the worldwide pandemic, discretionary travel has inevitably suffered dramatically. The collapse in demand combined with a ... Read More