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.
ECPAT-USA report: Human Trafficking Laws for Lodging Industry
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 20, 2021An updated ECPAT-USA report details laws in all 50 states and 23 US territories, counties, and cities for the lodging ... Read More
The Sandals legacy continues
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart's appointment as the resort company's Executive Chairman, continuing the Sandals legacy. Stewart becomes ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism congratulates Adam Stewart on being named Executive Chairman of SRI
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned hotelier, Adam Stewart, on his appointment as Executive Chairman ... Read More
Airports Council International cancels 2021 ACI Africa event
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stomp out hope of reactivating events that had to be cancelled in 2020 due to ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Elevates “Travel With Confidence” Program
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary COVID-19 testing beginning January 26 to all registered guests across its ... Read More
Seychelles Wonders brought to Switzerland yet again!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 18, 2021Beginning on a grand note, Seychelles Islands shows off its wonders in Switzerland, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) launches ... Read More
Redefining the way the world goes on vacation
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International, ... Read More
U.S. Travel Praises President-elect Biden’s Emergency Relief Plan
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021“Accelerating the distribution of vaccines is the key to getting travel back to normal, and we applaud President-elect Biden’s emphasis ... Read More
Quick-witted Wheel of Fortune contestant wins featured trip to Nevis
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021The Nevis Tourism Authority hit the ground running to kickstart its marketing efforts for 2021 by being featured on Wheel ... Read More
Belize and Costa Rica respond to new CDC requirement for US travel
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021As the cases of COVID-19 continue to accelerate in the America, the US CDC has instituted a new protocol for ... Read More
The Bahamas poised to seamlessly integrate new CDC order into existing protocols
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021Yesterday, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that all air passengers flying to the U.S. from ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister names Special COVID Task Force
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has named a special COVID task force to spearhead efforts to boost Jamaica’s COVID-19 testing ... Read More
WTTC: Downfall of discriminating against unvaccinated travelers
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021With comprehensive COVID-19 testing allowing for the free and safe movement of travelers, there should be no further requirements for ... Read More
What’s new in the Islands of The Bahamas in 2021
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 12, 2021The Islands of The Bahamas are kicking off the New Year with new hotel opening, continued reopenings and increased airlift ... Read More
National COVID-19 Immunization Campaign begins in Seychelles
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 11, 2021Seychelles, one of the top tourist destinations for travelers, leaps towards immunization as the country launched its national COVID-19 Immunization ... Read More
IMEX cancelled once again
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 11, 2021IMEX Frankfurt scheduled for May 25-27, 2021, has officially been cancelled as announced by the IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom ... Read More
Community Tourism Mourns
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 9, 2021Testimonies to the great life that was Gordon "Butch" Stewart continue to pour in after his passing on Monday. Butch ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board Announces Restructuring in Operations
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 8, 2021The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) announces various changes to its overseas operation given the ongoing pandemic and its economic impact ... Read More
Cook Islands – Niue Travel Bubble could start this month
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 8, 2021Just over 2 weeks after the announcement of a travel bubble between the two island nations of the Cook Islands ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board staff movement
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 7, 2021The Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB's) Management and Board would like to inform all its partners and stakeholders of the retirement ... Read More
Tourism Minister lobbies for new Jamaica Youth Ambassador
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 6, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says that actor Michael Rainey, Jr., best known for his role as Tariq St. ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister mourns death of Harry Maragh
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 5, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed condolences to the family and loved-ones of the late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, ... Read More
Seychelles New Safety Measures Announced
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 2021Seychelles authorities announced new safety measures on Sunday, January 3, 2020, with the aim to curb the spread of COVID-19 within ... Read More
Introducing Ideation + H: New Boutique Hospitality Asset Management and Consulting Firm
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 2021Pamela Malkani is pleased to announce the formation of ideation + h as of January 1, 2021.The new boutique hospitality ... Read More
SpaceX Dragon to Execute Ultimate Cargo Services
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 202121st resupply services mission for NASA |5,200 pounds of scientific experiments and other cargo |Live broadcast |Click here to read ... Read More
Aeromexico Airline and Pilots Union Still At Odds
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 1, 2021Aeromexico airline and pilots union, Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores de Mexico (ASPA) which represents Mexican pilots, are still at ... Read More
Jamaica: The True Meaning of Tourism Resilience
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 31, 2020As we reflect on the year that was 2020, we cannot deny that the year has been one of trials ... Read More
Honolulu Upholding the Paris Climate Agreement
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 31, 2020Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today the release of the City and County of Honolulu’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP), ... Read More
Santa Arrives in The Bahamas for an Extended Stay on Stocking Island
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 30, 2020This year has been long and taxing for everyone — even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual ... Read More
Impact of COVID-19: Crisis Management and Future Planning
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 30, 2020The impact of COVID-19 has starkly highlighted the fragility of the tourism sector. Given the worldwide pandemic, discretionary travel has ... Read More
COVID-19 Variant Strikes the US
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 30, 2020The first reported case of the COVID-19 variant has been reported in the United States. A Colorado man in his ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board Italy participates in Travel Open Day Virtual
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 29, 2020From December 14-16, 2020, the Seychelles Tourism Board Italy participated to the first edition of the travel virtual fair Travel ... Read More
Renewed Jamaica-Nigeria Bilateral Talks
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 29, 2020Tourism is expected to be a major item on the agenda of talks to take place soon in Abuja, Nigeria, ... Read More
Sandals Foundation and Hasbro Spread Holiday Cheer to Caribbean Children
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 28, 2020More than 10,000 children experienced a little more joy this holiday season with brand-new toys and games donated by the ... Read More
Hawaii Visitors Down 77 Percent
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 28, 2020Hawaii visitors are down as the industry continues to feel significant impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, ... Read More
Maharashtra Tourism: Mission Begin Again
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 26, 2020“We wanted to build the hospitality industry as a core industry for the state. Likewise, with the event industry. Maharashtra ... Read More
