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Glasgow Green: University of Glasgow unveils plan to cut business travel carbon emissions
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 18:45University staff will be encouraged to avoid travel wherever possible, to choose public ground transport over flying, to consider their transport options during funding applications, and to maximize the outcomes ... Read More
St. Eustatius is the home of the Caribbean’s first planetarium
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 23:52This is an educational project spearheaded by Jaap Vreling and Mr. Ishmael Berkel. Jaap teaches at the University of Amsterdam and was part of the Dutch Research Group of Astronomy ... Read More
Vaccine, Tourism, Politics: A Realistic View by a Minister, who is Resilient and a Hero
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 24, 2021 07:56Organization in charge of global tourism like UNWTO had been criticized to act helpless in addressing the global COVID-19 crisis the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre takes the ... Read More
Elephants are starving in Thailand and Tourism is to Blame
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 15, 2021 08:15Besides people also Elephants are fighting for survival. This is true in resort cities like Pattaya, Thailand. Read More
Brazilian Tourism Minister: COVID is a Punishment by God for the Carnival
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 13, 2021 23:00COVID-19 is no longer the Chinese Virus, but the Brazilian Virus God invented to punish Brazil for having the Brazilian Carnival. Read More
Tourism students learning from Skal Bangkok leaders
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- February 13, 2021 19:32Besides have the opportunity to network with leaders of Skal Bangkok, tourism students got to see first-hand how protocols due to COVID-19 are being carried out in hotels and at ... Read More
Can China soon predict Earthquakes?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 8, 2021 07:55Predicting earthquakes may safe massive death and disaster. The answer may come from China by AETA Read More
Visit the Old City of Jerusalem Today and Virtually
The Media Line- February 7, 2021 22:42Walking the old town of Jerusalem is a trip most won't forget. Since COVID-19 is closing the world, this visit is available virtually. Read More
Sandals Resorts Announces Scholarship and Conservation Effort
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 4, 2021 00:26In one of his first initiatives as Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart has announced the creation of The Gordon "Butch" Stewart Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, fostering the power of education ... Read More
Importance of Online Discussion Boards in Learning
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 3, 2021 09:14We are living in the digital age, where everything is a click away. The ICT age has had a significant influence on many sectors, including education. Learning is moving to ... Read More
Successful Tourism Leadership Demands Dynamic and Innovative Education and Training
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- January 29, 2021 06:11Dr. Marianna Sigala, Professor, University of South Australia Business School is the guest of today's Q&A by World Tourism Network. Moderated by Dr. Elinor Garely. Read More
Destination DC launches new website
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 26, 2021 22:48Visitation to Washington, DC in 2021 has inspired new and engaging content and immersive design at the official Washington tourism website. Read More
Washington DC is too quiet! I feel safe but scared!
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021 00:50My house is three minutes walk from the White House for 30 years. I welcomed visitors from every continent. I just came back from a walk. My city is quiet, ... Read More
UNWTO set to bribe 34 Countries over Dinner, Georgia Style
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 16, 2021 12:05In a top-secret move by the World Tourism Organization, a dinner designed to bribe 34 countries was just added to the official UNWTO Election program yesterday. Spanish celebrity chef Dani ... Read More
In Memory of Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Sandals Resorts
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 5, 2021 21:10The World Tourism Network mourns the death of Gordon “Butch” Stewart, A Tourism Visionary and founder of Sandals Resorts was a Hero from Jamaica. Stewart was 79 years old and ... Read More
UNICEF on the future of children in this world
eTN Managing Editor- January 1, 2021 23:25Fiji welcomed the first baby of the new year and the United States the last one.UNICEF estimates an 84-year average life expectancy for the 140 million children it projects will be born ... Read More
SUNx Malta to Stage First Strong Earth Youth Summit (SEYS)
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 23, 2020 01:54SUNx Malta will host the first ever climate friendly youth travel summit in April 2021. The ‘Strong Earth Youth Summit’ (SEYS) will include lectures, workshops and other educational activities aimed ... Read More
World Tourism Network Launch: Just Amazing
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 8, 2020 02:24This month is the launch of the World Tourism Network (WTN). Born from the popular rebuilding.travel discussion, World Tourism Network is the long-overdue voice of small- and medium-sized travel and ... Read More
How to re-enchant tourism
Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- December 6, 2020 20:50With the now real potential for a vaccine we can begin to this about tourism post the pandemic. After Covid-19 becomes a tragic chapter in the history of tourism industry ... Read More
Travelling without moving – Europe travels to Hannover
Dmytro Makarov- December 6, 2020 20:32Digital tours in 360° format make it happen: Currently, the Herrenhäuser Gärten, the Nanas, Marienburg castle, the exhibition grounds and the New Town Hall are travelling through Germany and Europe. Within Germany, the multimedia ... Read More
Evidence: Wearing masks saves lives
Dmytro Makarov- November 29, 2020 20:04Ontario's doctors say that wearing a mask or other face covering is one of the easiest and most effective things everyone can do to stop the spread of COVID and ... Read More
Frankfurt UAS founds Institute for Aviation and Tourism
Harry S. Johnson- November 27, 2020 23:31In the winter semester 2020/21, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) has founded the "Institute for Aviation and Tourism" (IAT). "We would like to use the expertise of Frankfurt ... Read More
The “Tourism Wi” Campaign Continues with the Youth of Seychelles
editor- November 27, 2020 20:41As part of the “Tourism Wi” campaign, activities engaging with the youth of the island nation of Seychelles have taken place over the past few weeks. Educators from some 20 ... Read More
Africa Tourism Day: An all star celebration just finished
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 27, 2020 08:29The Africa Tourism Day on November 26 just finished with a 4-hour virtual event organized by Desigo Tourism Development Company with the support of the African Tourism Board . The ... Read More
Qatar Airways launches its first exclusive global program for students
Harry S. Johnson- November 16, 2020 15:41Qatar Airways has launched a global program exclusive to students worldwide. Student Club is powered by the airline’s loyalty program, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and offers a range of benefits ... Read More
Sandals Foundation: Favorite Responsible Travel Foundation
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 4, 2020 02:32The outstanding work of the Sandals Foundation to develop Caribbean communities and inspire hope in the lives of the region’s people has once again been recognized as it was named ... Read More
World Tourism Network (WTN) is your voice in a new Travel Industry
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 28, 2020 10:04A new organization for the travel and tourism industry has been making headlines. The World Tourism Network (WTN) already established a strong base of known leaders including 24 tourism ministers ... Read More
First Tourism Hero from Malaysia recognized has a German connection
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 25, 2020 21:33World Tourism Network today confirmed Mr. Rudolf Herrmann from Penang, Malaysia as the latest tourism hero. Mr. Herrmann is now joining the International Hall of Tourism Heroes with 18 members ... Read More
First Face-to-Face Forum between Gulf, Israeli Women a Hit
The Media Line- October 19, 2020 22:59The newly-established Gulf-Israel Women’s Forum has kicked-off, with participation by the first female Emirati life coach; a deputy mayor of Jerusalem; a Hebrew-literate Emirati who is co-authoring a kosher cookbook; ... Read More
Singapore can’t wait around for a vaccine to reopen travel
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 11, 2020 21:03Ong Ye Kung, the minister of Transport for Singapore explained that his country can't wait around for a vaccine. Ong Ye Kung MP is served as the Minister for Transport ... Read More
How the travel and tourism industry can survive Coronavirus
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 8, 2020 19:45In a historic first, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC, who presented their plan to save the embattled Travel & Tourism sector and 100m ... Read More
Financial Essentials You Need to Get Right in Your Life
editor- October 1, 2020 10:58Taking charge of your finances is one of the most important and essential things you can do in your life, and this is something you need to get better at. ... Read More
PATA online training is now free
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 21, 2020 19:16The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the PATA eLearning Platform for travel agents, tourism professionals, and destination marketers who want to refresh their ... Read More
2020 PATA Youth Symposium: Empowering youths for the future
Harry S. Johnson- September 17, 2020 09:46The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘The Future of Travel’, will take place alongside the first-ever Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020. This year’s Youth Symposium has been designed ... Read More
COVID-19 Concerns and Confusion Over Resuming School in Italy
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- September 15, 2020 02:02The main COVID-19 concerns getting attention in Italy are the lack of masks and a dispute regarding the detection of the temperature of students of all ages and the self-certification ... Read More
Safe Travels Stamp, Safer Tourism Seal or both?
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 4, 2020 01:42"The Safe Travels Stamp by WTTC and the Safer Tourism Seal by Rebuilding Travel are complementary and not in competition," says Alain St. Ange, current candidate for president of Seychelles, ... Read More