Category: People in Travel & Tourism
People are the driving force in the travel and tourism industry. Executives, GM, Ministers, Leaders, ordinary travelers, etc. This story is about the people running travel and tourism, people that have a story to tell traveling the world and people who need to have a voice and about people that are the voice of travel and tourism.
The Chinese Virus: US State Department released a shocking fact sheet
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2021COVID-19 may have been an experiment that went wrong in the development of a horrifying chemical weapon by the Chinese ... Read More
Latin America: Spectator or actor in international organizations?
Galileo Violini- January 16, 2021The unjustified advance of the date and the impossibility for many Ministers of Tourism to travel to Madrid, transfers the ... Read More
UNWTO set to bribe 34 Countries over Dinner, Georgia Style
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 16, 2021In a top-secret move by the World Tourism Organization, a dinner designed to bribe 34 countries was just added to ... 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
Anguilla Tourism: COVID-19 testing at the forefront of reopening strategy
Chief Assignment Editor- January 15, 2021Statement on CDC universal testing requirements by Anguilla's Hon. Minister of Tourism Haydn Hughes Read More
WestJet announces retirement of Chief Operating Officer
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Captain Jeff Martin, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer announces his retirement Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia names new Hotel Manager
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Lasvigne joined Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia in 2017 as part of the pre-opening team Read More
Delta Air Lines bans pro-Trump hoodlums from its flights
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Delta Air puts Donald Trump supporters who heckled Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham on no-fly list Read More
Global Business Travel Association Canada builds committee offering
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Industry leaders join GBTA as volunteers to help restore business travel Read More
Groups challenge Trump Administration’s latest assaults on Endangered Species Act in Hawaii
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Trump administration issued two new regulations that strip vital protections from federal lands necessary for the conservation of threatened and ... Read More
Visit Plano announces new staff members
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Visit Plano names Steve Yearwood new Association and SMERF Sales Manager and Olivia Woodward new Event Services Coordinator Read More
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, ... Read More
ABPCO releases 2021-22 member focused business plan
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Association of British Professional Conference Organizers unveils new strategic plan Read More
US Black travelers more influenced by safety concerns & representation in marketing than European Black travelers
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021The findings of this report, along with the sustained calls by Black travelers for diversity and equality, should be an ... Read More
How you can influence the future of Aviation?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 13, 2021The World Tourism Network emerged out of a grassroots initiatives known as rebuilding.travel. Aviation veteran Vijay Poonoosamy, a former VP ... Read More
Tourism Fiji’s new program ensures traveler safety once borders re-open
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Tourism Fiji announces the “Care Fiji Commitment” Read More
She is Winning the 2021 UNWTO Secretary-General Election
eTN Managing Editor- January 13, 2021Snowstorms in Madrid, COVID-19 lockdowns in Spain, the “Decency of the UNWTO Election Campaign” by the World Tourism Network signed ... Read More
Jamaica to ramp up COVID-19 testing capacity – Minister Bartlett
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Government of Jamaica and key partners are putting measures in place to boost the COVID-19 testing capacity locally Read More
AIANTA CEO appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021The advisory panel will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote sustainable recreation and tourism within the ... Read More
New Vermont Lodging Association formed
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021VLA's goals include retaining a professional and experienced lobbying firm to represent the Vermont lodging industry and serving as the ... Read More
Canada’s airline workers devastated by lack of direct financial aid to sector
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Canada's Minister of Transport and the airlines urged to do whatever it takes to support Canadian aviation workers in the ... Read More
Jetcraft appoints Americas Sales Director
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Spangler will oversee Jetcraft’s strategic partnerships in the region, including Aerolineas Ejecutivas which operates as a Jetcraft authorized representative in ... Read More
Hemingway look-alikes urge COVID-19 safety for Florida Keys Tourism
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Florida Keys tourism council’s ongoing “Play It Safe” video series promote personal responsibility and health protective measures to combat COVID-19 ... Read More
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says he will seek a second term
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Secretary-General António Guterres informed the five permanent members of the Security Council that he was “available” to run for a ... Read More
IHG Owners Association announces new CEO
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021John Muehlbauer Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the IHG Owners Association Read More
New dual General Manager appointed at The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Miami Beach
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021Jacqueline “Jackie” Volkart has been named GM of Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour Read More
African Tourism Board shining, fighting, and endorsing at General Assembly
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2021African Tourism Board Assembly endorsement for UNWTO Secretary-General Read More
Lisa Mize named executive director of Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitor Bureau
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021During a very challenging 2020, Lisa successfully navigated the CVB through a pandemic that threatened the survival of area businesses ... Read More
6 rangers killed in terror attack on Virunga National Park
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- January 11, 2021Rangers were taken by surprise and had no opportunity to defend themselves Read More
Carlos Vogeler joins Global Wine Tourism Organization
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021The Global Wine Tourism Organization integrates both public and private sectors to contribute to the socio-economic development of wine tourism ... Read More
How People and Planet can co-exist in Harmony and create 380,000 jobs
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2021Saudi Arabia after opening this closed country has been developed as a source for out of the box, but realistic ... Read More
Thailand to receive 63 million doses of COVID vaccine from China
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- January 10, 2021Thailand released a plan to get all its citizens vaccinated against COVID-19 In addition illegal workers from Cambodia, Laos, and ... 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
Turks & Caicos Islands Tourism mourns the loss of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Harry S. Johnson- January 9, 2021Gordon 'Butch' Stewart made immeasurable contribution to Turks & Caicos Islands tourism through Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and ... Read More
Grenada Tourism mourns passing of Sandals Resorts founder Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Harry S. Johnson- January 9, 2021The Ministry of Tourism and the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) express sadness over news of the passing of Tourism business ... Read More
Belize Tourism Minister issues statement on passing of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Harry S. Johnson- January 8, 2021Belize joins the Caribbean and the rest of the world in paying tribute to the lifetime achievements of Mr. Gordon ... Read More
