Tag: climb
World unites to fight against cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- June 11, 2019 18:25Thousands of people across the globe have come together protesting against the potential building of a controversial cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro, a World’s Heritage Site. In March 2019 Tanzania’s ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board official response to Mount Everest expedition deaths
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019 18:33Is Nepal a safe destination to travel after 11 people died climbing Mount Everest this season? The answer should be a certain yes. Nepal is so much more than climbing ... Read More
Madrid and Barcelona beat London and Singapore to world’s ‘Top 5 congress cities’
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 19:30The city of Madrid climbs to third in the ranking of world congress cities, published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) for 2018. This positioning is reinforced by ... Read More
Passenger volume climbs at Frankfurt and most of the Group airports
Dmytro Makarov- May 14, 2019 05:34Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than six million passengers in April 2019, a gain of 5.1 percent year-on-year. This noticeable increase can also be attributed to the Easter traffic, which ... Read More
IndiGo airline under safety audit by India’s civil aviation regulator
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 19:25India's civil aviation regulator will conduct a special safety audit of the low-cost carrier IndiGo following concerns about the snag-ridden Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engines, which power the airline’s A320 ... Read More
Brexit uncertainty, but LHR is doing well
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 15, 2019 07:28Despite Brexit uncertainty, Heathrow remains a bright light for the UK, with the role we play in keeping people and products moving evident. Our new domestic connections will be pivotal ... Read More
10 tourists trapped by avalanches rescued in China’s Xinjiang
Chief Assignment Editor- April 9, 2019 19:45Ten people have been rescued Tuesday after being trapped by avalanches in a mountainous area in Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to Xinjiang forest fire brigade. They ... Read More
Cable Car to be introduced on Mount Kilimanjaro, amid protest
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- April 4, 2019 16:09A cable car is to be rolled out on Mount Kilimanjaro by a foreign company to improve access and boost tourism, amid strong protest from key local industry players. Overlooking ... Read More
Developing safety and security for children during travel
Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- April 2, 2019 00:28Safety and security are always a concern of the travel industry, no matter who the traveler might be. A major issue when dealing with children is their safety and security. ... Read More
Summer Schedule 2019: Frankfurt Airport puts spring in its step
editor- March 26, 2019 20:07New flight schedule to take effect on March 31 – Total flights expanding moderately Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continues to strengthen its status as Germany’s leading international aviation hub. Starting on March ... Read More
Travel industry building for more sustainable future this Earth Day and beyond
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 16:01A day to promote environmental awareness and bring attention to the protection of the planet, Earth Day is celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. Earth Day is an ... Read More
Milan Bergamo Airport: Passenger experience improvements contribute to traffic growth
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 15:09Passenger traffic at Milan Bergamo continues to climb in 2019, with more-and-more people choosing to fly from the airport. The growth comes at a time when passenger satisfaction at the ... Read More
Italy travel: Destination Baia and Latina steps into the video limelight
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 21, 2019 02:03In 2017, “The Year of the Borghi” was celebrated in Italy. According to the directive of the former Minister, Dario Franceschini, the initiative was created with the intention of enhancing ... Read More
Pilots frantic search for fix while Boeing Max8 went down
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 20, 2019 07:30Ethiopian Airlines and Lions Air most likely have the same deadly scenario accordsidng to a report Reuters today reported about the 31-year-old Lions' Air captain was at the controls of ... Read More
2019 Quality of Living: Vienna is still the world’s best city
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 15:42Trade tensions and populist undercurrents continue to dominate the global economic climate. Combined with the threat of stringent and inconsistent monetary policies looming over markets, international businesses are under more ... Read More
US Pilots alarmed: Boeing 737 Max 8 flight manual is criminally insufficient
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 13, 2019 09:51The Flight Manual for the Boeing 737 Max 8 is inadequate and almost criminally insufficient. These are the words of an American Pilot. Boeing stocks are already down more than ... Read More
Best honeymoon destinations for every zodiac sign in 2019
editor- March 5, 2019 20:25Find the best honeymoon destinations for your zodiac sign in 2019 right here. There should be no difficulty finding the right location if you are guided by the stars. With ... Read More
IATA: Airline industry showing continuing safety improvements
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 17:32The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2018 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continuing safety improvements over the long term, but an increase in ... Read More
Platov International becomes first ever five-star Russian airport
Chief Assignment Editor- February 16, 2019 19:20One of the newest Russian airports, Platov International Airport in the city of Rostov-on-Don, has received the highest mark from the UK-based ranking organization Skytrax, becoming the first five-star Russian ... Read More
Greece Tourism presents Attica wine & food experience
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- February 1, 2019 02:17A new itinerary in the land of gods and heroes deepens visitors’ knowledge of the land’s nectar. It was a trip proposed by the Tourist Organization of the Attica Region ... Read More
IATA’s new program helps airlines avoid turbulence
Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2018 17:30International Air Transport Association announced the roll-out its new program that will assist airlines with avoiding turbulence when planning the flight routes. The new data resource named Turbulence Aware, expands ... Read More
Security expert takes on Rio tourism safety
editor- December 21, 2018 02:07The security and safety of the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is a hot topic these days. Read More
Instagrammers dream: Most Instagram-worthy US travel destinations named
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2018 16:46Seasoned travel experts partnered with some of the world’s top travel influencers to produce the compelling list of top Instagram-worthy travel destinations for 2019. This list of most photogenic destinations ... Read More
IATA enables airlines to share turbulence data
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 06:10The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Turbulence Aware data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight. Turbulence Aware augments an airline’s ability to ... Read More
Guam’s hidden gem
editor- February 15, 2017 05:31Ague Cove on Guam is not for the faint of heart. The trail is a moderate hike down in dry weather, but can be slippery during and after rain. Read More
Because that’s the way it is: A happy dancing group showcasing Norfolk Islands Arts, Culture and Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2016 15:42Dars-de-waye: Because that's the way it is - it's the tourism slogan for Norfolk Islands. Read More
Guam tourism: food, culture and South Pacific beaches
editor- September 19, 2013 15:45It's worth going on this long trip to Guam. Read More
Guam recreates Chamorro cultural theme park
editor- January 13, 2012 08:13TUMON, Guam - Guam’s first and original Chamorro cultural theme park recreates Chamorro life 500 years ago. Chamorros are Guam’s first inhabitants. Read More
Martina Navratilova set to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro
editor- December 2, 2010 08:18(eTN) - American tennis legend Martina Navratilova is set to fly to Tanzania next week for a tourism mission which will see her conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, in ... Read More
Tourist’s attempt to climb Mt Doom ends in overnight rescue
editor- April 5, 2010 01:38New Zealand - A Dutch tourist's ambition to climb "Mt Doom" has ended in an overnight rescue from Mt Ngauruhoe in the central North Island . Read More
First Saudi climbing Everest
editor- August 4, 2008 05:20SAUDI ARABIA - Farouq Al-Zouman, the Saudi adventurer, succeeded last May in climbing Mount Everest to apply the ecotourism principles "Leave No Trace" when going hiking. Read More