Tag: confidence
China – Tajikistan Tourism: Presidents agreed to improve cooperation
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 16, 2019 02:59Tourism was on the agenda, when Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks Saturday, agreeing to further deepen the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership for common ... Read More
African Tradition responsible for Ebola killing Uganda Boy after Spreading Virus to Relatives?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 01:39Local cultural requirements may be the reason for three isolated cases of Ebola in Uganda. Even though the border region is a tourism transportation center, visitors are not in danger ... Read More
Agra Tourism: Facing the challenge of change
Anil Mathur - eTN India- June 10, 2019 20:30It is said that there are two kinds of people in the world - those who have seen the Taj Mahal in Agra, and those who want to. Clearly, everyone ... Read More
Caribbean tourism records robust 12% growth in the first quarter of 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 16:06Spurred on by a 24 percent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, ... Read More
New nonstop flights to Europe from Dallas
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 20:51Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport welcomes new nonstop flights to Dublin, Ireland, and Munich, Germany provided by American Airlines. The Dublin flight will be the only nonstop service between Texas and Ireland. ... Read More
Kid-Friendly taxi app offer rides for Orlando visitors to theme parks, Disney, Kennedy Space Center and more
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 21:11Parents who fear traveling with car seats when calling a taxi from Orlando International Airport now have a new option with the Kidmoto app, a startup car transportation service that ... Read More
WestJet launches nonstop Calgary-Dublin service with 787 Dreamliner
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 19:50With the departure of flight WS6, WestJet becomes the only airline operating a nonstop route between Calgary and Dublin. The airline's newest route provides historic access between Western Canada and ... Read More
Hilton: 200th hotel opening in the China market
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 19:13Hilton ushered in a milestone in its China market development with the grand opening of its 200th hotel -- Canopy Chengdu. The Chinese market is a top priority for Hilton ... Read More
Spirit Airlines launches new daily service from Nashville International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 18:35Are you ready for some live music and hot chicken? Spirit Airlines is bringing its new service to Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning October 10, 2019, Spirit will begin nonstop daily service ... Read More
Arena di Verona Opera Foundation in New York for Festival
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 30, 2019 01:56A few days after the success of Shanghai, the targeted marketing action of the Arena Foundation for the promotion of the Opera Festival Arena continued in New York. At the ... Read More
IATA: Air cargo demand continues negative 2019 trend
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 19:05The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell 4.7% in April 2019, compared to the ... Read More
Chinese tourism is FIT and healthy
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 29, 2019 07:53“Chinese tourism is FIT and healthy.” That is the latest evaluation after a research company analysed over 17 million flight booking transactions a day. But what is behind this assessment? ... Read More
American Airlines launches new nonstop flight from New York’s JFK to St. Kitts
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 23:35Continuing to expand upon a successful airline-destination partnership, American Airlines will fly a second weekly nonstop flight from New York’s John F. K International Airport (JFK) to St. Kitts on ... Read More
Largest aircraft PDP financing project in global aviation in Asia signed
editor- May 28, 2019 20:03A total of 17 banks were involved in the syndicated loan in the amount of US$840 million to finance part of Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) for new CALC aircraft orders. CALC ... Read More
Canopy by Hilton : First in Africa set for CapeTown
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2019 06:48Hilton ( announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom ... Read More
ICCA UK & Ireland members stridently confident and upbeat about political challenges
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 17:50Venue and destination members of the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter voiced positive attitudes and commitment to the challenges of Brexit and ongoing political uncertainty in the UK during the ... Read More
European pilots: Before Boeing’s MAX returns, we need answers and transparency
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 16:20Regulators from across the globe are meeting today in Texas (USA), to discuss a possible return to service of the grounded Boeing 737 MAX. The FAA is currently reviewing Boeing’s ... Read More
Move Beyond: Cathay Pacific launches new digital brand
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 23:00Cathay Pacific celebrates today the start of a new journey with the purpose of moving people forward in life, through the airline’s ability to connect them to meaningful people, places ... Read More
Airbus announces major performance improvement to its latest A220 Family aircraft
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 18:55Airbus today announced that the A220 Family aircraft, the newest addition to its single-aisle portfolio, will now be offering increased range starting from H2 2020. The A220 aircraft maximum take-off ... Read More
UNWTO: International tourism numbers and confidence on the rise
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 18:42The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019. Though at a ... Read More
Thomas Cook Failure: Who to trust and how to communicate
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- May 20, 2019 04:26Thomas Cooks shares are effectively worth nothing right now. Thousands of British tourists looking forward to their holidays are not sure if they are really traveling anywhere. On Sunday the ... Read More
Jamaica successful in bid to chair UNWTO’s Regional Commission for the Americas
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 18:15Jamaica was yesterday selected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Americas (CAM) for the biennium 2019-2021. “Jamaica graciously accepts the position of Chairman ... Read More
Shocking: Aviation law firms react to US House Transportation Committee hearing on Boeing 737-8 MAX
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 01:55Justin Green, military-trained pilot and partner at law firm Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, reacted to today's U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing on the Status of the Boeing ... Read More
Passenger Safety: Boeing puts pressure on FAA to get Boeing 737MAX flying and worry later
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2019 00:08Airlines are desperate getting their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX flying again. The recertification process of the 737 MAX will require regaining the confidence of safety experts, pilots, and flight ... Read More
Minister: Sri Lanka needs security audit to build confidence among tourists
Chief Assignment Editor- May 11, 2019 17:40Sri Lanka's State Minister Harsha de Silva announced that the country is planning an independent security audit to build confidence among tourists. According to the Minister, the measure was necessary ... Read More
IATA: March passenger demand growth slows on later Easter holiday
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 18:25The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared to the same ... Read More
Seychelles shines again as the destination is awarded “Best Destination – Africa” in Mumbai
editor- May 4, 2019 00:55The Seychelles received laurels at the Geo Spa Global Spa India Awards by winning the Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Destination – Africa” that took place on April 24, 2019 ... Read More
SaferTourism.com: How dangerous is travel according to Dr. Peter Tarlow
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 3, 2019 20:38The recently concluded 26th International Tourism Security Conference in Las Vegas celebrated over a quarter Century of Tourism Safety and Security. Dr. Peter Tarlow of SaferTourism.com had a major part ... Read More
Jaipur hotel scene: Vibrant, alive and growing
Anil Mathur - eTN India- May 2, 2019 02:35There is much optimism in the hospitality industry in Jaipur, which has become known as the “Pink City.” It is a key component of the popular golden triangle, with Agra ... Read More
Wimbledon 2019: Winning plans for players and spectators
Rita Payne - special to eTN- May 2, 2019 01:25The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced a series of significant changes for The Championships 2019 and beyond. In the buildup to the official start of the Championships ... Read More
Boeing’s second biggest customer turns its back on 737 MAX, goes to Airbus
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 23:30Emirati state-owned low-cost airline Flydubai is negotiating potential purchases of new А320 Neo jets with European aerospace giant Airbus to replace its Boeing 737 MAX planes that have been grounded ... Read More
FAA frenzied, secretive rush to re-certify Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 1, 2019 19:04Ethiopian Airlines and Lions Air crash, American Airlines shutting up whistleblowers, loose debris damaging the wiring at a Boeing 787 factory, economic loss claimed not to use simulator training for Boeing ... Read More
India Tourism: Fore! on the golf course
editor- April 30, 2019 23:38During a presentation by the Ministry of Tourism at the Indian golf & Turf Expo (IGTE), Mr. Venkatesan Dhattareyan, Deputy Director General at Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, India, greatly ... Read More
South Africa Day 2019 celebrations in Bangkok
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- April 30, 2019 22:14A stunning South Africa National Day celebration took place in the Thai capital at the Siam Kempinski 5 star hotel. H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Quinton Mitchell Doidge - Photo © AJ ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism: Demonstrating resilience after terror attacks
editor- April 30, 2019 22:12One week on from the deadliest terror attacks perpetrated in the country since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka Tourism discusses measures taken to ensure the safety and ... Read More
Emirates renews its commitment to Seychelles at the Arabian Trade Fair in Dubai
editor- April 30, 2019 20:37The partnership between Emirates and destination Seychelles continues to grow, as both parties signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining joint activities to promote the island destination. A Memorandum of ... Read More