Tag: contribution
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
Swiss Space Tourism: A ticket to ride for US$100
editor- June 14, 2019 21:47Boris Otter, future space tourist, is creating a federation of astronaut enthusiasts: an extraordinary opportunity where 5 winning individuals will receive a ticket for space in one of the first ... Read More
Fairmont Hotels: Honeybees and responsible tourism
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 19:28Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, to develop responsible tourism and sound environmental practices, has announced the next evolution of its Bee Sustainable programming with the launch of a new interactive digital ... Read More
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- June 12, 2019 18:54In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More
Minister Bartlett: New AC Marriott Hotel to improve Kingston City tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 18:40Jamaica's Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says the new 220-room AC Marriott Kingston Hotel scheduled to start taking guests on June 17 represents a game changing addition to Kingston's tourism ... Read More
Seychelles to celebrate 250th anniversary of the first settlement in 2020
editor- June 7, 2019 21:12As announced by President Danny Faure in August 2018, the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the first settlement of Seychelles is to be held in August 2020. A national ... Read More
IATA Resolution calls for Implementation of Global Carbon Offsetting Scheme
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 7, 2019 05:25The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and ... Read More
The Royal Portfolio announces new Director of Sales & Marketing
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 15:20The Royal Portfolio, the renowned family-owned collection of luxury hotels and resorts throughout South Africa, has announced the promotion of Simon Mandy, previously General Manager of Sales & Marketing for ... Read More
Seychelles history retraced through gastronomy: Hilton Seychelles welcomes top London chefs
editor- June 5, 2019 19:07Announced in May by Hilton Seychelles the series of gastronomic events inspired by the famous 17th century pirate, Olivier Levasseur, dubbed ‘A Treasure Trail of Taste’ will be launched as ... Read More
UNWTO: Sustainability a key part of tourism policies, but more still to be done
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 16:20Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research carried out for the first “Baseline Report ... Read More
IATA re-appoints Ethiopian Airlines GCEO its Board of Governors
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 15:13Ethiopian Airlines announced that its Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been re-appointed to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Board of Governors for a three year-term at the 75th ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett new cooperation with President Clinton on Tourism Resilience
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 4, 2019 16:39Alongside President and Secretary Clinton, Jamaica's Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke today the ongoing 4th meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery ... Read More
Sustainability Report published by Qatar Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 14:01Qatar Airways Group today published its Sustainability Report 18 (covering the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), detailing its development and progress in this crucial area. The report ... Read More
Is Boeing bribing U.S.House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation members? Follow the money
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 1, 2019 22:20Is Boeing bribing Members of the United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation with millions of dollars? Unfortunately, under U.S. law such payoffs are not considered bribes, but legal contributions., ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Bartlett lauds Seaga as icon, champion of the people
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 23:02Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has lauded the work of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon Edward Phillip George Seaga, who passed away today, on his 89th birthday. Minister ... Read More
Fraport AGM: Well Positioned for the Future, Nationally and Internationally
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2019 08:01Fraport AG's executive board chairman, Dr. Stefan Schulte, struck a positive note at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) today: "We can look back on a very successful 2018. Supported ... Read More
Far-reaching effects: New EU aviation fuel tax will send airfares soaring
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 18:17The European Commission is considering aviation fuel tax that is supposed to reduce carbon emissions by 11 percent and have a “negligible” impact on jobs and the economy. But experts ... Read More
Dubai to host second edition of World Tolerance Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 16:15Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Institute for Tolerance in Dubai ... Read More
UNWTO highlights Gastronomy Tourism in Japan
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 15:18The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan. At present, the ... Read More
Trend setter for tourism to enter the European Parliament: The best Tourism Minister of the World Elena Kountoura
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 23:30The European Parliament is about to say yes to travel and tourism, and after today's election, new trends may be set in European Tourism Policies. The bars for tourism are ... Read More
The Kingdom of Eswatini Tourism Authority joins African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 01:32The Eswatini Tourism Authority joined the African Tourism Board as an observer today. Under the leadership of CEO Linda Nxumalo. Eswatini is also known as Swaziland, a Kingdom in the southern ... Read More
BestCities launch Inspiring Young Leaders program
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 18:40BestCities Global Alliance has today launched the Inspiring Young Leaders program, and has recognized two associations who have committed to actively encouraging youth engagement ahead of their upcoming congresses. The ... Read More
PATA Youth Symposium empowers the next generation of tourism leaders
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 07:39The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines, took place on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2019 on Thursday, May 9 at the Radisson ... 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
Italy Tourism pulls in nearly 40 billion in international traveler spend
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 14, 2019 23:43The positive outcome in 2018 for Italy’s tourism shows an increase of almost 11%, with around 41.7 billion euros spent by international travelers compared to 39.1 billion euros in 2017, ... Read More
Vancouver Airport Authority announces new Chair
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 19:05Vancouver Airport Authority's Board of Directors has elected Annalisa King , an award-winning business executive, as Chair of its Board of Directors. Annalisa replaces Mary Jordan , upon the end ... Read More
Montreal Gay Village shines as LGBTQ and contemporary art beacon
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 18:15Today, the Business Development Corporation (SDC) for the Montreal Village and the Ville-Marie borough, alongside Robert Beaudry, City Councilor for the Saint-Jacques District and member of the City of Montréal's ... Read More
Jamaica Minister Hon. Bartlett: Tourism success held up by dedicated workers
editor- May 11, 2019 00:02The Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressed the state of his country’s tourism in the following article written by him: We cannot highlight enough the fact that the ... Read More
Air Transat launches nonstop service between Montreal and New Orleans
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 22:03Air Transat announced that it will add New Orleans, Louisiana, to its portfolio of fall and winter destinations. Beginning in November 2019 , the airline will offer two direct flights ... Read More
African Tourism Board breaks barriers: SA Deputy Tourism Minister and students in Pretoria smiling
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 7, 2019 02:42The South African Deputy Minister of Tourism, Honorable Elizabeth Thabethe in partnership with African Tourism Board represented by Vice president Cuthbert Ncube, took an initiative to bring back African pride ... Read More
Reimagining Tourism through Human Capital Development
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 19:15“Reimagining Tourism through Human Capital Development” written by Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Around the world today tourism processes, tools, structures, systems and actors are being radically reviewed, ... Read More
Caribbean citizenship by investment: Dominica’s five-star resort launches new opportunities in Dubai
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 18:15During an event held recently at Dubai's One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel, Caribbean hotel developers GEMS Holdings Limited presented The Residences at Secret Bay, a Caribbean citizenship by investment (CBI) opportunity ... 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
Swiss-Belhotel International Senior VP highlights the need for responsible tourism at ATM
Chief Assignment Editor- April 30, 2019 16:01Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, spoke today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on the critical need ... Read More
Indian Tourism booming by the trillions
editor- April 30, 2019 01:10A new report shows that the systematic growth, maintenance, and sustainable development of tourism destinations for India, as well as focus on promoting the emerging avenues of tourism, will be ... Read More
African Tourism Board appoints UNWTO leader Cuthbert Ncube: Repackaging Tourism in Africa
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 21:11Cuthbert Ncube, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) regional vice-president was appointed today as the Vice President of the African Tourism Board Mr. Ncube is based in Pretoria, South Africa. In ... Read More