Tag: corporate social responsibility
Minister Bartlett addresses global tourism leaders at 2019 World Travel and Tourism Council
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 18:42As a part of a panel of the 2019 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), held on Tuesday, June 11 in New York City, Minister of Tourism, Honorable Minister Edmund ... Read More
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism cites Sandals Resorts as good corporate citizens
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 18:14Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has hailed Sandals Resorts as a prime example of indigenous companies in the tourism sector that are taking their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ... 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
RIU Hotels and Preverisk Group working in partnership for hotel sustainability
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 15:55RIU Hotels & Resorts is pursuing its commitment to hotel sustainability together with its partner company Preverisk Group (Gestión de Riesgos Ambientales S.L.), a company with more than 20 years ... Read More
Hilton Hotels in Myanmar launches “CoffeeBriques” program
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 16:37Hilton Hotels in Myanmar has launched a program that turns waste coffee grounds into “coffeeBriques” that can be used for cooking and heating. The simple steps to make coffeeBriques were ... Read More
Tanzania government sticks to its fists over privatized state hotels
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- April 30, 2019 20:58The Tanzania government once again warned investors over a possible re-possession of poorly-performing hotels and lodges in northern Tanzania wildlife parks after owners failed to provide quality services and a ... Read More
A new Tourism potential in Tanzania: The Southern Circuit
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- April 21, 2019 21:39A new Tourism potential is about to be unlocked In Tanzania. All roads and international air routes will in the near future, be leading to the Southern circuit, as the ... Read More
Aloft Kuala Lumpur has a new GM
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 4, 2019 14:50Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral welcomes Rubel Miah, as its newly appointed General Manager. Rubel joins the sassy 4-star Hotel with 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a ... Read More
Airbnb co-founder headed to Phillippines for travel summit
editor- March 27, 2019 20:56“We are excited to be welcoming Mr. Nathan Blecharczyk to the PATA Annual Summit 2019. It is nearly impossible to talk about the travel and tourism industry without mentioning Airbnb ... Read More
Global DMC Network by JTB Group DMC Travelife Partner status
editor- March 8, 2019 21:04JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. (JTBGMT), member of the Global DMC Network by JTB Group, received the Travelife Partner award last month in recognition of the long-term efforts of ... Read More
Celebrating Her Awards making women visible in tourism at ITB Berlin 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 18:08Award winners from previous years always take part in presenting the outstanding women in tourism with the Celebrating Her Awards by the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT). The ... Read More
IIPT India Announces the Winners of the 4th Celebrating Her awards at ITB Berlin
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 12:18For the fourth consecutive year ITB Berlin will play host to the International Institute for Peace – India’s (IIPT India) Global Awards for Empowered Women in Tourism – “Celebrating Her.” ... Read More
Barbican event venue moves to 100% renewable electricity
editor- February 26, 2019 00:11The Barbican event venue is now all completely run by renewable electricity. The switch, which took place in the last quarter of 2018, was part of a wider City of ... Read More
All set for maiden Arusha outdoor auto show
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- February 23, 2019 23:04All roads and international air routes will during the weekend be leading to Tanzania’s northern safari capital of Arusha to grace a maiden region premier - the outdoor auto show. ... Read More
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket Re-certified by Green Globe
eTN Managing Editor- February 15, 2019 02:17Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach: Phuket Pioneer in Sustainable Tourism Read More
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach: Phuket pioneer in sustainable tourism
editor- February 14, 2019 22:16The 5-star Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach, a holiday beach resort in Phuket has been re-certified by Green Globe for the seventh year in a row and has achieved ... Read More
Korean Air helps orphanage in Manado, Indonesia
editor- February 13, 2019 00:09Korean Air employees visited Yettrang, an underprivileged village with a high poverty rate and no education or welfare benefits. During their time in Yettrang, the volunteers constructed the foundation for ... Read More
Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label renewed for two Hilton properties
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2019 06:54The Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr Didier Dogley handed over SSTL certificates to representatives of two Hilton hotels in a short ceremony held at the ... Read More
Uganda Wildlife Authority donates relief to victims of floods and landslides at Mt. Elgon
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- January 13, 2019 20:12Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) delivered relief items worth UGX 10 Million (USD 3700) to the people who were affected by flash floods and landslides that occurred in October 2018 killing ... Read More
Corinthia Hotels’ diverse CSR initiatives in 2018 have positive impact on sustainable tourism
editor- December 6, 2018 13:04During 2018, some 762 pupils and 14 teachers at Buwambo Primary School in Uganda have Corinthia Hotels to thank for clean, safe water. Read More
PATA Youth Symposium inspires the next generation
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 14, 2018 09:55The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students' Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter, Tourism Malaysia ... Read More
PATA: Inspiring the tourism leaders of tomorrow
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 3, 2018 08:25The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘Inspiring Tourism Leaders of Tomorrow’, will take place on the first day of PATA Travel Mart 2018 on Wednesday, September 12 at the ... Read More
Winners announced: 2018 PATA Grand and Gold Awards
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 18, 2018 08:59See the full list of award winners. This year’s awards attracted 200 entries from 87 organisations and individuals worldwide. The winners were selected by an independent judging committee consisting of ... Read More
Las Vegas charities benefit from IMEX America and The Estoril Congress Center of Portugal
editor- December 21, 2011 05:34As part of an ongoing commitment to giving back to local communities, and following the October 2011 Las Vegas debut of its new trade show for events, meetings, and incentive ... Read More
Tourism as a good Samaritan for the poor
editor- January 9, 2008 10:34Living on the fringes breeds hopelessness, sometimes increased crime rates, in tourist destinations which do not generate substantial receipts. Poor locals in, at least, 50 least developed countries are not ... Read More