Tag: cultures
Carnival Corporation: Panama Canal sailings
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019 19:00Carnival Corporation brands have 26 ships and over 70 voyages scheduled to sail tourists to the Panama Canal. Six of Carnival Corporation's global cruise line brands will sail partially or ... Read More
British Airways responds to demand for more flights from Italy to US
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 11, 2019 23:23British Airways, thanks to its partnership with American Airlines, added three direct flights from Italy to its US offer: New York-Malpensa, New York-Rome Fiumicino, and Milan Malpensa-Miami. “In defining the ... Read More
Hangzhou House in LA
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 18:35"Hangzhou House in LA" is an immersive activity held in Los Angeles on June 3rd by Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism. In Pasadena, Tim Clancy and his wife Samantha Chen from Hangzhou acted as the hosts of a house ... Read More
Top 50 hotels: Nominees are unveiled
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 20:40Travel network Virtuoso has revealed the 50 hotels and hospitality greats nominated for its coveted Best of the Best awards. The nominees are part of the industry-leading Virtuoso Hotels & ... Read More
Japanese craftsmanship town welcomes new Hotel Oriental Express
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 18:46Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata started its operation on April 19. The hotel was founded upon the concepts of "a hotel that evokes the spirit of Kamata's unique history of ... Read More
Brussels Airlines moved their Moscow route to a different airport
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 18:13Sunday, 2nd June marked the launch of direct flights from Brussels to Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport via Brussels Airlines. Brussels Airlines said in a statement it was moving its Moscow route ... Read More
The InterContinental San Francisco Unveils Extensive Renovation Led by BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design
editor- May 31, 2019 21:41Two Bay Area-based design firms, BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design, are pleased to unveil the updated design for the InterContinental San Francisco , the landmark South of Market San ... Read More
Traveling solo? Experience the Mediterranean this summer
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 20:20A staggering 36 percent of respondents during a recent travel trends survey, conducted among a random group of 3,500 consumers nationwide, indicated they will take at least one solo vacation ... Read More
ILTM Asia Pacific 2019: Luxury travel ‘mindstyle’ shifts from indulgence and status to health and wellness
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 18:15Travel brands must significantly upgrade their health & wellness proposition to better connect with the new mindstyle of luxury travelers in Asia Pacific (APAC). Plant-based dining, MediSpa and digital detoxing ... Read More
100 Years of Hilton exhibition opens at the London Hilton on Park Lane
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 18:05The London Hilton on Park Lane, the first UK Hilton hotel, is opening an exhibition for guests and visitors as part of their 100 years of Hilton celebrations. The exhibition ... Read More
ICC Sydney Celebrates National Reconciliation Week
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2019 06:53International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is celebrating the contributions and achievements of Australia’s First Nations people this National Reconciliation Week, which commemorates the anniversaries of the 1967 referendum and ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Alain St.Ange- May 25, 2019 02:42Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and proactive measures to protect its exclusive economic zone. As the ... Read More
Studying abroad will become easier by 2021
editor- May 21, 2019 23:15It's a goal that many students set for their education: To study abroad. However, for many, it is a daunting task. However, the benefits of studying abroad often outweigh the ... Read More
Western Europe key destination for Chinese gastronomy tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 17:10Due to a rich mix of cultures within Western Europe, each individual country is known for specific dishes, or entire cuisines. This attracts Chinese tourists who want a varied gastronomical ... Read More
BestCities 2019 Copenhagen Global Forum to look to the future
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 16:40BestCities Global Alliance and Copenhagen Convention Bureau (CCB) are set to investigate what the future holds for associations and association congresses with a focus on creating lasting, positive impact. Exploring ... Read More
Tourism Ethiopia joins African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2019 08:58Today Tourism Ethiopia joined the African Tourism Board as an observer. Tourism Ethiopia (TE) is a national organization under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism; The mission Tourism Ethiopia has ... Read More
Holland America’s Westerdam explores eight Asian countries in 2019-20 Season
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 20:07The cosmopolitan cities and rich traditions of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the ship embarks on its 2019-20 season in Asia. From September ... Read More
Las Vegas hosts 2019 US-China Cultural Tourism Festival
Chief Assignment Editor- May 11, 2019 18:40The 2019 US-China Cultural Tourism Festival opened Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, aiming to expand cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries. The three-day festival consists of various themes, ... 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
Safertourism.com: Tourism Security will be an issue in 2020
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 5, 2019 22:14The 26th Las Vegas International Tourism Safety and Security Conference in 27 years was concluded last week. Next year a whole new concept of tourism security conferences is in the ... Read More
Viking announced expansion of its Egypt program with new cruise ship
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 19:50Viking today announced an expansion of its Egypt program for the 2020 season, which will include the launch of a new ship. Inspired by the design of the award-winning Viking ... Read More
The World Travel Award goes to Shaza
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 17:48Shaza, a unique luxury hotel brand inspired by the cultures of the Silk Route, walked off with no less than five trophies at the World Travel Awards presentation ceremony, held ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau Director Flori-Anne dela Cruz named 2019 PATA Face of the Future
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 08:22Flori-Anne dela Cruz, the youth representative to the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors, is today named as the 2019 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most ... Read More
Turkish Airlines adds Marrakech to flight schedule
editor- April 16, 2019 02:15Starting on April 15, Istanbul – Marrakech – Istanbul direct flights will be commenced five days of a week as Turkish Airlines reinforces its title of flying to more international ... Read More
‘Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool’: Yas Waterworld earns Guinness World Records title
Chief Assignment Editor- April 13, 2019 15:10Following an initiative held by the World's Leading Waterpark to celebrate the Year of Tolerance, which took place on Friday April 12, Yas Waterworld succeeded in its attempt to grab ... Read More
Vietjet launches direct route between Hong Kong and Phu Quoc
Chief Assignment Editor- April 9, 2019 17:30Today in Hong Kong, Vietjet announced the commercial launch of a new route linking Hong Kong and Phu Quoc Island, one of Vietnam’s best loved beach destinations and its operation ... Read More
WTTC Global Summit: Next stop San Juan
editor- April 5, 2019 20:48Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s first-ever and new Destination Marketing Organization, today announced that island will serve as the host for the World Travel & Tourism Council 2020 Global Summit, ... Read More
NY Visit: Creative approaches to traditional spaces
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 30, 2019 21:23Architectural Digest Home Design Show Delivers 40,000 people (approximately) attended the AD Home Design Show earlier this month. Architects, interior designers, retailers and wholesalers, students and journalists, artists and gallery ... Read More
Follow travel journalists of “The Bucket List Family”
editor- March 26, 2019 22:01The Bucket List Family is a family of five, including three small children, who travel the world together documenting and sharing their adventures. The family will travel with LATAM Airlines ... Read More
Five challenges confronting Meetings Industry in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 18:01Tight meeting budgets, time pressures, organizational issues, a lack of creativity from hotels, increasingly complex and costly mandates in catering, a need for more dynamic and enriching experiences and resistance ... Read More
Italy travel: Extraordinary opening of hidden treasures to the world
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 22, 2019 00:26An extraordinary opening is about to take place of over 1,100 sites in 430 locations in Italy, from the Palazzo della Consulta in Rome to the Castle of Melegnano (MI), ... 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
Cunard cruise line uncorks line-up of speakers for 2019 Wine Voyage
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 17:01Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that three of the leading wine connoisseurs and oenologists, will join Queen Victoria’s second annual ‘Voyage Du Vin’ on board Queen Victoria, setting sail ... Read More
North Queensland tourists are grounded with help of a beautiful Aboriginal model
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 18, 2019 06:13Tourism North Queensland wants its visitors to feel grounded. A beautiful young and pure Australian lady made the cover of Vogue Australia and is now the face of Tourism North Queensland. ... Read More
Let’s Talk Art in Tokyo
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 15, 2019 06:22The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan's first national art museum situated near the Imperial Palace, will launch Let's Talk Art! . It's an English program enabling international participants to enjoy ... Read More
Holland America Line bestows Shared Humanity Award to Oprah Winfrey
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 19:19At a special gathering on board Nieuw Statendam following the special Girls' Getaway sailing in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, Holland America Line bestowed its Shared Humanity Award on ... Read More