Tag: dangerous
Seychelles efforts for a sustainable destination in the forefront
editor- June 7, 2019The destination joins the rest of the world to celebrate world environment day, a time us to reflect on sustainable ... Read More
‘Extreme vetting’: US visa applicants now required to submit their social media history
Chief Assignment Editor- June 1, 2019The United States Department of State has begun requiring temporary visitors and those seeking permanent residence to submit five years’ ... Read More
Court ruling: LGBTQ people are not born that way
editor- May 30, 2019U.S. Travel advisories against Kenya should be increased. This is the demand by leaders of the LGBT Community to the ... Read More
Kaanapali Beach in Maui compared with other dangerous beaches after deadly shark attack
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019"Aloha from the Maui Visitors Bureau. The office is now closed in observance of the holiday." This is the recording ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board official response to Mount Everest expedition deaths
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019Is Nepal a safe destination to travel after 11 people died climbing Mount Everest this season? The answer should be ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Alain St.Ange- May 25, 2019Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and ... Read More
Are some cops in Brazil killers? Deadly massacre leave 11 dead in Wanda’s bar
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019Parts of Brazil are dangerous to visit, among them Belem the capital city of the State of Para. Despite other ... Read More
Eurovision Song Contest in Israel: A terror target for Islamic Jihads?
The Media Line- May 5, 2019The Eurovision Song Contest, a massively popular annual competition, a major travel and tourism event, is set to take place ... Read More
SaferTourism.com: How dangerous is travel according to Dr. Peter Tarlow
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 3, 2019The recently concluded 26th International Tourism Security Conference in Las Vegas celebrated over a quarter Century of Tourism Safety and ... Read More
Comores and Mozambique in dire need of assistance after deadly Cyclone Kenneth
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 27, 2019Cyclone Kenneth raged Mozambique and the Indian Ocean Island Country Comoros today. Tourists took shelter at Comores airport and Ibo Fort ... Read More
Indian graduates to obtain EASA Cabin Crew Attestation for the first time
editor- April 26, 2019Cabin Crew Europe in association with GMR Aviation Academy, is all set to deliver EASA approved Cabin Crew Initial Training ... Read More
State of the Air: Hawaii boasts some of the best air quality in the nation
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019The American Lung Association’s 2019 “State of the Air” report found that Hawaii has some of the cleanest air in ... Read More
Beach Vacation: What you do if a shark is about to attack?
editor- April 24, 2019Shark attack! The United States is the most dangerous country in the world when it comes to bloody encounters between ... Read More
Two Australian Heroes killed when saving a tourist from drowning
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019Tourism and Dairy are popular in Port Campbell, a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Great ... Read More
African Game Rangers: Key conservation tourism partners in stress
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- April 6, 2019Wildlife is the leading tourist attraction and source of tourist revenue in Africa other than rich historical and cultural heritage ... Read More
Death for gay guests at Beverly Hills Hotel or Hotel Bel‑Air? Dorchester Collection issues a statement
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 2, 2019The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air are part of the Dorchester Collection group and upscale 5-star accommodation in Beverly Hills ... Read More
American Airlines makes emergency landing with bloodied windshield
editor- April 1, 2019On a morning American Airlines flight #2163 from Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, to LaGuardia airport in New York, the ... Read More
misterb&b expands to LGBTQ hotels
editor- March 29, 2019misterb&b, short-term rental marketplace dedicated to the Gay community, has launched a Wefunder campaign to give guests, hosts, and the ... Read More
Korean Air abandons teens in South Korea
editor- March 28, 2019Two unaccompanied teenage minors, ages 15 and 16, were left stranded in South Korea after being booted from their flight ... Read More
Young elephant shot 13 times: Tourists watched in horror
eTN Managing Editor- March 27, 2019Balule Associated Nature Reserve has justified the killing of a young elephant bull in front of tourists as an 'act ... Read More
Iran Tourism: What about hitchhiking as a woman?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 10, 2019There is no war in Iran, the country is generally safe, and the living standards are comparable to those of ... Read More
Airline suing passenger who threw “good luck” coins into plane’s engine
Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2019Chinese airline has filed a lawsuit against a passenger who threw coins into the engine of the airplane "for good ... Read More
Portugal, Sweden, and Canada most LGBT-friendly travel countries
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019Thanks to legal improvements for trans- and intersex persons as well as anti-hate crime initiatives, Portugal for the first time ... Read More
Hotels in ASIA ignore warning signs of environmental killers
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- February 24, 2019Hotel operators in Asia are neglecting public safety. Scientists and engineers have learned the truth about the industry’s apathy when ... Read More
China Airlines 747 passenger jet pilot falls asleep mid-flight at 35,000 feet
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019China Airlines senior pilot has been filmed by his colleague asleep at the controls of a 747 passenger jet in ... Read More
Whistleblower: Grand Canyon National Park tourists exposed to radiation for years
Chief Assignment Editor- February 19, 2019According to Grand Canyon National Park employee, Park Service officials covered up the discovery of a cache of highly radioactive ... Read More
Dangerous air quality in Bangkok: Tourism Industry is concerned
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 6, 2019Bangkok is the world's most-visited city and relies on tourism for economic growth. The travel and tourism industry in Thailand is ... Read More
World Animal Protection: Traffickers exploit Turkish Airlines in illegal wildlife trade
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making ... Read More
Traveling to Hawaii? How LGBTQ friendly is the Aloha State?
editor- January 31, 2019Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI), ... Read More
Hotels preparing for Chinese New Year travel rush
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2019Chinese New Year, commonly known as Lunar New Year, is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new ... Read More
Marriott trains 500,000 hotel workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2019Marriott International today announced that, as of this month, it has successfully trained 500,000 hotel workers to spot the signs ... Read More
African Tourism Board: Kenya tourism resilience is an example to the world
editor- January 16, 2019The African Tourism Board strongly condemned the terror attack that occurred today at the luxury Dusit Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Read More
One killed, one missing as Tropical Storm Pabuk batters Thailand’s southern coast
Chief Assignment Editor- January 4, 2019One person was killed as the first tropical storm to hit Thailand in three decades pounded its southern coast on ... Read More
Critical Thinking Reform in Saudi Arabia’s schools includes tourism
The Media Line- January 1, 2019Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 2030 has a vision that includes a reform to decrease Saudi Arabia's dependence on ... Read More
Sicily earthquake jolts people out of bed: Don’t let low magnitude fool you
editor- December 26, 2018The latest Sicily quake created an ash cloud that led to the temporary closure of Sicilian airspace on Christmas Eve. Read More
China says No to Christmas, but Yes to tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 23, 2018A fascinating country to visit is China unless you're Christian and want to celebrate Christmas Chinese style. This may be ... Read More
