Tag: Earth
The world is in flames: Facing ecological challenges with Alain Daniélou
Jacques Cloarec, Honorary President of FIND (India-Europe Foundation for New Dialogues), shared his thoughts on the current situation of planet Earth over the past few weeks with newspapers from all ... Read More
Pope Francesco Bergoglio addresses climate emergency
At the Casina Pio IV, the Pontiff Pope Francesco Bergoglio met with participants of the meeting promoted by the Department for the Service of Integral Human Development with leaders of ... Read More
Kimpton Glover Park Hotel appoints new senior catering sales manager
Kimpton Glover Park Hotel announced the appointment of Renee Rothschild to the executive team as senior catering sales manager. Since opening in 2016, the four-star hotel located just north of ... Read More
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism cites Sandals Resorts as good corporate citizens
Jamaica'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
Christopher Columbus’ replica ship to sail back to America for Tall Ships Erie 2019
A replica of the ship that discovered America will start its next exploration at Lake Erie. The historic NAO SANTA MARÍA will be sailing into Lake Erie for the 2019 ... Read More
China, Saudi Arabia and travel tech dominate Arabian Travel Market 2019 agenda
This year’s Arabian Travel Market witnessed a 106% increase in visitors from China and a 20% increase in international visitors to the event, which was held at Dubai World Trade ... Read More
100 best outdoor dining restaurants in Canada named
As we approach the first day of summer, Canadians are looking for the perfect spots to soak up some sun. OpenTable, today named Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining. ... Read More
120,000-year-old fossilized prehistoric whale bone found at Oceanside Beach Resorts in California
After the groundbreaking of Oceanside’s two beachfront resorts marked a milestone for this Southern California city’s tourism industry. The project is the largest beachfront development on the San Diego coastline ... Read More
Cash-strapped NASA to allow private tourism to International Space Station
US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been forced to take on some extra work to pay the bills: playing host to private tourists aboard the International Space Station. ... Read More
Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat announces new leadership appointments
Canyon Ranch today announced new hires for its forthcoming brand extension - Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat, opening in Woodside, California, in 2019. The new team consists of deeply-connected and wellness-minded ... Read More
Audubon International and Diamond Resorts partner on Green Lodging Program
Diamond Resorts announced today it has partnered with Audubon International to increase awareness of green initiatives within the industry. As such, Diamond has joined Audubon’s Green Lodging program to ensure ... Read More
Lunar landing 50ᵗʰ anniversary: Celebrate in Ohio
To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Ohioan Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon, Ohio is celebrating its groundbreaking history in space and aviation with special space-inspired celebrations throughout the ... Read More
Uganda equator: One of the most well-known tourist landmarks in the country
The Uganda equator is one of the most well-known tourist landmarks in Uganda. The intersection of the Earth’s surface with the plane perpendicular to the Earth’s axis of rotation and ... Read More
Hilton: 200th hotel opening in the China market
Hilton 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
Opening of the Emerald Bay Hotel upgrades the archeology themed Cambrian Town Happy World Resort
The Emerald Bay Hotel opens to the public today, offering tourists a premium hospitality service while visiting the newly opened Yunnan Cambrian Town Happy World. Celebrated as one of the ... Read More
Friendliest Travel Country on Earth Joins African Tourism Board
Uganda is the latest country joining the African Tourism Board as a member. For Ugandans welcoming all nationalities is an intrinsic part of the culture, and residents are quick to ... Read More
2019 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development Conference to focus on climate risk, other pressing issues
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA), will be providing a platform for the region to address some of the ... Read More
Who is the new Minister of Tourism in South Africa, Nkhensani Kubayi-Nguban?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane as the new minister of tourism to replace Derek Hanekom. Until her appointment, Ms Mmamoloko "Nkhensani" Kubayi-Ngubane was the Minister of ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board official response to Mount Everest expedition deaths
Is Nepal a safe destination to travel after 11 people died climbing Mount Everest this season? The answer should be a certain yes. Nepal is so much more than climbing ... Read More
Trend setter for tourism to enter the European Parliament: The best Tourism Minister of the World Elena Kountoura
The 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
Good news for Pakistan Tourism comes from British Airways
British Airways has great news for the Pakistan travel and tourism industry. Tourism in Pakistan is a growing industry. In 2018, the British Backpacker Society ranked Pakistan as the world's top adventure travel ... Read More
Wharf Hotels to open Niccolo Suzhou in 2020
Suzhou, fondly known as China’s Venice of the East, will take center stage as the city’s newest iconic landmark with the launch of a new, contemporary chic hotel, Niccolo Suzhou, ... Read More
One Country, One People, One Seychelles: Tourism but no militarization
This presentation is about Seychelles, the people, our hopes and our dreams. It is from the people and for the people and about our heritage. It is about our families, ... Read More
Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa supports ambitious tree planting goal for Samoa
As part of Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa’s ever-evolving efforts to ensure a healthier and greener earth, the team is proud to announce their involvement in the Young Pacific Leaders’ ... Read More
Trinidad and Tobago to host Caribbean’s biggest arts festival
The Caribbean’s largest art and cultural festival will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago from August 16th to 25th. The Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) is in its fourteenth ... Read More
Hilton Hotels in Myanmar launches “CoffeeBriques” program
Hilton 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
Sri Lanka Tourism: Demonstrating resilience after terror attacks
One 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
ATM: Tourism crucial for reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil revenues
According to the experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, tourism will play a major role in reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil revenues. In a panel discussion titled ... Read More
Sri Lanka still safe for tourists? Heartfelt plea by Jetwing Hotels Chairman Shiromal Cooray
Sri Lanka Tourism is actually open for business: There is no threat to the overall safety of visitors. This is the latest message released by Sri Lanka Tourism officials and ... Read More
Four Seasons launches Bali’s first hotel arrival by river raft
Famed for its dramatic treetop arrival via a suspension bridge, the World’s #1 Hotel is now offering guests a 180-degree change of perspective, with Bali’s first hotel arrival by river ... Read More
Airbus selects seven finalist teams to shape the future of aerospace
Airbus experts have selected seven teams for the 2019 final of world-class competition Fly Your Ideas which invites students from around the world to innovate in key areas for the ... Read More
eTN becomes a SUNx SDG 17 Partner calling for Climate Sanity in Tourism on Earth Day
In nature, nothing exists alone is the message for Earth Day 2019. Announcing the public launch of its “SDG17 Partners Program” on Earth Day 2019, Professor Geoffrey Lipman co-founder SUNx, calls ... Read More
Soap bars around the world get a new life from Red Lion Hotels
Based on US market statistics, the combined hospitality segment produces close to 440 billion pounds of solid waste per year. A great amount of this waste is made up of ... Read More
San Francisco International Airport purchases six new electric buses
Today Proterra announced that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has purchased six 40' Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and three 60 kW Proterra plug-in chargers, joining a growing list of ... Read More
Delta Air Lines offsets most carbon emissions for over 300K customers on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day today, Delta is offsetting the emissions of all domestic leisure and business travel into and out of New York, Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham and ... Read More
Drink like a New Yorker
If you live in New York, work in New York or are doing business in New York – there is only one appropriate drink to order…New York State wines. New ... Read More