Tag: exceeds
Air traffic controllers wanted: FAA hiring nationwide
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 17:15A window of opportunity is available to U.S. citizens interested in becoming air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications nationwide from June 14-17. The job announcement ... Read More
Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie 10 millionth visitor
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019 18:13The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg has reached the 10 million mark in the number of visitors. The publicly accessible viewing-platform with stunning views over Hamburg and its port was opened in November ... Read More
Lufthansa uses telemedicine on board its long-haul fleet
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 17:00As the first airline in the world to do so, Lufthansa has equipped all long–haul aircraft with the mobile ECG (Electrocardiogram) system CardioSecur. In case of on-board medical emergencies, the ... Read More
Sonesta Hotels announces its new credit card
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 19:09Sonesta International Hotels Corporation launched the new Sonesta World Mastercard® to reward loyal guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members in the United States. Offered in partnership with Bank of America, ... Read More
IATA forecast for global aviation in 2019 is not so good for reasons listed
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 02:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a $28 billion profit (from $35.5 billion forecasts in December ... 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
Airbus delivers first highly efficient A330neo to Delta Air Line
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 09:07Delta Air Lines took delivery of its first A330-900, one of 35 A330neos the Atlanta, Georgia-based airline has on order. With new fuel-efficient engines, aerodynamic improvements, and the advanced Airspace ... Read More
Cambria Hotels opens second property in Charleston, SC
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 21:11Franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., the Cambria Hotels brand continues its South Carolina expansion with the opening of Charleston's newest hotel, the Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview. The 126-room hotel ... Read More
Marriott International opens its 7,000th property
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 15:30Marriott International, Inc. today celebrated the opening of its 7,000th property – The St. Regis Hong Kong. The stunning, 27-story luxury hotel, which features butler service, and multiple restaurants, is ... Read More
Shenyang EXPO begins third year with optimism
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 07:13hree major exhibitions since March 15th have very successfully launched the third year of operations at the Shenyang New World EXPO (“EXPO”). The combined attendance exceeded 124,000 visitors and two ... Read More
PROUD Experiences exceeds expectations: Sold out
editor- March 11, 2019 21:43Exhibit space for the second edition of PROUD Experiences has sold out more than 3 months ahead of the show, exceeding all expectations and marking a groundbreaking result that confirms ... Read More
China, USA & Germany are top 3 biggest global travel spenders
Chief Assignment Editor- March 5, 2019 17:25A recent study estimated the global expenditure on tourism to be just short of $1.5 trillion, with cheap flights and rising economies broadening the horizons of many. Whether you’re venturing ... Read More
Foreign tourists jailed for driving over Chile’s famous Atacama Giant
Chief Assignment Editor- March 4, 2019 23:23Three foreign tourists who traveled by car over the famous Atacama Giant were found guilty of causing irreparable damage to the national monument of Chile. Atacama Giant is a giant ... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism exceeds its target of 1 million visitors in 2018
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 18:15Exceeding its target of attracting 1 million visitors by 2018, Ras Al Khaimah reported 1,072,066 visitors from domestic and key international markets during the year. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development ... Read More
How to visit the United States and return home with a U.S. Passport ?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 11, 2019 02:55Visit the United States and leave with a U.S. citizen. You Win USA, Star Baby Care, and USA Happy Baby Inc. — allegedly operated for decades in California. Orange County-based You Win ... Read More
Antigua and Barbuda announces new Chairperson of the Tourism Authority Board of Directors and US Director of Tourism
editor- January 30, 2019 23:47The Honorable Minister of Tourism and Investment Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Lorraine Headley-Raeburn as Chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) Board of ... Read More
FITUR beats the record for participation in its most international edition yet
Chief Assignment Editor- January 22, 2019 17:25From 23 to 27 January, Madrid will once again become the focus of attention for the international tourism community with FITUR, the International Tourism Fair, organized by IFEMA. This year’s ... Read More
Top countries most of world’s ultra-wealthy call home
Chief Assignment Editor- December 22, 2018 19:40Aggregate global wealth grew by $14 trillion, hitting an enormous figure of $317 trillion over the 12 months through the end of October, according to latest Global Wealth Report, revealed ... Read More
Air Kiribati splurges $243 million on new planes
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2018 23:05Embraer has announced the signing of a contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with their national airline, Air Kiribati, for two firm orders for the E190-E2 E-Jets and ... Read More
IATA: Airlines heading for a decade in the black
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 06:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3 billion expected net profit in 2018 ... Read More
Island trips for Chinese tourists on course for sustained growth
Chief Assignment Editor- December 7, 2018 08:25Being spot on with what island tours have to offer is important as tourists perceive certain destinations, for instance ones in the South-east Asia, to be both value-for-money as well ... Read More
Inaugural ITB Asia attendance exceeds expectations
editor- October 25, 2008 03:58SINGAPORE – The inaugural ITB Asia B2B travel show closed today in Singapore with 6,208 delegates joining the three-day event. Read More
ITB Asia exceeds exhibitor and visitor targets
editor- October 23, 2008 03:07After three years of meticulous planning and research, Messe Berlin today launched the inaugural ITB Asia at Suntec Singapore, “comfortably exceeding our initial 500-exhibitor target,” said Messe Read More