Tag: extension
More tourists visiting Ireland but spending less
Between January and March in 2018 and the same period this year, tourism numbers in Ireland increased from 1.921 million to 2.027 million. Overseas visitors increased by 6 percent in ... 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
Thunder from Down Under: Australia’s hottest export strikes 10-year extension with MGM Resorts
This summer, Australia's Thunder from Down Under — the longest-running and highest-grossing male revue in the history of Las Vegas — will bring the 'Ultimate Girls Night Outback' to a ... Read More
Fraport AGM: Well Positioned for the Future, Nationally and Internationally
Fraport AG's executive board chairman, Dr. Stefan Schulte, struck a positive note at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) today: "We can look back on a very successful 2018. Supported ... Read More
Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa expands horizon for African Tourism Board
The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) with members in 9 African Countries joined the African Tourism Board today. PMAESA is a non-profit intergovernmental body based in ... Read More
Passenger Safety: Boeing puts pressure on FAA to get Boeing 737MAX flying and worry later
Airlines are desperate getting their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX flying again. The recertification process of the 737 MAX will require regaining the confidence of safety experts, pilots, and flight ... Read More
US travelers warned about mandatory Real-ID requirement changes
US states are rushing to become Real-ID compliant in response to federal legislation, which set new, more stringent minimum standards for identification that will be accepted at airport security stations. ... Read More
EscapeMaker to host all women-led first-ever Virtual Agritourism Conference
Fourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and ag-related destinations to grow their businesses. EscapeMaker.com, a guide to ... Read More
Spain’s secret: Txakoli wines
The first mention of Txakoli (pronounced cha-ko-lee) wines dates back to 1520. The wine was locally consumed and rarely enjoyed beyond Basque Country borders. Historically, home-made in baserris (Basque farm ... Read More
Marriott International launches Homes & Villas by Marriott International
Today, Marriott International announced Homes & Villas by Marriott International, a home rental initiative offering 2,000 premium and luxury homes located in over 100 destinations throughout the United States, Europe, ... Read More
JetBlue announces year-round service between Newark and Barbados
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and JetBlue announced the expansion of JetBlue’s seasonal weekly service on Saturdays to year-round service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Grantley Adams International ... Read More
Marriott International official hotel sponsor of Brand USA United Stories international campaign
Today, Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the United States, announces Marriott International across the United States as the official hotel sponsor for United Stories. The sponsorship will help expand ... Read More
American Airlines to keep its Boeing 737 MAX jets grounded until August
American Airlines has chosen to keep its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX grounded until at least August 19, even if it means canceling 115 flights a day in summer season, ... Read More
Keeping Alitalia airline afloat: 900 million euro bridge loan conversion
Italy’s last council of ministers have approved a new decree law with 11 new rules presented by the Minister of Economic Development, Luigi Di Maio. Among these, at the last ... Read More
Milan Bergamo Airport: Passenger experience improvements contribute to traffic growth
Passenger traffic at Milan Bergamo continues to climb in 2019, with more-and-more people choosing to fly from the airport. The growth comes at a time when passenger satisfaction at the ... Read More
Munich Airport reports 2018 net profit of 150 million euros
Munich Airport reported a successful 2018 operating year at its annual press conference in Munich today: The 3.8 percent increase in traffic to a total of 46.3 million passengers flying ... Read More
Fraport 2018 Fiscal Year: Revenue and Earnings Increase Significantly
Boards propose dividend increase to EUR2 - Outlook remains positive In the 2018 fiscal year (ending December 31), Fraport AG continued on its growth path, achieving new records in revenue ... Read More
Reunion Island NRL viaduct: Now that’s a road trip!
"The new NRL 974 - the Didier Robert Highway as it is referred to across the island - is a secure road far from the danger of falling stones ... ... Read More
U.S. Visa for Cubans: Cuban tourists face harsh restrictions
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba posted a bomb-shell message on their website today, punishing Cuban citizen and the travel and tourism trade between Cuba and the United States. The message ... Read More
MGM Resorts International gets Extension Of Macau Gaming Sub-Concession To June 2022
"We are grateful for the support of the Macau government to have authorized and extended our sub-concession to now align with the rest of the market," said Jim Murren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ... Read More
American Airlines now daily nonstop between Key West and Dallas-Fort Worth
“It’s exciting to see that American is investing in flight activity into Key West year-round so that passengers from across the country connecting through Dallas can come and enjoy all ... Read More
Air Partner announces new offices in Houston and Singapore
Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, announced the opening of two new offices in Houston, Texas, U.S., and Singapore, as it further extends its global reach to serve ... Read More
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism response to U.S. Travel Advisory
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is aware of the recent update to the U.S. Travel Advisory for The Bahamas reported also on eTurboNews earlier today. Joy Jibrilu, Director General ... Read More
Anguilla’s beloved Moonsplash Music Festival returns this March
Anguilla’s iconic Moonsplash Music Festival will once again take place under a full moon at the legendary Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay, from March 21 – 24, 2019. Music lovers ... Read More
Beijing to test Universal Beijing Resort tourist subway lines
Test operation is expected in September for two subway lines that take tourists to the Universal Beijing Resort, a theme park under construction in the eastern suburbs of Beijing. The ... Read More
International Hotel Investment Forum names recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) is delighted to announce that Sol Kerzner (KCMG), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during IHIF 2019. The founder and former Chairman ... Read More
New GM named to Fusion Resort Cam Ranh in Vietnam
Hospitality group Fusion announced it has tapped globe-trotting hospitality veteran Dawid Koegelenberg to lead the charge at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, on Vietnam’s South Central Coast. The South African brings ... Read More
New triple threat at Cornwall Airport Newquay
Last year saw Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) make some exciting announcements for both new and existing customers. New charter holiday provider Superbreak announced short breaks to Iceland (Q1 2019) which ... Read More
Air Canada and Chorus Aviation finalize purchase agreement for Jazz Aviation
Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Inc., parent company of Jazz Aviation LP, today confirmed that all conditions have been met and the previously announced amendment and extension of the Capacity ... Read More
14 artworks will light up the city during Bright Brussels, Festival of Light 2019
From 14 to 17 February, Bright Brussels, Festival of Light will showcase the historic heart of Brussels. Large-scale lighting installations designed by national and international artists will draw all eyes ... Read More
Hilton Wen’an opens
The Hilton Wen'an in the Luneng Ecological Zone, Wen'an County, Hebei Province. Located in the core development zone of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and close to the Xiong'an New Area - an extension of Beijing - ... Read More
Strong earthquake rocks Russia’s Komandorskiye Ostrova region
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Russia's Komandorskiye Ostrova (Commander Islands) region on December 24, 2018. Komadorskiye Ostrova (Commander Islands) are sparsely populated islands in the Bering Sea located about 175 kilometres ... Read More
Hotel history: Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was a pioneering American woman architect and interior designer whose distinct architectural knowledge was steeped in the culture and landscape of the Southwest. Read More
Asia thumps New York fashion
According to the Business of Fashion Report (McKinsey & Company 2017), “The West will no longer be the global stronghold for fashion sales.” Read More
New luxury vessel waiting for tourists in Lan Ha Bay
The new luxury vessel known as Ylang begins her journey from a pier on the small island Cat Hai near the city of Hai Phong. Read More
CNMI: U.S. Immigration rules about to destroy tourism on a remote Island territory
Yes, it's part of the United States of America, but it's 10 time hours and more than 20 hours travel time away from the U.S. Capital Washington DC. Read More