Tag: extreme
Pope Francesco Bergoglio addresses climate emergency
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 15, 2019At the Casina Pio IV, the Pontiff Pope Francesco Bergoglio met with participants of the meeting promoted by the Department ... Read More
Benchmark announces new Vice President, Revenue Management
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019Benchmark has named Priya Chandnani vice president, revenue management. Greg Champion, president and COO, made the announcement. “It is with ... Read More
War or Terror in the Gulf of Oman? Oil Tankers in flames, crew rescued and taken to Iran
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019A maritime safety group warned earlier today of an unspecific threat in the Gulf Oman urging extreme caution amid US- ... Read More
Best and worst airports in the world: In the same city
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019First ever Fodor's Travel Awards cover categories important to today's modern traveler, including foodie airports, best booze cruises, and biggest ... Read More
Is this Hard Rock Hotel Cafe slowly poisoning guests?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 11, 2019It may not be safe to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Punta Cana. "We are too busy to ... Read More
World’s largest luxury cruise company spewing air pollution to the extreme
editor- June 7, 2019The world’s largest luxury cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, emitted more pollution in the form of nearly 10 times more sulphur ... 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
Fly-in Lodge set to take helicopter skiing to a new level In Canada
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019Northern Escape, Canada's leading heli-skiing operator is launching a new, luxurious remote lodge for the upcoming 2019/2020 season. The new ... Read More
Tourism Solomons CEO invited to join PATA Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2019Strong recognition for the Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage and huge kudos for Tourism Solomons with CEO, Josefa ... Read More
Simba, the happiest safari company from Tanzania joins African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2019African Tourism Board today added Simba Safaris a family owned Safari and Tour company from Tanzania to its rapidly growing ... Read More
US Travel Warning: Leave Iraq or prepare for funeral
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 15, 2019Today the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Baghdad ordered a partial evacuation of their American staff. In the meantime, the ... Read More
Most Dazzling Blue Flag Beaches are in Spain this summer
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced this week the beaches, ports and sustainable boat tour operators in Europe for ... Read More
This May Puerto Vallarta is the land of celebration
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019Puerto Vallarta is always finding reasons to celebrate and this May is no different. For the month of May Puerto ... 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
WISeKey, WISeCoin AG and SUNx – Strong Universal Network – sign partnership
editor- May 3, 2019WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey “) (SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, Blockchain and IoT company, WISeCoin AG and the SUNx - Strong ... Read More
Sri Lanka: More attacks in progress, Internet off, Curfew ordered: European Union offers support and issues statement
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019The European Union High Representative Vice-President Federica Mogherini issued a statement after the deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka this ... Read More
Shangri La Hotel Colombo Veteran Chef killed with 160 people in 6 terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019Shangri La Colombo Veteran chef Shantha Mayadunne and her daughter are among 138 or more dead this morning at 6 ... Read More
Drink like a New Yorker
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- April 20, 2019If you live in New York, work in New York or are doing business in New York – there is ... Read More
FAA Cairo Advisory: Avoid flying into, out of and over the Sinai Peninsula
editor- March 30, 2019The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory for flight operations in Cairo in the Sinai Peninsula area due ... Read More
About the African Tourism Board: Top important according to an African American Tourism Expert
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 28, 2019Drew Barrett, a Chicago based African American tourism expert and consultant, thinks the newly founded African Tourism Board(ATB) is very important and ... Read More
The pulse of Brexit Britain captured by Martin Parr
Rita Payne - special to eTN- March 20, 2019With Britain deeply divided over Brexit, an exhibition by one of the country’s best-known and celebrated photographers, Martin Parr, vividly ... Read More
Record travel insurance claims expected after grounding of Boeing 737 Max jets
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019Travel insurance claims advocates at InsureMyTrip are gearing up for a record number of claims following the grounding of Boeing ... Read More
Upsurge in women travelers opting for adventure from India
editor- March 5, 2019Pushing the limits by ascending further and diving deeper is now making Indian women travelers feel liberated. A recent report ... Read More
A Plan For Our Kids: Climate Friendly Travel
eTN Managing Editor- March 3, 2019Deep down, most people know, Travel & Tourism must respond to the eXistential challenge of Climate Change, must fully align ... Read More
Beating the winter blues in Puerto Vallarta
Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2019There’s no shame in looking for a sun-and-beach getaway in Puerto Vallarta and, with a comfortable 70-75 degrees average temperature ... Read More
World’s first hybrid cruise ship completes sea trial
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen is nearing completion at Kleven Yard. This weekend the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship completed ... Read More
Badass women dominating adventure travel
editor- February 22, 2019In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), Friday, March 8, 2019, these inspiring travel professionals are working to make outdoor ... Read More
CTO: Caribbean tourism is on the upswing
Chief Assignment Editor- February 13, 2019The Caribbean tourism sector is projected to record strong growth in 2019 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected performance last ... Read More
Caribbean Tourism strongly endorses Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reiterated its strong support for the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center which ... 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
Greece Tourism presents Attica wine & food experience
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- February 1, 2019A new itinerary in the land of gods and heroes deepens visitors’ knowledge of the land’s nectar. It was a ... Read More
South Asia Tourism finds prominent footing in world economy
Anil Mathur - eTN India- January 24, 2019A just-released UN report, provides facts and figures to show the importance of South Asia Tourism. Read More
250 United Airlines passengers taken hostage in freezing temperature by Canadian Authorities
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 20, 2019Are Americans are no longer welcome in Labrador, Canada? The Canadian Government has shown how a bureaucratic interpretation can create an ... Read More
Canadians seem to care more about US air traffic safety than Trump does
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2019Trump's government shutdown has left many US federal workers wondering when their next paycheck is going to arrive. With US ... Read More
Hawaii Island has a new tourist hotspot in the making
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2019Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island of Hawaii welcomes a new tourism hotspot in the making. It'a new ... Read More
Into the Glacier: Unique Iceland tourist attraction
editor- January 9, 2019The Ice Cave is situated on Langjökull in Iceland and is the second largest glacier and a unique tourist product. Read More
