Tag: fee
Russian Convention Bureau participated in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 21:02The key theme of RCB's participation at SPIEF'2109, presented in various formats was "Politics and Business: Effective Interaction for Development of the Event Industry." "As part of implementing the national ... Read More
Westin unveils new culinary program in celebration of Global Running Day
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 20:47In celebration of Global Running Day, Westin Hotels & Resorts today unveils a new worldwide culinary program, elevating the brand's existing wellness offerings and helping travelers fuel their workouts, productivity ... Read More
Are you still wearing extra clothes to avoid baggage fees?
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 21:37Passengers who don extra clothes to avoid fees charged for overweight baggage is not an acceptable practice according to 42% of respondents to a survey conducted by The GO Group, ... 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
Person dies on Maui at famous Seven Sacred Pools
editor- June 1, 2019 01:15An unidentified person died Thursday evening in the Pools of Oheo on the island of Maui in Hawaii. These famous pools are more commonly referred to as the Seven Sacred ... Read More
750,000 EU nationals apply for UK residence ahead of Brexit
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 17:15Britain has received 750,000 applications from EU citizens seeking to settle in the UK in the first four months of 2019, with Poles leading the way, according to official data. ... Read More
Private jet bookings soar ahead of all-English European football finals
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 15:06UK private jet charter operator is reporting a surge in requests and bookings ahead of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals, more than doubling its average monthly activity ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism puts together special tourist offers following terror attacks
editor- May 17, 2019 22:17A host of offers were shared and discussed, and a final decision on a collective effort will be made next week with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Sri ... Read More
5 Money-Saving Tips While Traveling
editor- May 16, 2019 19:45Now that you’ve done your research on your next destination for your trip, it is time to gear up and travel. While you are traveling, hotel booking charges and food ... Read More
InterContinental Hotels Group launches new Atwell Suites brand
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 16:01InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today revealed its new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites, to thousands of IHG owners and operators at its Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. The ... Read More
TIME Hotels joins an elite club
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 19:05UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels has signed an agreement with Dubai-based Plan B Solutions, to offer its guests the opportunity of enrolling in the TIME Elite Club Membership. The cobranding loyalty program ... Read More
African Tourism Board Friends of the Media Network now in 28 countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 12, 2019 21:38Africa is a hot travel and tourism focus for the press. The African Tourism Board friends of the ATB media club now has more than 90 journalists and publications as ... Read More
Why to boycott Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts, Cesars Entertainment and Harrah’s
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2019 21:15Tourism is everyone's business and the livelihood of an entire state can depend on this industry. The State of Nevada, Hawaii, Florida are good examples. eTurboNews article about warning against ... Read More
MGM Resort Las Vegas Visitor Warning: Don’t drink the Smart Water !
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 5, 2019 23:55MGM Hotels and Resorts are setting trends for Las Vegas biggest industry: The travel, tourism, and the gambling industry. When a trendsetter like MGM become rogue, it can affect every ... Read More
Ghana Tourism makes money on selfies
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019 21:16Ghana Tourism is a big business and full of surprises. This is also true for Mr Guru, Ghanaian, a comedian who went to Facebook after being asked to pay GH¢4.00 ... Read More
Shopping at – where else? The Dead Sea Mall!
editor- April 18, 2019 21:52When you think of the Dead Sea, do you think of a mall? What about a mall with luxury stores, an ice cream store, cafes, and even a spa? A ... Read More
No-show clients at Paris restaurants now must pay cancellation cash penalties
Chief Assignment Editor- April 16, 2019 18:00Cafes and restaurants in the French capital have opted to follow the lead of hotels and guest-houses, and start charging their customers with cash penalties for late cancellation of reservations ... Read More
Hua Hin historic sightseeing tram tour visits Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
editor- April 10, 2019 03:36Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Tourism Authority of Thailand invites all locals and tourist to Hua Hin for a free sightseeing journey aboard a 30-seated electric tram through Hua Hin’s historic lanes ... Read More
Cable Car to be introduced on Mount Kilimanjaro, amid protest
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- April 4, 2019 16:09A cable car is to be rolled out on Mount Kilimanjaro by a foreign company to improve access and boost tourism, amid strong protest from key local industry players. Overlooking ... Read More
How fast things can get lost… and found again at Frankfurt Airport
editor- March 29, 2019 18:29New online search function speeds up processes in the Lost & Found Office at Frankfurt Airport Fiddlesticks! The family has just settled into their seats in the plane and are ... Read More
Is there a right way to take a Staycation?
editor- March 25, 2019 22:19Can you really not go anywhere and call it a vacation? Even more importantly, can you take time off, stay at home or go away, and unplug from the office? ... Read More
U.S. Visa for Cubans: Cuban tourists face harsh restrictions
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2019 05:34The 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
City of Santa Monica prevails against Airbnb and HomeAway in court
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 22:35The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today affirmed the City of Santa Monica's Home-Sharing Ordinance in the face of a challenge brought by Airbnb and HomeAway.com. This ruling confirms the ... Read More
Aerospace Pact lowers fees on US companies, opens European access to US markets
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 18:25During a meeting between the co-chairs of the Bilateral Oversight Board (BOB) at the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Headquarters in Washington, D.C., the officials with the FAA and the European ... Read More
Emirates debuts new lounge at FCO Rome airport
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 5, 2019 00:12Emirates premium customers who leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci the main Italian airport can now count on higher levels of comfort and convenience, thanks to the opening of the ... Read More
UNIGLOBE Premium Travel signs exclusive partnership with BAC Credomatic VIP Lounge
editor- March 1, 2019 00:52Passengers flying with UNIGLOBE Premium Travel in Costa Rica now have free access to the newest airport lounge at Juan Santamaria International Airport, also known as San Jose International Airport ... Read More
European airlines lead 2018 a la carte revenue estimate at $22.5 billion
Chief Assignment Editor- February 19, 2019 16:37The latest airline industry report estimated airline a la carte revenue at $65 billion worldwide for 2018. Each year IdeaWorksCompany analyses the ancillary revenue disclosures for airlines all over the ... Read More
IBTM Arabia: Business events in UAE and GCC – what you need to know
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 16:30Some of the fastest growing economies in the world can be found in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In recent years, with a construction and investment boom ... Read More
U.S. Travel applauds Bill to end 9/11 fee diversion
editor- February 14, 2019 23:08"The U.S. travel community strongly supports Chairman Thompson and Chairman DeFazio's measure to end the practice of using the '9/11' fee to pay for programs unrelated to air travel security," ... Read More
The hidden costs of ‘kiss & fly’ drop-off lanes at UK airports
Chief Assignment Editor- February 6, 2019 16:20With many consumers intent on becoming more eco-conscious in 2019, UK travelers may not appreciate the environmental damage and negative consequences of their ‘kiss and fly’ lift to the airport. ... Read More
Air Canada and Chorus Aviation finalize purchase agreement for Jazz Aviation
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019 19:10Air 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
Frankfurt Airport introduces new “eParking” product
Chief Assignment Editor- January 31, 2019 16:04Those who travel to the airport by car know to appreciate a reserved parking space. This applies in particular to drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) who need their car to ... Read More
Dubai Tourism drops PRO card fee for hotels, tour companies and event organizers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2019 16:22Dubai Tourism has waived a mandatory requirement for hotel establishments, tourism companies and event organizers to obtain a Public Relations Officer (PRO) card prior to conducting industry transactions such as ... Read More
Dubai eliminates fee to promote tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 27, 2019 15:59The PRO card was a mandatory requirement for conducting travel industry transactions in Dubai such as requests for permits and approvals for a range of tourism and travel-related activities and services. ... Read More
Ascott crosses 100,000 lodging units globally
Dmytro Makarov- January 21, 2019 07:04CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured contracts for another 26 properties with over 4,600 units across 18 cities and 11 countries. The new additions ... Read More
A first in Vietnam: Gambling for locals in a casino resort
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 21, 2019 06:48How Vietnamese gambler can play for money in Vietnam The answer is Corona casino, which is part of Corona Resort & Casino on Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province. ... Read More