Tag: haven
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:13Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon ... Read More
Cosplaying and other cool things at Comic-Con
editor- June 5, 2019 00:29Although cosplaying is something which takes place across the world, from South Korea to Australia and even Belgium, it's arguably the USA which draws the biggest and best crowds due ... Read More
American travelers reduce budgets, still spend more than Europeans
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 17:34The results of GGA 19th annual Holiday Barometer were released today. This year’s barometer found that the number of Americans who indicated that they would be taking vacation this summer ... Read More
Sierra Foothills: Wine roads of California
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 00:10California has many wine regions, including some of the world's most famous destinations. But hidden among even the high-profile appellations are the wine roads less traveled featuring stunning rural scenery, ... Read More
Wyndham Destinations is opening new resorts
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 19:01Wyndham Destinations launches new club brand identities, and shakes up timeshare with urban resort openings and evolution across the company. Wyndham Destinations is leading the evolution of the industry by ... Read More
Four Seasons redefines Los Cabos
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 23:54Set against the majestic backdrop of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains on the East Cape of the Baja California Peninsula, the all-new Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa ... Read More
Raffles Hotels & Resorts announces opening of new hotels in China and the Maldives
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 01:35Raffles Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of two important new landmark hotels, Raffles Shenzhen and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. Both hotels opened in early May and are now accepting reservations. ... Read More
Off-the-beaten-track Thai destinations experiencing explosive Airbnb growth
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 17:10New data released today highlights how the Airbnb community is helping grow tourism in off-the-beaten-track destinations across Thailand and the Asia Pacific, and helping spread the benefits of tourism beyond ... Read More
Is there a gender difference in the travel habits of Americans?
editor- May 8, 2019 23:45Is there a difference in how American men and women travel? Does one gender travel more than the other? Does it affect where they travel? What about their age? Or ... Read More
$3.6 billion airport redevelopment and new convention hotel in Salt Lake
editor- April 23, 2019 21:30Salt Lake City in the state of Utah in the US is booming, with projects like the $3.6 billion redevelopment of the Salt Lake City International Airport, where a completely ... Read More
World’s top 10 sustainable places to stay revealed
Chief Assignment Editor- April 19, 2019 15:30Travel is not just about seeing the wonders of the earth but understanding our impact upon it. With increasing frequency, people are looking to make the shift from "tourist" to ... Read More
Gavel slams: Airbnb not eligible for privileged tax treatment
editor- April 15, 2019 21:15A report released on behalf of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) calls on state and local government leaders to reject Airbnb’s future pursuit of voluntary collection agreements (VCAs) and ... Read More
Brunei hotel boycott growing: Hollywood steps in
editor- April 4, 2019 00:49The list of Hollywood stars, musicians, athletes, and now even companies, expanding globally as well, is growing every day in support of a boycott of Brunei hotels owned by the ... 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
Older travelers still want adventure
editor- March 18, 2019 21:47While much adventure travel information is aimed at young backpackers, recent research revealed travel is not just the domain of the young with middle-aged Brits still working their way through ... Read More
Airlines demanding compensation from Boeing for 737 Max fiasco losses
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 17:20Airlines are beginning to demand compensation from Boeing as revenue losses are expected to mount after the troubled Boeing MAX 737 was grounded around the world. European low cost airline ... Read More
Botswana hunting proposal could put its tourism industry at risk
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 15:17Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, denials, misinformation, and lobbying from pro hunting and culling groups. But what does the ... Read More
Pune to welcome India’s second Ritz-Carlton hotel in September
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 19:25Marriott has signed a long-term management agreement with Panchshil for a Ritz-Carlton hotel in Pune, India. Expected to open in September 2019, The Ritz-Carlton, Pune will be the brand’s second ... Read More
King of Jordan Abdullah II to receive the Lamp of Peace of St. Francis in Assisi
Chief Assignment Editor- March 7, 2019 23:10His Majesty the King of Jordan, Abdullah II, will visit, accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen of Jordan, Rania, at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Italy on March ... Read More
The world has spoken: 5 Jetwing Hotels among the top 25 hotels in Sri Lanka
editor- February 13, 2019 22:04Jetwing Hotels renowned for its simple values and promise of traditional Sri Lankan hospitality is continuously expanding its foot print across the island. Over the past year North Gate by ... Read More
Autograph Collection by Marriott International appoints GM
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 7, 2019 09:07Autograph Collection by Marriott International today announced the appointment of Anthony Da Silva as General Manager of the African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa, Autograph Collection. In his ... Read More
Flying to Hawaii unsafe on a B737-800? Boeing declines to comment
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 7, 2019 00:58Is it safe flying a Southwest Airline B737-800 aircraft from North America to Hawaii? This is a question many experts are asking these days. A Boeing spokesperson responded: "We are ... Read More
Putin: Russia will keep moving towards lifting restrictions for tourists
Chief Assignment Editor- February 6, 2019 18:25According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, short-term visa-free entry for foreigners and electronic visas is the way to go for Russia if it wants to become a tourist haven. But ... Read More
The Tryall Club promotes Jamaican sports, education & forests
editor- January 30, 2019 21:04The informal and luxurious The Tryall Club, once an historic sugar plantation, sprawls across 2,200 acres of bewitching natural beauty where rolling hills and valleys tumble down to one and ... Read More
Flood of millionaire migrants triggers luxury property crisis in Monaco
Chief Assignment Editor- January 30, 2019 18:30Small principality of Monaco has become so attractive to the ultra-wealthy willing to shelter their funds from taxes that Monaco's reigning monarch Prince Albert II has given the green light ... Read More
Global Investment in Aviation Summit to reshape aviation investment landscape
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 26, 2019 07:09The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is holding the Global Investment in Aviation Summit on 28-29 January 2019 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. GCAA will host more than ... Read More
Dive into a Boeing 747: World’s largest eco-friendly underwater theme park in Bahrain
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 21, 2019 08:31Bahrain is on the look-out for more tourists. It's a good reason to open the world's largest eco-friendly underwater theme park. Expected to welcome visitors by summer 2019, the underwater ... Read More
Al-Qaeda terrorists attack hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, fatalities reported
Chief Assignment Editor- January 15, 2019 15:29A hotel and office complex in an upscale area of the Kenyan capital Nairobi were hit by two explosions earlier on Tuesday, with live footage from the scene also capturing ... Read More
New Year Spa days and stays at Corinthia Hotels
editor- January 2, 2019 19:39From London to Lisbon, tempting spa days and stays at Corinthia Hotels are the perfect antidote to winter and will work wonders for those wellness, health and fitness goals Read More
Only in Russia: Commercial airline flies between two Moscow airports
Chief Assignment Editor- December 26, 2018 23:25With Moscow mired in endless pre-holiday gridlocks, many drivers joke it would be easier to fly from one side of the city to another. One air carrier just flew this ... Read More
Great News for Palestine Tourism: Bethlehem hotels booked for Christmas
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 25, 2018 04:12Palestinian Tourism Minister Rula Maaya said all Bethlehem hotels were fully booked, and the city hosts an "astounding" 10,000 tourists overnight on Monday night. Read More
Unique new convention experience
editor- December 18, 2018 23:13The way people meet continues to evolve. Read More
MCB-Staysure Tour gives local golf players chance to perform alongside world-class players
editor- December 14, 2018 11:29Local golf players of all ages had a fun-filled day as they rubbed shoulders with the world’s finest players of the sports. Read More
Live like a local in Nassau, Bahamas
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- December 8, 2018 10:43Travel destination - the Bahamas - is a Caribbean archipelago located off the coast of Florida with a long history of colonization. Read More
Tour to Feast powered by Cox & Kings set to redefine Culinary Tourism
editor- December 7, 2018 13:46Introduces unique culinary tours in India crafted by hand-picked food experts Read More
First European Centurion Lounge to open at Heathrow Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- December 5, 2018 08:12American Express today announced plans to open a new location within its signature airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, at Heathrow. This will be American Express’ first Centurion Lounge in ... Read More