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Bruegel meets street art in Brussels
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 00:30visit.brussels, together with the Brussels collective Farm Prod and with the support of the City of Brussels, has developed a “PARCOURS Street Art” tour honouring the great Flemish master Pieter ... Read More
Barbados Tourism launches summer campaign in US and Canada
editor- June 12, 2019 02:06Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has officially launched its summer campaign for 2019: “Brilliant Barbados Fly into Savings.” The promotion, which will run in both the US and Canada between ... Read More
SB Architects Unveils Seven New Hospitality Projects in North America and Mexico
editor- June 4, 2019 01:37Full-service global architecture firm, SB Architects, has been breaking ground in hotel, residential and mixed-use design for almost 60 years, and is delighted to announce seven new hospitality projects that ... Read More
Opening of the Emerald Bay Hotel upgrades the archeology themed Cambrian Town Happy World Resort
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 07:49The Emerald Bay Hotel opens to the public today, offering tourists a premium hospitality service while visiting the newly opened Yunnan Cambrian Town Happy World. Celebrated as one of the ... Read More
At least two people dead, many injured in Virginia Beach municipal building shooting
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 22:21First responders and police have responded to reports of an active shooter at a municipal building in Virginia Beach - city on the Atlantic Ocean, at the mouth of Chesapeake ... Read More
Traveling solo? Experience the Mediterranean this summer
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 20:20A staggering 36 percent of respondents during a recent travel trends survey, conducted among a random group of 3,500 consumers nationwide, indicated they will take at least one solo vacation ... Read More
A piece of American history, ancient culture, white sandy beaches and so remote like no place else?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 21:20Where can you find a piece of American history and ancient culture like no other place else? Where can you find a piece of America so remote and so authentic ... Read More
Frankfurt’s diverse tourism portfolio beckons Gulf visitors ahead of summer season
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 16:15Frankfurt, the second most frequented city in Germany by GCC tourists, is promoting its myriad of tourist attractions, shopping facilities, cultural festivals and medical clinics to attract holidaymakers from the ... Read More
Airport in Maui opens mega car rental facility
editor- May 17, 2019 23:17A new $340 million multilevel Consolidated Rent-A-Car (CONRAC) in the Kahului Airport on Maui in Hawaii houses all major rental car companies in one spot and connects passengers with the ... Read More
Dusit International announces its first Dusit Thani branded hotel in Vietnam
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 17:50Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Vietnam-based property developer Hoi An Royal Group to operate Dusit Thani Hoi ... Read More
Praia de Santa Maria: Cabo Verde new livery landed
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 12, 2019 03:58The 'Praia de Santa Maria' arrived from Boston to the Nelson Mandela Airport in Capem Verde last Friday night carrying 134 passengers on board. “Praia de Santa Maria”, whose name ... Read More
Minister: Sri Lanka needs security audit to build confidence among tourists
Chief Assignment Editor- May 11, 2019 17:40Sri Lanka's State Minister Harsha de Silva announced that the country is planning an independent security audit to build confidence among tourists. According to the Minister, the measure was necessary ... Read More
Spain’s secret: Txakoli wines
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- May 4, 2019 21:38The 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
Proud Emirates Revealed: The Emirates Pavilion
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 16:54Emirates, Premier Partner and the Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today unveiled the design and visitor experience concepts of its ultramodern pavilion for the 6 month mega-event. The Emirates ... Read More
Art Gallery or Hotel? Hotel Oriental Express in Tokyo Ginza
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 24, 2019 07:31Hotel Oriental Express in Tokyo Ginza is scheduled to open on July 26, 2019. The concept of Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Ginza is the "Art Gallery Hotel" where guests can experience ... Read More
Second strong earthquake strikes central Philippines on Tuesday
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 15:10A new powerful earthquake hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, a day after a 6.1-magnitude quake rattled the country’s north and left at least 16 people dead. The US Geological ... Read More
Myth-Mania: Stories of men, heroes and indigenous world at MarTa
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 19:30The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) celebrated the return of important finds back home. Myth-Mania, rediscovered stories of men and heroes, speaks of objects taken from necropolises by grave ... 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
Sri Lankan agents show great interest towards destination at Seychelles Tourism Board Workshop
editor- April 15, 2019 22:48The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) workshop held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Taj Hotels Resort in Colombo saw the participation of over 70 representatives from Travel Agencies including ... Read More
Brussels Tourism: A street art trail about Bruegel
Chief Assignment Editor- April 13, 2019 02:05visit.brussels, in collaboration with the Brussels collective Farm Prod has been working on a street art trail to pay homage to the Flemish old master Pieter Bruegel right in the ... Read More
Game of Thrones final season is here! See where it all began in Malta
editor- April 4, 2019 20:41As Game of Thrones approaches its final season, set to premiere on April 14, 2019, it’s a good time for die-hard fans to take a look at the first location where ... Read More
D.R. Congo: African Tourism Board is a place to be according World Heritage Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 3, 2019 04:06The African Tourism Board welcomes Kahuzi Biega National Park as a new member. The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a protected area near Bukavu town in the eastern Democratic Republic of ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board CEO: Tourists not affected in deadly storm in remote southern plains
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 01:40Tourists in Nepal are not affected in today's deadly storm. The Nepal Prime minister KP Sharma Oli expressed his condolences in a tweet and said that as well as the 25 ... Read More
Grange Pen to get a J$960 million infrastructural upgrade
editor- March 30, 2019 20:30The Jamaica Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is investing a little under $J1 billion for the Resort Squatter Settlements Upgrade Project for the community of Grange Pen in St. James. The ... Read More
Jane Austen leads the way for a new themed guided tour of Winchester in England
editor- March 25, 2019 21:57In conjunction with Winchester Cathedral, Visit Hampshire announced a new Jane Austen-themed product to meet increased demand from US visitors to explore the literary legend. In partnership with England’s Literary ... Read More
Saint Lucian taxi company receives international service excellence certification
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 15:41A Saint Lucian taxi firm has become the first tourism taxi company in the Caribbean to be Hospitality Assured (HA) certified, an international certification programme for service excellence. Holiday Taxi ... Read More
Czech Memorial Scrolls survived the Holocaust and travel to New York City
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 23, 2019 19:11The fact that a few of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Scrolls were all in one place at the same time, was almost a miracle. It took detailed planning and the ... Read More
Italy travel: Destination Baia and Latina steps into the video limelight
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 21, 2019 02:03In 2017, “The Year of the Borghi” was celebrated in Italy. According to the directive of the former Minister, Dario Franceschini, the initiative was created with the intention of enhancing ... Read More
John Q. Hammons: Master hotel developer and builder
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- March 16, 2019 18:25One of the great hoteliers/developers of our time, John Q. Hammons developed 200 hotel properties in 40 states. But mere statistics hide the essence of Mr. Hammons special development techniques. ... Read More
Seychelles eco-friendly tourism efforts put forward in Germany
editor- March 16, 2019 00:21Environment conservation efforts being made by Seychelles, and how tourists can join in the initiatives, were the focus points of a press conference organized by the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) ... Read More
Brexit or no Brexit, UK Millennials will travel more in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 19:25Adult British travelers under 40 intend to take 41 percent more vacations in 2019 (an extra two vacations per year on average) and additionally ramp up their vacation spend by ... Read More
BHMA Hotels and Resorts appoints industry expert
editor- March 12, 2019 02:06BHMA Hotels and Resorts, an international hotel management company wholly owned by the ASX listed Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), is pleased to announce the arrival of Jens Reichert as ... Read More
Iran Tourism: What about hitchhiking as a woman?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 10, 2019 15:32There is no war in Iran, the country is generally safe, and the living standards are comparable to those of Europe. The architecture is gorgeous, the landscapes diverse and the ... Read More
The Bachelor travels to Portugal
Chief Assignment Editor- February 28, 2019 21:30Visit Portugal and Visit Algarve are host destinations in the next episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. The episode will feature the breathtaking scenery of Portugal including visuals of the iconic ... Read More
Paris: Heart and Soul of France
editor- February 18, 2019 20:02France’s capital is known world-wide as a stunning tourist destination and photo location. With numerous iconic landmarks and a unique romantic charm, travelers and photographers in Paris can witness ... Read More
First-ever Africa Protected Areas Congress launched
Chief Assignment Editor- February 14, 2019 19:30This year’s Valentine day was marked on Thursday with special African flavor that saw the launch of the first-ever Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) at Nairobi National Park’s historic Ivory ... Read More