Tag: informed
Turkmenistan Airlines ‘committed’ to achieve compliance with international air safety standards
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 23:15Turkmenistan Airlines (TUA) is committed to raising their performance following difficulties in satisfying relevant EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) requirements at the beginning of this year. Since then, the airline ... Read More
Turkmenistan Airlines improves safety standards with Lufthansa
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 19:52Turkmenistan Airlines (TUA) is the only airline of Turkmenistan, headquartered in Ashgabat. It operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services since 4 May 1992. Read More
Official update on Ebola by the Uganda Minister of Health
editor- June 13, 2019 19:11Ebola is gaining attention in Uganda while tourism remains safe. This is a tough message to sell, but authorities are transparent on updating the situation. The Ministry of Health would ... 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, 2019 09:27A maritime safety group warned earlier today of an unspecific threat in the Gulf Oman urging extreme caution amid US- Iran tension. The near the Strait of Hormuz is a ... Read More
Seychelles trade partners up-to-date with new European regulations
editor- June 11, 2019 22:50Mr. Julian Grupp, CEO of Seyvillas, facilitated the workshop, which aim at keeping the tourism professional abreast of the new practices on the European markets and was held on Tuesday ... Read More
“We are disappointed”: MSC Cruises cancels Cuba from MSC Armonia itinerary
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 11, 2019 20:19MSC Cruises has updated the routes in relation to the changes imposed by Mr Trump administration in the US-Cuba regulations which prevent all cruise ships from traveling from the United ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
editor- June 5, 2019 00:18Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO was the first to speak at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Press Conference held at the 51st edition held on Tuesday, June ... Read More
Egyptian President orders tourist attractions’ upgrades to “reflect history and civilization of Egypt”
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 00:36Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi ordered upgrading tourist attractions nationwide, in a way that reflects the history and civilization of the country. This happened during the Sisi’s meeting with Prime ... Read More
20 people killed, 31 injured in fiery Mexico bus crash
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 23:30A crash involving a bus and a tractor-trailer in Mexico's eastern state of Veracruz on Wednesday left 20 people dead, the local government said. The bus was traveling from Mexico ... Read More
BestCities 2019 Copenhagen Global Forum to look to the future
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 16:40BestCities Global Alliance and Copenhagen Convention Bureau (CCB) are set to investigate what the future holds for associations and association congresses with a focus on creating lasting, positive impact. Exploring ... 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
Do I need a VPN on my phone when traveling abroad?
editor- May 14, 2019 20:10The internet has quickly become an essential component of human civilization, and it is more of a necessity now. The global users of the internet are estimated to be at ... Read More
Washington’s new short-term rental law to ‘even playing field for local hotels’
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 18:50Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 1798, concerning short-term rentals, into law. This bill was a top priority for the Washington Hospitality Association during the 2019 Legislative Session. ... Read More
Mauritius Minister of Tourism on the China Challenge
Alain St.Ange- May 9, 2019 01:13Anil Gayan, Minister of Tourism on Wednesday, delivered this speech on what he called the “China challenge.” It was during a brainstorming session held last month held at Hennessy Park ... Read More
Ugandan judge okays destruction of natural forest for sugarcane plantation
Chief Assignment Editor- May 3, 2019 16:10In December of last year, Judge Albert Rugadya Atwooki stepped down from the case between Natinal Forestry Authority (NFA) and the Omukama of Bunyoro Kingdom, Mr Solomon Iguru Gafabusa, regarding ... Read More
Expression of interests launched for new carrying-capacity studies for La Digue, Mahe and Praslin
editor- April 24, 2019 20:04The Seychelles Ministry for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine have recently launched 2 expression of interests for carrying capacity studies to be undertaken on La Digue as well as ... Read More
A new Tourism potential in Tanzania: The Southern Circuit
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- April 21, 2019 21:39A new Tourism potential is about to be unlocked In Tanzania. All roads and international air routes will in the near future, be leading to the Southern circuit, as the ... Read More
Air Mauritius confirms it will resume flights to Seychelles after 15 years
Alain St.Ange- April 17, 2019 01:04The Mauritian press has confirmed that Air Mauritius will return to Mahé the main island of Seychelles. It was several weeks since the rumor has been circulating, and finally the ... Read More
Updated US Travel Advisory for China: Will China tourism officials retaliate?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 3, 2019 21:45Every day 8000 Chinese tourists enter the United States, and every day an average of 5000 American tourists enter China. Americans should exercise increased caution in China due to arbitrary enforcement ... Read More
Where in the U.S. Casinos are in desperate need for revenue
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 27, 2018 08:11Gambling is an important revenue stream for tourism in the Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory north of Guam. In Mariana Islands, The chairman of the House Committee on Gaming will meet ... Read More