Tag: international community
Terror at Saudi Arabian Airport: An Iran Connection?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 10:35Yesterday's terror attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia is seen as an escalation adding now to the significant escalation in western activities against Iran after todays earlier attack ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Alain St.Ange- May 25, 2019 02:42Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and proactive measures to protect its exclusive economic zone. As the ... Read More
Lufthansa Group’s help alliance launches in the Americas
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 16:45Today, the Lufthansa Group officially launched help alliance Americas as a sub-organization of its long-standing aid organization, help alliance worldwide. help alliance is the aid organization of the Lufthansa Group ... Read More
Anita Mendiratta recognized by IIPT on United Nations International Day of Living Together in Peace
editor- May 17, 2019 21:13Today, the 16th of May, is recognized globally as United Nations’ International Day of Living Together in Peace. It’s a day for “mobilizing those in the international community to promote ... Read More
Brunei Travel: Ready to be stoned to death? How will WTTC and UNWTO respond?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 30, 2019 04:12Brunei is becoming a deadly place to visit starting April 3, specially if you are member of the LGBT Community. Next week the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will ... Read More
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau response to Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 10, 2019 19:34The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fatal plane crash in Ethiopia: "I am deeply saddened by the terrible plane crash today near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that claimed the ... Read More
International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) rebrands
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 12:26International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the leading business to business event for the golf travel community, has re-launched in its 22nd year with a refreshed brand image and website, together ... Read More
Tanzania jails Chinese national for ivory trafficking
Chief Assignment Editor- February 19, 2019 20:20Tanzanian Resident Magistrate sentenced a Chinese national to 15 years in prison today for trafficking of elephant tusks, which prosecutors claimed to have been chopped from about 400 African elephants. ... Read More
Why does the European Union Parliament condemn Zimbabwe again?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 14, 2019 23:36The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Zimbabwe after condemning the chaotic situation of human right abuses in that Southern African country. Here is what the joint resolution by the ... Read More
Former ZImbabwe Tourism Minister Dr. Walter Mzembi is alive
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 3, 2019 19:59The former Minister of Tourism and Hospitality for Zimbabwe, Dr. Walter Mzembi talked to eTurboNews Sunday night from his residence in Johannesburg after social media and numerous Zimbabwe and South ... Read More
Africa Travel and Tourism: Trends for the New Year
editor- January 8, 2019 02:40Players in the travel and tourism ecosystem in Africa travel look forward to 2019 with full optimism. Read More
Sexual Exploitation of Children through tourism: ECPAT has a message for the holidays
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 23, 2018 11:15Revenge porn or sexual extortion are only some of the problem Japan has to deal with when protecting children. Bangkok based ECPAT International is actively working in Japan and 92 ... Read More
MPCo community intervention endorsed by Canadian High Commissioner
eTN Managing Editor- December 22, 2018 20:04During the International Community Tourism Conference Dr Louis D’Amore, Founder & President of IIPT, was very impressed with the presentation and work of MPCo. Read More
When tourists connect with the heart and soul of a destination
editor- December 5, 2018 15:49R Hotel Kingston has pledged support for community tourism Read More
Zimbabwe: A genocide in progress? Should Tourists Leave?
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 2, 2018 07:58Foreign tourist should leave Zimbabwe. After a violent crackdown Tuesday night, a scary calm is returning to portions of Zimbabwe This may not be a constant situation. "Zimbabwe is open for ... Read More
A great day for Korea, for World Tourism Safety and for Guam and Hawaii
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 27, 2018 10:27The tourism dream team today are from both Koreas namely Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae. It's a great day for global tourism safety and an even better day for tourism ... Read More
Guam wins two awards at Busan International Travel Fair
editor- September 19, 2014 11:42TUMON, Guam - Guam received the Best Folklore Performance Award and the Best Tourism Publicity Award after impressing the international community at the Busan International Travel Fair (BITF). Read More
Sovereignty cannot stop intervention agains rights abuses
editor- September 28, 2011 08:26Sovereignty can no longer be used as excuse by States to oppress their own people or prevent the international community to intervene to stop gross abuses of human rights, Belgium ... Read More
Istanbul forum offers chance to recommit to helping poorest nations
editor- January 12, 2011 04:55The forthcoming conference on the world’s least developed countries provides an opportunity for the international community to recommit to helping these vulnerable States achieve economic growth and Read More