Tag: international standards
IATA re-appoints Ethiopian Airlines GCEO its Board of Governors
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 15:13Ethiopian Airlines announced that its Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been re-appointed to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Board of Governors for a three year-term at the 75th ... Read More
Qatar Executive announces global expansion at EBACE
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 15:28Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is celebrating 10 years of success at EBACE with the announcement of plans to open new offices in Shanghai, ... Read More
Driving intra-African connectivity and cooperation through Alliance and partnership
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 17, 2019 10:00The African Tourism Board is currently working hard to build partnerships within the aviation industry. "Seeing Africa as one destination is perfect for any airlines wanting to partner with us", ... Read More
Wyndham Garden enters Philippines with first hotel in Quezon City
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 00:30Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 properties worldwide, is bringing a fresh approach to hospitality in the Philippines with the launch of the ... Read More
The Development and Promotion of MICE in Thailand
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- April 24, 2019 09:34The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is leveraging the development of Thai MICE business in long haul markets in collaboration with foreign chambers of commerce representing Australia, UK, USA ... Read More
Central Park: Not in New York – In Dusit Bangkok!
editor- April 3, 2019 02:35Dusit Thani Public Company Limited and Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) have officially revealed the details of their collaboration to create a new city landmark and transform Bangkok’s major ... Read More
New Delhi welcomes new Qatar Visa Center
editor- March 27, 2019 23:33At the new Qatar Visa Center in New Delhi, India, work visa applicants for the State of Qatar will be able to sign on work contracts digitally, enroll their biometrics, ... Read More
Vietjet: We do not fly Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 16:35Vietjet does not operate any flights with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. We are currently operating with a fleet entirely composed of new Airbus aircraft from the A320 family aircraft. The ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines CEO statement about the cause of the crash of ET302
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 10, 2019 14:55In a press conference held at Ethiopian Airlines Headquarters this afternoon in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam answered questions in regards to the crash of ET 302 today. ... 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
FAA: Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority meets international safety standards
Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2019 16:15The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Vietnam complies with international safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating under the agency’s ... 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
Permanent Secretary to lead team to re-image Negril
editor- February 8, 2019 21:40Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Jennifer Griffith, to lead a team designated to re-image the tourist destination of Negril. ... Read More
Saudi King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival breaks new Guinness records
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 00:03King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival was announced as the world's largest falcon racing tournament with participation of a record 1723 falcons that have competed for 10 days (Jan 25 - ... Read More
Ghana beefs up leisure tourism
editor- January 29, 2019 21:16According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) leisure travel spending (inbound and domestic) generated 66.5% of direct Travel & Tourism GDP in 2017 (GHC6, 854.3mn) compared with 33.5% ... Read More
IBTM Arabia 2019: The Middle East – changing perceptions
Chief Assignment Editor- January 22, 2019 15:03From ancient holy land, to oil rich nation, to its latest incarnation as an innovative and open business events hub, Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director – Middle East, Arabian Travel Market ... Read More
Jordan ‘rejects’ Israel’s Ramon Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- January 21, 2019 19:40The head of the Jordan's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, Haitham Misto, said on Monday, that opening of Israel's new international airport along their shared border, would threaten the kingdom's airspace. ... 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
US issues travel advisory for Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- December 28, 2018 20:22US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the aviation security at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) does not maintain and carry out effective security, consistent with the ... Read More
Canadian Minister Garneau introduces new fatigue regulations to make air travel safer
Dmytro Makarov- December 12, 2018 10:16Canadians, visitors and business travellers deserve and rely on fit and well-rested flight crews to move them across Canada and around the world. Transport Canada recognizes that fatigue must be ... Read More
Micronesia accepting proposals for 5-star eco-lodge resort in Pohnpei
editor- August 12, 2016 07:34The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have been trying for a long time to become a bigger player in the travel and tourism industry, but with lack of air connectivity ... Read More
Sudan grounds its national airline
editor- June 23, 2008 03:06KHARTOUM — Sudan has grounded its national carrier Sudan Airways from Monday because it says the airline does not meet international standards, a civil aviation official said on Sunday. Read More