Tag: Interview
Air China launches direct Rome-Hangzhou flight
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 01:09A new Air China flight connecting Italian capital Rome with Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, was inaugurated at Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport with an official ceremony. ... Read More
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- June 12, 2019 18:54In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More
African Tourism Board to become the Voice for Africa: Interview on Good Morning Seychelles
Alain St.Ange- June 11, 2019 09:03Talking Tourism, the African Tourism Board was the talking points on the Seychelles Television "Good Morning Seychelles' (Bonzour Sesel) program with Barbara Hoareau. The very popular and loved "Good Morning ... Read More
Arena di Verona Opera Foundation in New York for Festival
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 30, 2019 01:56A few days after the success of Shanghai, the targeted marketing action of the Arena Foundation for the promotion of the Opera Festival Arena continued in New York. At the ... Read More
Ambassador Mangu creates synergies between Rwandan and Tanzanian tourism players
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- May 28, 2019 20:02Tanzanian ambassador to Rwanda, Ernest Mangu, is engaging tour operators from both countries to create synergies, in his latest efforts to pursue an economic diplomacy. The scope of economic diplomacy ... Read More
United Airlines CEO: We rebook Boeing 737 MAX passengers complimentary
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 08:22United Airlines operates 14 Boeing MAX jets and has dozens more on order. United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz promised on Wednesday during an interview with a Canadian Newspaper, his ... Read More
PATA Annual Summit 2019: Issues of sustainability and social responsibility
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019 04:13The PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019), under the theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, opened in Cebu, Philippines on May 9 with 383 delegates from 194 organisations and 43 destinations ... Read More
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants
editor- May 20, 2019 21:14by Dr. Louise de Waal President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and ... Read More
Wimbledon 2019: Winning plans for players and spectators
Rita Payne - special to eTN- May 2, 2019 01:25The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced a series of significant changes for The Championships 2019 and beyond. In the buildup to the official start of the Championships ... Read More
The IGLTA Foundation brings Voyage to New York City
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 18:47The IGLTA Foundation is putting finishing touches on Voyage, its signature fundraising event, unfolding at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on Friday, 26 April. Produced in conjunction with the IGLTA ... Read More
Drink like a New Yorker
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- April 20, 2019 21:04If you live in New York, work in New York or are doing business in New York – there is only one appropriate drink to order…New York State wines. New ... Read More
Airbnb co-founder headed to Phillippines for travel summit
editor- March 27, 2019 20:56“We are excited to be welcoming Mr. Nathan Blecharczyk to the PATA Annual Summit 2019. It is nearly impossible to talk about the travel and tourism industry without mentioning Airbnb ... 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
Record travel insurance claims expected after grounding of Boeing 737 Max jets
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 19:37Travel insurance claims advocates at InsureMyTrip are gearing up for a record number of claims following the grounding of Boeing 737 Max jets nationwide. "This is a very rare occurrence ... Read More
PROUD Experiences exceeds expectations: Sold out
editor- March 11, 2019 21:43Exhibit space for the second edition of PROUD Experiences has sold out more than 3 months ahead of the show, exceeding all expectations and marking a groundbreaking result that confirms ... Read More
Trans States Airlines introduces $60,000 signing bonus for pilots
Chief Assignment Editor- March 6, 2019 02:10Trans States Airlines now offers the highest new hire bonus package of any regional airline, with up to $60,000 in signing bonuses available to new First Officers. The new bonus, ... Read More
Vietnam detains, threatens to deport Trump and Kim Jong Un impersonators
Chief Assignment Editor- February 23, 2019 17:15Tensions are running high in the Vietnamese capital, where this year’s first meeting of the US President and North Korean dictator is set to take place next week. To lighten ... Read More
eTN interview with Cuban Tourism Office Councilor: Major plans for island’s tourism revival
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- February 18, 2019 18:30Launched in November 2018, Cuba's celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of San Cristobal de la Habana will end in November 2019. Its busy calendar includes art, culture, ... Read More
Fall in love at first sight with Pakistan
editor- February 14, 2019 21:49“To everyone who loves to travel, but still is full of stereotypes presented by the media these days, I highly recommend to always trust your feelings and experiences only. There’s ... Read More
International Hotel Investment Forum names recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
editor- February 14, 2019 02:04The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) is delighted to announce that Sol Kerzner (KCMG), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during IHIF 2019. The founder and former Chairman ... Read More
Last-minute top deal: VDVO aircraft in the MICE Hall 7.1a to the ITB 2019
editor- February 13, 2019 19:03Become a partner of the VDVO BUSINESS Lounge. Get the last seat today. Total area of 12 m² * Stand space on the ITB MICE HUB by VDVO, including high-quality ... Read More
Syria welcomes visitors with open arms: Is Syria Safe tor tourism?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 10, 2019 07:56Syrians escape an inhuman regime by the million. European countries are in a state of crisis trying to welcome Syrian refugees, but at the FITUR trade show in Madrid last month ... Read More
On the visit of the Pope to UAE
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- February 6, 2019 01:24An Interview with Alessandro Gisotti, the "ad interim" director of the Holy See Press Office, by Amedeo Lomonaco on the apostolic journey of Pope Francis in the United Arab Emirates, ... Read More
Tourist flow between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria significantly increased
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 4, 2019 04:08Azerbaijan and Bulgaria are eager to expand cooperation in all fields including tourism, Nikolay Yankov, Bulgarian Ambassador to Azerbaijan told Trend Publication in a recent interview. The ambassador said that ... Read More
Russia’s CosmoCourse could launch private space tourism in five years
Chief Assignment Editor- February 2, 2019 18:25According to Russian National AeroNet Technology Initiative co-leader, Russia could see the start of private space tourism in around five years. National AeroNet Technology Initiative's Sergei Zhukov was talking about ... Read More
Reunion and Madagascar Presidents discuss regional cooperation
Alain St.Ange- January 29, 2019 01:44A meeting took place between the President of the Réunion Region, Didier Robert, and the new President of the Republic of Madagascar, His Excellency Andry Rajoelina. On official travel to ... Read More
2019: The year of PROUD Experiences
editor- January 21, 2019 21:45The debut of PROUD Experiences held in 2018 in London created the first b2b travel and lifestyle event for premium travel suppliers and buyers targeting the LGBTQ+ global community. Read More
Polish Tourism targets EU, USA and Asia with PLN 50 million campaign
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2019 20:15Polish Tourism Organization (PTO) announced that the European Union countries, the United States and Asian countries are the main markets, where it will promote Poland in 2019. PTO said that ... Read More
The Future of MICE: Interview with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer
Frank Tetzel- January 18, 2019 07:54CEO of the IMEX Group Carina Bauer graduated from Oxford University, UK, in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in 1998, Carina began her career in retail and catering – setting up ... Read More
Travel & Tourism at the center of life for Matteo Pennacchi
editor- January 17, 2019 01:24Travel & Tourism is what defines Matteo Pennacchi, an eclectic 47-year-old Italian traveler. Read More
Delta Air Lines enhances its anti-human trafficking campaign
Chief Assignment Editor- January 11, 2019 16:30In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, Delta Air Lines is hosting ‘Silence Breaker’ Terry Crews, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Polaris CEO Bradley Myles and trafficking ... Read More
Interview with a Seychelles Travel Pro: Mr Alan Mason
Alain St.Ange- December 31, 2018 05:03As a paradise in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles competes with many other island nations across the globe, from South East Asia to the Caribbean, as well as with nearby countries. ... Read More
Royal Caribbean emergency: British Entertainer lost in the Atlantic
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 27, 2018 07:54The Harmony of the Seas operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises left Fort Lauderdale on its way to the Dutch port of St. Maarten in the Caribbean. Now the U.S. Coast ... Read More
Chinese Visitors arrival to Egypt promising
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 26, 2018 08:25The Red Sea resorts in Egypt have been working hard recently on attracting the Chinese tourists, said Abdullah in an exclusive interview with Xinhua news service in China. Therefore the ... Read More
Antigua & Barbuda in bad economic shape despite tourism increase
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 26, 2018 02:10The President of the Antigua & Barbuda Business Alliance said an increase in tourism, more than local consumption, is what is needed to energize the economy after a recent poll ... Read More
Is UNWTO suffering of an induced coma?
editor- December 20, 2018 05:05UNWTO is experiencing a new type of leader and leadership. Read More