Tag: Jan
Four countries, 4 days, 1 destination: Seychelles Eastern European Roadshow 2019
editor- June 13, 2019 21:25On May 27, 2019, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) set off for its annual Seychelles Dedicated Roadshow in Central and Eastern Europe. The event lasted for 4 days during which ... Read More
Palo Alto Garden Court Hotel announces new Director of Sales and Marketing
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 20:05The Garden Court Hotel in downtown Palo Alto introduces Connie Villeta, an established sales and management professional, as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Villeta, a 15 year veteran ... Read More
Holland America’s Westerdam explores eight Asian countries in 2019-20 Season
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 20:07The cosmopolitan cities and rich traditions of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the ship embarks on its 2019-20 season in Asia. From September ... Read More
CLIA: Taiwan shines as surprising hotspot for cruise industry in Asia
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 23:08Cruise market is prospering in Asia, among which Taiwan shines as a surprising hotspot for the industry. According to CLIA survey, cruising has become the fastest growing leisure travel option ... Read More
Emirates Group Vice President appointed: Hana Al Awadhi
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 4, 2019 06:35The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Hana Al Awadhi as Vice President HR earlier this month, overseeing dnata’s HR Business partnership at dnata Airport Operations in Dubai and ... Read More
Hilton Garden Inn expands footprint in Africa
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2019 16:55Hilton Garden Inn is celebrating strong growth in Africa with four open properties and an additional 14 in the pipeline just three years after opening its first hotel on the ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism suffers cancellation tsunami
Chief Assignment Editor- April 26, 2019 16:25A tidal wave of cancellations has hit Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the horrendous terror attacks of Easter Sunday. In the three days immediately after the bombings, cancellations of ... Read More
Princess Cruises returns to Tahiti in 2020
Chief Assignment Editor- April 15, 2019 18:40In 2020, Princess Cruises guests will enjoy the welcoming spirit and idyllic islands of French Polynesia when the cruise line returns to Tahiti with the intimate Pacific Princess, offering a ... Read More
Spain-Holiday.com has new owners
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 15, 2019 07:20The Spanish holiday rental platform, Spain-Holiday.com, has new owners from the 1st of April. The company’s founder and sole owner until the end of March, Claus Sorensen, will be sharing ... Read More
ADI statement on circus lion attack in Ukraine
editor- April 4, 2019 21:09Animal Defenders International (ADI) has urged Ukraine and other countries without bans on the use of animals in circuses to stop circus suffering after a lion attacked a trainer during ... Read More
Princess Cruises And Fincantieri Sign Contracts For Two Next-Generation Cruise Ships
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 27, 2019 19:30Princess Cruises and Fincantieri announced today the signing of the final contracts for the construction of two next-generation 175,000-ton cruise ships, which will be the largest ships ever built so far ... Read More
An Evening in Full Swing with Biggles Big Band at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Huahin
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 25, 2019 07:47The swing excitement has recently revisited Hua Hin as Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin welcomed Biggles Big Band to delight Thai fans with hits from the golden era ... Read More
New cruise ship touches the sea for the first time in Turku
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 19, 2019 02:18Costa Crociere celebrated the technical launch of the new flagship Costa Smeralda at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland. During the ceremony, the ship officially touched the sea for the ... Read More
IMEX Frankfurt: Education speakers include former monk, game developer and ‘tech geeks’
Chief Assignment Editor- March 18, 2019 15:41What do a former monk, a game developer and a self-confessed ‘tech geek’ have in common? They’re all speakers at IMEX in Frankfurt, taking place 21 – 23 May. There ... Read More
The Luxury Collection announces first hotel in Seychelles
Chief Assignment Editor- March 5, 2019 16:10The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced its planned debut in the Seychelles with the signing of North Island - one of the world’s most luxurious private ... Read More
Wizz Air expands routes
editor- March 4, 2019 20:33Based on data from Statistics Denmark, over 13,000 Ukrainians live in Denmark, with more than half of this population living in Jutland, in which Billund Airport lies at the heart. Kiev ... Read More
Cologne Convention Bureau welcomes new chief
Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2019 15:25Jan-Philipp Schäfer (31) has taken over the position of Head of the Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) with effect from February 01 of this year. In this function he will continue ... Read More
IMEX Frankfurt Association Day centers on high value insights & inspiration
Chief Assignment Editor- February 14, 2019 16:30“I’m always looking for support with innovation and Association Day provides the perfect opportunity to get new ideas.” Danielle Michel, Director of Corporate Program at the Airports Council International European ... Read More
Heathrow Airport: Stellar start to 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- February 11, 2019 16:155.9 million passengers traveled through the UK’s only hub airport, kickstarting 2019’s passenger growth. January’s figures increased by 2.1%, as Heathrow reported its 27th consecutive record month, boosted by passengers ... Read More
Florida’s Key West bans sunscreen products to protect coral
Chief Assignment Editor- February 8, 2019 16:27Key West city officials have approved a ban on sunscreen products containing two chemicals that studies have found to negatively impact coral and marine organisms. The Key West City Commission ... Read More
Czech Airlines Technics welcomes new Board of Directors member
Chief Assignment Editor- February 7, 2019 21:05Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a daughter company of Prague Airport, which provides aircraft repair and maintenance services, has appointed a new member to its Board of Directors. Effective Monday, 21 ... Read More
Holland America: O, The Oprah Magazine cruise raised $6M for cancer support
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 01:05In recognition of World Cancer Day today, Holland America Line announced that during the recent O, The Oprah Magazine "Girls' Getaway" cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, ... 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
Cayman Islands breaking tourist records
editor- January 26, 2019 01:49The Cayman Islands has maintained its market share with another year of record-breaking statistical arrivals. Read More
South Dakota cities left without passenger air service
Chief Assignment Editor- January 21, 2019 19:18Passenger air service has stopped to the Two South Dakota towns were left without passenger air service after California Pacific Airlines has stopped flying there. Watertown Mayor Sarah Caron and ... Read More
No tsunami threat after new Vanuatu earthquake
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2019 15:53An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck of the coast of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of casualties ... Read More
Wayne County Airport Authority welcomes new CEO
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2019 02:10The Wayne County Airport Authority Board of Directors confirmed the appointment of Chad Newton as Chief Executive Officer of the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) on Wednesday. WCAA operates Detroit ... Read More
Antigua and Barbuda ready to roll out the red carpet for adventurous Team Antigua Island Girls
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 17:03Antigua and Barbuda, with its strong heritage of yacht racing and moniker as the Sailing Capital of the Caribbean, is always keen for a good nautical adventure. And with history ... Read More
Ryanair pilots: New year, same threats
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 15:252018 was a pivotal year for Ryanair and its pilots and cabin crew, engaging in the previously unchartered territory of social dialogue. As negotiations on Collective Labor Agreements (CLAs) continue ... Read More
Heathrow reaches record 80 million milestone
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2019 07:59A record 80 million passengers travelled through the UK’s only hub airport in 2018, up 2.7% on last year, with growth boosted by the use of larger and fuller aircraft. ... Read More
Union Pacific appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- January 8, 2019 02:05Union Pacific today named Jim Vena chief operating officer, effective Jan. 14. He served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Canadian National (CN) until retiring in June ... Read More
Act of terror in Tokyo Shinjuku tourist area during New Years celebration
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 1, 2019 08:38New Years in Tokyo turned violent when a car slammed into crowds who were celebrating New Year early on Jan. 1. leaving 9 injured. The attack took place in a ... Read More
New Florida club promotes travel with a purpose
Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2018 17:15The organization that is promoting a more peaceful world through international citizen homestays, announces the formation of a new club in Boca Raton, Florida. Friendship Force International Boca club’s first ... Read More
Leaving Japan as a tourist: It will cost you!
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 30, 2018 21:03On Jan. 7, the Japanese government will introduce an international tourist tax. The tax of ¥1,000 (About $10) will be collected from every traveler when they depart from Japan. Japanese ... Read More
Uzbekistan is looking at KLM to attract European Tourists
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2018 07:32According to the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Benelux countries, Dilyor Khakimov, the National airline of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is planning to establish codeshare cooperation in Uzbekistan. Read More
Disneyland Resort welcomes Rose Bowl game-bound teams
Chief Assignment Editor- December 27, 2018 01:10The Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Washington Huskies, have won berths in the 2019 Rose Bowl presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, Calif., and their first stop along the way ... Read More