Tag: Las Vegas
Buffets at MGM Las Vegas: No More
editor- March 11, 2020 03:04MGM Resorts International announced it will be closing its buffets in Las Vegas because of COVID-19 coronavirus safety issues. All MGM Resorts in the city will be closed starting this ... Read More
Where to Find Brothels in Las Vegas?
Harry S. Johnson- January 4, 2020 02:39It doesn't sound so bad when you say brothel, does it? Certainly not as naughty sounding as house of prostitution, house of ill repute, or bordello. Evidently brothels are located ... Read More
Airbus presents corporate jets and helicopters in Las Vegas
Chief Assignment Editor- October 18, 2019 01:18Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) and Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) are jointly exhibiting an ACJ319 and ACH145 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada, giving potential ... Read More
IMEX America closes on another high: A catalyst for change and industry advancement
editor- September 12, 2019 23:30The ninth edition of IMEX America comes to a close in Las Vegas today after a week that left no one in doubt about the strength, vitality and appetite for ... Read More
IMEX America 2019: Business power takes off – from the very first appointment
Chief Assignment Editor- September 11, 2019 01:23The first day of IMEX America, taking place September 10 - 12, was a business-powered day right from the very first appointments as Christoph Tessmar, director of the Barcelona Convention ... Read More
Discovering the power of “What if…?” at IMEX America’s new Discovery Zone
editor- September 11, 2019 00:19"What if....?" was the question asked across the show floor on the first day of IMEX America, as part of the focus on imagination, IMEX’s Talking Point this year. The ... Read More
IMEX America: The sky’s the limit at Smart Monday
Chief Assignment Editor- September 10, 2019 02:27Limitations are a source of creativity’ – sound improbable? Not according to artist Phil Hansen, keynote at IMEX America which began today with Smart Monday, powered by MPI. Hansen was ... Read More
British Airways responds to demand for more flights from Italy to US
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 11, 2019 23:23British Airways, thanks to its partnership with American Airlines, added three direct flights from Italy to its US offer: New York-Malpensa, New York-Rome Fiumicino, and Milan Malpensa-Miami. “In defining the ... Read More
Celine Dion concludes her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum At Caesars Palace
Chief Assignment Editor- June 9, 2019 17:32Last night, June 8, international superstar Celine Dion concluded her second groundbreaking residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Since Celine's first residency debuted in 2003, more than 4.5 million ... Read More
Top 50 hotels: Nominees are unveiled
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 20:40Travel network Virtuoso has revealed the 50 hotels and hospitality greats nominated for its coveted Best of the Best awards. The nominees are part of the industry-leading Virtuoso Hotels & ... Read More
Top travel destinations: US trends for summer 2019
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 20:25eDreams, Europe's online travel agent, has analyzed flight bookings for travel between June 1st and the 30th September 2019 to reveal this summer's top US travel trends. With half of the year already ... Read More
Top holiday destinations for North American travelers
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:33With the summer holidays coming , Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travelers' summer plans scooping ... Read More
When overtourism spoils your travel plans: Go somewhere else!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 5, 2019 23:37Have you heard that told joke? Patient says, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this with my arm.” Doctor’s response is, “Then don’t do this.” This is logic 101 that ... Read More
JetSuiteX launches new flights from Phoenix to Burbank, Las Vegas, and Oakland
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 18:16JetSuiteX, the acclaimed air carrier that offers daily flights from private terminals for the cost of a commercial ticket, has announced that it will soon launch service from Phoenix to ... 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
U.S. Travel Association’s IPW brings thousands together
editor- June 4, 2019 21:46IPW gathers travel professionals—including U.S. destinations, hotels, attractions, sports teams and transportation companies, and international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world—to meet in one place to help ... Read More
Window or aisle? Where most people prefer to sit on a plane
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 18:35When it comes to where you sit on a plane, location matters. So, which is it? Window seat, aisle seat or even the middle seat? Thomas Cook Airlines decided to ... Read More
Trump Hotels™ identifies luxury meetings trends
editor- June 4, 2019 01:27Trump Hotels™, the luxury brand of five-star hotels and resorts known for its exceptionally designed properties in iconic locations, shares insights on luxury corporate and incentive meetings and details how ... Read More
WestJet launches nonstop Calgary-Dublin service with 787 Dreamliner
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 19:50With the departure of flight WS6, WestJet becomes the only airline operating a nonstop route between Calgary and Dublin. The airline's newest route provides historic access between Western Canada and ... Read More
Spirit Airlines launches new daily service from Nashville International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 18:35Are you ready for some live music and hot chicken? Spirit Airlines is bringing its new service to Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning October 10, 2019, Spirit will begin nonstop daily service ... Read More
2019’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations in US named
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 16:00With summer arriving and 52% of Americans reporting having unused vacation days last year, 2019 Best & Worst Cities for Staycations report was released today. To identify the best spots ... Read More
Thunder from Down Under: Australia’s hottest export strikes 10-year extension with MGM Resorts
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 00:02This summer, Australia's Thunder from Down Under — the longest-running and highest-grossing male revue in the history of Las Vegas — will bring the 'Ultimate Girls Night Outback' to a ... Read More
MGM won’t buy Wynn Encore Harbor Casino in Boston: 35 Million in fines
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 07:50After talks of MGM buying Wynn Resort's Encore Boston fell apart Tuesday night, lawmakers are hoping both casinos will now re-focus on the business at hand. During Wednesday's State Gaming ... Read More
Sands China celebrates 15th anniversary of Sands Macao
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 20:30Sands Macao celebrated its 15th anniversary with a ceremony at the hotel and entertainment complex's outdoor fountain Thursday – marking a decade and a half since its 2004 opening ushered ... Read More
Taco Bell Hotel launching in Palm Springs in August 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 19:59Get ready for "Bell"hops and Baja Blasts, fire sauce and sauce packet floaties, because the Taco Bell Hotel is coming and will give fans an unexpected and unforgettable trip of ... Read More
2019’s Best Summer Travel Destinations: Planning perfect summer getaway
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 19:30With summer approaching, 2019's Best Summer Travel Destinations report compared 100 metro areas across 40 key indicators of budget- and fun-friendliness to help US travelers plan the perfect summer getaway. ... Read More
InterContinental Hotels Group launches new Atwell Suites brand
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 16:01InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today revealed its new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites, to thousands of IHG owners and operators at its Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. The ... Read More
Italian Exhibition Group ends first quarter on an upswing
editor- May 15, 2019 01:31The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is growing in every sector. The rises on 2017 were confirmed recently by the 2018 financial statement figures, with double-digit growth: 10.8 million euros net ... Read More
EL AL Israel Airlines & Alaska Airlines announce new global partnership
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 18:47EL AL Israel Airlines and Alaska Airlines today expanded their commercial relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. The agreement was signed by the CEOs of each airline at ... Read More
Las Vegas hosts 2019 US-China Cultural Tourism Festival
Chief Assignment Editor- May 11, 2019 18:40The 2019 US-China Cultural Tourism Festival opened Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, aiming to expand cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries. The three-day festival consists of various themes, ... Read More
Why to boycott Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts, Cesars Entertainment and Harrah’s
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2019 21:15Tourism is everyone's business and the livelihood of an entire state can depend on this industry. The State of Nevada, Hawaii, Florida are good examples. eTurboNews article about warning against ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Director of Food and Beverage for The Ridge Conference Center
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 18:24Benchmark has named Orlando Ramos director of food and beverage for The Ridge, a Benchmark Conference Center located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Mike Taylor, Benchmark’s general manager at the ... Read More
No survivors: 11 people killed in Mexico private jet crash
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 23:25The wreckage of a private jet en route from Las Vegas to Monterrey, Mexico, has been located in a mountainous region of the state of Coahuila, according to Mexican media ... Read More
MGM Resort Las Vegas Visitor Warning: Don’t drink the Smart Water !
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 5, 2019 23:55MGM Hotels and Resorts are setting trends for Las Vegas biggest industry: The travel, tourism, and the gambling industry. When a trendsetter like MGM become rogue, it can affect every ... Read More
Safertourism.com: Tourism Security will be an issue in 2020
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 5, 2019 22:14The 26th Las Vegas International Tourism Safety and Security Conference in 27 years was concluded last week. Next year a whole new concept of tourism security conferences is in the ... Read More
The Modern Honolulu hotel slapped with federal charges for worker lay off
editor- May 4, 2019 01:15The Modern Honolulu recently notified 78 workers—nearly 30% of the workers at the hotel—that they will be laid off within the next 30 days. Federal charges assert that The Modern ... Read More