Tag: management
Minister: Whole Russia can be tax-free for foreign visitors by end of 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 23:00Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov today said that the tax-free system can be extended to all Russian regions by 2019 year-end. "As far as decisions already taken ... Read More
Travel tech start-up Smartvel names CCO
editor- June 14, 2019 21:25Smartvel, a destination content technology provider, announced the appointment of Jacqueline Ulrich as Chief Commercial Officer. (CCO) Jacqueline, Swedish raised in Spain, has more than 20 years of experience in ... Read More
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Kara Franker, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 19:55The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) has announced the appointment of Kara Franker as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Franker will lead ... Read More
Bartlett to Attend 110th United Nations World Tourism Organization Executive Council Meeting
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 19:05Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is set to participate in the 110th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council Meeting, during the period June 16 – 18, 2019 ... Read More
Four Seasons expands in Bay Area with second hotel in San Francisco
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 18:30Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, has been selected by an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, a privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment management company, to ... Read More
Benchmark names new Global Account Manager-Southwest
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 17:55Benchmark has named Linda Maurer Global Account Manager-Southwest, a newly created position designed to develop and grow Benchmark’s group sales success in the regional southwest. Eric Gavin, chief sales officer, ... Read More
ICAO and IATA launch new legal guidance on management of unruly air passengers
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 02:20The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu, and the Director General and CEO of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexandre de Juniac, have officially launched new ... Read More
25hours Hotel One Central in Dubai, debuting in 2020, appoints General Manager & F&B Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 00:03In spring 2020, the first 25hours Hotel Company hotel outside of Europe will open its doors. Chantel Moore is now responsible for the 25hours Hotel One Central in Dubai. Born ... Read More
Turkmenistan Airlines ‘committed’ to achieve compliance with international air safety standards
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 23:15Turkmenistan Airlines (TUA) is committed to raising their performance following difficulties in satisfying relevant EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) requirements at the beginning of this year. Since then, the airline ... Read More
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
Le Méridien Hotels: European summer promotion
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 20:47Le Méridien is an upscale, international hotel brand with a European perspective, formerly headquartered in France and in the United Kingdom. The brand was acquired by US-based Starwood Hotels & ... Read More
Turkmenistan Airlines improves safety standards with Lufthansa
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 19:52Turkmenistan Airlines (TUA) is the only airline of Turkmenistan, headquartered in Ashgabat. It operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services since 4 May 1992. Read More
Tanzania’s wildlife parks turn sixty
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- June 13, 2019 19:28Famous German conservationist Professor Bernhard Grzimek and his son Michael made a milestone development in the conservation of wildlife in Tanzania, producing a film documentary and a popular book with ... Read More
Dead whale highlights major faults with octopus fishing industry in False Bay
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 19:20Another dead 12-metre Bryde’s whale was found in False Bay near Cape Town last week after becoming entangled in octopus trap ropes. The traps have been in use by a ... Read More
OLS Hotels & Resorts expands in Hawaii with Volcano House
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 18:40OLS Hotels & Resorts, a hotel company with 24 hotels and resorts throughout the U.S., announced that effective June 10, 2019, the company is providing sales, marketing and revenue optimization ... Read More
Benchmark announces new Vice President, Revenue Management
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 18:35Benchmark has named Priya Chandnani vice president, revenue management. Greg Champion, president and COO, made the announcement. “It is with extreme pleasure that I welcome Priya to our company,” said ... Read More
European Union sends millions to Uganda and South Sudan to fight Ebola while tourism remains safe
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 11:20Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic are on high alert and are dealing with a developing crisis. Uganda is standing as a positive example containing the spread of ... Read More
How is the Effect of Renewed Competition between Airbus and Boeing ?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 10:53The revival of competition between Boeing and Airbus is expected to result in record delivery of the highly popular narrow-body platforms and a 9.4% year-on-year growth in production. Boeing and Airbus will produce more than ... Read More
Airbus to participate in the Critical Communications World exhibition, Kuala Lumpur
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 22:45Airbus will be showcasing its next-generation communication developments for mission and business critical use at the Critical Communications World (CCW) 2019, taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 18 to 20 ... Read More
Green Marine: Port Canaveral receives environmental excellence distinction
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 22:30Port Canaveral has received Green Marine certification a second time for advancing environmental excellence in maritime transportation and demonstrating “green” corporate leadership. The certification was presented to the Port at ... 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
Four Seasons announces new hotel and private residences in Minneapolis
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 16:36Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, in partnership with United Properties, a leading commercial property development and investment company in Minnesota and Colorado, today announced ... Read More
Why tourists are not in danger after confirmed Ebola case in Uganda
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 12, 2019 05:13There is no threat for tourists traveling currently in Uganda. Future visitors planning a trip to this East African country should yet not consider canceling. A widely published case of ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism in crisis: Managing and seeking out opportunities
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- June 11, 2019 23:55The Rapid Response Team by Safertourism reached out to Sri Lanka tourism authorities including the minister of tourism and industry leaders within hours of the devastating terror attack on the ... Read More
Seychelles highlighted in Reunion Senior Trade Fair
editor- June 11, 2019 23:02The destination was featured in Reunion’s 3rd edition of the distinguished Senior Trade Fair held in Reunion between May 31 to June 2, 2019. The Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) participation ... Read More
Seychelles trade partners up-to-date with new European regulations
editor- June 11, 2019 22:50Mr. Julian Grupp, CEO of Seyvillas, facilitated the workshop, which aim at keeping the tourism professional abreast of the new practices on the European markets and was held on Tuesday ... Read More
Accor hospitality group: Significant growth in North & Central America
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 21:53Global hospitality group Accor continues to present record growth figures in North & Central America, a key region for the Group’s global development strategy. Accor’s North & Central America portfolio ... Read More
“We are disappointed”: MSC Cruises cancels Cuba from MSC Armonia itinerary
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 11, 2019 20:19MSC Cruises has updated the routes in relation to the changes imposed by Mr Trump administration in the US-Cuba regulations which prevent all cruise ships from traveling from the United ... Read More
‘America’s Favorite Town’ new hotel
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:53The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, welcomes the Beaufort Hotel to its portfolio of boutique and historic hotels that reflect their surrounding community. The brand's newest addition, situated on the idyllic Crystal ... Read More
World unites to fight against cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- June 11, 2019 18:25Thousands of people across the globe have come together protesting against the potential building of a controversial cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro, a World’s Heritage Site. In March 2019 Tanzania’s ... Read More
Centara Marks Important Environmental Events with Beachfront Campaign and Plastic-hungry Sea Life Creatures
editor- June 10, 2019 22:06Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is marking this year’s World Environment Day (5th June) and Ocean Day (8th June) events with a month-long campaign to raise awareness ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board attending ILTM Asia-Pacific Fair
editor- June 10, 2019 21:31The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) participated in the ILTM Asia – Pacific trade fair with a 4.5 sq. metres stand. The exhibition was held in Singapore from May 27, 2019 ... Read More
UNIGLOBE Alliance Travel and UNIGLOBE Travel Partners-NJ named UNIGLOBE TMCs of the year
editor- June 10, 2019 21:10UNIGLOBE Travel International has announced a tie for its Travel Management Company (TMC) of the Year award. Tied for top spot are UNIGLOBE Alliance Travel in the Netherlands and UNIGLOBE ... Read More
Starboard Cruise Services names new President and CEO
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 17:55Starboard Cruise Services has named respected travel and cruise industry veteran Lisa Bauer its new President and Chief Executive Officer today. Earlier today, Toni Belloni, Group Managing Director of LVMH ... Read More
Heathrow becomes world’s first Sustainable Fish Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 16:50Sustain – the alliance for better food and farming – has crowned Heathrow the world’s first Sustainable Fish Airport. The award is the outcome of an airport-wide initiative, involving all ... Read More
Hotel History: Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo known for opulence, famous guests, and the military
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- June 8, 2019 21:04Shepheard’s Hotel history goes back 178 years when it was originally built by Englishman Samuel Shepheard in Cairo. It was originally named the “Hotel des Anglais” (English Hotel). Shepheard co-owned ... Read More
