Tag: memorial
Chernobyl: The nuclear disaster, the TV show, the disrespect
Instagrammers are flocking to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant ever since the HBO mini-series "Chernobyl" aired, and the creator of ... Read More
United, Southwest and Delta: New nonstop flights to Southern California
The expansion of air service at Ontario International Airport (ONT), in Southern California, continues today with the United Airlines nonstop ... Read More
$840 million in DOT infrastructure grants to 381 US airports announced
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $840 million ... Read More
Exploring America in a RV: Lifestyle travel for 15 million Americans
An annual survey by the RV Industry Association finds that 88% of RV owners in the United States plan to ... Read More
National Park Tourism in Hawaii are big business: $734 Million in Economic Benefit
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4.8 million visitors to national parks in Hawaii spent $526 million ... Read More
Memorial Day traffic study finds dire economic cost, public support for user fees
The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday released a survey finding that Americans avoided an estimated 47.5 million auto trips due ... Read More
Memorial Day Weekend: Days and routes travelers should avoid flying
More than 43 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day Weekend this year, and based on 2018 data, ... Read More
Pamela Arway and Kurt Ekert appointed to Board of Directors of Carlson Inc.
Carlson Inc., an international travel management company and private investment firm, announces the appointments of Pamela Arway and Kurt Ekert ... Read More
$1.3 million in scholarships awarded to hospitality students
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), ... Read More
Orlando welcomes a host of LGBTQ events from May and into June for Pride Month
Orlando, named the first-ever "City of the Year" by GayCites.com, promotes inclusivity with welcoming events, nightlife and activities. Orlando has ... Read More
Sharjah Ruler Opens Historic Dh 6-Billion Khorfakkan Highway
HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by HH Sheikh Saud ... Read More
African Tourism Board: The Human Right to Explore the Cape in the Eyes of Marriott
The official launch of the African Tourism Board is only about two weeks away. On April 11 at 15.30 the ... Read More
Jane Austen leads the way for a new themed guided tour of Winchester in England
In conjunction with Winchester Cathedral, Visit Hampshire announced a new Jane Austen-themed product to meet increased demand from US visitors ... Read More
Czech Memorial Scrolls survived the Holocaust and travel to New York City
The fact that a few of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Scrolls were all in one place at the same time, ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: Los Angeles Rams to play Dallas Cowboys at Aloha Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams will host the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 4PM HST at Aloha Stadium ... Read More
US National Park Service Frustrated with USS Arizona Hawaii repair work
The U.S. National Park Service issued a statement on the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It reads: Over ... Read More
CTO provides more opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing careers in tourism
In an effort to provide more opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing higher education and careers in the tourism industry, the ... Read More
Punxsutawney Phil predicts rare early spring on Groundhog Day 2019
This morning, Pennsylvania’s own world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow, a prediction so ... Read More
FBI arrests Islamic terrorist planning attack on the White House
A Georgia man, Hasher Jallal Taheb, accused of planning to use an anti-tank rocket and explosives to commit terrorist attacks ... Read More
Did Sri Lankan turtle whisperer receive a message days before the tsunami?
“I saw the sea rushing in, sweeping away houses, animals and people and causing destruction,” said the turtle whisperer on ... Read More
Christmas Town USA: 651 citizens and the biggest light show in America
There are 600,000 visitors and only 651 locals in Christmas Town USA. For the last 62 years, Tourists from all ... Read More
Pope’s historic visit to the United Arab Emirates confirmed
The Press Office of the Holy See announced the official program of the Pope's trip to the United Arab Emirates ... Read More
Sacred places: Many spiritual sites can be visited via cruise ship
There are 100+ cruise itineraries that provide access to sacred places – worldwide sites of healing, guidance, and divine inspiration. ... Read More
What’s new in France for 2019?
France is always an exciting destination but the year ahead promises a buffet of intriguing events beyond the capitol. Here ... Read More
Historic Des Moines hotel reimagined with modern nod to its storied past
Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, has announced the official reopening of The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel following a ... Read More
Thousands attend MBC Music K-Pop Concert on Guam
Largest K-Pop concert to ever be held in the region. Read More
Massive poppy art installation a must-see in Munich for Remembrance Day
This Sunday marks the 100-year anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I. ... Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law ... Read More
FAA announces $151.1 million in infrastructure grants to 66 airports in 35 states
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $151.1 million in ... Read More
100th commemoration of the SMS Cormoran at sea now online
On April 7, 2017, Guam commemorated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the German vessel SMS Cormoran II, the ... Read More
Guam holds seaside memorial for the SMS Cormoran II
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was joined by local and international dignitaries to commemorate the ... Read More
Guam remembers the SMS Cormoran II at Sea
Guam has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II, a historic ship where the first ... Read More
Guam to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of SMS Cormoran Scuttling
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the ... Read More
=Guam Ko’ko’ Road Races: Taisuke Ueda finishes top half marathon winner
The Guam Ko’ko’ Road Races wrapped up another successful Ko’ko’ Weekend with nearly 1,500 local and international runners converging at ... Read More
Third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival sold out
Tumon, Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music ... Read More
Entertainment line-up confirmed for Guam Micronesia Island Fair
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) along with T-Galleria by DFS, Westin Resort Guam, and United Airlines today confirmed the entertainment ... Read More