Tag: memorial
Chernobyl: The nuclear disaster, the TV show, the disrespect
editor- June 13, 2019 03:10Instagrammers are flocking to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant ever since the HBO mini-series "Chernobyl" aired, and the creator of the series is not happy. Craig Mazin, the show creator ... Read More
United, Southwest and Delta: New nonstop flights to Southern California
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:40The expansion of air service at Ontario International Airport (ONT), in Southern California, continues today with the United Airlines nonstop flights serving Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). ONT now reaches ... Read More
$840 million in DOT infrastructure grants to 381 US airports announced
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 18:28U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $840 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total ... Read More
Exploring America in a RV: Lifestyle travel for 15 million Americans
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 21:33An annual survey by the RV Industry Association finds that 88% of RV owners in the United States plan to use their RVs as much or more than they did ... Read More
National Park Tourism in Hawaii are big business: $734 Million in Economic Benefit
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 21:20A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4.8 million visitors to national parks in Hawaii spent $526 million in the state in 2018. That spending resulted in 5,800 ... Read More
Memorial Day traffic study finds dire economic cost, public support for user fees
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 19:05The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday released a survey finding that Americans avoided an estimated 47.5 million auto trips due to highway congestion in 2018—costing the economy $30 billion in ... Read More
Memorial Day Weekend: Days and routes travelers should avoid flying
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 19:20More than 43 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day Weekend this year, and based on 2018 data, travel experts found more than 25,553 flights were disrupted, impacting ... Read More
Pamela Arway and Kurt Ekert appointed to Board of Directors of Carlson Inc.
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 00:30Carlson Inc., an international travel management company and private investment firm, announces the appointments of Pamela Arway and Kurt Ekert to the Board of Directors, effective 1 May. Additionally, Lee ... Read More
$1.3 million in scholarships awarded to hospitality students
editor- May 15, 2019 01:18The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that it is awarding $1.3 million in scholarships ... Read More
Orlando welcomes a host of LGBTQ events from May and into June for Pride Month
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 19:55Orlando, named the first-ever "City of the Year" by GayCites.com, promotes inclusivity with welcoming events, nightlife and activities. Orlando has also been named the world's top travel destination for summer ... Read More
Sharjah Ruler Opens Historic Dh 6-Billion Khorfakkan Highway
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 15, 2019 13:11HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of ... Read More
African Tourism Board: The Human Right to Explore the Cape in the Eyes of Marriott
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 26, 2019 19:58The official launch of the African Tourism Board is only about two weeks away. On April 11 at 15.30 the Cape Town International Convention Centre Conference Theatre during World Travel Market ... Read More
Jane Austen leads the way for a new themed guided tour of Winchester in England
editor- March 25, 2019 21:57In conjunction with Winchester Cathedral, Visit Hampshire announced a new Jane Austen-themed product to meet increased demand from US visitors to explore the literary legend. In partnership with England’s Literary ... Read More
Czech Memorial Scrolls survived the Holocaust and travel to New York City
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 23, 2019 19:11The fact that a few of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Scrolls were all in one place at the same time, was almost a miracle. It took detailed planning and the ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: Los Angeles Rams to play Dallas Cowboys at Aloha Stadium
Chief Assignment Editor- March 22, 2019 15:13The Los Angeles Rams will host the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 4PM HST at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, it was officially announced today. Tickets are now ... Read More
US National Park Service Frustrated with USS Arizona Hawaii repair work
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 06:43The U.S. National Park Service issued a statement on the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It reads: Over the past 10 months, National Park Service staff and partners ... Read More
CTO provides more opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing careers in tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019 15:23In an effort to provide more opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing higher education and careers in the tourism industry, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Scholarship Foundation has enhanced and expanded ... Read More
Punxsutawney Phil predicts rare early spring on Groundhog Day 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- February 2, 2019 17:25This morning, Pennsylvania’s own world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow, a prediction so rare that it has only happened 19 times in the ... Read More
FBI arrests Islamic terrorist planning attack on the White House
Chief Assignment Editor- January 17, 2019 03:51A Georgia man, Hasher Jallal Taheb, accused of planning to use an anti-tank rocket and explosives to commit terrorist attacks on the White House and federal buildings in the Washington ... Read More
Did Sri Lankan turtle whisperer receive a message days before the tsunami?
editor- January 13, 2019 01:29“I saw the sea rushing in, sweeping away houses, animals and people and causing destruction,” said the turtle whisperer on the tsunami. Read More
Christmas Town USA: 651 citizens and the biggest light show in America
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 23, 2018 23:45There are 600,000 visitors and only 651 locals in Christmas Town USA. For the last 62 years, Tourists from all over the world are enjoying Christmas Town USA in Gaston ... Read More
Pope’s historic visit to the United Arab Emirates confirmed
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2018 01:21The Press Office of the Holy See announced the official program of the Pope's trip to the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 5 February 2019. Central moments of the ... Read More
Sacred places: Many spiritual sites can be visited via cruise ship
Chief Assignment Editor- December 14, 2018 09:50There are 100+ cruise itineraries that provide access to sacred places – worldwide sites of healing, guidance, and divine inspiration. The significance of these hallowed sites cannot be expressed in ... Read More
What’s new in France for 2019?
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 12:45France is always an exciting destination but the year ahead promises a buffet of intriguing events beyond the capitol. Here are the top reasons to pack your bags and book ... Read More
Historic Des Moines hotel reimagined with modern nod to its storied past
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 07:05Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, has announced the official reopening of The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel following a multi-million dollar renovation. This anticipated reopening further reinforces the brand's ... Read More
Thousands attend MBC Music K-Pop Concert on Guam
editor- December 3, 2018 13:51Largest K-Pop concert to ever be held in the region. Read More
Massive poppy art installation a must-see in Munich for Remembrance Day
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- November 10, 2018 12:04This Sunday marks the 100-year anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I. A “Never Again” art installation of 3,500 poppies will take ... Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- September 19, 2018 21:27This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
FAA announces $151.1 million in infrastructure grants to 66 airports in 35 states
Chief Assignment Editor- September 7, 2017 18:22U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $151.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 66 airports in 35 states across ... Read More
100th commemoration of the SMS Cormoran at sea now online
editor- July 5, 2017 03:53On April 7, 2017, Guam commemorated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the German vessel SMS Cormoran II, the same day the United States entered World War I and ... Read More
Guam holds seaside memorial for the SMS Cormoran II
eTN Managing Editor- April 29, 2017 01:19On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was joined by local and international dignitaries to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. ... Read More
Guam remembers the SMS Cormoran II at Sea
eTN Managing Editor- April 29, 2017 00:23Guam has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II, a historic ship where the first shot fired by the US took place in World War ... Read More
Guam to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of SMS Cormoran Scuttling
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 10, 2017 16:02On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. Read More
=Guam Ko’ko’ Road Races: Taisuke Ueda finishes top half marathon winner
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 31, 2016 13:27The Guam Ko’ko’ Road Races wrapped up another successful Ko’ko’ Weekend with nearly 1,500 local and international runners converging at Governor Joseph F. Read More
Third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival sold out
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2016 06:57Tumon, Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival on Sunday, May 29, 2016 made history with more ... Read More
Entertainment line-up confirmed for Guam Micronesia Island Fair
editor- May 6, 2015 12:07The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) along with T-Galleria by DFS, Westin Resort Guam, and United Airlines today confirmed the entertainment lineup for the 28th annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair (GMIF), ... Read More