Tag: news
The Arena di Verona mourns the passing of Maestro Franco Zeffirelli
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 15, 2019The tragic news of the death of Maestro Zeffirelli, creator of dreams, arrived today in the Arena di Verona Foundation, ... Read More
OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market to host a series of B2B marketing events for exhibitors
editor- June 13, 2019Organizers of the OTDYKH Leisure Trade Fair are offering a range of unmissable B2B marketing events for exhibitors to partake ... Read More
European Union sends millions to Uganda and South Sudan to fight Ebola while tourism remains safe
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic are on high alert and are dealing with a developing crisis. Uganda ... Read More
Canadians rescued by SWAT and safe after abduction in Ghana
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 12, 2019National Security Operatives in Ghana completed an operation which successfully rescued the two Canadian women recently abducted in the Ashanti ... Read More
Air Seychelles goes tit for tat with Air Mauritius
Alain St.Ange- June 12, 2019As soon as Air Mauritius confirmed it would begin flights between the Mauritius capital of Port Louis and Mahe in ... Read More
AFRAA and IATA share common aviation vision
Alain St.Ange- June 12, 2019AFRAA and IATA share a common vision – the development of a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in Africa ... Read More
Is this Hard Rock Hotel Cafe slowly poisoning guests?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 11, 2019It may not be safe to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Punta Cana. "We are too busy to ... Read More
‘America’s Favorite Town’ new hotel
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, welcomes the Beaufort Hotel to its portfolio of boutique and historic hotels that reflect their surrounding ... Read More
Tanzania tour operators want reforms to improve business landscape
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- June 11, 2019Tanzania tour operators are upbeat at the news that the government would execute the reforms highlighted on the blueprint to ... Read More
Ascot is Europe’s leading serviced apartment brand at world travel awards 2019
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019The Ascott has won Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2019 for its Citadines properties for the fourth year running, along ... Read More
2019 Paris Air Show: Boeing to showcase innovation
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019Boeing will showcase its broad range of commercial and defense products, services and technologies at the 2019 Paris Air Show, ... Read More
10 most accessible cities in Europe named
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019While many of us would love to travel the world, it’s not always easy for those with limited mobility and ... Read More
Tourism Enthusiasts Protest Possible Giveaway Of Murchison Falls For Dam Construction By Ugandan Government
Jonathan Benaiah- June 9, 2019Last week on Friday, many Ugandans especially those in the tourism and conservation circles were shocked when an advert appeared ... Read More
Caribbean tourism records robust 12% growth in the first quarter of 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019Spurred on by a 24 percent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 percent ... Read More
Brand USA unveils new marketing initiatives at IPW 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019Brand USA kicked off IPW 2019 by outlining innovative marketing plans all aimed at promoting the United States as a ... Read More
Ascend Hotel Collection expands in San Francisco
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019The Ascend Hotel Collection, by Choice Hotels International, Inc., is a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts ... Read More
JetSuiteX launches new flights from Phoenix to Burbank, Las Vegas, and Oakland
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019JetSuiteX, the acclaimed air carrier that offers daily flights from private terminals for the cost of a commercial ticket, has ... Read More
Puerto Rico Tourism hungry for good news: Today best news in 8 years
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 5, 2019Puerto Rico is hungry for good news after the island's tourism industry came to an all-time low after a devastating ... Read More
American tourists found dead in Dominican Republic hotel
editor- June 5, 2019An American couple from Prince George’s County in Maryland vacationing in the Dominican Republic were found dead in their hotel ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
editor- June 5, 2019Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO was the first to speak at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Press ... Read More
Another safety blow for Boeing: 737 MAX and NG’s “improperly manufactured parts” need replacement
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019Boeing 737 MAX and NG manufacturer revealed that some aircraft parts were improperly manufactured and would need replacement dealing yet ... Read More
IATA forecast for global aviation in 2019 is not so good for reasons listed
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to ... Read More
CTO: Authentic Caribbean experiences driving influences for travelers’ holiday plans
Chief Assignment Editor- June 1, 2019Today’s traveler demands a more authentic cultural experience and is exploring destinations that highlight artistic, musical, culinary, literary, social, religious ... Read More
American tourists found dead in Dominican Republic hotel
editor- May 31, 2019An American couple from Prince George’s County in Maryland vacationing in the Dominican Republic were found dead in their hotel ... Read More
Christenings, champagne & swag: New cruise ships for 2019 and beyond
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2019 Cruise Trends & Industry Outlook report, 30 million passengers are expected ... Read More
Edmonton to Hamilton flight: Swoop’s new success
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019Swoop flight from Edmonton to Hamilton earlier this week had one million passenger. William and Emily Burchat were surprised to ... Read More
Who is the new Minister of Tourism in South Africa, Nkhensani Kubayi-Nguban?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2019South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane as the new minister of tourism to replace Derek Hanekom. Until ... Read More
Kaanapali Beach in Maui compared with other dangerous beaches after deadly shark attack
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019"Aloha from the Maui Visitors Bureau. The office is now closed in observance of the holiday." This is the recording ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board official response to Mount Everest expedition deaths
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019Is Nepal a safe destination to travel after 11 people died climbing Mount Everest this season? The answer should be ... Read More
Dubai to host second edition of World Tolerance Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ... Read More
Turkish Airlines wants to increase tourism to Palestine
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has increasingly encouraged Muslims to visit Jerusalem, particularly in light of the US moving its ... Read More
Is Sri Lanka on a Tourism Suicide path?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019The good news, there has never been a better time to visit Sri Lanka. It's true when it comes to ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Alain St.Ange- May 25, 2019Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and ... Read More
Chances a tourist swallows a Rat Lungworm on a Hawaii vacation?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 25, 2019Millions of tourists visit Hawaii every year. The Hawaii Tourism Authority remains silent on the fact that 75% of slugs ... Read More
Good news for Pakistan Tourism comes from British Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019British Airways has great news for the Pakistan travel and tourism industry. Tourism in Pakistan is a growing industry. In 2018, the ... Read More
Global luxury travel brands confirm increasing business at ILTM Latin America 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019ILTM Latin America 2019 confirmed a dynamic outbound Brazilian and Latin America luxury travel market last week (14 – 17 ... Read More
