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WestJet Dreamliner: Refreshed on-board experience and elevated amenities
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 21:05Following the successful launch of WestJet's Dreamliners from Calgary to London (Gatwick), Paris and Dublin, guests travelling across WestJet's global network can now experience the airline's elevated amenities and on-board ... 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
Ghana Remains Safe: African Tourism Board Rapid Response Team offers assistance
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 11, 2019 22:16Ghana remains sage, security remains vigilant according to a statement issued by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information for the Republic of Ghana. This was in response to a ... Read More
Ascot is Europe’s leading serviced apartment brand at world travel awards 2019
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 09:00The Ascott has won Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2019 for its Citadines properties for the fourth year running, along with six other awards at this year’s World Travel Awards. ... 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
Choice Hotels Texas expansion
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019 18:40Choice Hotels has signed an agreement with Legacy Partners to develop five Sleep Inn hotels outside of Houston, Texas. The first hotel is slated to open in 2020. "With more ... Read More
Aiden hotel opens first U.S. location
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 21:25Aiden by Best Western today opens doors in Austin, Texas. The first U.S. location for the company's modern, suburban boutique brand, Aiden by Best Western @ Austin City Hotel will ... Read More
The Royal Portfolio announces new Director of Sales & Marketing
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 15:20The Royal Portfolio, the renowned family-owned collection of luxury hotels and resorts throughout South Africa, has announced the promotion of Simon Mandy, previously General Manager of Sales & Marketing for ... Read More
Naumi Hotels expands its presence in Australasia, acquires The Dairy Private Hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 02:13Naumi Hotels – Singapore-based private hotel owner and operator, announced today that it is expanding its presence in Australasia with the acquisition of business of The Dairy Private Hotel in ... Read More
First Thai boxing ring in five-star Bangkok hotel announced
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 18:29Tapping into the global popularity of Thai boxing (Muay Thai), The St. Regis Bangkok has unveiled the first Thai boxing ring in a five-star Bangkok hotel. To coincide with the ... Read More
Interstate Hotels & Resorts expands presence in the West
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 19:56Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces that it has been selected by Glacier House Hotels to manage a portfolio of 13 hotels. From Texas to Washington state, the portfolio expands Interstate's ... Read More
Wyndham Destinations is opening new resorts
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 19:01Wyndham Destinations launches new club brand identities, and shakes up timeshare with urban resort openings and evolution across the company. Wyndham Destinations is leading the evolution of the industry by ... Read More
Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Leaders are in Nepal
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2019 05:42The Nepal Tourism Board under the leadership of their CEO Deepak Joshi is positioning the country as a global center for tourism resilience in Asia. A summit ongoing in a ... Read More
Tourism leader Karolin Troubetzkoy of St. Lucia receives Order of Merit from Germany
editor- May 27, 2019 20:25Instituted in 1951 by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss, the Order of Merit is awarded to individuals for achievements in the political, economic, social, or ... Read More
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa appoints new Representative for Europe
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 16:35As part of the plan to further develop and expand its business in Europe, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji has recently appointed Eva Huber as its new Sales & ... Read More
Hotel Unions in Waikiki getting stronger: One job is enough !
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 06:5180 workers at the Double Tree Hilton Alana Waikiki chose to join UNITE HERE Local 5. The union had reached an agreement with Keck Seng and Hilton—the owner and operator ... Read More
LB Alliance joins African Tourism Board: Some Unsolicited Advice
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 22:00Chiriga Moore, founder and owner of LB Alliance in San Francisco, California joined the African Tourism Board today. Moore said: "Increased Tourism by members of the African Diaspora has birthed travel ... Read More
2019 Canadian Tulip Festival draws largest crowd in a decade
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 20:52Despite chilly weather and occasional showers, the 67th annual Canadian Tulip Festival drew crowds estimated at over 600,000 to the tulip beds in Commissioners Park. "Our returning of all Festival ... Read More
Qatar Executive announces global expansion at EBACE
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 15:28Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is celebrating 10 years of success at EBACE with the announcement of plans to open new offices in Shanghai, ... Read More
In the footsteps of Leonardo in France: The enigma of the Last Supper tapestry
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 21, 2019 21:45This is the title of the study day that was held at the Vatican Museums at the end of the restoration of the famous tapestry preserved today in the Pinacoteca ... Read More
Are some cops in Brazil killers? Deadly massacre leave 11 dead in Wanda’s bar
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 02:17Parts of Brazil are dangerous to visit, among them Belem the capital city of the State of Para. Despite other reports, Vanda's Bar in Para, Brazil was not a place ... Read More
Eat Like a Local Mexico City launches four new city food tours
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 15:31Mexico City is perhaps most widely known in the culinary world for its low-key yet delicious street food, with staples such as tacos al pastor, pozole, tamales and quesadillas. Travelers ... Read More
Hilton Hawaiian Village workers rally in Waikiki for a better contract
Chief Assignment Editor- May 18, 2019 15:30UNITE HERE Local 5 Members rallied in Honolulu to demand a better contract and better job protection for workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Hundreds of Local 5 members and ... Read More
How are Airbnb and Thailand Government Savings Bank working together?
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- May 18, 2019 01:22Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, and the Government Savings Bank, Thailand’s 105-year-old state-owned bank, today announced an official strategic partnership to help promote and empower Thai hospitality entrepreneurs — starting ... Read More
Do Airbnb guests trust their hosts?
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 17:30First impressions can go a long way. When it comes to owning and operating a vacation investment property like an Airbnb, the guest’s first impression of you as a host ... Read More
A Strike on the Horizon: Hilton Hawaiian Village and The Modern Honolulu ?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 17, 2019 07:15Guests having booked the Hilton Hawaiian Village may be in for a surprise. The Hilton is the largest hotel in Waikiki. Tomorrow, Friday a rally of a Hawaii Union UNITE ... 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
EscapeMaker to host all women-led first-ever Virtual Agritourism Conference
editor- May 9, 2019 22:39Fourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and ag-related destinations to grow their businesses. EscapeMaker.com, a guide to ... Read More
Choice Hotels announces new Regional Vice President of Franchise Services
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 20:05Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced Michelle Masters has joined the company as regional vice president of franchise services, Northeast region. In the role, Masters will lead the company's area directors, ... Read More
Marriott to Open Ritz Carlton Bangkok
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- April 30, 2019 04:10Marriott International has signed an agreement for its first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bangkok with the property owner, One Bangkok Co Ltd The joint venture between TCC Assets and Frasers Property ... Read More
Hotel del Coronado: One of the most popular beach resorts in the US
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- April 27, 2019 21:30The renowned Hotel del Coronado is a grand example of elegant Victorian architecture providing one of the most beautiful and popular beach resorts in the United States. The Del was ... Read More
Comores and Mozambique in dire need of assistance after deadly Cyclone Kenneth
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 27, 2019 08:01Cyclone Kenneth raged Mozambique and the Indian Ocean Island Country Comoros today. Tourists took shelter at Comores airport and Ibo Fort in Mozambique. Thousands were left without access to shelters. On ... Read More
2019 Mekong Tourism Forum innovates with new inclusive concept in ancient town
Chief Assignment Editor- April 25, 2019 16:10Hosted by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism of P.R. China (MCT) and the People’s Government of Yunnan Province in collaboration with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, this year's edition ... Read More
Hotel Hassler Roma welcomes new Executive Chef at Imago
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 18:45Hotel Hassler Roma is thrilled to introduce Andrea Antonini as the new Executive Chef at Imàgo, the hotel's gourmet restaurant. With iconic views of the Eternal City from the top ... Read More
Myth-Mania: Stories of men, heroes and indigenous world at MarTa
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 19:30The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) celebrated the return of important finds back home. Myth-Mania, rediscovered stories of men and heroes, speaks of objects taken from necropolises by grave ... Read More
Drink like a New Yorker
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- April 20, 2019 21:04If you live in New York, work in New York or are doing business in New York – there is only one appropriate drink to order…New York State wines. New ... Read More