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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
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
Airbus will mark 50 years of pioneering achievements at Paris Air Show 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 18:11At the Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget, Airbus SE will present a broad portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services which meet the aerospace industry’s requirements for today and ... Read More
FAA breaks ground for new Air Traffic Control Tower at Piedmont Triad International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 15:35The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) at Piedmont Triad ... Read More
Transplant Tourism equals murder in some countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 22:12When the alternative is get an organ or die, it's human nature that people become desperate and become a transplant tourist, regardless of the desired outcome is legal, questionable or ... Read More
Maui Visitors Bureau’s hidden statement on hiking on Maui
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 29, 2019 21:19Tourism is the biggest business in Hawaii. Ocean activities and hiking are the most popular activities on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Both are fun, unique and can be amazing. ... Read More
Rescue on Maui: Many Heroes, their Aloha Spirit, her Yoga Training and Love for Nature saved Amanda’s life on a Hawaiian Island
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 25, 2019 23:57Yoga techniques came to the rescue of 35-year-old Dr. Amanda Eller in Maui, allowing her to survive 17 days when she got lost on a hiking trail deep in Maui's ... Read More
Hotel History: “Keyed-up executives unwind at Sheraton”
editor- May 18, 2019 21:04In 1965, the Sheraton Corporation of America, under the leadership of President Ernest Henderson, created a brilliant advertising campaign: “Keyed-up Executives Unwind at Sheraton.” It was broadly promoted all over ... Read More
US Travel Warning: Leave Iraq or prepare for funeral
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 15, 2019 08:08Today the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Baghdad ordered a partial evacuation of their American staff. In the meantime, the travel warning for Americans wanting to visit Iraq reads: Do ... Read More
National Restaurant Association of India releases Food Services Report
Anil Mathur - eTN India- May 11, 2019 01:45The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) released the NRAI India Food Services Report 2019 (NRAI IFSR 2019) on May 9, 2019 in New Delhi. NRAI IFSR 2019, considered a ... Read More
Lufthansa brings back New York, London and Paris city guides
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2019 18:02Lufthansa’s travel guides to select destinations around the world are available again. For New York, Paris and London, with Vienna and Rome coming this fall, the Lufthansa City Guide provides ... Read More
What do new Cuba travel restrictions mean to US travelers?
Chief Assignment Editor- April 25, 2019 15:45On Wednesday, April 17, the Trump administration announced that it would be issuing new rules about non-family travel to Cuba. For those who have already planned such a trip - ... Read More
India’s Jet Airways halts all international and domestic operations
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 15:05One of India's major airlines, Jet Airways, has announced it is temporarily halting flight operations on Wednesday after the carrier failed to secure the “critical interim funding” necessary for the ... Read More
Seychelles receives honor of hosting FINA CNSG Open Water World Series 2019
editor- April 17, 2019 00:32The excitement was palpable at Beau Vallon Beach on Saturday, April 13, 2019, almost a month before the Seychelles hosts for the second consecutive year the FINA CNSG Open Water ... Read More
U.S. State Department tells tourists Brunei is safe, except for death by stoning
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 2, 2019 03:27The U.S. State Department is telling American travelers, Brunei is one of the safest countries in the world to visit. Brunei safer than the Bahamas, Germany or Indonesia, and way ... Read More
Air Partner appoints Ed Warner as non-executive Chair
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 06:01Ed Warner has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Air Partners as of April 1, 2019. Ed will also chair the Nomination Committee and join the Remuneration Committee. Ed Warner ... Read More
US Advisory for Democratic Republic of Congo: Reconsider travel
editor- March 22, 2019 23:41The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of Congo advising that travel be reconsidered due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased ... Read More
Sexually assaulted by hotel staff? TripAdvisor tells woman leave a review
editor- March 19, 2019 01:42TripAdvisor is the largest travel site in the world, with 456 million people visiting the site every month to search for accommodation and other hospitality sites ranked according user reviews. ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board accentuates its efforts towards Singaporean agents
editor- March 12, 2019 19:25The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) in its ongoing marketing strategy to bring the Seychelles products close to the agents has conducted an aggressive meeting spree in February 2019 in Singapore. ... Read More
Mongolian Tourism launches new interactive web platform at ITB Berlin
Chief Assignment Editor- March 7, 2019 20:10Mongolia.travel, an interactive planning tool for travelers, was introduced for the first time at ITB Berlin, the largest tourism fair in the world. While Mongolia generates strong visions for most ... Read More
Leve 2019 changing the game for sustainabile tourism, living & environment awareness
Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2019 18:10On Sunday May 05, 2019, Tourism Intelligence International will host its exclusive tourism and lifestyle invitation-only event, Leve, at the formidable Villa Being in Arnos Vale Tobago. Under the theme ... Read More
Princess Cruises partners with Asia’s Got Talent
Chief Assignment Editor- February 27, 2019 17:20In conjunction with Princess Cruises’ sponsorship of Asia’s Got Talent Season 3 that is now airing on AXN in Asia, the show’s hosts Alan Wong and Justin Bratton filmed a ... Read More
Arkansas Tourism: Ark Tank wins
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 06:13The first Ark Tank, a startup pitch competition developed by Arkansas Tourism in partnership with Innovate Arkansas at Winrock International, concluded today after four finalists presented their business ideas at ... Read More
Massive earthquake hit Ecuador Peru border region
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 22, 2019 11:30A major earthquake shook the border region between Ecuador and Peru this morning. Even though an earthquake of this magnitude has the potential for mass destruction and casualties, such an ... Read More
Los Angeles Tourism unveils new look
editor- February 22, 2019 02:34Los Angeles Tourism has tapped some of the most talented writers and photographers in the L.A. area to create a fun robust library of content ranging from guides on hidden ... Read More
Seychelles tourism icon meets Mayotte President
editor- February 21, 2019 23:46In the presence of the French Ambassador in Seychelles, H.E. Lionel Majesté-Larrouy, Alain St.Ange, Seychelles tourism icon, was introduced to H.E. Ibrahim Ramadani Soibahadine. Mayotte Island forms part of the ... Read More
US Travel Advisory ups warning level for travel to Turkey
editor- February 16, 2019 02:38The U.S. Travel Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, today issued a "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" advisory for Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions with some areas having ... Read More
Pope Francis in UAE: Making the world a better place
Alain St.Ange- February 11, 2019 21:40Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates last Sunday night as the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula. He departed Tuesday, shortly after celebrating a ... Read More
China Southern Airlines celebrating Chinese New Year with 15 days of a Daily Giveaway
editor- February 5, 2019 19:41To kick off Chinese New Year, from February 5-19 China Southern airlines will be running a promotion on their Instagram account @chinasouthernamerica which will award a unique giveaway that range ... Read More
How to do Hong Kong on the “Cheapo”
editor- February 2, 2019 00:04A new website shows how surprisingly affordable Hong Kong can be. The aptly-named "Hong Kong Cheapo" aims to debunk the myth that the city is prohibitively expensive, helping travelers and ... Read More
Spanish investors on board with Jamaica training and pension scheme
editor- January 29, 2019 00:40The largest block of Spanish hoteliers and investors, Inverotel, has indicated they are fully on board with training through the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) as well as the ... Read More
Delta Air Lines helps re-open Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2019 15:38The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, which has been closed due to lack of federal appropriations, will open to the public Saturday morning – ahead of ... Read More
What’s the motive for attacking Kenya?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2019 08:09Attacking the travel and tourism industry is the modus operandi by almost every terror group in the world. Tourism is a fragile industry and attacking the infrastructure of tourism can ... Read More
$12.60 per gallon: Zimbabwe sets world’s gasoline price record
Chief Assignment Editor- January 15, 2019 16:45Zimbabwe is in the midst of an severe economic crisis and acute shortage of foreign currency, which has led to fuel, bread and other essential goods shortages. Many Zimbabwean companies ... Read More
Preferred Hotels & Resorts unveils new brand website
editor- January 11, 2019 23:57Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new brand website, PreferredHotels.com. Read More
Terrorism causes US to issue travel advisory for Algeria
editor- January 8, 2019 23:07The US government website warns travelers to exercise increased caution when traveling in Algeria due to terrorism. Read More