Tag: Panama
Jamaica and Panama to establish multi-destination arrangement, says Minister Bartlett
Chief Assignment Editor- November 7, 2019 22:22Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has announced that Jamaica and the Republic of Panama is set to establish a multi destination arrangement, as part of efforts to strengthen ... Read More
Terror at Saudi Arabian Airport: An Iran Connection?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 10:35Yesterday's terror attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia is seen as an escalation adding now to the significant escalation in western activities against Iran after todays earlier attack ... Read More
War or Terror in the Gulf of Oman? Oil Tankers in flames, crew rescued and taken to Iran
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 09:27A maritime safety group warned earlier today of an unspecific threat in the Gulf Oman urging extreme caution amid US- Iran tension. The near the Strait of Hormuz is a ... Read More
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City re-opens after major renovation
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019 20:36The 111-room Hilton Garden Inn Panama City is putting the final touches on their multimillion-dollar renovation following damage sustained from Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. After nine months revamping ... Read More
Carnival Corporation: Panama Canal sailings
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019 19:00Carnival Corporation brands have 26 ships and over 70 voyages scheduled to sail tourists to the Panama Canal. Six of Carnival Corporation's global cruise line brands will sail partially or ... Read More
Disney Cruise Line: Fall 2020 tropical destinations
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 21:50In fall 2020, Disney Cruise Line will enchant guests of all ages with Halloween and winter holiday celebrations on sailings departing from New York, California, Texas and Florida. The 2020 fall season offers a range ... Read More
RIU Hotels & Resorts joins UN’s “Beat Air Pollution” program
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 16:35For World Environment Day, once again this year RIU Hotels & Resorts has joined the United Nations’ program #BeatAirPollution, in order to tackle one of the greatest environmental challenges of ... Read More
The InterContinental San Francisco Unveils Extensive Renovation Led by BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design
editor- May 31, 2019 21:41Two Bay Area-based design firms, BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design, are pleased to unveil the updated design for the InterContinental San Francisco , the landmark South of Market San ... Read More
ICCA: Colombia is in top 30 countries for meetings tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 20:04The annual ranking by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) revealed that Colombia is included in the top 30 countries who host international congresses. Last year, Colombia hosted 147 ... Read More
Princess Cruises returns to Tahiti in 2020
Chief Assignment Editor- April 15, 2019 18:40In 2020, Princess Cruises guests will enjoy the welcoming spirit and idyllic islands of French Polynesia when the cruise line returns to Tahiti with the intimate Pacific Princess, offering a ... Read More
Travel Leaders Network embarks upon major international expansion
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 22:25Travel Leaders Network, North America's largest travel agency organization, in partnership with sister company Travel Leaders Corporate, has embarked upon a large-scale international expansion program to expand opportunities and provide ... Read More
United Airlines announces new Florida service
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 22:05United Airlines today announced more flights and more opportunities for customers to connect between Washington, D.C., and Florida. Beginning October 29, United will begin new twice-daily, year-round service between Washington ... Read More
How safe is travel to Africa? African Tourism Board appoints SaferTourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 8, 2019 12:14African Tourism Board, (ATB) has travel and security on its top agenda when attracting visitors to the continent. At the upcoming ATB Launch on April 11, the organization will be announcing ... Read More
Pope Francis appoints Tanzanian prelate to represent the Vatican in New Zealand
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- April 3, 2019 02:46Pope Francis has appointed the Tanzanian born prelate, Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, as Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand and Apostolic Delegate to the countries of the Pacific Ocean. The Pontiff had ... Read More
Princess Cruises And Fincantieri Sign Contracts For Two Next-Generation Cruise Ships
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 27, 2019 19:30Princess Cruises and Fincantieri announced today the signing of the final contracts for the construction of two next-generation 175,000-ton cruise ships, which will be the largest ships ever built so far ... Read More
African Tourism Board tackles visitor surety to keep Africa safe for visitors
editor- March 25, 2019 20:46The official launch of the newly-founded African Tourism Board is only two weeks away, and the U.S.-based interim Chairman Juergen T. Steinmetz explained the organization's commitment to keep Africa safe ... Read More
U.S. Visa for Cubans: Cuban tourists face harsh restrictions
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2019 05:34The U.S. Embassy in Cuba posted a bomb-shell message on their website today, punishing Cuban citizen and the travel and tourism trade between Cuba and the United States. The message ... Read More
Barbados Tourism announces solid 2018 performance
Chief Assignment Editor- March 9, 2019 02:10CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), William ‘Billy’ Griffith, has revealed that Barbados enjoyed a 2.7% increase in stay-over arrivals last year, compared to the corresponding period in ... Read More
Daytona Beach named most affordable spring break destination in Florida
Chief Assignment Editor- March 5, 2019 22:25According to a new survey, Daytona Beach is the most affordable destination in Florida for spring break. The recent survey compared 20 popular destinations in the Sunshine State based on ... Read More
WestJet launches inaugural flight between its Calgary hub and Atlanta
Chief Assignment Editor- March 4, 2019 18:05WestJet gas become the only airline connecting Calgarians non-stop to Atlanta, Ga. with its inaugural flight between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Atlanta is the ... Read More
HondaJet most delivered aircraft in its class for second consecutive year
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 23:30Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class in 2018, based on numbers provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Last ... Read More
Trump Hotels: Faring well or bidding farewell?
editor- February 16, 2019 01:53Ever since Trump became President of the United States, how have his hotels been doing? Many feared he would use his political position to advance his business endeavors. As far ... Read More
Flying to Hawaii unsafe on a B737-800? Boeing declines to comment
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 7, 2019 00:58Is it safe flying a Southwest Airline B737-800 aircraft from North America to Hawaii? This is a question many experts are asking these days. A Boeing spokesperson responded: "We are ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister calls for ongoing investments in tourism
editor- January 31, 2019 00:06Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism has to be sustained and this requires ongoing investment to improve existing products and develop new ones. The Minister made this statement ... Read More
Sleeping Suriname wakes up to new global air service
editor- January 17, 2019 20:26A new route starting this summer will be the first new international service that Suriname has secured in over a decade. Read More
RIU Hotels & Resorts is coming to Canada
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 16:06RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the construction of a hotel in its Riu Plaza urban line, in Toronto, the largest city in Canada and the cultural, business and financial ... Read More
Panama based Star Alliance Copa: The most punctual airline
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 7, 2019 09:42The winner is Panama based Star Alliance carrier Copa. OAG's Punctuality League is based on 57 million flight records using full-year data to create a ranking of the best on-time performance ... Read More
African pirates attack ship with Russian crew, kidnap six sailors
Chief Assignment Editor- January 4, 2019 23:20The pirates attacked the Panama-flagged ship MSC Mandy with a Russian crew off the coast of Benin in West Africa. According to Russia’s Maritime and River Transport agency and the ... Read More
Jamaica sees record tourist arrivals and earnings over Christmas
Chief Assignment Editor- December 27, 2018 15:25Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica saw record arrivals and earnings for the period December 21-24, 2018. Preliminary airport arrivals was 34,081, an increase of 12.8% over the ... Read More
The more the merrier: United Airlines announces 11 new routes
Chief Assignment Editor- December 19, 2018 17:10United Airlines today announced the addition of 11 new routes from its hubs in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. United's new summer service, beginning in June 2019, will ... Read More
Carnival Cruise Line adds San Francisco to its West Coast port network
Chief Assignment Editor- December 19, 2018 00:15Carnival Cruise Line today announced that for the first time, it will offer a series of cruises from San Francisco, with Carnival Miracle operating a diverse schedule that includes four- ... Read More
Cunard defines luxury with new spa offering
editor- December 4, 2018 13:17Mareel’s redesigned hydro-pool on newly-refurbished Queen Elizabeth with focus on wellness and beauty. Read More
Association of Caribbean States dedicated to development of Greater Caribbean
editor- March 1, 2013 01:22PANAMA CITY, Panama – “There is a new dynamism and new perspectives of growth and development which plays a very important role in the international arena and they promote the ... Read More
More international carriets expected to fly to Panama
editor- November 21, 2011 04:46Tame airline of Ecuador will make its first commercial flight to Panama on December 1 and Condor of Germany has planned mid November to fly to Tocumen International Airport. Read More
Starwood Hotels introduces new all-inclusive resort in Panama
editor- November 2, 2011 03:39White Plains, NY - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Sunstar Hotel & Development, S.A. Read More