Tag: pet
Canadian travellers: do’s and don’ts when travelling and staying in vacation rentals
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 20:13The annual 2019 Airplane and Hotel Etiquette Study results are released by Expedia, offering a deep dive into Canadian travellers' preferences, behaviours, and pet peeves. And while we all have ... Read More
Best Friends Animal Society introduces first hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 18:25Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, a pet-centric, 40-room lodging option in Kanab, UT, will open its doors to travelers—and their pets—on August 15, 2019. The new hotel, which is owned ... Read More
Seychelles efforts for a sustainable destination in the forefront
editor- June 7, 2019 21:18The destination joins the rest of the world to celebrate world environment day, a time us to reflect on sustainable tourism and how Seychelles as a destination is actively advocating ... Read More
Inns of Monterey celebrates summer
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 23:19John Steinbeck so aptly said, "Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased." In honor of his spirit of travel, Inns of Monterey provide the ... 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
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants
editor- May 20, 2019 21:14by Dr. Louise de Waal President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and ... Read More
Ovolo Hotels launches new pet-friendly “V.I.Pooch”program
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 01:55Ovolo Hotels, the independent, design-led hotel collection in Hong Kong and Australia, has launched a brand-new V.I.Pooch program to welcome its furriest guests in style. With the new V.I.Pooch initiative, ... Read More
Airline passengers enjoy canine therapy sessions at Moscow Domodedovo Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 02:20Moscow Domodedovo Airport partnered with the National Association of United Animal-Assisted Therapists to conduct an event as a part of a Hug a friend before your flight initiative. On April ... Read More
Russian billionaire buys world’s first private icebreaker
Chief Assignment Editor- April 20, 2019 18:00One of the top 50 richest Russians, banker Oleg Tinkov, wants to present what he calls a first private icebreaker to the public next year, before the €100 million vessel ... Read More
VistaJet sees animals flying up whopping 104 percent
editor- April 4, 2019 03:05Emerging travel behavior trends highlight why offering solutions to provide for animals flying is increasingly important – to the tune of a 104 percent increase as reported by VistaJet. VistaJet ... Read More
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center at Gainesville joins Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio
Chief Assignment Editor- March 19, 2019 15:57Benchmark has added the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center at Gainesville to the company’s Benchmark Resorts & Hotels brand portfolio. The recently renovated, 248-guest room property is located on ... Read More
Botswana proposes banning hunting and trade as elephant population declines
editor- February 26, 2019 13:53The results of the recent and most extensive elephant population survey of Botswana estimates the country’s population at 126,000 elephants, a further decline from 131,600 reported in 2014. The report ... Read More
15 therapy dog teams join Welcome Team Program at Canada’s largest airport
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 19:28Toronto Pearson International Airport and the St. John Ambulance (SJA) Therapy Dog Program are partnering to bring the friendly faces of 15 therapy dog teams to YYZ. As part of ... Read More
Trump declares national emergency to circumvent Congress, get money for his pet project
Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2019 17:06In an attempt to build his long-promised 'border wall' without congressional approval, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency. Trump is also expected to sign a bill granting limited ... Read More
World Animal Protection: Traffickers exploit Turkish Airlines in illegal wildlife trade
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019 19:25An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to tackle wildlife trafficking. The airline and its cargo ... Read More
Plane crashes into the Atlantic off Palm Beach coast
editor- February 2, 2019 00:18A Piper PA-32R, a small fixed-wing propeller plane, has crashed into the Atlantic Ocean 23 miles off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida this afternoon, Friday, February 1, 2019. The ... Read More
Keeping your furry children happy while traveling
editor- January 16, 2019 23:57The public perception of airline travel for pets has taken a severe blow due to exaggerated accounts of pet deaths. Read More
Lights, camera, sit! A photo session with your BFF at this Florida inn
editor- January 9, 2019 23:09Pup portraits at The Alfond Inn at Rollins in Florida captures travel memories. Read More
Live like a local in Nassau, Bahamas
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- December 8, 2018 10:43Travel destination - the Bahamas - is a Caribbean archipelago located off the coast of Florida with a long history of colonization. Read More
The 10 commandments of air travel
editor- December 7, 2018 13:27Delays, cancellations and destroyed travel plans: 2018 has been one of the worst years in terms of flight disruptions. Read More
Where to stay when traveling with a furry friend
editor- July 29, 2010 05:45The results of a pet travel survey of 1,200 travelers conducted by TripAdvisor indicates that the majority of animal owners feel pets make for prime vacation companions. Read More
If you are a traveling pet, how do you spell relief?
editor- July 16, 2009 06:07American Airlines has installed a new Pet Relief Area at the JFK Terminal departure level so that passengers traveling with pets can give their canine or feline friends a final ... Read More