Tag: preparations
The Arena di Verona mourns the passing of Maestro Franco Zeffirelli
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 15, 2019 18:20The tragic news of the death of Maestro Zeffirelli, creator of dreams, arrived today in the Arena di Verona Foundation, while definitive preparations are underway for the rehearsal of his ... Read More
African Tradition responsible for Ebola killing Uganda Boy after Spreading Virus to Relatives?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 01:39Local cultural requirements may be the reason for three isolated cases of Ebola in Uganda. Even though the border region is a tourism transportation center, visitors are not in danger ... Read More
China warns students planning to study in US to ‘strengthen risk assessment’
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 23:45The government of China warned its citizens on Monday of the risk in planning to study abroad at an American university, advising them to prepare for additional challenges in applying ... Read More
Skynet? Facial recognition tech coming to airport near you
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 19:29Facial recognition technology may be coming to an airport near you in a bid to cut lines and speed up airline passenger travel. Its detractors warn that facial recognition systems, ... Read More
Biodynamic Bordeaux
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- June 1, 2019 19:04Elementary The Bordeaux wine region in southwestern France produces some of the most desired wines and vintages in the world. Once considered a center for traditional viticulture, Bordeaux is quietly, ... Read More
Russian space tourism company to test-fly returnable capsule with dummy on board
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 23:55Russia’s CosmoCourse private space tourism company will send from one to six dummies for the first autonomous flight of a returnable capsule and equip it with sensors, CosmoCourse CEO said ... Read More
Tunisia: Tourist arrivals up 18 percent, tourism revenues reach $300 million
Chief Assignment Editor- May 11, 2019 19:35Tunisia has recorded an 18 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the first four months of this year, compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of ... Read More
Fiji Airways to become A350 XWB operator
Dmytro Makarov- May 2, 2019 08:14Fiji Airways has adopted the A350 XWB as part of its expansion plans to broaden its international network. Two A350-900s will be leased from Dubai based DAE Capital, making Fiji ... Read More
Sietse Nabben named General Manager at Hotel Hendricks
Chief Assignment Editor- April 30, 2019 19:32With over twenty years in the hospitality industry, Sietse Nabben brings his unique experiences and accomplishments to Midtown’s newest hotspot, Hotel Hendricks. As a native of the Netherlands, Nabben spent ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines announces flights to Marseille, France
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 17:58Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has finalized all preparations to launch a thrice weekly flight to Marseille, France as of July 02, 2019. Marseille is the second-largest city of France ... Read More
Relive the spirit of the Renaissance during Brussels’ Carolus V Festival
Chief Assignment Editor- April 18, 2019 00:20From May to September, the Carolus V Festival is an opportunity for Brussels to relive the spirit of the Renaissance. Among the countless activities offered, the talks and guided walks ... Read More
Centara to showcase traditional Thai heritage through Songkran
editor- April 2, 2019 18:41Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is partnering with Smile in Love Wedding Studio to showcase Thailand’s rich cultural heritage embodied in traditional Thai clothing throughout the upcoming ... Read More
Zanzibar sets for second, Grand Tourism Show in September
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- March 28, 2019 04:32After a successful and the first international tourism show held in Zanzibar last year, now the Indian Ocean Island is organizing a second premier exhibition that is scheduled to take ... Read More
Things first-time travelers to Jordan should know
editor- March 19, 2019 20:14Award-winning Canadian novelist, Colin McAdam, once said, “The best advice I heard before going to Jordan was ‘don’t read anything about it’.” It is indeed true because however much you ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines launches direct Istanbul flight
Chief Assignment Editor- March 19, 2019 16:05Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has finalized all preparations to launch a direct thrice ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines to operate all-women flight on International Women’s Day
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019 19:07Ethiopian Airlines announced to its customers that it has finalized all preparations to once again celebrate International Women’s Day by operating an AllWomen Functioned Flight this time on Addis Ababa ... Read More
Marriott International partners with Manchester United
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 19:25Marriott International and Manchester United today announced a multi-year marketing partnership, giving the 120 million members of the Marriott Bonvoy travel program exclusive opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime Manchester United football experiences ... Read More
Platov International becomes first ever five-star Russian airport
Chief Assignment Editor- February 16, 2019 19:20One of the newest Russian airports, Platov International Airport in the city of Rostov-on-Don, has received the highest mark from the UK-based ranking organization Skytrax, becoming the first five-star Russian ... Read More
IBTM Arabia 2019: The Middle East – changing perceptions
Chief Assignment Editor- January 22, 2019 15:03From ancient holy land, to oil rich nation, to its latest incarnation as an innovative and open business events hub, Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director – Middle East, Arabian Travel Market ... Read More
Another tsunami heading to Indonesia? New cracks
editor- January 3, 2019 02:15Indonesia's latest tsunami is raising questions about the growth of the country's tourism industry. Read More
Critical Thinking Reform in Saudi Arabia’s schools includes tourism
The Media Line- January 1, 2019 21:28Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 2030 has a vision that includes a reform to decrease Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil revenues through upgrades to its economy and public service ... Read More
Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy and drive tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- December 26, 2018 18:20In line with the Vision 2030 objective to attract approximately one million tourists per year, preparations have been made to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position in international sport, entertainment, and renewable ... Read More
China says No to Christmas, but Yes to tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 23, 2018 21:30A fascinating country to visit is China unless you're Christian and want to celebrate Christmas Chinese style. This may be a dangerous undertaken. Christians all over the world are getting ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates its second UK destination
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2018 17:10At a colorful ceremony graced by the presence of H.E. Mrs Susanna Moorehead, Ambassador of the UK to Ethiopia, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, dignitaries and invited ... Read More
Ethiopian Launches Services to Manchester
Dmytro Makarov- December 10, 2018 22:25Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, inaugurated flights to Manchester, its second destination in the UK next to London, at a ... Read More
Fenway Hotel debuts in Dunedin Florida
editor- December 4, 2018 13:39Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the opening for the new Fenway Hotel (453 Edgewater Drive). A member of the Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the ... Read More
Guam holds seaside memorial for the SMS Cormoran II
eTN Managing Editor- April 29, 2017 01:19On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was joined by local and international dignitaries to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. ... Read More
Typhoon Dolphin to slam Guam with destructive winds, flooding Friday
editor- May 15, 2015 00:53Residents of Guam should be making final preparations as strengthening Typhoon Dolphin will pass near the island on Friday. Read More
Tourists be aware: Typhoon warnings for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
editor- October 5, 2014 09:20Tourists and residents in Guam and the Mariana Islands should rush preparations to completion immediately and heed any instructions from local authorities. Read More
Guam readies to welcome Russian visitors
editor- January 4, 2012 06:46TUMON, Guam - Since the announcement by the Department of Homeland Security approving Parole Authority for Russian Visitors to Guam, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) continues to work to develop ... Read More
Holiday traveling tips and essentials for people living with diabetes
editor- November 19, 2010 04:21WESTPORT, Conn.- For people living with diabetes, "don't leave home without it" has an extra cautionary note. Read More
Turkey gearing up for Arabian tourists
editor- September 1, 2009 07:40ISTANBUL - A 700-page Turkish guidebook was prepared for tourists from all Arabian countries, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday. Read More