Tag: productivity
Embraer takes to the Paris Air Show the multi-mission Airlift KC-390
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 00:02Embraer will take to the 53rd edition of Paris Air Show International, in France, the first KC-390 multi-mission airlift configured to operate with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft, ... 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
Westin unveils new culinary program in celebration of Global Running Day
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 20:47In celebration of Global Running Day, Westin Hotels & Resorts today unveils a new worldwide culinary program, elevating the brand's existing wellness offerings and helping travelers fuel their workouts, productivity ... Read More
IMEX in Frankfurt’s five steps to igniting imagination and powering up business results
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 16:45IMEX in Frankfurt returns on 21-23 May, bringing together business event professionals from around the world to meet and do business. Planners and exhibitors alike can also tap into the ... Read More
Robots, VR, holograms and AI providing power to planners at IMEX in Frankfurt
Chief Assignment Editor- April 25, 2019 18:01“As consumers we’re now used to – and expect – highly curated content in most aspects of our lives. Netflix gives viewers access to an incredible 100 million products tailored ... Read More
Machu Picchu Pueblo: First 100% sustainable Latin America city
editor- April 19, 2019 01:51Machu Picchu Pueblo is the first city in Latin America to sustainably manage 100% of its solid waste. Through the process of pyrolysis, in which the waste is decomposed at ... Read More
SriLankan Airlines’ new plan to be like Emirates
Alain St.Ange- April 16, 2019 23:48In a bid to turn the loss making airline into a profitable venture, SriLankan Airlines has come up with a five-year strategic plan. Part of the plan will see them ... Read More
NY drinks NY wines: History and hybrids
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- April 13, 2019 21:05New York Wines: Disaster in the Beginning Historians have documented the fact that grapes were first introduced to New York by the Dutch (1647-1664); sadly, the crops failed. A few ... Read More
St. Kitts shines in US Roadshow 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 16:01A signature activity in US, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority conducted its 2nd annual Destination St. Kitts & Nevis US Roadshow 2019 from Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29. ... Read More
Boston-Logan Airport: New international routes
editor- April 2, 2019 02:42The last 24 hours have brought 2 new international flights to Boston Logan International Airport, thanks to Delta joint venture partners KLM and Virgin Atlantic - setting the stage for ... Read More
Five challenges confronting Meetings Industry in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 18:01Tight meeting budgets, time pressures, organizational issues, a lack of creativity from hotels, increasingly complex and costly mandates in catering, a need for more dynamic and enriching experiences and resistance ... Read More
Reimagining tourism for the future
Chief Assignment Editor- March 22, 2019 17:06In the last decade or so, tourism has positioned itself as a critical variable in the development planning space and the development discourse globally. Today businesses, governments, international organizations as ... Read More
Mark Kirby appointed Area General Manager Address Hotels + Resorts
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 11, 2019 09:59Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed hospitality veteran Mark Kirby as the Area General Manager of four premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels ... Read More
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop to Everett’s Paine Field from Silicon Valley’s Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 19:10Alaska Airlines today launched nonstop service to Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport (PAE) in Everett, Washington from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Paine Field is Alaska’s newest destination and the ... Read More
European Commission: Critical flaws in airline employment practices
Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2019 15:34A long-awaited wake-up call to EU Member States and an Expert Group are the two essential elements of the EU Commission’s new plan to prevent social abuses in aviation. Published ... Read More
Gulfstream G600 to make Australian Debut
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 18, 2019 04:20Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its newest aircraft, the class-leading, award-winning Gulfstream G600, will make its Australian debut at the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition from Feb. 26 to ... Read More
A clear and present danger to American Airlines customers
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 7, 2019 21:47Getting on an American Airlines flight may not be the same for some passengers after reading a Letter by Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines. In a letter for Mr. ... Read More
Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travel
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 21:15Boeing today announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft. As part of the agreement, Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate technology ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Security team appointed
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 5, 2019 08:57Visitor surety is a top priority for Jamaica Tourism. Dr. Andrew Spencer, Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo) appointed Dr. Peter Tarlow, Partner of certified.travel, as ... Read More
Travel Industry encourages Americans to #PlanForVacation
editor- January 29, 2019 18:49Campaign and Hashtag Help Would-Be Vacationers Find Inspiration, Special Offers, Planning Tips Read More
South Asia Tourism finds prominent footing in world economy
Anil Mathur - eTN India- January 24, 2019 01:16A just-released UN report, provides facts and figures to show the importance of South Asia Tourism. Read More
Use tourism to build sustainable coffee sector says Jamaica Minister
editor- January 15, 2019 21:16Coffee has the potential to become a commodity that can change communities through linkages with tourism says Jamaica Tourism Minister. Read More
Brazil’s GOL airline accelerates fleet renewal
Chief Assignment Editor- December 27, 2018 18:05GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. announced today a further acceleration of its fleet renewal and modernization plan and the execution of sale and leaseback agreements, with Castlelake and Apollo Aviation, ... Read More
Top countries most of world’s ultra-wealthy call home
Chief Assignment Editor- December 22, 2018 19:40Aggregate global wealth grew by $14 trillion, hitting an enormous figure of $317 trillion over the 12 months through the end of October, according to latest Global Wealth Report, revealed ... Read More
How American Airlines chill the blood of conscientious aircraft mechanics
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 17, 2018 07:24Today a promotion is sending a chilling message to American Airlines mechanics., and the U.S. aviation industry altogether. “Pressuring Airline mechanics to not record maintenance discrepancies, take shortcuts with maintenance ... Read More
IATA: Airlines heading for a decade in the black
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 06:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3 billion expected net profit in 2018 ... Read More
Airbus Corporate Jets display points way to future of business aviation
Chief Assignment Editor- December 5, 2018 05:10Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is exhibiting an ACJ319 at the MEBAA show, highlighting the comfort and space on offer, and echoing the trend towards larger cabins in new-generation business jets. ... Read More
H.I.S. reports full year results
editor- December 9, 2016 21:20H.I.S. Co., Ltd., a leading travel and airline ticket agency, has announced results for the full year ended October 31, 2016. Read More