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Canada announces new Heritage Lighthouse designations
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 22:10Canada's heritage places reflect the rich and varied heritage of the nation and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about Canada's diverse history. Today, Rodger Cuzner, Member of ... Read More
Best and worst airports in the world: In the same city
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019 18:39First ever Fodor's Travel Awards cover categories important to today's modern traveler, including foodie airports, best booze cruises, and biggest social media travel influencers. The awards, chosen by the Fodor's ... Read More
Russian Convention Bureau participated in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 21:02The key theme of RCB's participation at SPIEF'2109, presented in various formats was "Politics and Business: Effective Interaction for Development of the Event Industry." "As part of implementing the national ... Read More
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
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
Seychelles among Best Honeymoon Destinations 2019 in Spain
editor- May 29, 2019 21:06It is in a special ceremony held in Madrid earlier this May, that Grandvoyage.com travel agency delivered their awards to the best tourist destinations of 2019, which featured Seychelles nominated ... Read More
Gains of LGBTQ rights in some Middle East and North Africa nations may be a game-changer
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 17:05Progress in recognizing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people at the United Nations in New York and in Geneva may seem detached from the realities ... Read More
BestCities 2019 Copenhagen Global Forum to look to the future
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 16:40BestCities Global Alliance and Copenhagen Convention Bureau (CCB) are set to investigate what the future holds for associations and association congresses with a focus on creating lasting, positive impact. Exploring ... 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
Sri Lanka Tourism puts together special tourist offers following terror attacks
editor- May 17, 2019 22:17A host of offers were shared and discussed, and a final decision on a collective effort will be made next week with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Sri ... Read More
UNWTO launches Guidelines for the Development of Gastronomy Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 14, 2019 10:12The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) have launched a new set of guidelines to help destinations benefit from the growing interest in gastronomic tourism. The ... Read More
WestJet Airlines to be acquired by Onex
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 23:56WestJet Airlines Ltd. announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement that provides for its acquisition in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Onex Corporation and ... Read More
Travel to Brunei is safe: No stoning to death for gay visitors may not apply to lesbians
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 7, 2019 00:54The Trump Administration refused to issue a travel advisory against Brunei, even though the country is in violation of international human rights still after the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei ... 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
Expression of interests launched for new carrying-capacity studies for La Digue, Mahe and Praslin
editor- April 24, 2019 20:04The Seychelles Ministry for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine have recently launched 2 expression of interests for carrying capacity studies to be undertaken on La Digue as well as ... Read More
Boat Charter Policy private stakeholder consultative meeting
editor- April 18, 2019 20:17A consultative meeting with private sector stakeholders to discuss the revision of the tourism Boat Charter Policy was held on the 5th April 2019 at the International Conference Centre of ... Read More
Tourism stakeholders presented with Destination 2023
Dmytro Makarov- April 17, 2019 13:07Following the consultative process to review and update the Tourism Master Plan 2012-2020 in May 2018, it was seen necessary that a concrete action plan to guide the Tourism sector ... Read More
“Best Worscht in Town” brings a currywurst buffet to Frankfurt Airport
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 15, 2019 13:14rankfurt Airport is about to gain yet another culinary highlight: “Best Worscht in Town”, a German fast food chain that has achieved cult status, is opening its first airport restaurant. ... Read More
1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition: Who made the list?
editor- April 3, 2019 23:41The 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition recognizes the contribution of startups in the development of a more competitive and sustainable gastronomy tourism sector that works towards achieving the 2030 ... Read More
Brunei Travel: Ready to be stoned to death? How will WTTC and UNWTO respond?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 30, 2019 04:12Brunei is becoming a deadly place to visit starting April 3, specially if you are member of the LGBT Community. Next week the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will ... Read More
America’s Best Ecotourism Destinations ranked
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 17:01Ranking series of "America's Best Ecotourism Destinations" were released today. Whether it is strolling along a beach in California or spotting alligators in the Everglades, traveling is an exciting experience. ... Read More
ICAO experts agree on global measures towards sustainable aviation
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 18:56Global measures to address aviation’s environmental impact were agreed at a meeting of the two hundred and fifty experts of ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), which concluded last ... Read More
Botswana hunting proposal could put its tourism industry at risk
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 15:17Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, denials, misinformation, and lobbying from pro hunting and culling groups. But what does the ... Read More
Boeing 737 MAX 8: Who is grounding controversial plane and who is not?
Chief Assignment Editor- March 12, 2019 18:25The list of the carriers that are grounding the controversial Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and the countries that are banning it from their airspace is growing. The United Kingdom ... Read More
Magellan Jets celebrates another year of growth
editor- February 28, 2019 23:04Magellan Jets is celebrating another year of growth, averaging 30% growth over the last 11 years. 2018 saw the most renewals in history, with a renewal rate of 27%. Their ... Read More
National Limousine Association releases Passenger Bill of Rights
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2019 14:09The non-profit National Limousine Association (NLA), responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the private driver transportation industry, today published revisions to the organization's Passenger Bill of Rights ... 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
WTACH to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites from overtourism
Chief Assignment Editor- February 16, 2019 18:20World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism. The new association will promote ... Read More
Why does the European Union Parliament condemn Zimbabwe again?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 14, 2019 23:36The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Zimbabwe after condemning the chaotic situation of human right abuses in that Southern African country. Here is what the joint resolution by the ... Read More
Heathrow Airport: Stellar start to 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- February 11, 2019 16:155.9 million passengers traveled through the UK’s only hub airport, kickstarting 2019’s passenger growth. January’s figures increased by 2.1%, as Heathrow reported its 27th consecutive record month, boosted by passengers ... Read More
Jamaica takes the lead on Global Tourism Resilience Management
editor- February 8, 2019 19:57Resilience is everybody’s business. All policymakers in the Caribbean must be concerned about the resilience of their national sectors amid a wide range of constantly evolving threats facing the region. ... Read More
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana reaches greater heights
editor- February 8, 2019 01:13Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is a 5-star resort nestled in nature’s serenity right in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle Green Globe recertified Cinnamon Lodge Habarana in January this year ... Read More
Red or White? Left or Right Bank? Answer: Bordeaux
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- February 2, 2019 19:34Do you look forward to enjoying a glass of wine with lunch or dinner? Do you eagerly scan the wine list, and then start to sweat because you are unsure ... Read More
New global tourism organization launched to combat overtourism
Chief Assignment Editor- January 31, 2019 01:10The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism. The new association will ... Read More
How Services like Airbnb and Skyscanner Changed the Attitude to Traveling
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 24, 2019 07:39Two decades ago, a simple traveler could hardly imagine buying cheap flights in a few clicks or staying at the world’s most authentic places affordably while traveling. And then the ... Read More
Lufthansa and Hopper research alliance to focus on artificial intelligence
Chief Assignment Editor- January 21, 2019 18:06The Lufthansa Group and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub have entered into a research alliance with Hopper focused on the subject of artificial intelligence. They have thus finalized their third technology-related ... Read More