Tag: religion
Panda Xiang Xiang unite Japanese capital and Chinese city to promote tourism
Dmytro Makarov- June 14, 2019 19:03Dujiangyan city, Sichuan, China and Tokyo, Japan, are closely linked thanks to Xiang Xiang, who was born at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in 2017, as well as her parents from the Dujiangyan base of the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas. ... Read More
Swedish government wants to ban ‘Nazi’ Norse runes and Swedes hate the stupid idea
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 00:45The Swedish government is looking into the possibility of forbidding the use of Norse runes, local media has reported, amid concerns that the ancient symbols have been misappropriated by neo-Nazi ... Read More
Simba, the happiest safari company from Tanzania joins African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2019 09:39African Tourism Board today added Simba Safaris a family owned Safari and Tour company from Tanzania to its rapidly growing list of members. Simba Safaris is also a giant in ... Read More
South Africa Tourism Ministry and African Tourism Board Officials meet and agree with SA President Cyril Ramaphosa
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 4, 2019 22:00African Tourism Board Vice President Cuthbert Ncube today at Indaba in Durban met with the Honorable Deputy Minister of Tourism for the Republic of South Africa, Elizabeth Thabethe; Her Excellency ... Read More
Comores and Mozambique in dire need of assistance after deadly Cyclone Kenneth
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 27, 2019 08:01Cyclone Kenneth raged Mozambique and the Indian Ocean Island Country Comoros today. Tourists took shelter at Comores airport and Ibo Fort in Mozambique. Thousands were left without access to shelters. On ... Read More
Sri Lanka gets a hug: Solidarity is pouring in from every corner of the world after an Easter Sunday of Terror
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019 07:20After an Easter of Terror Sri Lanka needs a hug. Easter Monday is the day hugs are pouring in from every corner of the world. "I am a Muslim and ... Read More
Sri Lanka: More attacks in progress, Internet off, Curfew ordered: European Union offers support and issues statement
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019 10:12The European Union High Representative Vice-President Federica Mogherini issued a statement after the deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka this morning At the end of Sunday, the attacks counted for ... Read More
Shangri La Hotel Colombo Veteran Chef killed with 160 people in 6 terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019 08:06Shangri La Colombo Veteran chef Shantha Mayadunne and her daughter are among 138 or more dead this morning at 6 deadly terror blasts on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Several ... Read More
WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in London after Ecuador axes asylum deal
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 14:00WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he has spent the last seven years. That's after Ecuador's president Moreno withdrew asylum. That's ... 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
The Internet knows you are planning a vacation and will charge you more
editor- April 5, 2019 01:05People are starting to plan their summer vacation, and for many, the planning process itself is the beginning of a well-deserved rest. However, it does cause frustration when after a ... Read More
U.S. State Department tells tourists Brunei is safe, except for death by stoning
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 2, 2019 03:27The U.S. State Department is telling American travelers, Brunei is one of the safest countries in the world to visit. Brunei safer than the Bahamas, Germany or Indonesia, and way ... 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
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
Czech Memorial Scrolls survived the Holocaust and travel to New York City
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 23, 2019 19:11The fact that a few of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Scrolls were all in one place at the same time, was almost a miracle. It took detailed planning and the ... Read More
Why Travel to Madrid? 40 Years of Diversity and Tolerance: Just Watch it!
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2019 19:08Germany and the rest of the world agrees. Madrid is the city of tolerance and diversity. According to a prestigious award received on the sideline of the recently concluded ITB ... Read More
Double Deadly Terror Attack in New Zealand: “There is blood everywhere”
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 15, 2019 03:08"I'm still in shock at the news coming from Christchurch today. To any Muslims, both in New Zealand and around the world I am sorry. This sick psychopath does not ... Read More
Can you be a student and a full-time traveller?
editor- February 26, 2019 17:30It would be worthwhile to clarify that life in travel is not a goal that is mandatory for all. In other words, if you do not want to travel, and ... Read More
Six destinations to become leaders of Salento’s 2019 tourist season
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 20:32Salento, located at the southern end of Apulia in Southern Italy, keeps building up its image and the consequent increase of tourism demand. At BIT Milan 2019 edition the destination ... Read More
Halal Internet? ‘Sharia-compliant’ web browser launched in Malaysia
Chief Assignment Editor- January 28, 2019 19:30The world's first Sharia-compliant Internet service suite has been launched in Malaysia - along with browser, chat and sadaqah services. Malaysian startup SalamWeb seeks to create a Halal web-experience for ... Read More
Why India is the Perfect Place to Travel with a Beard
editor- January 23, 2019 09:29Ever since ancient times, a lot of men chose to wear beards. Today beards are popular once again across the Western world, but at the same time, there are many ... Read More
Hilton has to pay $21 million for civil rights violation, but remains a welcoming place
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2019 08:28Towering over Brickell Avenue, Conrad Miami offers the ultimate in luxury accommodations, a serene rooftop pool, sprawling vistas of the bay, and easy access to elegant entertainment and dining. This ... Read More
Nairobi Dusit2 terror attack: 21 dead, 700 rescued and many heroes
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2019 03:59700 people could have died in the attack in Nairobi but didn't because of security measures in place and the immediate and effective response of authorities. Thanks to steel doors ... Read More
The Holy See and Venezuelan bishops work together to help population
editor- January 16, 2019 00:04The Holy See and the Bishops of the country continue to work together to help the Venezuelan people Read More
American Beverage Institute: Come to Utah for vacation, leave on probation
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 30, 2018 21:10The American Beverage Institute, a national restaurant group feels the tourism industry is getting hurt in not allowing visitors to drink more than 2 beers and driving a car. The ... 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
Destination Coorg, the Scotland of India on the Road to promote Domestic Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 11, 2018 01:15Destination Coorg presents a rural district in the southwest Indian State of Karnataka. Coorg is not just known for its scenic beauty and coffee, but also is a conclave of ... Read More
Authentic Polynesia with three kings ruling a French territory on the Blue Continent
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 29, 2016 05:13eTN this week attended FESTPAC hosted on the U.S. West Pacific island of Guam. It's a festival of cultures and people representing the beautiful Blue Continent, the Pacific Ocean. Read More
Islamic zealots shut down ‘anti-Islamic’ spas in the Maldives
editor- December 31, 2011 05:51Visitors vacationing in Maldives will now have to look for their spa treatments elsewhere as a result of the decision taken by the local government. Read More
Tourists get to “test-drive” a religion in Istanbul
editor- July 4, 2011 06:26People usually think of religion in terms of a lifetime of commitment, but could you learn anything from trying one out for a month? Read More
Minister: Church attacks threatening Malaysia’s tourism
editor- January 11, 2010 03:31RAUB - The Tourism Ministry fears that attempts of arson on several churches in the country may threaten its tourism industry's growth. Read More
Ethiopia’s Hamer people threatened by tourism, religion
editor- July 6, 2009 07:53TURMI, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's Hamer people, a long isolated, pastoral warrior tribe, are increasingly opening up to tourists, a move some fear could endanger age-old traditions with too much exposure Read More
Journey through the historical chasms of the Holy Land
editor- February 9, 2009 08:46Walking through the massive stone entrance of what two centuries ago was a gateway for pilgrims to a hostel in the historic port-town of Jaffa - not far from Tel ... Read More
Strange but true, only in Egypt
editor- December 23, 2008 08:55Aside from massive sectarian clashes reportedly taking place in the Upper Egyptian village of Tayibba in Samallut, there are other unexpected and bizarre events making headlines. Read More
Church-based theme cruises thriving
editor- August 12, 2008 03:50Every year hundreds of thousands of people take their first cruise. Read More