Tag: rescue
Dream Cruises ship rescues three men from their sinking boat
Dream Cruises’ cruise ship, Genting Dream, was quick to response to a sinking boat in distress and performed a life-saving ... Read More
War or Terror in the Gulf of Oman? Oil Tankers in flames, crew rescued and taken to Iran
A maritime safety group warned earlier today of an unspecific threat in the Gulf Oman urging extreme caution amid US- ... Read More
Embraer takes to the Paris Air Show the multi-mission Airlift KC-390
Embraer will take to the 53rd edition of Paris Air Show International, in France, the first KC-390 multi-mission airlift configured ... Read More
Canadians rescued by SWAT and safe after abduction in Ghana
National Security Operatives in Ghana completed an operation which successfully rescued the two Canadian women recently abducted in the Ashanti ... Read More
World unites to fight against cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro
Thousands of people across the globe have come together protesting against the potential building of a controversial cable car on ... Read More
25 children injured in tourist bus collision with car in Thuringia, Germany
25 people were injured in a collision between a tourist bus and a car in the German state of Thuringia. ... Read More
Airbus will mark 50 years of pioneering achievements at Paris Air Show 2019
At the Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget, Airbus SE will present a broad portfolio of innovative products, technologies and ... Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand adopts simplified A-B-C Strategy
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has adopted a simplified “A-B-C Strategy” to promote emerging tourist destinations by creating inter-linked, ... Read More
$840 million in DOT infrastructure grants to 381 US airports announced
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $840 million ... Read More
Boots on the Ground With Global Rescue: Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail
Founded in 2004, GlobalRescue is the world leader in travel risk mitigation, security, crisis management, medical evacuation and disaster rescue. Global ... Read More
Global Rescue joins African Tourism Board with a simple mission
Global Rescue joined the African Tourism Board showing emphasis on their medical, security, evacuation, travel risk and crisis management services ... Read More
ECPAT-USA honors leaders in fight to end trafficking at 2019 Freedom Awards
ECPAT-USA, the leading policy organization in the United States seeking to end the commercial, sexual exploitation of children through awareness, ... Read More
Arena di Verona Opera Foundation in New York for Festival
A few days after the success of Shanghai, the targeted marketing action of the Arena Foundation for the promotion of ... Read More
Seven tourists drown as Danube sightseeing boat collides with another ship, sinks in Budapest
A tourist boat with dozens of people on board has collided with another vessel and capsized on the Danube River ... Read More
Rescue on Maui: Many Heroes, their Aloha Spirit, her Yoga Training and Love for Nature saved Amanda’s life on a Hawaiian Island
Yoga techniques came to the rescue of 35-year-old Dr. Amanda Eller in Maui, allowing her to survive 17 days when ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and ... Read More
Airbus to exhibit at Canada’s global defense and security trade show
On May 29 and 30, at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Airbus will display a wide range of innovative ... Read More
Fire Department asks citizens to pray after catastrophic tornado hits Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City in Missouri, was just hit by a violent tornado 2 hours ago. The Jefferson City Fire Department: tweeted ... Read More
Studying abroad will become easier by 2021
It's a goal that many students set for their education: To study abroad. However, for many, it is a daunting ... Read More
Eiffel Tower closed, tourists evacuated after man scales Paris landmark
The Eiffel Tower in Paris has been evacuated after a man was caught climbing up the 324 meters (1,063 ft) ... Read More
Fiery plane crash kills 1 in Colorado north of Fort Collins-Loveland Airport
A plane crashed about a half mile from the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport in Colorado. Witnesses reported seeing smoke coming from ... Read More
Alitalia Airline rescue: All-out negotiations with Benettons
The plight of Alitalia Airline continues just as expected with negotiations for Alitalia by the Benetton Group ongoing, despite the ... Read More
Miami Air International crash in Jacksonville: Statement from Pilot Unio
The president of the Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224, Captain Daniel C. Wells, released the following statement regarding the Miami ... Read More
SeaWorld San Antonio opens state-of-the-art Turtle Reef habitat
Today, SeaWorld San Antonio unveiled Turtle Reef, featuring a first-of-its-kind biofiltration habitat. Guests can get an up-close look at endangered ... Read More
Two Australian Heroes killed when saving a tourist from drowning
Tourism and Dairy are popular in Port Campbell, a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Great ... Read More
India’s Jet Airways halts all international and domestic operations
One of India's major airlines, Jet Airways, has announced it is temporarily halting flight operations on Wednesday after the carrier ... Read More
Canadian tourist falls to his death from Chiang Mai zipline after safety locks brake
A visitor from Canada fell to his death from a zipline in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Saturday. ... Read More
10 tourists trapped by avalanches rescued in China’s Xinjiang
Ten people have been rescued Tuesday after being trapped by avalanches in a mountainous area in Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang ... Read More
Uganda Tourism Chief: Kidnapped American tourist is safe – rescue completed
An excited Lily Ajarova, CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board told eTurboNews late afternoon she had very good news. " ... Read More
ADI statement on circus lion attack in Ukraine
Animal Defenders International (ADI) has urged Ukraine and other countries without bans on the use of animals in circuses to ... Read More
Cable Car to be introduced on Mount Kilimanjaro, amid protest
A cable car is to be rolled out on Mount Kilimanjaro by a foreign company to improve access and boost ... Read More
American Tourist Kidnapped in Uganda: African Tourism Board in action with expert Dr. Peter Tarlow
Not only leopards were roaming Queen Elizabeth National Park today, but criminals who kidnapped an elderly American tourist in the ... Read More
National Research Council in Canada wants to improve air passenger experience
From visiting friends and family to getting goods to market, Canadians, tourists, and businesses rely on a safe, secure aviation ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board CEO: Tourists not affected in deadly storm in remote southern plains
Tourists in Nepal are not affected in today's deadly storm. The Nepal Prime minister KP Sharma Oli expressed his condolences in ... Read More
WTTC 19th Global Summit final program: Changemakers including President Obama meet in Seville
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) will be heading to Seville, Spain this week to attend the 19th Global ... Read More
Viking Sky cruise ship safely towed to Norwegian port, 643 passengers rescued, 20 hospitalized
A luxury Viking Sun cruise ship that was left floating due to engine failure and nearly crashed into the rocks ... Read More