Tag: restoration
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to restore Cartagena’s architectural gems
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 17:57Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and San Francisco Investments, a subsidiary of Valorem, a business group with ownership of Colombia's leading players in media, entertainment, retail and renewable resources, announce ... Read More
The Luxury Collection opens its first hotel in the English countryside
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 17:35The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International Inc., today announced the opening of The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire. Located just outside of London in the heart of Buckinghamshire's ... Read More
2019 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development Conference to focus on climate risk, other pressing issues
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 16:42The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA), will be providing a platform for the region to address some of the ... Read More
In the footsteps of Leonardo in France: The enigma of the Last Supper tapestry
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 21, 2019 21:45This is the title of the study day that was held at the Vatican Museums at the end of the restoration of the famous tapestry preserved today in the Pinacoteca ... Read More
Hotel del Coronado: One of the most popular beach resorts in the US
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- April 27, 2019 21:30The renowned Hotel del Coronado is a grand example of elegant Victorian architecture providing one of the most beautiful and popular beach resorts in the United States. The Del was ... Read More
Myth-Mania: Stories of men, heroes and indigenous world at MarTa
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 19:30The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) celebrated the return of important finds back home. Myth-Mania, rediscovered stories of men and heroes, speaks of objects taken from necropolises by grave ... Read More
How Emirates is supporting and preserving biodiversity
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019 07:51Taking its environmental responsibilities seriously and championing wildlife conservation across different corners of the planet, the Emirates Group is playing its part to support and preserve biodiversity. The Dubai Desert ... Read More
Syrian Tourism Minister: Work in progress to attract tourists from Russia
Chief Assignment Editor- April 20, 2019 01:20Syria’s authorities are making persistent efforts to attract guests from Russia, with religious tourism viewed as a major area, Syrian Tourism Minister Rami Radwan Martini said on Friday. "Work is ... Read More
World’s top 10 sustainable places to stay revealed
Chief Assignment Editor- April 19, 2019 15:30Travel is not just about seeing the wonders of the earth but understanding our impact upon it. With increasing frequency, people are looking to make the shift from "tourist" to ... Read More
India stakeholders focus on sustainable development of Heritage Tourism
editor- March 30, 2019 00:54PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized the 8th India Heritage Tourism Conclave with the theme “Sustainable Tourism Management at World Heritage Sites” on March 27, 2019 at WelcomHotel ... Read More
Major tourism attraction to be developed around birthplace of Jimmy Cliff
editor- March 29, 2019 21:43Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has indicated plans to fully develop the community of Somerton in St. James, where cultural icon Jimmy Cliff was born, as a major tourism ... Read More
Travel industry building for more sustainable future this Earth Day and beyond
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 16:01A day to promote environmental awareness and bring attention to the protection of the planet, Earth Day is celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. Earth Day is an ... Read More
Italy travel: Destination Baia and Latina steps into the video limelight
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 21, 2019 02:03In 2017, “The Year of the Borghi” was celebrated in Italy. According to the directive of the former Minister, Dario Franceschini, the initiative was created with the intention of enhancing ... Read More
Hawaii nonprofits agree to restore coastal lands
editor- February 19, 2019 23:15The Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) announced its 2019 recipients of the Community Restoration Partnership (CRP) grants, totaling more than $1.4 million to fund the protection and restoration of Hawaii’s coastal ... Read More
Iberostar announces 7 new hotel openings in 2019
editor- January 31, 2019 02:07Last year proved crucial in the consolidation of Iberostar’s positioning strategy, with the hotel chain making major progress in this area. Iberostar Group’s turnover for 2018 surpassed 3 billion dollars, ... Read More
Four Seasons announces nine planned new hotel openings in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- January 30, 2019 02:52The coming year will mark several significant new openings for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, with the debut of nine new hotels and resorts ... Read More
Famous tourist spot in Ireland to be restored
editor- January 30, 2019 00:27Millions of people from around the globe have visited this famous Irish tourist spot since local landlord Cornelius O’Brien constructed it in 1835. The viewing platform is located near the ... Read More
Detroit’s neo-Gothic Metropolitan Building becomes first Michigan Element Hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- January 28, 2019 20:10Element Hotels, part of Marriott International, along with Detroit-based Roxbury Group and Means Group, announce today the opening of Element Detroit at the Metropolitan, marking the debut of the stylish ... Read More
Mauritius Victoria urban terminal to be completed in 6 months
Alain St.Ange- January 21, 2019 21:24The Mauritius’ Victoria Bus Station, Victoria Urban Terminal, will be re-engineered into a key multimodal complex in July this year. Read More
Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label renewed for two Hilton properties
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2019 06:54The Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr Didier Dogley handed over SSTL certificates to representatives of two Hilton hotels in a short ceremony held at the ... Read More
Hotel history: Hotel Bossert once owned by Jehovah’s Witnesses
editor- January 12, 2019 20:21The Hotel Bossert was built in 1909 by Louis Bossert, a Brooklyn lumber magnate, as a residential hotel in Brooklyn Heights. The historic 14-story, 224-room hotel, once referred to as ... Read More
Heathrow reaches record 80 million milestone
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2019 07:59A record 80 million passengers travelled through the UK’s only hub airport in 2018, up 2.7% on last year, with growth boosted by the use of larger and fuller aircraft. ... Read More
Uganda Wildlife Authority protecting lions, communities and tourism
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- January 8, 2019 00:21Experiential tourism was introduced in Uganda to allow visitors to actively participate in monitoring animals that live in the park using tracking devices. Read More
Visit California celebrity-filled campaign launches in response to wildfires
Chief Assignment Editor- December 11, 2018 13:30Visit California has partnered with the American Red Cross to create a celebrity-filled Public Service Announcement (PSA) titled, “The Power of Love” to help restore the destination’s well-being and promote ... Read More
Because that’s the way it is: A happy dancing group showcasing Norfolk Islands Arts, Culture and Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2016 15:42Dars-de-waye: Because that's the way it is - it's the tourism slogan for Norfolk Islands. Read More
Jammu and Kashmir to restore Buddhist sites to attract more pilgrims
editor- December 3, 2012 02:51BARAMULLA, Jammu and Kashmir - In a bid to attract more Buddhist pilgrims, the tourism department in Jammu and Kashmir has decided to restore Buddhist sites in the state. Read More
Babylon: Preserving invaluable historic site or making money off it?
editor- May 10, 2010 08:21BABYLON, Iraq – A U.S.-funded program to restore the ruins of Iraq's ancient city of Babylon is threatened by a dispute among Iraqi officials over whether the priority should be ... Read More
April 17, 2009 proclaimed Tourism Cares Day in Gettysburg
editor- April 14, 2009 15:54CANTON, MA - In recognition of the Tourism Cares for Gettysburg restoration project at the George Spangler Farm, Gettysburg’s Mayor William E. Read More
Ballymore opens new, 5-star hotel in the heart of Prague
editor- October 31, 2008 03:24DUBLIN - Ballymore is pleased to announce the opening of the 5-star Kempinski Hybernska in central Prague. Read More
Violence blocks Spanish Town restoration project
editor- May 12, 2008 05:27The Ministry of Tourism has more than $100 million to spend on projects in Spanish Town but it is afraid to do so because of the frequent outbreak of gun ... Read More