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Hotel History: Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo known for opulence, famous guests, and the military
Shepheard’s Hotel history goes back 178 years when it was originally built by Englishman Samuel Shepheard in Cairo. It was originally named the “Hotel des Anglais” (English Hotel). Shepheard co-owned ... Read More
Bugoma Forest must remain, says Uganda’s President, but conservationists not celebrating just yet
Following a sustained campaign over a court ruling to lease Bugoma Forest to Hoima Sugar Works last month, Uganda President Museveni has pronounced that Bugoma Forest must remain. This follows ... Read More
Jamaica Minister Hon. Bartlett: Tourism success held up by dedicated workers
The Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressed the state of his country’s tourism in the following article written by him: We cannot highlight enough the fact that the ... Read More
Hotel del Coronado: One of the most popular beach resorts in the US
The 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
Paine Field Airport: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines commercial flights
Paine Field's Passenger Terminal added to its commercial flight offerings today as United Airlines' first passenger flight arrived from Denver and its first departure left for San Francisco. Paine Field, also known as ... Read More
Why didn’t Boeing prevent the Boeing MAX 8 Crash of Ethiopian Airlines?
A first result is out after the black box of ET 302 was examined by French aviation experts at France's BEA air safety agency. 157 passengers died in the Ethiopian Airlines Crash on ... Read More
Ebix offers to buy India’s largest corporate travel exchange
Ebix, Inc. today announced that it has sent a letter to the Board of Yatra Online, Inc., outlining its offer to acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of Yatra Online ... Read More
Travel Marketing To and Protecting Visiting Children
One of the most difficult segments of the tourism industry to which to market protect the children or young adult segment, In reality, this segment breaks down into at least four sub-segments, and each ... Read More
All about Whiskey
The world of whiskey extends well beyond smelling, sipping and tasting. To learn about the brown liquid in your glass you should speak with Lew Bryson, one of the world’s ... Read More
IATO: India needs to take ‘several steps’ if it wants 20 million tourists by 2020
India needs to take several steps if it wants to achieve the ambitious target of getting 20 million tourists by 2020. This sound advise and other suggestions have been given ... Read More
Execution Tourism: The next trending niche?
Alcatraz East Crime Museum will capitalize on execution tourism with a Ted Bundy display for the 30th anniversary of the serial killer’s execution. Read More
eTN Sri Lanka contributor appointed to international board of Asian Eco-Tourism Network
Srilal Miththapala, senior tourism industry personality and regular contributor to eTurboNews from Sri Lanka, has been appointed to the Board of the Asian Eco-Tourism Network. Read More
Hotel history: Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was a pioneering American woman architect and interior designer whose distinct architectural knowledge was steeped in the culture and landscape of the Southwest. Read More
Massive poppy art installation a must-see in Munich for Remembrance Day
This Sunday marks the 100-year anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I. A “Never Again” art installation of 3,500 poppies will take ... Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
Who is the new PATA Executive Board?
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) elected a new PATA Executive Board . Dr. Chris Bottrill, Director, International and Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Capilano University ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau goes LGBT with IGLTA at the Annual Global Convention in Toronto
On May 8th 2018, the Guam Visitors Bureau attended the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) Annual Global Convention, the largest expo in LGBT tourism in the world. The ... Read More
Princess Cruises brings premium cruising to East Malaysia and Brunei
SINGAPORE – Carnival Corporation & plc today announced that its Princess Cruises brand is capitalizing on the growing popularity of cruise travel in this region by bringing premium cruise experience Read More
Egyptian President replaces top generals, reasserts power
CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy shook up the country's powerful military leadership Sunday, replacing top generals and reasserting power the military claimed for itself before he took Read More
United retires its last Boeing 737
Wednesday marked a bittersweet milestone in aviation history. Read More