Tag: shut-down
Dead whale highlights major faults with octopus fishing industry in False Bay
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 19:20Another dead 12-metre Bryde’s whale was found in False Bay near Cape Town last week after becoming entangled in octopus trap ropes. The traps have been in use by a ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism in crisis: Managing and seeking out opportunities
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- June 11, 2019 23:55The Rapid Response Team by Safertourism reached out to Sri Lanka tourism authorities including the minister of tourism and industry leaders within hours of the devastating terror attack on the ... Read More
Fire started by Indian fighter jet shuts down Goa International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 8, 2019 16:15India's Dabolim Goa International Airport was shut down as firefighters battled a runway fire on Saturday. The blaze started after an Indian Navy MiG-29K fighter jet dropped its fuel tank ... Read More
IATA: Solid Passenger Demand Growth in April
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 29, 2019 07:07The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018. April ... Read More
Is Sri Lanka on a Tourism Suicide path?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 06:41The good news, there has never been a better time to visit Sri Lanka. It's true when it comes to travel specials available. Sri Lanka is safe, but to relate ... Read More
What do new Cuba travel restrictions mean to US travelers?
Chief Assignment Editor- April 25, 2019 15:45On Wednesday, April 17, the Trump administration announced that it would be issuing new rules about non-family travel to Cuba. For those who have already planned such a trip - ... 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
Canadian tourist falls to his death from Chiang Mai zipline after safety locks brake
Chief Assignment Editor- April 13, 2019 15:45A visitor from Canada fell to his death from a zipline in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Saturday. Thai rescue officials said the 25-year-old tourist died while riding ... Read More
WOW Air shut down: Thousands stranded
editor- March 28, 2019 18:10This is the email WOW Air passengers received after the airline shut down and flights were canceled: Dear WOW air guest, thank you for contacting us. We regret to announce ... Read More
Flights delays compounding due to Boeing 737 Max aircraft grounding
editor- March 14, 2019 21:03Since the grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max jets due to safety issues, spring break travelers are experiencing delays upon delays. Airlines and travel agents are busy trying to accommodate passengers ... Read More
Jerusalem’s tourist landmark Temple Mount shut down after firebombing
Chief Assignment Editor- March 12, 2019 22:20Unrest at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount (also known as Haram esh-Sharif and the Al Aqsa Compound) led Israeli police to shut off access on Tuesday after several weeks of tension at ... Read More
Shocking statement by Southwest Airlines Pilots Association: A to B safely or not at all
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2019 10:45Today, Captain Jon Weaks, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, issued a communication to the nearly 10,000 pilots represented by the association. In his communication, he provided additional context and ... Read More
Why “Silent Day” in Bali needs to be on your travel bucket list
editor- February 22, 2019 22:09Wondering when’s the best time to visit Bali? Many will say it’s during the “dry” season of April through October, but others say the best month is March for the ... Read More
Flights canceled, trains stopped, bus services halted – strike chaos paralyzes Belgium
Chief Assignment Editor- February 13, 2019 22:31Unions' general strike over wages and working conditions has brought Belgium to a screeching halt, causing complete chaos in airports, on the roads and in the skies. Though Brussels Airlines ... Read More
Mass demonstration and chaos at U.S. airports in case of a government shutdown
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 12, 2019 08:10"To all Americans: if there is anything this shutdown has taught us, it should be that labor rights matter. We must work together to improve rights for working Americans. Our ... Read More
Dangerous air quality in Bangkok: Tourism Industry is concerned
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 6, 2019 06:39Bangkok is the world's most-visited city and relies on tourism for economic growth. The travel and tourism industry in Thailand is concerned, and some visitors are cancelling trips or leaving the City ... Read More
Jamaica PM speaks at launch of Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre
editor- January 31, 2019 02:12At the launch of the Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre, Jamaica Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness shared his thoughts on the importance of the work being initiated today ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow immediate response on US Government Opening
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 25, 2019 19:43U.S> Skies are open. The U.S. Travel Association along with the Global travel and tourism industry had been bracing about safety, security and the difficult situation the U.S. Government shut ... Read More
Transcript for NACTA Red Alert: How safe is flying during U.S. government shut down?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 24, 2019 18:53The FAA is looking for experienced air traffic controllers. This is already true in normal times. Today the NACTA website shows a red alert on the National Air Traffic Controllers ... Read More
Zimbabwe Tourism gets welcoming news while in a state of crisis
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 23, 2019 07:05After reports of government torture against protesters, after the internet was shut down for two days, Zimbabwe tourism officials launched a project called Grand Tour Africa-New Horizon. It will see an ... Read More
FAA grounds all flights at Newark airport after drones seen flying nearby
Chief Assignment Editor- January 23, 2019 03:29The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a ground stop at Newark airport on Tuesday evening, after drones were seen flying over the nearby airfield, disrupting air travel in the New ... Read More
US Government shut down: Hawaiian Kingdom separatist group storms building to take over
editor- January 18, 2019 01:34Hawaii doesn’t need a US Federal Government. This is the opinion of a separatist group named the Kingdom of Atooi that stormed the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Honolulu today ... Read More
Veteran US tour operator: Don’t let government shutdown stop your vacation plans
editor- January 17, 2019 20:15As America’s government shutdown continues to set a record for longevity, this tour operator has seen a rise in consumer anxiety. Read More
Ryanair pilots: New year, same threats
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 15:252018 was a pivotal year for Ryanair and its pilots and cabin crew, engaging in the previously unchartered territory of social dialogue. As negotiations on Collective Labor Agreements (CLAs) continue ... Read More
Cutting $19.31 an hour pay makes many TSA workers sick
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 5, 2019 02:18TSA workers walk out on the job calling in sick Read More
Hannover Airport on lockdown, flights suspended after car-ramming attack
Chief Assignment Editor- December 29, 2018 19:47Germany's Hannover Airport has been shut down by German police, who were sweeping security areas after a man rammed through a gate in a vehicle and drove on the tarmac, ... Read More
‘Suspicious package’ triggers evacuation of Strasbourg main train station
Chief Assignment Editor- December 27, 2018 20:02The main railway station in Strasbourg, France was shut down and all the passengers were evacuated after a bomb threat was received earlier tonight. Strasbourg has been on high alert ... Read More
Catania airport opens with limited flights after Mount Etna volcanic eruptions
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 25, 2018 21:05Italy's Catania airport is reopening after an ash cloud from Mount Etna's latest eruptions forced it to shut down. The airport opened on a restricted schedule allowing only four flights ... 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
US Government Shut Down: What it means for Hawaii Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 22, 2018 05:33The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has created a special Alert page on its website providing industry partners, visitors and residents with information and online resources about national parks, monuments and ... Read More
Bankrupt: Lufthansa Partner PrivateAir
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 5, 2018 22:23It started with a Swiss court in October to declare bankrupcy proceeding against PrivateAIr after a vendor asked the court. PrivateAir responded it was a mistake and managed to operate ... Read More
US travelers brace for major storm due to slam the south-central states
editor- December 5, 2018 14:58Heavy snow, ice, rain and thunderstorms will hit travel hard across the south-central United States from Friday to Saturday. Read More
National Safety Council: American children dying while parents get away with it
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 6, 2018 09:30These parents are not terrorists, nor are they criminals, but they get away with killing their children. In the United States, nine children have died in 2018 so far because ... Read More
Jetstar emergency landing in Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 7, 2016 12:03A Jetstar Airways flight JQ12 with 320 people onboard, which was flying from Tokyo to Australia’s Gold Coast, has made an emergency landing on the US island of Guam in ... Read More
Shutdown in Gulmarg, action against Swedish tourist demanded
editor- February 9, 2009 04:06Srinagar - Picturesque Gulmarg wore a deserted look today as Kashmir's famous tourist resort observed a total shutdown demanding stringent action against a Swedish tourist who carried a ski slider ... Read More
