Tag: skiing
Ski season finishes early in Austria on Sunday
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 13, 2020 05:14Skiing in Austria is so much fun, and the fun will end early when all ski lifts will stop operating the end of Sunday, and hotels in Austria's ski region ... Read More
Taste of Montana: Big Sky Country’s culinary hotspots
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019 19:17One of the most underrated elements of the state of Montana is a culinary scene. While it may not be top of mind when it comes to planning a summer ... Read More
When overtourism spoils your travel plans: Go somewhere else!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 5, 2019 23:37Have you heard that told joke? Patient says, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this with my arm.” Doctor’s response is, “Then don’t do this.” This is logic 101 that ... Read More
ILTM Asia Pacific 2019 confirmed as premier ‘one stop’ opportunity to meet region’s top decision making agents
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 15:45With Asia Pacific continuing to dominate the world’s high net worth population, the second edition of ILTM Asia Pacific - which took place place in Singapore, 27 – 30 May ... Read More
Wyndham Destinations is opening new resorts
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 19:01Wyndham Destinations launches new club brand identities, and shakes up timeshare with urban resort openings and evolution across the company. Wyndham Destinations is leading the evolution of the industry by ... Read More
Fly-in Lodge set to take helicopter skiing to a new level In Canada
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019 09:04Northern Escape, Canada's leading heli-skiing operator is launching a new, luxurious remote lodge for the upcoming 2019/2020 season. The new Northern Escape Lodge is strategically situated on a pristine 50-acre ... Read More
San Francisco Marriott Marquis announces new Senior Sales Executive
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 21:04San Francisco Marriott Marquis announced the appointment of Shawn Pace as the property’s new senior sales executive. A hospitality industry veteran with two decades of experience, Pace will be responsible ... Read More
My Emirates Pass : It is back!
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 1, 2019 08:53Emirates customers can unlock the best Dubai has to offer for less this summer with the return of My Emirates Pass – an offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass ... 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
Driving in the 10 most-visited cities in Mauritius
editor- April 12, 2019 22:18While there are many ways to get around Mauritius, car rentals remain a popular option. From visits to quant villages to coastal drives, to visiting cultural attractions and, of course, ... Read More
11 reasons why you should study abroad in Australia
editor- March 11, 2019 21:32With 22,000 programs and over 1,100 education institutes, Australia is well equipped to offer a variety of study options to both local and international students. For several consecutive years, Australia's ... Read More
Beating the winter blues in Puerto Vallarta
Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2019 17:10There’s no shame in looking for a sun-and-beach getaway in Puerto Vallarta and, with a comfortable 70-75 degrees average temperature for the upcoming spring months, it is the ideal place ... Read More
Fall in love at first sight with Pakistan
editor- February 14, 2019 21:49“To everyone who loves to travel, but still is full of stereotypes presented by the media these days, I highly recommend to always trust your feelings and experiences only. There’s ... Read More
KDG Capital acquires Snow King Resort Hotel in Jackson, WY
Chief Assignment Editor- February 12, 2019 18:08KDG Capital, a Florida-based real estate private equity firm, has purchased the Snow King Resort Hotelin Jackson, Wyoming. Benchmark will continue to operate and market the 230-room property, located at ... Read More
Top meeting trends for 2019 revealed
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2019 20:26The speed of life and business is laser fast today, communication devices intrude constantly, and lifestyles have adjusted accordingly. This includes when in meeting environments. But we’ve also learned that ... Read More
Hotels preparing for Chinese New Year travel rush
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2019 15:53Chinese New Year, commonly known as Lunar New Year, is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. The festival is usually ... Read More
268 skiers and hikers died in Austrian Alps in 2018
Chief Assignment Editor- January 21, 2019 18:25In 2018, a total of 268 people died on Austria's mountains, 22 fewer than the deaths registered in the previous year, the Austrian Authority for Alpine Safety has revealed. This ... Read More
Historic Montana guest ranch welcomes new GM
editor- January 10, 2019 21:04Montana guest ranch carries on Proud Traditions Of Western Hospitality, Pioneering Women with new GM. Read More
Tourists Evacuated, stranded, cancellations: Chaos in Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 7, 2019 06:05Thousands of tourists ended the last Christmas holiday in the Alps on Sunday being evacuated. This included visitors to the famous glacier Matterhorn in Switzerland. Airports and trains experienced mass ... Read More
Want to live longer? Take a nature vacation
editor- January 4, 2019 02:35Sntists have reported just recently that there is a direct link between nature vacations and a longer life. Read More
Why travel to Alaska in the Winter?
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 30, 2018 21:11The U.S. State of Alaska is known to be a popular summer destination. It's widely known Alaska is very cold and dark in the winter, but nowadays this doesn't stop visitors ... Read More
Highlight of 2018 China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo
Dmytro Makarov- December 12, 2018 10:00On December 11th, the grand opening ceremony of the 2018 China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo. China Sports Culture Expo is hosted by the General Administration of ... Read More
Virginia is for lovers and its wooing Indian travelers
Anil Mathur - eTN India- December 6, 2018 17:02Virginia, the US state near Washington DC, is trying to promote traffic from India Read More
Tourism Minister: Bulgarian winter season 2012 – 2013 looks good
editor- January 2, 2013 05:19SOFIA, Bulgaria - Bulgaria expects a large increase of visitors at winter resorts mainly from the important Russian and Great Britain markets, according to Economy, Energy and Tourism Minister, Delyan Read More
Russian tourist dies in Austrian avalanche
editor- December 21, 2012 05:04A Russian tourist died at a ski resort in Austria as a result of an avalanche. Read More
Dutch prince seriously injured in an avalanche
editor- February 18, 2012 11:47Dutch Prince Johan Friso has been seriously injured in an avalanche while on a skiing holiday in the Austrian resort of Lech. Read More
Vail Resorts reports sharp increase in early-season revenue
editor- January 12, 2011 02:09BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Vail Resorts says lift ticket revenue, skier visits and spending at its six resorts are up so far this ski season. Read More
Christmas holidays: Ski vs. beach
editor- December 16, 2010 06:10LONDON - As we continue to plunge into the depths of winter, more and more British citizens are flocking to holiday destinations in order to escape the trials of everyday ... Read More
Vail Resorts names Derek Koenig new senior VP and chief marketing officer
editor- July 22, 2008 01:51BROOMFIELD, Colorado - Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Derek Koenig to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Read More