Tag: solutions
Bartlett to Attend 110th United Nations World Tourism Organization Executive Council Meeting
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is set to participate in the 110th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive ... Read More
Terror at Saudi Arabian Airport: An Iran Connection?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019Yesterday's terror attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia is seen as an escalation adding now to the significant ... Read More
Airbus to participate in the Critical Communications World exhibition, Kuala Lumpur
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019Airbus will be showcasing its next-generation communication developments for mission and business critical use at the Critical Communications World (CCW) ... Read More
Etihad Airways and Swae to launch artificial intelligence-powered crowd-sourcing platform
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and Swae, a startup based in Vancouver, have partnered to launch ... Read More
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded ... Read More
Meetings and hospitality dealing with profound changes, from mergers to demographics
editor- June 11, 2019“Over 5,000 associations are headquartered in the Greater DC area. They are a significant segment of the meetings industry, making ... Read More
Airbus will mark 50 years of pioneering achievements at Paris Air Show 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019At the Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget, Airbus SE will present a broad portfolio of innovative products, technologies and ... Read More
Neste and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey sign joint sustainable fuel initiative MOU
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019Neste, a renewable fuels producer, and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ), have signed a Memorandum ... Read More
Choice Hotels corporate travel focus
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019Choice Hotels International, Inc. will launch a new nationwide advertising campaign June 17 that reinforces its commitment to welcoming both ... Read More
Smart City Policy Group hosts first short-term rental regulations summit
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019Smart City Policy Group will host a first-of-its-kind short-term rental regulations conference - Smart City Policy Summit - on August ... Read More
When overtourism spoils your travel plans: Go somewhere else!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 5, 2019Have you heard that told joke? Patient says, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this with my arm.” Doctor’s response ... Read More
United Airlines: Most eco-friendly commercial flight
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019United Airlines made history today – World Environment Day – with the departure of the Flight for the Planet, the ... Read More
Hahn Air Lines launches dedicated website for flight operations
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019The German scheduled and executive charter airline, Hahn Air Lines, today introduced a dedicated website showcasing information about its scheduled ... Read More
Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association finds marketeer diamond in the rough
editor- June 5, 2019Saint Lucia’s principal tourism private sector agency, the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA), is working to nurture entrepreneurship ... Read More
Boots on the Ground With Global Rescue: Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 4, 2019Founded in 2004, GlobalRescue is the world leader in travel risk mitigation, security, crisis management, medical evacuation and disaster rescue. Global ... Read More
World Travel Awards 2019: Complete list of winners for Africa & the Indian Ocean
Alain St.Ange- June 4, 2019The World Travel Awards took place in Mauritius. Businesses from all over Africa were competing to be the best of ... Read More
CTO: Authentic Caribbean experiences driving influences for travelers’ holiday plans
Chief Assignment Editor- June 1, 2019Today’s traveler demands a more authentic cultural experience and is exploring destinations that highlight artistic, musical, culinary, literary, social, religious ... Read More
New partnership to focus on sustainable tourism in Europe
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019Four leading tourism organisations and academic institutions – CELTH (the Center of Expertise Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality), ETC (the European ... Read More
European hotels’ profits down for a fifth consecutive month
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019Profit per room at hotels in mainland Europe fell for a fifth consecutive month in April, as revenue levels continued ... Read More
Scoot gets first-of-its-kind permit to operate ebikes in Santiago, Chile
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019Scoot, the original shared electric vehicle company, is launching their new shared ebike in the Las Condes district of Santiago, ... Read More
Largest aircraft PDP financing project in global aviation in Asia signed
editor- May 28, 2019A total of 17 banks were involved in the syndicated loan in the amount of US$840 million to finance part ... Read More
UK hotels suffer their largest profit decline since late 2016
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019Hotels in the UK suffered their largest margin of year-on-year profit decline since late 2016, as ancillary revenues fell and ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board official response to Mount Everest expedition deaths
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019Is Nepal a safe destination to travel after 11 people died climbing Mount Everest this season? The answer should be ... Read More
Air New Zealand to add Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019Boeing and Star Alliance member Air New Zealand today announced the airline plans to add the largest 787 Dreamliner model ... Read More
China Air Transport Association: 737 MAX fiasco to cost Chinese airlines $579 million
Chief Assignment Editor- May 25, 2019The China Air Transport Association (CATA) said it estimates losses at Chinese airlines caused by the grounding of Boeing's 737 ... Read More
Airbus to exhibit at Canada’s global defense and security trade show
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019On May 29 and 30, at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Airbus will display a wide range of innovative ... Read More
Canada explores new ways to reduce transportation pollution
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019Clean growth is essential for Canada's transportation system – to meet our emission reduction targets, grow our economy, and build ... Read More
Prime Minister wants Vietnam Airlines to ensure safe services to Russia
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019Vietnam Airlines should work to ensure safe and competitive services while operating flights to Russia. "Traveling between Vietnam and Russia ... Read More
St.Maarten hosts International Caribbean Airlift conference
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019The 4th annual Caribbean Aviation Meetup conference will be held June 11-13 on St.Maarten/St.Martin The conference is hosted by the ... Read More
2019 Canadian Tulip Festival draws largest crowd in a decade
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019Despite chilly weather and occasional showers, the 67th annual Canadian Tulip Festival drew crowds estimated at over 600,000 to the ... Read More
Memorial Day traffic study finds dire economic cost, public support for user fees
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday released a survey finding that Americans avoided an estimated 47.5 million auto trips due ... Read More
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants
editor- May 20, 2019by Dr. Louise de Waal President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting ... Read More
Europe’s first WeChat Pay Smart Airport launched at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Chief Assignment Editor- May 18, 2019WeChat Pay and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol jointly launched Europe's first flagship WeChat Pay Smart Airport. The flagship exists of three ... Read More
Jamaica to host first ever global Tourism Innovation Resilience and Crisis Management Summit in 2020
editor- May 17, 2019Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that Jamaica will be hosting an international conference on Tourism Innovation Resilience ... Read More
Jamaica successful in bid to chair UNWTO’s Regional Commission for the Americas
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019Jamaica was yesterday selected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Americas (CAM) for ... Read More
Driving intra-African connectivity and cooperation through Alliance and partnership
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 17, 2019The African Tourism Board is currently working hard to build partnerships within the aviation industry. "Seeing Africa as one destination ... Read More
