Tag: storage
How is the Effect of Renewed Competition between Airbus and Boeing ?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 10:53The revival of competition between Boeing and Airbus is expected to result in record delivery of the highly popular narrow-body platforms and a 9.4% year-on-year growth in production. Boeing and Airbus will produce more than ... Read More
Airbus: Albatross is inspiring next generation of aircraft wings
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 10:29Airbus engineers have developed a scale-model airplane with the first in-flight, flapping wing-tips that could revolutionize aircraft wing-design. The aerospace giant has drawn on nature to develop its ‘semi-aeroelastic hinge’ ... Read More
Seabourn cruise line new interior design unveiled
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 20:36Seabourn, a cruise line, is giving travelers yet another look at more stunningly designed guest suites on its two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships set to launch in June 2021 and May 2022, ... Read More
State of Beer @ the American Museum of Natural History
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- June 8, 2019 20:04Many museums have upped their game over the last few years, adding gourmet restaurants and boutique shopping (i.e., MOMA, Metropolitan Museum of Art); however, not many are offering visitors an ... Read More
$840 million in DOT infrastructure grants to 381 US airports announced
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 18:28U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $840 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total ... Read More
With 71 new jet deliveries, TAP Air Portugal launches new Chicago, San Francisco & Washington, DC flights
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 15:45TAP Air Portugal just added the 100th aircraft to its fleet, an Airbus A330neo, as the carrier prepares to inaugurate service tomorrow from Chicago O’Hare, and later this month from ... Read More
SaferTourism.com: How dangerous is travel according to Dr. Peter Tarlow
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 3, 2019 20:38The recently concluded 26th International Tourism Security Conference in Las Vegas celebrated over a quarter Century of Tourism Safety and Security. Dr. Peter Tarlow of SaferTourism.com had a major part ... Read More
Philadelphia hotel room supply increases 10.9% in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2019 21:20The East Coast city of Philadelphia is experiencing a hotel expansion, with numerous new hotels opening in the city and several properties under construction. By the end of 2019, the ... 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
At least three people die jumping from Bangkok skyscraper to escape hotel fire
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 14:11A 57-floor hotel and shopping building has gone up in flames in Bangkok, Thailand. At least three people have died jumping to escape the fire, which ripped through the popular ... Read More
Easter School Holidays ring in busy travel season at Frankfurt Airport
editor- April 5, 2019 18:51With the Easter holidays around the corner, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is preparing for this year’s first travel peak. Germany’s largest aviation hub expects to welcome up to 215,000 passengers daily ... Read More
American Airlines: New cabin, larger overhead luggage bins
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 2, 2019 09:02American Airlines is starting scheduled flights with the first of its 100 new Airbus A321neo aircraft on order. These aircraft come equipped with an all-new cabin interior designed for enhanced ... Read More
Boeing set to brief experts on 737 Max software update
editor- March 27, 2019 17:59Boeing is set to brief hundreds of experts this morning on the 737 Max software update. But yet another problem may be plaguing this aircraft after a Southwest Airlines 737 ... Read More
Turkish Airlines Cargo carries Topkapı and Dolmabahçe Palaces’ artifacts to Japan
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 19:10Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines that provides service to 124 countries, carried 186 historical artifacts, owned by Dolmabahçe and Topkapı Palaces, to Tokyo, the capital of ... Read More
VIA Outlets to introduce their shopping destinations at World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 17:02VIA Outlets – the newest and fastest growing owner operator of outlet shopping destinations in Europe – will introduce its exceptional portfolio of destinations at the World Travel & Tourism ... Read More
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to open at Disneyland Resort and at Walt Disney World Resort
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 00:10In anticipation of high guest interest, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced today it will open Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on May ... Read More
Arkansas Tourism: Ark Tank wins
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 06:13The first Ark Tank, a startup pitch competition developed by Arkansas Tourism in partnership with Innovate Arkansas at Winrock International, concluded today after four finalists presented their business ideas at ... Read More
Las Vegas welcomes distinctive MICE space for special events
editor- February 19, 2019 23:21For the first time, AREA15, Las Vegas’ new immersive entertainment, retail and dining destination opening this December, unveils 40,000 square feet of unique event space within a wholly reimagined world ... Read More
Last-minute top deal: VDVO aircraft in the MICE Hall 7.1a to the ITB 2019
editor- February 13, 2019 19:03Become a partner of the VDVO BUSINESS Lounge. Get the last seat today. Total area of 12 m² * Stand space on the ITB MICE HUB by VDVO, including high-quality ... Read More
United Airlines picks GoJet to fly its new Bombardier CRJ550 planes
Chief Assignment Editor- February 6, 2019 22:05GoJet announced that United Airlines has selected it to fly Bombardier's new model aircraft, the CRJ550. GoJet and United Airlines have executed a letter of agreement for a deal to ... Read More
United Airlines adds over 1,600 new premium seats to 250 aircraft
Chief Assignment Editor- February 6, 2019 16:07United Airlines today announced the next step in its commitment to making more customers more comfortable by adding more than 1,600 United Polaris® business class and United First seats to ... Read More
Frankfurt Airport opens new Muslim prayer room in Terminal 2
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019 15:12Passengers, employees and visitors of the Muslim faith now have another place to pray and worship at Frankfurt Airport. Today (February 1), a new Muslim prayer room has opened in ... Read More
Brussels Tourism pays tribute to Bruegel in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- January 17, 2019 16:38To celebrate the 450th anniversary of the death of the great Flemish master, several exhibitions and original activities will be on offer to visitors throughout the year. A great opportunity ... Read More
Boeing invests in Isotropic System
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 16, 2019 08:02Isotropic Systems is a London-based startup pioneering next-generation solutions to better connect people and enterprises around the globe. Seattle based airline production company Boening is investing in this company. By ... Read More
71 years old French man to cross Atlantic in a barrel shaped capsule
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 27, 2018 08:33Savin had worked on his vessel for months in the small shipyard of Ares on France's southwest coast. Savin is 71-year-old and from France. He set to sail across the ... Read More
TAP Air Portugal adds third new U.S. route for 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 08:10TAP Air Portugal will fly five weekly nonstop round-trips, year-round, between San Francisco and Lisbon from June next year. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will become the airline’s eighth North ... Read More
Active shooter incidents: How to Identify a Defensible Area?
Jay Hart- December 9, 2018 10:44Active shooter incidents used to be rare events. People are now realizing there is a higher potential for being involved in one as the frequency of these events increases. According ... Read More
Corinthia Hotels’ diverse CSR initiatives in 2018 have positive impact on sustainable tourism
editor- December 6, 2018 13:04During 2018, some 762 pupils and 14 teachers at Buwambo Primary School in Uganda have Corinthia Hotels to thank for clean, safe water. Read More
Kenya’s first 100% solar hotel
Alain St.Ange- December 3, 2018 12:06The demand from eco-travelers is growing and Serena continues to adapt its business best practices model to meet the ecological travel experiences and expectations of today’s guest. Read More
Why planes in the desert may boost fares
editor- April 22, 2009 04:22MARANA, Ariz. - Hundreds of once-proud aluminum birds are parked here with engines sealed, tires wrapped and windows covered. Read More