Tag: sustain
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
Heathrow becomes world’s first Sustainable Fish Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 16:50Sustain – the alliance for better food and farming – has crowned Heathrow the world’s first Sustainable Fish Airport. The award is the outcome of an airport-wide initiative, involving all ... Read More
Seychelles’ Best recognized at World Travel Awards in Mauritius
editor- June 4, 2019 21:56Seychelles’ best performing tourism related businesses have been recognized at the 26th Edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Mauritius on June 1, 2019 in a ceremony held at ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett new cooperation with President Clinton on Tourism Resilience
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 4, 2019 16:39Alongside President and Secretary Clinton, Jamaica's Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke today the ongoing 4th meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery ... Read More
IATA forecast for global aviation in 2019 is not so good for reasons listed
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 02:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a $28 billion profit (from $35.5 billion forecasts in December ... Read More
Anguilla Tourist Board unveils spectacular costumes for Summer Festival
editor- May 29, 2019 19:05BEYOND EXTRAORDINARY TROUPE *Grand Parade of Troupes Takes Place Friday, August 9* Anguilla enjoyed an impressive 2019 winter season with record breaking numbers of tourist arrivals, and to sustain the ... Read More
‘Big losses’: China Eastern Airlines demands compensation from Boeing for 737 MAX grounding
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 23:35Chinese carrier, China Eastern Airlines, has requested compensation from the US aerospace giant Boeing over financial damages the carrier had to sustain over the compulsory grounding and suspended delivery of ... Read More
Air Canada celebrates 25 years of service to Seoul, South Korea
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 19:38Air Canada celebrated 25 years of nonstop service between Canada and Seoul, South Korea today. Prior to the departure of today's flight AC63 from YVR to Seoul , a celebration ... Read More
Stuttgart Airport promotes electric aircraft and electricity-based fuels
Chief Assignment Editor- May 9, 2019 23:15At Stuttgart Airport, new charges for take-off and landing come into effect July 1st, 2019. The new regulations actively encourage the expansion of the route network and the use of ... Read More
African Tourism Board on EDU – Tourism: A united global approach
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 8, 2019 08:06EDU-tourism is the best vehicle for Africa, to integrate our expertise and change the normal programs within nations. These were the words yesterday by Cuthbert Ncube, vice president of the ... Read More
ATM: Tourism crucial for reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil revenues
Chief Assignment Editor- April 30, 2019 19:40According to the experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, tourism will play a major role in reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil revenues. In a panel discussion titled ... Read More
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association welcomes new leadership
Chief Assignment Editor- April 26, 2019 20:25The Board of Directors of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry L. Rupert as the new Executive Director for the ... Read More
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association welcomes new leadership
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 15:55The Board of Directors of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry L. Rupert as the new Executive Director for the ... Read More
Ghana Tourism makes money on selfies
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019 21:16Ghana Tourism is a big business and full of surprises. This is also true for Mr Guru, Ghanaian, a comedian who went to Facebook after being asked to pay GH¢4.00 ... Read More
Arab Hotel Investment Conference is back: Why it’s so amazing
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- April 11, 2019 03:44Last year, the move of the 14th Arab Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) from Dubai Jumeirah Madinat to the neighboring Emirate Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) was a huge challenge. Ras Al ... Read More
IATA Report: Aviation continues to deliver solid
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 4, 2019 15:04The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February 2019 showing total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to February 2018. This was the slowest ... Read More
IGLTA Foundation’s new NYC think tank to address key issues in LGBTQ+ Tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2019 17:00The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF) inaugural Leadership Think Tank will unite top executives from LGBTQ+ welcoming destinations around the globe at Google during IGLTA’s 36th Annual Global Convention ... Read More
AKARYN Hotel Group to become single-use plastic-free by June 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- March 5, 2019 18:10AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s home-grown luxury boutique hotel specialist, is on a mission to become a single-use plastic-free hotel company by June 2019. The group’s newest hotel, akyra TAS Sukhumvit ... Read More
Vatel Mauritius on exploratory visit to Seychelles
Alain St.Ange- March 5, 2019 02:08Renaud Azema has been given the responsiblity to spread the Vatel Brand Over the Indian Ocean and in the Southern Africa Region since 2014 by M. Sebban, the Founder and ... Read More
Making air travel affordable and accessible to the common man
Anil Mathur - eTN India- March 1, 2019 02:16Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Mr. Suresh Prabhu, today advised state government to board the “Udan” regional connectivity scheme to give a fillip to intra-regional and inter-regional ... Read More
Germans travelers take off for Asia this Easter
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019 18:30Hong Kong and China are the best-growing intercontinental destinations for Germans taking an Easter break this year. Flight bookings are ahead of 2018, and increased seat capacity this summer could ... Read More
European Parliament and Commission urged to move towards integrated European tourism policy
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 16:25The European Tourism Manifesto for Growth and Jobs and the World Travel & Tourism Council have today declared the urgent need for a genuine recognition of the importance of tourism. ... Read More
Farewell A380: Airbus announces the end of superjumbo production
Chief Assignment Editor- February 14, 2019 17:25European aerospace giant Airbus has announced Thursday it will stop making its superjumbo A380 in 2021. The announcement came after Airbus' biggest customer, Emirates, reduced the number of orders for ... Read More
Tanzania makes tourism country’s top priority
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- February 14, 2019 02:08Key players in Tanzania’s tourism and hospitality industry and the country’s National Assembly have agreed to work hand in hand in guaranteeing the industry with the due priority it needs ... Read More
Philippines targets 8.2 million tourists in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- February 12, 2019 22:35The Philippines welcomed 7,127,168 foreign visitors in 2018, and the Philippine Department of Tourism saying it is aiming for 8.2 million this year. The department has vowed to break last ... Read More
Government of Canada investing in safety at Baie-Comeau Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- January 25, 2019 02:10Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local ... Read More
Vancouver International Airport welcomes 25-millionth airline passenger
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2018 23:15Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) served its 25-millionth annual passenger, two years ahead of forecast. This accelerated growth can be attributed to a strong B.C. economy and an impressive three ... Read More
Island trips for Chinese tourists on course for sustained growth
Chief Assignment Editor- December 7, 2018 08:25Being spot on with what island tours have to offer is important as tourists perceive certain destinations, for instance ones in the South-east Asia, to be both value-for-money as well ... Read More
PATA Youth Symposium inspires the next generation
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 14, 2018 09:55The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students' Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter, Tourism Malaysia ... Read More
CNMI: U.S. Immigration rules about to destroy tourism on a remote Island territory
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2016 05:00Yes, it's part of the United States of America, but it's 10 time hours and more than 20 hours travel time away from the U.S. Capital Washington DC. Read More
Survival of Uganda wetlands and forest will sustain or break us
editor- March 8, 2010 04:43A subject close to the heart of this correspondent are all matters surrounding Uganda’s wetlands and forests, a key component for nature and wildlife-based tourism, and a potential source of ... Read More