Tag: task force
American Bus Task Force Launched for COVID-19 Recovery
The American Bus Association (ABA) Task Force was launched as the association works to help its members with the next steps toward recovery after the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. The American ... Read More
ICAO and IATA launch new legal guidance on management of unruly air passengers
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu, and the Director General and CEO of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexandre de Juniac, have officially launched new ... Read More
Official update on Ebola by the Uganda Minister of Health
Ebola is gaining attention in Uganda while tourism remains safe. This is a tough message to sell, but authorities are transparent on updating the situation. The Ministry of Health would ... Read More
‘Creating common ground’ – Hamburg hosts hat-trick of international industry events
Planners from across the world experienced Hamburg first hand as part of a series of fam trips and events held recently in the city. Hamburg Convention Bureau (HCB) hosted a ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO was the first to speak at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Press Conference held at the 51st edition held on Tuesday, June ... Read More
Chances a tourist swallows a Rat Lungworm on a Hawaii vacation?
Millions of tourists visit Hawaii every year. The Hawaii Tourism Authority remains silent on the fact that 75% of slugs on the Island of Hawaii test positive for Rat Lung ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new General Manager for The Essex Resort and Spa
Benchmark has named Ron Droegmyer general manager for The Essex - Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa, a Gemstone Collection property located in Essex, Vermont. Greg Champion, Benchmark's president and COO, ... Read More
Snazzy new job title and new hire at AIM: Director of Innovation
AIM Group International, a global company in congresses, events, and communication, announced the establishment of a new strategic position, with the appointment of Annalisa Ponchia as Director of Innovation and ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism: Demonstrating resilience after terror attacks
One week on from the deadliest terror attacks perpetrated in the country since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka Tourism discusses measures taken to ensure the safety and ... Read More
Explosions rock Sri Lankan town as police hunt for Islamic terrorists behind Easter bombings
Three explosions have reportedly rocked a city on Sri Lanka’s eastern seaboard as the police and the army carry out searches targeting suspects from last weekend’s deadly bombings. The explosions ... Read More
New sales leader at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC & Kimpton George Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC and Kimpton George Hotel announced the hire of Katherine Saad-Loman as director of sales and marketing for both boutique hotels in Washington, DC. Saad-Loman brings ... Read More
Aviation Safety: Fatigue management
In aviation operations, managing fatigue is important because it diminishes an individual’s ability to perform almost all operational tasks. This clearly has implications for operational efficiency, but in situations where individuals are undertaking ... Read More
Brazil’s former president Michel Temer arrested
Brazil’s former president Michel Temer has been arrested as part of a sweeping anti-corruption probe, media reports say. Temer took the office in 2016 after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff ... Read More
Swiss-Belhotel International appoints new General Manager for Swiss-Belinn Muscat
Swiss-Belhotel International has appointed Paul Uglesic as the General Manager for Swiss-Belinn Muscat in Oman. Paul has ten years of outstanding experience in the hospitality industry working with some of ... Read More
CEO Pilar Laguana is fantastic news for Guam Tourism
Pilar Laguana, an international tourism veteran, is now in charge of the Guam Visitors Bureau. She thinks out of the box, she has a global mindset, and she is a ... Read More
FBI arrests Islamic terrorist planning attack on the White House
A Georgia man, Hasher Jallal Taheb, accused of planning to use an anti-tank rocket and explosives to commit terrorist attacks on the White House and federal buildings in the Washington ... Read More
A great day for Guam: All time record in tourism arrivals
Governor Eddie Baza of the US Territory Guam together with the Guam Visitors Bureau today have a proud day. Another best! Great job to the Guam Visitors Bureau and its industry ... Read More
Guam International Marathon shatters records
TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with Pacific Islands Club Guam and United Airlines, hosted the 2014 Guam International Marathon (GIM) yesterday, welcoming runners from around the ... Read More
Arizona: A blast of shiny, happy, sunshine-colored PR could help
Everyone in Arizona can agree on this: Right now, the state could use a blast of shiny, happy, sunshine-colored PR. Read More
Police task force takes on Baja’s troubled tourist image
TIJUANA, Mexico — A police task force created to restore tourists' trust has started work in Tijuana and other Mexican border cities plagued by drug-fueled violence. Read More
Pakistan appoints task force on medical tourism
Medical tourism is seen as a key element of Pakistan’s new National Tourism Policy 2010, so a new task force has been formed to work out proposals to promote and ... Read More
Need for US-EU task force on global emergency travel communications
The outbreak of the H1N1 virus this year, brought to light how poor information sharing is between governments and led to uneven decisions on travel and trade advisories and bans. Read More
Task force for protection of foreign women tourists
JAIPUR - Against the backdrop of the alleged molestation and rape of foreign women tourists, the Rajasthan government has set up a task force to provide them protection, probe all ... Read More