Tag: underwater
Green Marine: Port Canaveral receives environmental excellence distinction
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 22:30Port Canaveral has received Green Marine certification a second time for advancing environmental excellence in maritime transportation and demonstrating “green” corporate leadership. The certification was presented to the Port at ... Read More
Qatar Airways lands in Malta for the first time
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 15:17Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Malta landed at Malta International Airport on Tuesday 4 June 2019, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway to Europe. Operated by ... Read More
Opening of the Emerald Bay Hotel upgrades the archeology themed Cambrian Town Happy World Resort
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 07:49The Emerald Bay Hotel opens to the public today, offering tourists a premium hospitality service while visiting the newly opened Yunnan Cambrian Town Happy World. Celebrated as one of the ... Read More
Rideshare an Uber Submarine: Soon available at Great Barrier Reef
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 07:15Now tourist can explore an incredible underwater at Great Barrier Reef in Australia with the Uber app. scUber will showcase the world's largest living structure as a biodiverse playground, rich ... Read More
Sudan Tourism Industry: ATB President St. Ange wants Africa to stand by Sudan
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 23, 2019 21:48People in Sudan are tasting freedom for the first time. It will be impossible to go back and tourism is a way to eventually rebuild the confidence and economy of ... Read More
Islands & climate change: Storm surges & coral bleaching affecting tourism
editor- April 12, 2019 01:52Since Greta Thunberg, a Swedish schoolgirl and climate activist, brought the topic of climate protection onto the political and social agenda with her strikes, the negative effects of climate change ... Read More
Visiting Mauritius: What is the best way to rent a car in Mauritius?
editor- March 14, 2019 04:14Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, welcomes visitors with its exotic beaches and fine hotels. It is a great destination for holidays and relaxation. As Mark Twain said: ... Read More
The 11 Best Beach Destinations for Summer 2019
editor- March 14, 2019 03:48It may not feel like it outside, but the summer of 2019 is just around the corner. And there’s no better time than now to plan your summer beach escape. ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board takes part in Energetic Travel centered travel carnival in Hong Kong
editor- March 13, 2019 22:28Seychelles shine bright on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in southern China, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) team participated at the Antor Travel Carnival 2019. The ... Read More
Outdoor Expo 2019 at Bologna celebrates adventure and sports tourism
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 5, 2019 01:30After the success of the first edition, with 30,000 visitors, the second edition of Outdoor Expo from March 1-3, 2019 was successfully renewed. Organized by BolognaFiere, the event animated by ... Read More
Seychelles received Best Luxury Travel Destination award in Beijing, China
editor- February 7, 2019 01:20Seychelles is once again recognized for the world-class experience it offers, as it won the ‘Best Luxury Travel Destination’ award at the 2018 National Tourism Fashion Award held in Beijing, ... Read More
Deadly terror attack on Catholic Cathedral during mass putting tourism plans on hold
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 27, 2019 09:35Jolo Island in the Philippines means a mixture of Muslims and Christians trying to live together. The region had big plans to become a Boracay type tourist spot in the Philippines 6 ... Read More
New adults-only all-inclusive resort opens in Florida Keys
Chief Assignment Editor- January 24, 2019 17:28All-inclusive, adults-only luxury resort, Bungalows Key Largo, opened on the Northernmost island of the Florida Keys. Opening as the first-ever all-inclusive in the Keys and located just 63 miles south ... Read More
Dive into a Boeing 747: World’s largest eco-friendly underwater theme park in Bahrain
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 21, 2019 08:31Bahrain is on the look-out for more tourists. It's a good reason to open the world's largest eco-friendly underwater theme park. Expected to welcome visitors by summer 2019, the underwater ... Read More
Thrill seekers with $105K to spare invited to visit Titanic
Chief Assignment Editor- January 8, 2019 17:20An American company, which had previously planned to dive to the Titanic wreck site in May 2018, announced that it will be conducting a so-called Titanic Survey Expedition this year. ... Read More
Indonesia: Tsunami killed at least 373 people, injured over 1,400
Chief Assignment Editor- December 24, 2018 17:05The tsunami in Indonesia killed at least 373 people and injured more than 1,400 on the islands of Java and Sumatra, an official said on Monday. A spokesman for Indonesia’s ... Read More
Indonesian Authorities warned after Tsunami killed hundreds: Stay off the beaches!
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 24, 2018 09:10In Indonesia, The Sunda Strait tsunami killed at least 281 people and injured more than 1,016 others. The volcano Anak Krakatau, which lies roughly halfway between Java and Sumatra, has ... Read More
Deadly Tsunami hit Indonesian coast in Lampung
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 23, 2018 00:59A deadly tsunami hit Lampung in Indonesia Sunday Morning. Dozens of buildings were destroyed by the wave, which hit beaches in Lampung and Banten. Lampung is a province on the ... Read More
Guam shows strong presence at 2017 Mode Tour Travel Mart
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 28, 2017 02:03The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and its tourism partners recently returned from promoting the island at the fourth annual Mode Tour Travel Mart held in COEX, Seoul from November 16 ... Read More
100th commemoration of the SMS Cormoran at sea now online
editor- July 5, 2017 03:53On April 7, 2017, Guam commemorated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the German vessel SMS Cormoran II, the same day the United States entered World War I and ... Read More
Author of “Flight of the Cormoran” finds love of the open sea
editor- April 4, 2017 08:00A civilian employee of the Navy, Herbert Ward first came to Guam in 1953. Read More
Herbert T. Ward finds his passion aboard the Cormoran
Nell Alcantara- April 3, 2017 16:39On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. The ship has a unique story that ... Read More
Guam to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of SMS Cormoran Scuttling
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 10, 2017 16:02On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. Read More
PATA looking for Asia Pacific in the Indian Ocean Region
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 4, 2016 12:59PATA, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is looking for Asia Pacific Business in the Seychelles. Read More
Seychelles Tourism Minister and Guam Senator meet during PATA summit
editor- May 22, 2016 07:56Founded in 1951, PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Organization) is a non-profit association internationally acclaimed for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of tourism to, from, and within Read More
8 BBQ teams to throw down at 2nd Guam BBQ Block Party
editor- July 4, 2014 05:58TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announces that 8 local and international teams have been selected to compete during the 2nd Annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party ... Read More
Talking with Guam’s top underwater photographer
editor- August 17, 2012 08:06Guam resident Ernie Collier is a pilot for United Airlines, with a passion for diving and underwater photography. Read More
Taste the adventure in Guam
editor- August 10, 2012 09:09Tired of filling your downtime doing the same old same old? A little taste of adventure is sure to spice things up. The good news? Read More
DeafNation filming on Guam
editor- January 27, 2012 06:58TUMON, Guam - DeafNation’s Joel Barish arrived on Guam Wednesday as part of an around-the-world tour. This is his third. Read More
Another successful SUBIOS Seychelles underwater festival
editor- October 9, 2010 01:03A new edition of the SUBIOS underwater festival has come and gone after a weekend filled with sea-related activities at Beau Vallon, on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles. Read More
Seychelles 2010 Underwater Festival SUBIOS image and film contest launched
editor- September 13, 2010 07:15SEYCHELLES - The 2010 edition of the Seychelles Underwater Festival (SUBIOS), will be held from October 1-3, 2010 under the theme: Seas of A Thousand Species. Read More
Underwater wedding ceremony at Pak Meng Beach
editor- October 23, 2008 07:54Thailand – Each Valentine’s Day, on the southern shore of Thailand’s Trang Province, hundreds of happy couples dressed in black-and-white tuxedos and flowing wedding gowns tie the knot – under Read More