Tag: union
Union Workers Rally at Honolulu Airport in Hawaii
editor- January 18, 2020 00:35Following a historic and successful three-day strike, union workers rallied yesterday at Honolulu Airport to remind the company of their power and solidarity. Dozens of workers at HMSHost rallied yesterday ... Read More
Honolulu airport union workers rally for better wages and benefits
editor- October 31, 2019 21:17At Hawaii's main international airport in Honolulu, UNITE HERE Local 5 members at HMSHost Honolulu—workers at the concessions, restaurants, Starbucks, and bars in Daniel K. Inouye Airport—rallied today to show ... Read More
Airbus Canada ‘pleased with union ratification vote by A220 workforce’
Chief Assignment Editor- June 15, 2019 18:05Airbus Canada Limited Partnership is very pleased that its International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) unionized employees at Mirabel, Québec, have announced that they have ratified the proposed ... Read More
Minister: Whole Russia can be tax-free for foreign visitors by end of 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 23:00Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov today said that the tax-free system can be extended to all Russian regions by 2019 year-end. "As far as decisions already taken ... Read More
World’s largest steam locomotive is returning to the rails
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 20:32The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad's completion isn't over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored Big Boy ... Read More
European Union sends millions to Uganda and South Sudan to fight Ebola while tourism remains safe
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 11:20Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic are on high alert and are dealing with a developing crisis. Uganda is standing as a positive example containing the spread of ... Read More
More tourists visiting Ireland but spending less
editor- June 13, 2019 00:52Between January and March in 2018 and the same period this year, tourism numbers in Ireland increased from 1.921 million to 2.027 million. Overseas visitors increased by 6 percent in ... Read More
Giving hotel workers security: New Jersey governor signs ‘panic button’ bill
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 19:54New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill, the nation’s first, requiring most hotels to provide their employees with wearable 'panic button' devices they can press to request help ... Read More
AFRAA and IATA share common aviation vision
Alain St.Ange- June 12, 2019 00:04AFRAA and IATA share a common vision – the development of a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in Africa that facilitates business, trade, and tourism and contributes positively to ... Read More
Russian Convention Bureau participated in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 21:02The key theme of RCB's participation at SPIEF'2109, presented in various formats was "Politics and Business: Effective Interaction for Development of the Event Industry." "As part of implementing the national ... Read More
Seychelles efforts for a sustainable destination in the forefront
editor- June 7, 2019 21:18The destination joins the rest of the world to celebrate world environment day, a time us to reflect on sustainable tourism and how Seychelles as a destination is actively advocating ... Read More
Re-defining “undocumented”: TSA allows illegal immigrants board flights without any ID
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 18:45US Transportation Security Administration has brought a new meaning to the term "undocumented" by permitting illegal aliens to fly domestically, without ANY legal ID papers, for months, according to a ... Read More
Ascend Hotel Collection expands in San Francisco
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 20:15The Ascend Hotel Collection, by Choice Hotels International, Inc., is a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community. The latest hotel joined the ... Read More
IATA re-appoints Ethiopian Airlines GCEO its Board of Governors
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 15:13Ethiopian Airlines announced that its Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been re-appointed to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Board of Governors for a three year-term at the 75th ... Read More
VIA Rail Canada ridership and revenue continue to grow
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 22:06HIGHLIGHTS Ridership up 5.1% Passenger Revenues up 8.4% Greater accessibility at the Ottawa station Launch of New Fleet Replacement program with Siemens Canada Appointment of three VIA Rail board members ... Read More
‘Extreme vetting’: US visa applicants now required to submit their social media history
Chief Assignment Editor- June 1, 2019 17:55The United States Department of State has begun requiring temporary visitors and those seeking permanent residence to submit five years’ worth of their social media history, warning those who attempt ... Read More
Canada’s flight attendant union celebrates its holiday
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 19:18The Canadian Union of Public Employees is celebrating International Flight Attendant Day today, May 31st, and inviting flight attendants around the globe to look back at how far the profession ... Read More
Brussels by bike: European capital celebrates cycling and honors its cultural heritage
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 17:152019 is a year like no other for Brussels. This year Brussels is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Tour de France victory of Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx, ... Read More
2019 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development Conference to focus on climate risk, other pressing issues
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 16:42The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA), will be providing a platform for the region to address some of the ... Read More
Visit Nepal 2020 brought two of their best to Vienna last night
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2019 03:11Visit Nepal 2020 is the new Nepal Tourism Board Campaign that was introduced last night in the Austrian Capital Vienna. The Nepal Tourism Board under the leadership of Mr. Diwakar ... Read More
Ralph Nader, aviation stakeholders to discuss dangers of aircraft maintenance outsourcing at Washington, DC event
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 23:15The Business Travel Coalition (BTC) today confirmed the agenda for a June 4 Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Summit at the National Press Club in Washington, DC from 8:30 am to 1:00 ... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority hosts Belgian Travel Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 16:04Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) inaugurated the first edition of the Belgian Travel Summit (BTS) taking place until June 1 in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The ... Read More
Arena di Verona Opera Foundation in New York for Festival
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 30, 2019 01:56A few days after the success of Shanghai, the targeted marketing action of the Arena Foundation for the promotion of the Opera Festival Arena continued in New York. At the ... Read More
Swoop: Cabin crew have right to choose their representation
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 23:50Swoop, a Canadian ultra low-cost airline owned by WestJet, today issued the following statement from President Steven Greenway regarding the application for certification by the Canadian Union of Public Employees ... Read More
Joachim König receives 2019 Joint Meetings Industry Council Unity Award
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 23:11Kai Hattendorf, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) has announced the winner of the 2019 JMIC Unity Award as Joachim König, Managing Director of HCC Hannover Congress Center ... Read More
AfCFTA: World’s largest free trade zone launches in Africa this week
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 17:20The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will come into force on Thursday. It will be the largest free trade agreement by population that the world has seen since the ... Read More
African Tourism Board VP echoes South African President: It’s time for Africa to unite!
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019 00:26Africa Day united 40 heads of State on Saturday in Pretoria when attending the inauguration of the South African President, Mr. Cyral Ramaposa "It's time for Africa to unite", the ... Read More
Equatorial Guinea Tourism: A 5 Star Sofitel Resort, but where are the visitors ?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 08:06There is not much known about tourism opportunities in Equatorial Guinea. The country is known as a notoriously closed country that has turned to tourism to help fill its coffers. ... Read More
Hotel Unions in Waikiki getting stronger: One job is enough !
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 06:5180 workers at the Double Tree Hilton Alana Waikiki chose to join UNITE HERE Local 5. The union had reached an agreement with Keck Seng and Hilton—the owner and operator ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Alain St.Ange- May 25, 2019 02:42Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and proactive measures to protect its exclusive economic zone. As the ... Read More
European Commission assesses Hyperloop regulatory needs
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 01:15Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced today the presentation of the first finalized generic guideline for design, operation, and certification for Hyperloop systems to the Director of Land Transport at DG Move, ... Read More
International cooperation between Seychelles and a Baltic Island: Minister Dogley visits German beach clean-up project
editor- May 23, 2019 22:39The Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine; Didier Dogley, in the company of the Honorary Consul General for the Seychelles in Germany, Mr. Max Hunzinger, visited the ... Read More
‘Costly welcome party at citizens’ expense’: Refugees and migrants cost Germany €23 billion in 2018
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 00:45Germany spent a record €23 billion ($25.65 billion) last year to integrate more than a million refugees at home and “fight the root causes of migration abroad,” according to German ... Read More
Embraer Praetor 600 now triple-certified by EASA and FAA
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 00:20Embraer announced today that the company's new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by the FAA (Federal Aviation ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines makes travel easier with upgraded mobile app
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 16:35Customized with a suite of innovative features including document scanning, mobile wallet for boarding pass, localization and many more, Ethiopian Mobile Application places convenience at customers’ fingertips with enhanced functionality, ... Read More
Hilton Hawaiian Village workers rally in Waikiki for a better contract
Chief Assignment Editor- May 18, 2019 15:30UNITE HERE Local 5 Members rallied in Honolulu to demand a better contract and better job protection for workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Hundreds of Local 5 members and ... Read More