Tag: Virginia
Why Visit Virginia?
Harry S. Johnson- January 7, 2020 03:31"Virginia is for Lovers" is the tourism and travel slogan of the U.S. state of Virginia. It first appeared as a slogan in 1969 and was so well received it ... Read More
Commonwealth of Virginia : Commemorate the 400th anniversary
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019 19:17Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution invites local, national and international tourists to visit the Commonwealth of Virginia as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of pivotal events that took place in ... 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
Virginia Tourism toasts 50 Years of Love
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 01:25The Virginia Tourism Corporation today marked the 50th anniversary of their brand Virginia is For Lovers® during a press conference at U.S Travel’s IPW 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center. ... Read More
Houston Pop-Up Hotel is announced by WhyHotel
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 01:10WhyHotel announced plans to launch a new pop-up hotel in Houston, Texas. It is the company's first location outside of the east coast. The pop-up is scheduled to begin accepting ... Read More
Police: 11 people killed, 6 wounded, suspect shot dead in Virginia Beach bloodbath
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 23:19Eleven people have been killed and six more injured, including a police officer, at a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The suspect, identified as a disgruntled city employee, was ... Read More
At least two people dead, many injured in Virginia Beach municipal building shooting
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 22:21First responders and police have responded to reports of an active shooter at a municipal building in Virginia Beach - city on the Atlantic Ocean, at the mouth of Chesapeake ... Read More
New lawsuits filed against Boeing in Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 00:35Additional wrongful death lawsuits in the crash of the Boeing 737-8 MAX, operated as Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, were filed in Chicago, IL, in the deaths of Virginia Chimenti, originally ... Read More
American Airlines adds flights to the South
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 00:40Winter begins in just 226 days, but don’t worry — American Airlines has you covered with more ways than ever to get somewhere warm. Two new destinations will join the ... Read More
ECPAT-USA report: State human trafficking laws for the lodging industry
editor- May 1, 2019 21:04To help lodging companies facing different laws about human trafficking in different states, ECPAT-USA, with the financial support of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (AHLEF), today issued ... Read More
TSA: New airport security scanner poses “privacy risks” to passengers
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 23:07US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is demanding modifications of a new airport security system because it poses “privacy risks” to passengers by showing too much of them on display, a ... Read More
FAA awards first air carrier certification to commercial drone delivery firm
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 22:49U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the first air carrier certification to a drone delivery company, Wing Aviation. The certification ... Read More
New sales leader at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC & Kimpton George Hotel
editor- April 19, 2019 01:50Kimpton 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
Diamond Live Concert Series honored by American Resort Development Association
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 02:50Diamond Resorts was recognized by the American Resort Development Association with one of the vacation ownership industry's top awards for its groundbreaking Diamond Live Concert Series. Mike Flaskey, Chief Executive ... Read More
Marriott International opens its 7,000th property
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 15:30Marriott International, Inc. today celebrated the opening of its 7,000th property – The St. Regis Hong Kong. The stunning, 27-story luxury hotel, which features butler service, and multiple restaurants, is ... Read More
Which is the top US airline in North America? Depends on how you look at it
editor- March 27, 2019 02:26In a recent new study, a detailed analysis of the US airline market-share domination in North America, ranks and lists results by factors such as passenger numbers and miles flown. This particular study ... Read More
America’s Best Ecotourism Destinations ranked
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 17:01Ranking series of "America's Best Ecotourism Destinations" were released today. Whether it is strolling along a beach in California or spotting alligators in the Everglades, traveling is an exciting experience. ... Read More
Williamsburg Tourism Council selects Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 19:32The Williamsburg Tourism Council (WTC) is pleased to announce that Vicki Cimino has been selected as their new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. After a 5-month search, the WTC voted unanimously ... Read More
Fashion legends Badgley and Mischka to headline Cunard’s 2020 Transatlantic Fashion Week
Chief Assignment Editor- March 7, 2019 18:10Luxury cruise line Cunard brings glamor to the high seas with fashion icons Mark Badgley and James Mischka, who will headline the brand’s fifth annual Transatlantic Fashion Week Crossing on ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Area Director of Marketing
Chief Assignment Editor- March 6, 2019 21:05Benchmark has appointed Chris Audia area director of marketing. Ted Davis, Benchmark’s chief sales and marketing officer, made the announcement. “It is a pleasure to announce Chris’ promotion within our ... Read More
Valentine’s Day 2019: Most romantic restaurants in America revealed
Chief Assignment Editor- February 1, 2019 18:30Just in time for Valentine's Day, the most romantic restaurants in the U.S. for 2019 were announced today. Travel experts complied this first-ever list based on millions of reviews and ... Read More
Renowned country retreat undergoes dramatic transformation
editor- January 31, 2019 23:20Molly and Robert Hardie, owners of Keswick Hall, announced the resort’s multimillion-dollar transformation and partnership with globally renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who will oversee the property’s culinary operations. The renovation ... Read More
Traveling to Hawaii? How LGBTQ friendly is the Aloha State?
editor- January 31, 2019 22:36Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect ... Read More
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark welcomes new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- January 31, 2019 17:05Benchmark has named David Kohlasch general manager for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property, located in Monticello, New York, within the scenic Catskill Mountains, ... Read More
Hotel Zoe Fisherman’s Wharf welcomes new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- January 24, 2019 22:15Hotel Zoe, Fisherman’s Wharf’s newest luxury boutique hotel, announced the appointment of TJ Pierri to the position of General Manager. Pierri joins the hotel team with close to three decades ... Read More
Boeing tests NeXt flying car prototype to advance urban air mobility
Chief Assignment Editor- January 23, 2019 22:30Boeing yesterday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia. Boeing NeXt, which leads the company's urban air mobility efforts, utilized ... Read More
Ghana welcomes back people of African origin this year
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- January 19, 2019 01:28Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has designated the year 2019. Read More
Hilton has to pay $21 million for civil rights violation, but remains a welcoming place
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2019 08:28Towering over Brickell Avenue, Conrad Miami offers the ultimate in luxury accommodations, a serene rooftop pool, sprawling vistas of the bay, and easy access to elegant entertainment and dining. This ... Read More
Airbus begins construction of US A220 manufacturing facility
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 20:05Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step today in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A220 Manufacturing Facility officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony. The assembly ... Read More
Art + Design. Wit, humor and WOW
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- January 5, 2019 19:29In New York, thousands art connoisseurs, collectors, gallery owners (and their staff), interior designers converged on the Park Avenue Armory to raise money for charities. Read More
African American travel: $63 billion opportunity
Chief Assignment Editor- December 20, 2018 15:44The second study in a series documenting the impact of African American travelers demonstrates their growing contribution to the United States travel and tourism economy to the tune of $63 ... Read More
GVB visitor center renamed to honor Mr. Guam Tourism
Dmytro Makarov- December 20, 2018 07:13The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has proudly renamed its visitor center to honor one of Guam’s pioneers in the tourism industry. The Norbert “Bert” R. Unpingco Visitor Center was unveiled ... Read More
Sacred places: Many spiritual sites can be visited via cruise ship
Chief Assignment Editor- December 14, 2018 09:50There are 100+ cruise itineraries that provide access to sacred places – worldwide sites of healing, guidance, and divine inspiration. The significance of these hallowed sites cannot be expressed in ... Read More
International Society of Hotel Associations announces 2019 Board of Directors
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 09:05The International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) elected its 2019 Board of Directors recently at its annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, at the Le Meridien Denver Downtown. The 2019 ISHA ... Read More
Visiting Oahu? Don’t rent a car, ride a Charley’s in Waikiki
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 11, 2018 16:58The worst American States for visitors and locals to drive are Hawaii and California according to a 2018 survey by the "Bankrate Best States for Drivers Study. When traveling to ... Read More
2018’s Best Cities for New Year’s Eve named
Chief Assignment Editor- December 10, 2018 06:30With New Year’s Eve around the corner and the majority of Americans spending up to $200 each on the occasion per year, WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best ... Read More