Tag: visionary
Treehouse Hotels: New brand from Starwood Capital Group
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 19:50Hotel visionary Barry Sternlicht, and Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, founder of W Hotels, has once again worked his magic to re-invent the hotel experience. Sternlicht has already ... Read More
ECPAT-USA honors leaders in fight to end trafficking at 2019 Freedom Awards
editor- May 30, 2019 22:05ECPAT-USA, the leading policy organization in the United States seeking to end the commercial, sexual exploitation of children through awareness, advocacy, policy, and legislation is pleased to once again honor ... Read More
Tourism leader Karolin Troubetzkoy of St. Lucia receives Order of Merit from Germany
editor- May 27, 2019 20:25Instituted in 1951 by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss, the Order of Merit is awarded to individuals for achievements in the political, economic, social, or ... Read More
ExpressJet Airlines appoints new Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 20:45ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, this week welcomed Jonyt Meyer as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). This newly created role will support the development of a scalable ... Read More
Farewell Niki Lauda: Legend of fast cars and airplanes
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 23, 2019 01:29Niki Lauda, whom we remember as a Formula 1 legend, is no longer with us. But did you know he had a license to fly and had a history of ... Read More
Sri Lanka still safe for tourists? Heartfelt plea by Jetwing Hotels Chairman Shiromal Cooray
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 23:15Sri Lanka Tourism is actually open for business: There is no threat to the overall safety of visitors. This is the latest message released by Sri Lanka Tourism officials and ... Read More
$3.6 billion airport redevelopment and new convention hotel in Salt Lake
editor- April 23, 2019 21:30Salt Lake City in the state of Utah in the US is booming, with projects like the $3.6 billion redevelopment of the Salt Lake City International Airport, where a completely ... Read More
Hugh Riley retires as Secretary General of Caribbean Tourism Organization
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 16:00Caribbean Tourism Organization, region’s tourism development agency, is to begin the search for a new Secretary General to replace the departing Hugh Riley. Riley, who was appointed to the top ... Read More
XS, S, M, L or XL: What is your ideal river ship size?
Chief Assignment Editor- April 16, 2019 15:45All those with the hearts of wanderers will appreciate the appeal of a river cruise; an experience rich in culture, made possible by ability to disembark and re-embark at leisure, ... Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal opens May 8, 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 18:20The new luxury centrepiece of Montreal's Golden Square Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal will officially open on May 8, 2019. In this update, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal and the onsite ... 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
Chairman of IMEX Group honored with EN Pioneer Award
Chief Assignment Editor- March 25, 2019 16:04Ray Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group has been honored by Exhibition News with its Pioneer Award. The Award was presented by Julian Agostini, Managing Director of Mash Media at ... Read More
“Plan For Our Kids” and “African Earth Lung” to launch at WTM Africa
editor- March 19, 2019 21:21eTN Publisher Juergen Steinmetz talks to Professor Geoffrey Lipman Co-Founder of SUNx - STRONG Universal Network, about the development of “Plan For Our Kids” and the signature “African Earth Lung” ... Read More
Holland America Line bestows Shared Humanity Award to Oprah Winfrey
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 19:19At a special gathering on board Nieuw Statendam following the special Girls' Getaway sailing in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, Holland America Line bestowed its Shared Humanity Award on ... Read More
UK remains 3rd most important European source market for Germany incoming; Ireland passes half million mark
Dmytro Makarov- March 5, 2019 11:312019 – with an increase of 4% in overnight stays, the German National Tourist Office UK and Ireland (GNTO) has retained its position as the 3rd most important European Source ... Read More
International Hotel Investment Forum names recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
editor- February 14, 2019 02:04The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) is delighted to announce that Sol Kerzner (KCMG), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during IHIF 2019. The founder and former Chairman ... Read More
Historic Montana guest ranch welcomes new GM
editor- January 10, 2019 21:04Montana guest ranch carries on Proud Traditions Of Western Hospitality, Pioneering Women with new GM. Read More
Aliz Hotel Times Square welcomes new Director of Sales & Marketing
Chief Assignment Editor- January 8, 2019 18:05Aliz Hotel Times Square announced today the appointment of Maureen Murphy as the new Director of Sales & Marketing of the new property which opened this past October under the ... Read More
Skal International Orlando announces new Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 4, 2019 20:53Skal International Orlando, the only international organization bringing together sectors of the travel and tourism industry while networking, conducting business and helping communities locally, nationally and internationally, has officially installed ... Read More
The Love Field Legend dies: Herb Kelleher started Southwest Airlines on a cocktail napkin
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 4, 2019 04:30Southwest Airlines tweeted: We already miss you, Herbie. We now have to imagine ourselves without Herb. The hashtag #HonoringHerb was established. Today Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines passed away. He was 87 ... Read More
Drop your luggage
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- December 29, 2018 20:04The airlines do not care if we are going to be away from home for one hour or one year, baggage is evil and must be stowed away (for a ... Read More
Community rallies to get Hawaii in the running for visionary Google project
editor- February 27, 2010 02:40A community-based appeal for Google to make Hawaii one of the test locales for its recently-announced, ultra-fast broadband service is being organized through an online petition. Read More
Exploring the future of travel and transport
editor- February 4, 2010 07:29Aircruise - a giant, vertical airship powered by natural energy and designed to carry travelers in style and luxury - was introduced today by the design and innovation company, Seymourpowell. Read More