Tag: volunteer
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism cites Sandals Resorts as good corporate citizens
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 18:14Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has hailed Sandals Resorts as a prime example of indigenous companies in the tourism sector that are taking their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ... Read More
Best Friends Animal Society introduces first hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 18:25Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, a pet-centric, 40-room lodging option in Kanab, UT, will open its doors to travelers—and their pets—on August 15, 2019. The new hotel, which is owned ... 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
LB Alliance joins African Tourism Board: Some Unsolicited Advice
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 22:00Chiriga Moore, founder and owner of LB Alliance in San Francisco, California joined the African Tourism Board today. Moore said: "Increased Tourism by members of the African Diaspora has birthed travel ... Read More
2019 Canadian Tulip Festival draws largest crowd in a decade
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 20:52Despite chilly weather and occasional showers, the 67th annual Canadian Tulip Festival drew crowds estimated at over 600,000 to the tulip beds in Commissioners Park. "Our returning of all Festival ... Read More
San Francisco Marriott Marquis’ Drew Tenerio receives Marriott International’s “Awards of Excellence” honor
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 20:40San Francisco Marriott Marquis, the iconic South of Market hotel, is proud to announce that its longtime employee, Drew Tenerio, was one of just 10 exceptional Marriott International associates across ... Read More
Khiri Travel announces executive changes
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 02:00Asian DMC, Khiri Travel has announced senior executive changes. Effective 1 July, Herman Hoven will become the new Chief Executive Officer of Khiri Travel. Hoven is currently General Manager of ... Read More
How Emirates is supporting and preserving biodiversity
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019 07:51Taking its environmental responsibilities seriously and championing wildlife conservation across different corners of the planet, the Emirates Group is playing its part to support and preserve biodiversity. The Dubai Desert ... Read More
Iranians open homes to travelers stranded by floods
editor- March 27, 2019 22:16As dramatic videos of deadly floods leaving behind destroyed vehicles and other damage circulate on Iranian social media networks, ordinary Iranians are doing what they can to help the affected ... Read More
11 reasons why you should study abroad in Australia
editor- March 11, 2019 21:32With 22,000 programs and over 1,100 education institutes, Australia is well equipped to offer a variety of study options to both local and international students. For several consecutive years, Australia's ... Read More
15 therapy dog teams join Welcome Team Program at Canada’s largest airport
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 19:28Toronto Pearson International Airport and the St. John Ambulance (SJA) Therapy Dog Program are partnering to bring the friendly faces of 15 therapy dog teams to YYZ. As part of ... Read More
Korean Air helps orphanage in Manado, Indonesia
editor- February 13, 2019 00:09Korean Air employees visited Yettrang, an underprivileged village with a high poverty rate and no education or welfare benefits. During their time in Yettrang, the volunteers constructed the foundation for ... Read More
Great Exhibition of the North success figures go public
editor- February 7, 2019 23:40A full evaluation of the Great Exhibition of the North has been released to the public in celebration of its success. The evaluation has been produced to understand the impact ... Read More
Sir Albert Hotel awarded Green Globe Gold
editor- February 6, 2019 21:14Sir Albert Hotel Amsterdam is a sophisticated destination located right in the heart of the capital’s De Pijp district. Green Globe awarded Sir Albert Gold status in January this year, ... Read More
Zambia Tourism bids farewell to Ben Parker
editor- February 6, 2019 00:22The Zambia Tourism Agency announced the death of Ben Parker, Chairman and Co-founder of Tongabezi. The announcement reads: We are deeply saddened to announce that the Chairman and Co-Founder of ... Read More
12 activities to keep you fit every day
editor- January 25, 2019 21:02How to make your fitness workout really effective. Read More
New Florida club promotes travel with a purpose
Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2018 17:15The organization that is promoting a more peaceful world through international citizen homestays, announces the formation of a new club in Boca Raton, Florida. Friendship Force International Boca club’s first ... Read More
South Pacific Sustainable Tourism Network committed to safeguarding the region
editor- December 19, 2018 22:17The South Pacific Sustainable Tourism Network is bringing together like-minded stakeholders from across the region, including individuals, businesses, government agencies, and experts. Read More
The 10 commandments of air travel
editor- December 7, 2018 13:27Delays, cancellations and destroyed travel plans: 2018 has been one of the worst years in terms of flight disruptions. Read More
Who is the new PATA Executive Board?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2018 03:43The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) elected a new PATA Executive Board . Dr. Chris Bottrill, Director, International and Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Capilano University ... Read More
Raped by tourists: Children in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2018 12:27Tourists rape children in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam; it's a sad reality of the global travel and tourism industry. Silence ... Read More
PATA Board: A new Executive Board elected and Sarah Mathews is the chair
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2017 08:47Who is on the new PATA Executive Board? Today it was made official The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the election of Ms. Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing Asia Pacific – TripAdvisor ... Read More
Guam wins best cultural performance at LA Travel and Adventure Show
editor- February 18, 2014 04:40TUMON, Guam - While performing at the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) earned the Best Cultural Performance award for the island. Read More
Give Back, Get Involved and Feel Good!
- September 20, 2010 05:21Nancy Rivard, founder of Airline Ambassador International joins Sandy to talk about the Cruise 4 Haiti. The Liberty of the Seas, departs Miami on November 14, 2010 on this 7-night ... Read More
Voluntary adrenalin rush in Zimbabwe
editor- September 17, 2010 05:51ZIMBABWE (eTN) - Volunteer work in Zimbabwe is not for the faint-hearted, but it can certainly be rewarding. Read More
Meet Flight Attendant, Nancy Rivard and See How Inspiration Met Preparedness 35,000 feet in the Air
- August 30, 2010 11:31Airline Ambassadors International (AAI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization affiliated with the United Nations and recognized by the US Congress. Read More
Seychelles sets new horizons for youth volunteerism
editor- August 24, 2010 02:54SEYCHELLES - Following the celebration of a decade of the President’s Award Program under the International Award Association, President James Michel has said that the program is a concrete example Read More
Volunteering on Vacation Program helps visitors get off the beaten path in Maui
editor- March 15, 2010 05:42MAALAEA, MAUI, HI - During 2009, visitors to Maui gave the island a special gift - nearly 4,000 hours working on projects that benefited Maui's unique environment through a program ... Read More
Take a vacation in Hawaii and give back while you are there
editor- January 9, 2010 03:47MAALAEA, HI – Maui-based, non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of its Volunteering on Vacation and Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Programs for 2010. Read More
SCTA leads Saudi youth into volunteer work during summer festivals
editor- August 13, 2009 04:56His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Emir of Mecca, was pleased with the participation of Taif’s youth who volunteer to work in Okaz Souk, which included 120 volunteers - 30 ... Read More
7,000 volunteer for pay cut – British Airways
editor- June 26, 2009 03:54British Airways Plc, Europe’s third- largest airline, said almost 7,000 employees have applied for voluntary pay cuts to help the carrier cope with the slump in revenue prompted by the ... Read More
Cruise With Purpose(SM) launched by Holland America Line
editor- May 7, 2009 04:49Holland America Line's innovative pilot program, Cruise With Purpose(SM), enables cruise guests to participate in meaningful community volunteer work and scientific data collection on specially-design Read More
Volunteer vacation sales up 28 percent
editor- April 14, 2009 05:10Due to the increase in job loss and an increasing number of graduates looking to volunteer before joining the work force, i-to-i has posted a year-on-year revenue increase of 28 ... Read More
Intrepid Travel announces launch of voluntourism projects
editor- May 28, 2008 05:19Due to the increasing need for development work overseas, Intrepid Travel has launched voluntourism projects in 10 countries. Intrepid encourages adventure travelers to get involved in community development and to ... Read More