Tag: voted
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City: First year anniversary weekend
Dmytro Makarov- June 12, 2019 20:43On June 28, 2019, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is excited to kick off their anniversary weekend celebrating their first year with a parade, spectacular shows and the ... Read More
CTO’s Caribbean Week a monumental success for Antigua & Barbuda
editor- June 10, 2019 19:31The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) concluded a week of highly productive meetings and successful activations at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO’s) Caribbean Week in New York, from June ... Read More
Best beach in Hawaii: Naked Surfing and Nude Boogie Boarding make tourists take their clothes off
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 9, 2019 20:45Visiting Hawaii and wanted to take your clothes off? Nude surfing and naked boogie boarding in Hawaii are popular on Little Beach. Little Beach on Maui has been voted the ... Read More
When overtourism spoils your travel plans: Go somewhere else!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 5, 2019 23:37Have you heard that told joke? Patient says, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this with my arm.” Doctor’s response is, “Then don’t do this.” This is logic 101 that ... Read More
Window or aisle? Where most people prefer to sit on a plane
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 18:35When it comes to where you sit on a plane, location matters. So, which is it? Window seat, aisle seat or even the middle seat? Thomas Cook Airlines decided to ... Read More
Homosexuality is a sin: South Korea’s Gay Pride Festival
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 1, 2019 22:01Thousands of members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community from Korea mixed with tourists from around Asia and beyond were hitting the streets for South Korea's Gay Pride ... Read More
Trend setter for tourism to enter the European Parliament: The best Tourism Minister of the World Elena Kountoura
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 23:30The European Parliament is about to say yes to travel and tourism, and after today's election, new trends may be set in European Tourism Policies. The bars for tourism are ... Read More
Canaveral Port Authority and Disney Cruise Line reach new 20-year agreement
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 19:49The Canaveral Port Authority and Disney Cruise Line have reached a new 20-year agreement to expand operations and make Port Canaveral home for two of Disney Cruise Line’s three new ... Read More
Controversial Eurovision in Israel crowns The Netherland with Arcade by Duncan Laurence
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2019 07:37The Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv Israel was a nonstop tourist party but not without controversy. Many were protesting against Israel's settlement and occupation policies and human rights abuses. The ... Read More
United Airlines upgraded mobile app wins Webby Award
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 19:35Last night at the 23rd Annual Webby Awards in New York City, United Airlines accepted the "People's Voice" Webby Award in the "Business and Finance" category for the airline's reimagined ... Read More
Air Canada announces election of directors
Chief Assignment Editor- May 7, 2019 23:35Air Canada announced today that all of the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated March 25, 2019 were elected as directors of Air Canada at the company's Annual ... Read More
Seychelles shines again as the destination is awarded “Best Destination – Africa” in Mumbai
editor- May 4, 2019 00:55The Seychelles received laurels at the Geo Spa Global Spa India Awards by winning the Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Destination – Africa” that took place on April 24, 2019 ... Read More
Hawaii legislator’s push for Airbnb taxation bill a success
editor- May 1, 2019 02:58Hawaii Senate Bill 1292 just squeaked by passing which will allow the Aloha State to collect transient accommodation and general excise taxes from short-term rentals with a vote of 13 ... Read More
South Africa Day 2019 celebrations in Bangkok
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- April 30, 2019 22:14A stunning South Africa National Day celebration took place in the Thai capital at the Siam Kempinski 5 star hotel. H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Quinton Mitchell Doidge - Photo © AJ ... Read More
Avis Budget Group wins multiple awards in the Middle East
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2019 19:55Avis Budget Group has been awarded multiple accolades at the 2019 World Travel Awards, for its car rental brands Avis and Budget, across the Middle East, it was announced at ... Read More
dnata wins four accolades at World Travel Awards Middle East
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 16:57dnata has won four accolades at the 2019 World Travel Awards earning the titles of Middle East's Leading Corporate Travel Company; Middle East's Leading Airline GSA (general sales agent); United ... Read More
Middle East’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards in Abu Dhabi
Chief Assignment Editor- April 27, 2019 16:09The Middle East’s finest travel brands have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards ... Read More
Hilton Hawaiian Village: About to Strike
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 27, 2019 06:42The strike authorization comes after weeks of negotiations with Hilton for a contract covering 1,700 Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel workers. Workers complain that the company is not yet addressing key ... 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
Dispatchers Ratify Contract With Allegiant Air
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 21:41With close to 90 percent of eligible workers participating, flight dispatchers at Allegiant Air have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement as members of Teamsters Local 986. ... Read More
New culinary experiences launched in Victoria Falls
editor- April 24, 2019 21:03Earlier this year Pure Africa Destination Management announced its latest restaurant management partnership with Afro-Chic destination venue Zambezi House Restaurant, which was voted as one of the ‘Most Beautiful Restaurants ... Read More
Brexit uncertainty, but LHR is doing well
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 15, 2019 07:28Despite Brexit uncertainty, Heathrow remains a bright light for the UK, with the role we play in keeping people and products moving evident. Our new domestic connections will be pivotal ... Read More
Vietjet launches new service to Indonesia with Ho Chi Minh City-Bali route
Chief Assignment Editor- April 12, 2019 15:06Vietjet today opens ticket sales for its new international route connecting the biggest city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City with Bali (Indonesia). Vietjet is the first and only airline ... Read More
Seychelles recognized as world’s Most Beautiful Island at GQ Travel Awards Russia
editor- March 29, 2019 19:50Destination Seychelles was cited as “The Most Beautiful Island” in the world after walking away with the title at the GQ Travel Awards, a ceremony that took place on March ... Read More
Jamaica voted one of the best destinations in the world
editor- March 27, 2019 22:12Jamaica has been listed in the Top 25 Best Destinations in the World for 2019 on renowned travel website TripAdvisor. The island is the only country in the Caribbean to ... Read More
Antigua and Barbuda launches new global summer campaign: #WhatCoolLooksLike
editor- March 25, 2019 23:00The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has unveiled its new global summer campaign, #WhatCoolLooksLike, which is expected to convey the trendiness of the destination and its appeal as the ideal ... Read More
Aloha is not “Aloooooha”: Stop visitors from offending Hawaiians
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 24, 2019 22:44Do not say ALOHA or better ALOOOOOHA when visiting Hawaii. "Those of you particularly in the tourist industry and in entertainment, stop saying "ALOOOOOOOHA". There is no such word and ... Read More
Frontier Airlines mechanics ratify union contract with Teamsters
Chief Assignment Editor- March 16, 2019 17:10Frontier Airlines mechanics have voted to ratify their most recent contract with the Teamsters by a margin of 96 percent. The agreement will be in effect until March 2023. "We ... Read More
A solution for Climate Change? What about a Clean Energy Dividend?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2019 05:44I believe there is an extremely simple way to whip climate change and I plan to set it out below. It's wonderful to see children all over the world marching ... 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
Cape Town selected for prestigious study on global destinations
editor- March 12, 2019 19:30Cape Town, South Africa, was selected as one of 15 top global destinations to be chosen as ideal subjects for a case study by the United Nations World Tourism Organization ... Read More
‘Unnecessary and potentially damaging’: TSA union opposes Atlanta Airport legislation
Chief Assignment Editor- March 9, 2019 00:20Yesterday, over the opposition of the Atlanta City Council, Atlanta community groups, and the nation's largest federal employee union, the Georgia State Senate voted to pass SB 131 – the ... Read More
CEO Pilar Laguana is fantastic news for Guam Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 5, 2019 20:58Pilar Laguana, an international tourism veteran, is now in charge of the Guam Visitors Bureau. She thinks out of the box, she has a global mindset, and she is a ... Read More
Russia’s Northern Capital hosts 2019 Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe event
Chief Assignment Editor- February 26, 2019 17:35Members of the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe will hold their meeting in Russia this year, and this will be the first meeting of the Alliance ... Read More
St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport vying for “Most Scenic Airport Landings” crown
Chief Assignment Editor- February 16, 2019 00:15Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) has been shortlisted for 2019 “Most Scenic Airport Landings” poll. An independent panel of travel industry experts and influencers curated this year’s shortlist of 32 ... Read More
Florida’s Key West bans sunscreen products to protect coral
Chief Assignment Editor- February 8, 2019 16:27Key West city officials have approved a ban on sunscreen products containing two chemicals that studies have found to negatively impact coral and marine organisms. The Key West City Commission ... Read More