Tag: Wisconsin
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
Is Boeing bribing U.S.House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation members? Follow the money
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 1, 2019 22:20Is Boeing bribing Members of the United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation with millions of dollars? Unfortunately, under U.S. law such payoffs are not considered bribes, but legal contributions., ... Read More
Italian wines seduce New Yorkers
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- May 18, 2019 20:04“Wine is an Emotion” James Suckling, the noted wine critic, did not know that wine would become his passion during his college years; at Utah State University he studied political ... Read More
Teneo Hospitality Group names April Egloff Director of Sales Midwest
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 20:03Teneo Hospitality Group has appointed April Egloff as Director of Sales Midwest. Ms. Egloff will concentrate on the US Midwest region and comes to Teneo with an outstanding track record ... Read More
Robert Binns named President of Air Wisconsin Airlines
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 00:10Air Wisconsin Airlines announced that Robert (Rob) Binns has been appointed President of the airline. Rob will oversee all aspects of operations and performance initiatives for Air Wisconsin and will ... Read More
Allegiant announces new Senior Vice President, Flight Crew Operations
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 22:48Allegiant has announced that Tracy Tulle has been appointed to the role of senior vice president, flight crew operations. Tulle, an industry veteran who has led Allegiant's in-flight services since ... 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
John Q. Hammons: Master hotel developer and builder
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- March 16, 2019 18:25One of the great hoteliers/developers of our time, John Q. Hammons developed 200 hotel properties in 40 states. But mere statistics hide the essence of Mr. Hammons special development techniques. ... 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
Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in US named
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 16:20St. Patty's day is a bit of an enigma. Very few people know what they are actually celebrating and the "proper" celebration changes depending on who you ask. A majority ... 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
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
Prepare for potential delays during post-Christmas travel
Chief Assignment Editor- December 24, 2018 21:15People living in or traveling through the south-central Rockies, northern Plains and Upper Midwest should prepare for potential delays during post-Christmas travel. As people hit the road and take to ... Read More
International Society of Hotel Associations presents 2018 Awards of Excellence
Chief Assignment Editor- December 18, 2018 18:15The International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) has presented the 2018 Awards of Excellence to member state hotel and lodging associations. The ISHA Awards of Excellence were given out recently ... 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
Wisconsin spent $250,000 on work affiliated with new tourism slogan
editor- May 6, 2009 03:28The state Department of Tourism spent $251,306 to create the “Live Like You Mean It” slogan and logo when costs like research and branding for the platform are figured in, ... Read More
Wisconsin’s new slogan draws criticism
editor- March 18, 2009 04:53MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin's new state slogan is already inspiring something, but it's not exactly unanimous praise. Read More
Top 10 most dangerous states to contract Lyme disease
editor- March 11, 2009 03:36New England is one of the most dangerous areas of the country to contract Lyme disease, according the Center for Disease Control’s Lyme disease statistics for 2007. Read More