Tag: World War II
Hotel History: Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo known for opulence, famous guests, and the military
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- June 8, 2019 21:04Shepheard’s Hotel history goes back 178 years when it was originally built by Englishman Samuel Shepheard in Cairo. It was originally named the “Hotel des Anglais” (English Hotel). Shepheard co-owned ... Read More
National Tourism Authority Kiribati appoints new Chair: Kiribati is for travelers!
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2019 05:57Danial Rochford was appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of the new National Tourism Authority in Kiribati He said in a post on Linkedin:: "This is a massive honor and I ... Read More
A piece of American history, ancient culture, white sandy beaches and so remote like no place else?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 21:20Where can you find a piece of American history and ancient culture like no other place else? Where can you find a piece of America so remote and so authentic ... Read More
International cooperation between Seychelles and a Baltic Island: Minister Dogley visits German beach clean-up project
editor- May 23, 2019 22:39The Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine; Didier Dogley, in the company of the Honorary Consul General for the Seychelles in Germany, Mr. Max Hunzinger, visited the ... Read More
Lennox Hotels to opens its first US property this summer
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 14:41A new modern hotel, combining contemporary design with original Art Deco design, is on the horizon in South Florida hotspot, Miami Beach. Lennox Hotel Miami Beach will be a bold ... 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
The 11 Best Beach Destinations for Summer 2019
editor- March 14, 2019 03:48It may not feel like it outside, but the summer of 2019 is just around the corner. And there’s no better time than now to plan your summer beach escape. ... Read More
US National Park Service Frustrated with USS Arizona Hawaii repair work
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 06:43The U.S. National Park Service issued a statement on the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It reads: Over the past 10 months, National Park Service staff and partners ... Read More
DNA, Dark Skies, Spiritual Inspiration: 2019 most interesting cruise trends
Chief Assignment Editor- January 3, 2019 21:05After intensive research and polling of thousands of travelers, the experts, who are both knowledgeable and current about cruise trends and what constitutes a memorable cruise for passengers, project the ... Read More
US Government Shut Down: What it means for Hawaii Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 22, 2018 05:33The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has created a special Alert page on its website providing industry partners, visitors and residents with information and online resources about national parks, monuments and ... Read More
Late President Bush lived the Aloha Spirit: A Testimonial by a Democratic Party Activist from Hawaii
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 6, 2018 21:50Marsha Rose Joyner is the host for ThinkTeck Hawaii and a Hawaiian political activist for many years. She remembers when electors met in their respective state capitols on December 19, 1988 to ... Read More
Historic Des Moines hotel reimagined with modern nod to its storied past
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 07:05Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, has announced the official reopening of The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel following a multi-million dollar renovation. This anticipated reopening further reinforces the brand's ... Read More
Massive poppy art installation a must-see in Munich for Remembrance Day
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- November 10, 2018 12:04This Sunday marks the 100-year anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I. A “Never Again” art installation of 3,500 poppies will take ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau: First tourism office ever to receive highest export award in US
editor- May 30, 2017 03:10US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented the Guam Visitors Bureau with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service at a ceremony in Washington, DC, May 22. The President’s “E” ... Read More
Guam commemorates the SMS Cormoran II
eTN Managing Editor- April 28, 2017 23:44The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) concluded a two-week series of commemoration to honor the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. The German ship spent two and ... Read More
The history of the SMS Cormoran II
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 30, 2017 12:17Tamuning, Guam – On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. Read More
Guam’s beach bucket list
editor- March 25, 2017 07:52When visiting a tropical paradise, it just makes logical sense that a beach, or many of them, will be on a tourist’s to do list. Read More
Guam to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of SMS Cormoran Scuttling
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 10, 2017 16:02On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. Read More
Because that’s the way it is: A happy dancing group showcasing Norfolk Islands Arts, Culture and Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2016 15:42Dars-de-waye: Because that's the way it is - it's the tourism slogan for Norfolk Islands. 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
Iwo Jima Association of America will honor veterans at Guam reunion
editor- January 30, 2012 04:42TUMON, Guam - Iwo Jima war veterans will meet on Guam for a Reunion of Honor on March 10-12, 2012. The reunion is being arranged and promoted by the Iwo ... Read More
Shipwrecks and plane wrecks turn into dive tour attractions in Egypt
editor- May 7, 2009 11:00It all started in 2002, when during a master dive course with a student client, Dr. Read More
Warsaw emerges from the ashes with a new look
editor- February 19, 2009 09:36Gone are the days when Warsaw's urban landscape garnered the aesthetic appeal of a shot of vodka on a bare plastic table. Read More
Wartime generation to give 500,000th free passport
editor- August 7, 2008 01:41LONDON (August 6, 2008) - Home Office Minister Lord Alan West will meet with the recipient of the 500,000th free passport issued to people from Britain's wartime generation tomorrow, Thursday, ... Read More