Today is Canada Day. It’s also a day to remember the late Maurice Strong a Canadian Hero, a Travel & Tourism Veteran, who led many historical sustainable development initiatives, including the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and its Agenda 21 implementation framework. Professor Geoffrey Lipman, a tourism personality on its own, co-founder and president of the Hawaii, Brussels, Seychelles and Bali-based International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) and head of SUN x program introduced SUN x...
“Today, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. We come together as Canadians to celebrate the achievements of our great country, reflect on our past and present, and look boldly toward our future. “Canada’s story stretches back long before Confederation, to the first people who worked, loved, and built their lives here, and to those who came here centuries later in search of a better life for their families. In 1867, the vision of Sir George-Étienne...
When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight to preferred selections for international and Asian mealtime palates, and an eatable path through the offerings (including seaweed soup) provides moments of...
The original Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel was built by Louis Grunewald, a German immigrant, as the Grunewald Hotel. In 1908, it was expanded with a 14-story, 400-room annex. The expansion was designed by the Milwaukee architectural firm, H.C. Koch & Sons, who also designed the Pfister Hotel and the City Hall in Milwaukee. The Grunewald […] The post Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans: Site of “The Cave” – one of America’s first nightclubs appeared first on...
The Seychelles islands, renowned for its exotic sceneries, will once again be featured in an upcoming international television series. A UK-based production house– Baby Cow Productions – has identified some of the islands’ uncrowded and idyllic beaches as the perfect setting for latest edition of its TV series — High and Dry. Rich in wild […] The post Lights, camera, Seychelles! appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressed tourism stakeholders in Kingston recently about the tourism workers’ pension scheme, which is expected to go to tender soon. The fund is expected to benefit some 90,000 persons employed in the tourism industry and will be bolstered by $1 billion being provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund […] The post Jamaica Tourism Minister discusses pension plan for tourism workers appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news...
Green Globe congratulates São Lourenço do Barrocal’s on its inaugural certification and commitment to sustainable best practices. Susana Lourenço, Marketing Director at the estate said, “We believe experiencing local products, food, history, landscapes and stories is the way to contribute to the development of the local economy, our own business and a sensibility towards the […] The post São Lourenço do Barrocal: Connecting with land and...
Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC located next to the World Trade Centre, is a hip, modern hotel renowned for its cube shaped living spaces (or Cubi). The hotel retains its green credentials with recent re-certification by Green Globe for its sixth year. Many new initiatives have been taken onboard by the progressive property. Qbic Amsterdam prefers […] The post Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC: Green actions speak for themselves appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Government officials met with stakeholders from the private sector in the third Multi Sectoral meeting for 2017 to discuss and propose solutions to challenges affecting the tourism industry. The meeting held on Friday, June 23, at the Ex-National Assembly Hall, National house, was chaired by the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. […] The post Seychelles Multi Sectoral meeting: Proposed revision of park fees, stray dogs and mooring appeared first on eTurboNews...
It’s a day of pride in Germany today. 393 yes, 226 no and 4 had no opinion. This was the result of a vote in the German parliament The Bundestag in Berlin today. The vote was a clear commitment to equality for and is legalizing same- sex marriage in the Federal Republic of Germany once […] The post A day of pride in German: Same sex marriage ok! appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Tourists celebrating the 4th of July in Hawaii are in for a special treat. All Americans celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year, commemorating the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation in 1776. To mark an event from Hawai’i’s history, La […] The post The Theft of a Nation: A treat also for tourists visiting Hawaii on July 4th appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
“In Hawaii, ‘close family’ includes many of the people that the federal government decided on its own to exclude from that definition. Unfortunately, this severely limited definition may be in violation of the Supreme Court ruling,” Hawaii State Attorney General Doug Chin said in a news release today. The Aloha state once again stepped up […] The post Hawaii steps up again to challenge the “closeness” of Trump’s new travel ban criteria appeared...
Selous Game Reserve, the biggest wildlife conservation park in Tanzania and East Africa, risks losing its status as a World Heritage Site after the Tanzanian government gave a green light for hydropower harnessing and construction of a big dam within the conserved ecosystem. Despite the mounting protests from nature conservationists, the Tanzania government had hired […] The post Selous park in Tanzania at risk of losing status as World Heritage site appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN)...
Let Corinthia Hotel Prague pamper you at their Apollo Spa after a day of exploring all the sights and sounds of Prague, one of Europe’s most enchanting capital cities. The Corinthia Prague’s new luxurious Spa Pamper package provides guests with a great opportunity to spoil themselves every day of their stay. From the time they […] The post Corinthia Hotel Prague offering luxurious Spa Pamper package appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
The New York Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Chapter celebrated its 55th anniversary this week. PATA New York is the local chapter of PATA and was formed in 1962, making it one of the oldest most successful and active chapters. The New York chapter has provided 55 years of leadership in global tourism offering valuable […] The post PATA New York Chapter celebrates 55th anniversary appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
It was a great day for Malaysia and Hawaiian Tourism today. $189 Honolulu – Kuala Lumpur. It’s not a travel industry rate, it’s not a hoax, it’s the cost of a one-way ticket on Air Asia from Honolulu to Kuala Lumpur, or $799.00 on a premium flatbed seat. A proud Air Asia X CEO Benyamin […] The post A great day for Malaysia and Hawaii tourism: $189 close on Air Asia appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Now that the Supreme Court has partially restored US President Trump’s executive order, popularly called the “Travel Ban,” Trump has set new criteria for visa applicants from the six nations that are considered Muslim. These applicants must now have a “close” family or business tie to the US. New applicants from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, […] The post New travel visa rules issued by Trump appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
In this week’s article, we discuss the case Goldstein v. Lipetz, 2017 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 4006 (1st Dept. 2017) in which the New York State Appellate Division, First Department in a 3-2 decision found that defendant tenant sublet her rent-stabilized apartment through Airbnb’s website for 338 days during an 18-month period to 93 different […] The post Travel law: Tenant profiteering and Airbnb appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
In a long-expected move, Air India is to be disinvested by the Indian government, according to a cabinet decision taken today, June 28, at a meet presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Whether it will be a sale or partial disinvestment is still not clear. This will be decided by a high-level committee, which […] The post Government says goodbye to Air India appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
It’s a quiet morning on a hillside in the ancient village of Ein Kerem, perfect for enjoying a breakfast of home-made goat’s milk cheese and freshly baked bread. This is the home of Efrat Giat, a shepherdess turned tour guide who lives in the house her husband was born in, tending to goats and their […] The post Women and Tales in Jerusalem Jewish Orthodox style appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More recent articles on eTurboNews go to
US Aviation policy and the standing of the United States of America as a reliable partner in the international aviation world is in danger. Today Kevin Mitchell, Chairman of the Business Travel Coalition wrote this letter to the Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in Washington DC. The letter reads: Dear Chairman […] The post Business Travel Coalition: Proposed aviation bill will destroy US Open Skies policy appeared first on eTurboNews...
The travel and tourism destination Istanbul is still seen as a liberal welcoming place for everyone, and also a favorite in the world among LGBT travelers. Like on any place in the world, there is a large gay, lesbian, transgender community in Istanbul and the rest of Turkey. There are LGBT tourists and supporters in the […] The post Istanbul LGBT Pride Parade and tourism: A violent NO by Dictator Erdogan appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More recent articles on eTurboNews go to
It is not hard to understand why tourist arrivals in South Korea decreased to 1,233,640 in March from 1,252,080 in February of 2017. The downturn reflects a low-key marketing campaign – NOT the destination! Endorsed Destination Korea tourism offices from the UK to the USA are geared to providing brochures and maps… but little else. […] The post Seoul, Korea: Top Ten “FABs” and select hotels appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More recent articles on eTurboNews go...
In a major development, a new airport is to finally come up at Jewar in Greater Noida near Delhi, India. The approval has come after much deliberation and controversy over the wisdom of having such a second airport near Delhi, which is less than 100 kilometers from the present Indira Gandhi International Airport, whose operator […] The post New airport in India: Just 100 kilometers from Delhi airport appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More recent articles on eTurboNews go to
Marcio Favilla, the Executive Director for Operational Programs and Institutional Relations of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), highlighted the growing significance of intra-regional travel at the 6th UNWTO International Conference on Tourism Statistics being held from June 21-24, 2017 in Manila in the Philippines. Favilla cited the phenomenal growth of Asia at 80% […] The post Growing importance of intra-regional travel appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More...
Manila– The 6th United Nations World Tourism Internional Conference on Tourism Statistics opened Wednesday morning in the Philippine capital with thousands of delegates from around the world in attendance. The three-day conference aims to determine and achieve a global approach in fulfilling the “Sustainable Development Goals” of all member countries. Philippine Tourism Minister Wanda T. […] The post Measuring Tourism Data Makes Good Planning appeared first on...
Measuring Sustainable Tourism is simple according to UNWTO Secretary-General Dr. Taleb Rifai: What is spent in a country stays in the country 2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. The Government of the Philippines and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are currently in Manila, Philippines. This Wednesday morning the opening of the 6th […] The post UNWTO Taleb Rifai: What is spent in a country stays in the country appeared first on...
Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) and Co-founder of SUNx writes from Manila in the Philippines at the 6th UNWTO International Conference on Tourism Statistics: Measuring Sustainable Tourism. “It feels good to be back in Manilla for more fun in the Philippines. Not the usual description of a UN Statistics […] The post Impact-Travel: A sustainability template appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More recent articles on...
A team of experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warned the Tanzania government over continued mineral and commercial activities inside the Selous Game Reserve, the biggest wildlife conserved area in East Africa. The reserve is a popular tourist destination. In addition, a team from the International Union for Conservation of […] The post Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania at risk appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). More recent articles on...
Tourism players in Tanzania have launched a lifetime bid that would see them plow back cash towards the country’s fresh conservation drive. For the first time in history, the tour and hotel operators have officially committed themselves to become responsible tourism players by supporting conservation initiatives in the country’s national parks. Last week, they started […] The post Tanzania’s tourism players fight against silent deadly form of poaching in Serengeti...
