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Travel Tech Show at WTM Day 1

Chief Assignment Editor- November 7, 2016 0

The travel tech show at World Travel Market drew in a big audience at this year's event. Read More

Star of The Real Marigold Hotel TV series at WTM

Chief Assignment Editor- November 7, 2016 0

India's film and TV star Miriam Margolyes joined with other tourism ambassadors and official at World Travel Market to encourage more visitors to her country. Read More

Global giants rub shoulders with niche operators as WTM London opens for business

Chief Assignment Editor- November 7, 2016 0

WTM London is the event where the travel and tourism industry conducts its business deals. Buyers from the WTM Buyers’ Club have a combined purchasing ... Read More

WTM presents World Tourism Awards 2016

Chief Assignment Editor- November 7, 2016 0

The World Tourism Award, "Inspire," was specially designed and handcrafted on the Mediterranean Island of Malta by Mdina Glass, and celebrates the qualities of leadership ... Read More

Tourism Minister leads strong Seychelles delegation at World Travel Market, London

Chief Assignment Editor- November 7, 2016 0

World Travel Market, a 3-day event, is being held from November 7-10, 2016, and the Seychelles has its own destination stand covering a space of ... Read More

UNWTO: 956 million international tourists in first nine months of 2016

Global Editor- November 7, 2016 0

Demand for international tourism remained robust in the first nine months of 2016 Read More

Tourists still rely on printed brochures more than websites

Global Editor- November 7, 2016 0

Where do travelers most often turn for information on vacation? It's not where you think. Read More

RIU reopens two hotels on Sal Island, in Cape Verde

Global Editor- November 7, 2016 0

RIU Hotels & Resorts reopened its two first hotels in Cape Verde after a complete renovation Read More

European tourism chief comments on visas for Indians

Global Editor- November 7, 2016 0

“How can we boost visitor numbers from India? – Join Schengen!” Read More

Cargojet announces expansion of freighter service between Canada and Europe

Global Editor- November 5, 2016 0

The new Air Canada Cargo flight, operated with a Cargojet B767-300 freighter, will depart on Saturdays to Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) Read More

Flying Star Alliance partners: How safe for United Airlines passengers

eturbonews- November 5, 2016 0

On June 11 the CEO of Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance gave the go-ahead for new technology investment and wide-ranging enhancements to operational processes ... Read More

Brand USA and United Airlines promote US to Chinese tour operators and tourists

Global Editor- November 4, 2016 0

First-ever MegaFam hosted by Brand USA to increase inbound visitation to the United States from China Read More

How safe is your hotel?

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome - eTN Africa- November 3, 2016 0

Safety and security are playing an increasingly important role for travelers, and this includes not just transportation, but also where they plan to lay their ... Read More

JetBlue lands In Camagüey, Cuba

Global Editor- November 3, 2016 0

JetBlue building on its historic first flight with even more Cuba service from South Florida Read More

Seychelles welcomes Sri Lankan Airlines to its shores

Chief Assignment Editor- November 3, 2016 0

Sri Lankan Airlines airbus arrives at the Seychelles International Airport with a water cannon salute, marking its inaugural arrival. Read More

IATA: Global Air Freight data released

eturbonews- November 3, 2016 0

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), ... Read More

Hacker’s malware data breach at French Lick resort

Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- November 2, 2016 0

There is a clear and present danger of hackers obtaining hotel guests’ private information. Read More

Dr. Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary General, to be featured speaker at IIPT World Travel Market event

Chief Assignment Editor- November 2, 2016 0

With 2017 having been declared the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the IIPT will highlight the progress made in tourism as a ... Read More

Qatar Airways launches codeshare with Air Botswana

Global Editor- November 2, 2016 0

New codeshare partnership opens up three additional destinations in Southern Africa for Qatar Airways passengers Read More

Where was the pilot when Malaysia Airlines 370 crashed?

Chief Assignment Editor- November 1, 2016 0

In a new report on the crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, evidence is pointing to the fact that nobody was at the plane's controls ... Read More

Boeing expands collaboration with COMAC

Global Editor- November 1, 2016 0

Through new agreement, the companies will explore six areas of mutually beneficial research through the renamed Boeing-COMAC Sustainable Aviation Technology Center Read More

Donghai Airlines finalizes order for five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Global Editor- November 1, 2016 0

Today's 787-9 order comes just weeks after the carrier finalized its 737 MAX 8 order last month Read More

David Scowsill, WTTC President and CEO to be featured speaker at IIPT World Travel Market event

Chief Assignment Editor- October 31, 2016 0

The International Institute for Peace through Tourism is dedicated to fostering travel and tourism initiatives that contribute to international understanding, cooperation among nations, and an ... Read More

International water charity celebrates completing 200th project at WTM 2016

Global Editor- October 31, 2016 0

Just a Drop's 200th project, located in Makueni County, Kenya, has brought clean safe water, sanitation and hygiene training to over 13,000 people Read More

Qatar Airways commences scheduled Airbus A350 service to London Heathrow

Global Editor- October 31, 2016 0

Airline now offers the best of fleet across its six daily direct flights between Doha’s Hamad International Airport and London Heathrow Read More