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Viceroy Hotel Group introduces three brand tiers

Global Editor- March 23, 2017 0

Viceroy Hotel Group (VHG) today announced the segmentation of its portfolio into three tiers: The Viceroy Icon Collection, The Viceroy Lifestyle Series and Urban Retreat ... Read More

Safety of Europe’s ‘ultra-safe’ aviation industry debated

Global Editor- March 23, 2017 0

How safe is Europe's 'ultra-safe' aviation industry? Under this – slightly provocative – question Members of the European Parliament, researchers and pilots gathered today for ... Read More

CALC delivers two Airbus A320 to AirAsia Group

Global Editor- March 23, 2017 0

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the deliveries of one Airbus A320 each to AirAsia Berhad ... Read More

NH Hotel Group switches off its lights during Earth Hour

Global Editor- March 23, 2017 0

For the ninth consecutive year, NH Hotel Group will support the WWF global initiative Earth Hour, switching off the lights of its hotels’ façades all ... Read More

Prince Harry’s love for Nepal

Chief Assignment Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Deepak R. Joshi, CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board, left the eTN Nepal Tourism Summit Roadshow in Prague on Monday to fly to London. His ... Read More

Trip cancellation insurance: No coverage for pre-existing medical condition

Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- March 22, 2017 0

In this week’s article, we examine the case of Dombrovskiy v. Travel Guard, 2016 WL 5335258 (N.J.A.D. 2016) in which the plaintiff “paid $3,176.10 for ... Read More

Tata showcases innovation and diversity

Rita Payne, Journalist and Media Adviser, President Emeritus of the Commonwealth Journalists Association- March 22, 2017 0

The image of the Tata group has taken a bit of a knock over a leadership fight which attracted negative headlines. However, a special event ... Read More

Technology not an unbridled blessing for travel industry

Anil Mathur - eTN India- March 22, 2017 0

While technology has its many uses and advantages for and in the travel industry, it is not an unbridled blessing, and needs to be handled ... Read More

World’s oldest Vespa is up for auction

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Fans of Italian scooter brand Vespa will be delighted to hear that the world's oldest Vespa is currently up for auction at Catawiki, a premier ... Read More

World Water Day resonates with Corinthia Hotels

Chief Assignment Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Today, March 22, is World Water Day, with the theme of waste water, something close to the heart of each luxury property belonging to Corinthia ... Read More

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America share future vision

Chief Assignment Editor- March 22, 2017 0

After careful consideration, the combined company of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America will adopt Alaska's name and logo, retiring the Virgin America name likely sometime ... Read More

Most popular destinations for first-time travel revealed

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Everyone remembers the first time they traveled and the adventures they had. Whether it's your first adventure or you're visiting an exciting destination for the ... Read More

$105K burning hole in your pocket? How about Titanic wreck dive tour?

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

British luxury travel company Blue Marble Private has started selling expensive tickets to the wreck site of the legendary Titanic. The first 'Dive the Titanic' ... Read More

Caribbean Tourism Organization launches digital tourism education learning series

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

The teaching of tourism education in Caribbean primary school just got easier with the launch this week of creative teaching tools by the Caribbean Tourism ... Read More

MSC Cruises elevates dining at sea with greater flexibility

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based world's largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa — revealed today new dining ... Read More

Sunwing resumes summer services to three Caribbean destinations from Vancouver

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Sunwing will be offering a summer service to three popular Caribbean destinations from Vancouver via Toronto for a third consecutive year. From May 17 to ... Read More

Post-Brexit fallout: UK carriers told to move headquarters to EU or lose major routes

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Brussels has warned that unless airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair move their headquarters from the UK or sell shares to European nationals, they will lose ... Read More

Morocco joins UNWTO as partner of International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Morocco has become the latest country to join UNWTO as partner of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. The commitment was delivered ... Read More

FAA forecasts continued growth in air travel

Global Editor- March 21, 2017 0

The FAA today released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2017 to 2037, which projects sustained and continued growth in nearly every aspect of ... Read More

Additional airline security measures on some routes traveling to UK announced

Global Editor- March 21, 2017 0

Phones, laptops and tablets larger than 16.0cm x 9.3cm x 1.5cm not allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, ... Read More

Lion’s Club of Kiev wants Alain St.Ange for Secretary General of UNWTO

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

The Lions Club of Kiev in the Ukraine has followed the example of the Seychelles Lion's Club and calling on their Members to push the ... Read More

Media benefits from workshop on Sustainable Tourism Development

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

The Alumni Association for Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management and students of tourism study programs and PATA Student Chapter at the Department of Economics, Faculty ... Read More

Australia set to boom as Japan recovers

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

Both Japanese and Australian air travelers are flying in greater numbers again when compared with last year, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys which ... Read More

Airways Aviation announces details of UK & Ireland pilot training scholarship

Global Editor- March 21, 2017 0

International airline pilot training organization Airways Aviation is inviting aspiring airline pilots from the UK and Ireland to enter into its scholarship program. Airways Aviation ... Read More

Marriott to add 100,000+ worldwide travel experiences for guests

Global Editor- March 21, 2017 0

More than ever before, travelers are seeking out memorable personalized experiences. Today, Marriott International, Inc. announced it has invested in PlacePass, a pioneering provider of ... Read More

Jeju Air doubles Cebu flights

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

Jeju Air announced it will double its Seoul Incheon-Cebu flights by adding a second daily flight starting on April 28 and running through May 31. ... Read More

KLM and Jet Airways expands codeshare

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, flag carrier airline of The Netherlands, is expanding its codeshare with Jet Airways with a start date of April 15 of ... Read More

Pakistan International Airline grows Middle East routes

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

Pakistan International Airlines, commonly known as PIA, is growing its Middle East routes. PIA is the national flag carrier of Pakistan. Starting in March and ... Read More

Spring Airlines to launch Hangzhou-Macau service

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

Spring Airlines is introducing a Hangzhou-Macau route, in addition to service from Shanghai. Beginning April 16, 2017, the airline’s A320 aircraft will fly this route ... Read More

Air Busan nearly doubles flights to Macau

Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2017 0

Air Busan airline will increase its Busan-Macau service for the summer by nearly double. Macau is a very popular tourist destination and is often referred ... Read More