June 2017 - eTN Global News

Etihad Airways A380 now on Abu Dhabi – Paris route

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 30, 2017 0

Etihad Airways today introduced an Airbus A380 aircraft on one of its two daily services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates ... Read More

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Zimbabwe beats Seychelles 6:0: Why are fans shouting Mzembi, Mzembi, Mzembi? Global tourism is the key

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 30, 2017 0

World Tourism had a big part in a football match Friday when Zimbabwe beat Seychelles 6:0 at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg, South Africa. ... Read More

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Minister: Qatar will ‘respect’ increased security measures for US flights

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Qatar will comply with enhanced security measures for flights to the United States designed to prevent expanding an in-cabin ban on laptops, the country’s minister ... Read More

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NATO Summit drives huge profit growth for Brussels hotels

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Hotels in Brussels recorded a 116.8 percent year-on-year increase in profit per room this month, as a result of the Belgian capital hosting the NATO ... Read More

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Mexico’s meetings and events industry ranks 5th in the Americas

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Mexico has seen rapid growth in its meetings industry, reporting a 10.4% increase in business in the first two months of the year when compared ... Read More

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Air Canada celebrates the inauguration of Montreal-Algiers flights

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

With the departure of Air Canada Rouge flight AC1920 to Algiers tomorrow evening, Air Canada marks the launch of nonstop service to Algeria’s capital city, ... Read More

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Vancouver International Airport welcomes Hong Kong Airlines

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the arrival of Hong Kong Airlines (HX) and its new, non-stop daily service between Vancouver and Hong Kong. This ... Read More

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“31 days of German Riesling” comes to Canada this summer!

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

They say it takes 30 days to acquire a new habit. So embrace the path to self-improvement with “The 31 Days of German Riesling,” a ... Read More

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Lights, camera, Seychelles!

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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 ... Read More

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Jamaica Tourism Minister discusses pension plan for tourism workers

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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 ... Read More

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São Lourenço do Barrocal: Connecting with land and region

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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, ... Read More

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Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC: Green actions speak for themselves

editor - June 30, 2017 0

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). ... Read More

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Seychelles Multi Sectoral meeting: Proposed revision of park fees, stray dogs and mooring

editor - June 30, 2017 0

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 ... Read More

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FAA: Fireworks, drones and airplanes don’t mix

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

As people travel, purchase fireworks and fly drones over the Independence Day holiday, the FAA reminds them to know and follow the aviation safety rules. ... Read More

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The sky is falling down: ‘Storm of the century’ hits Russia’s capital

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Moscow Region has been hit by a powerful storm that brought heavy torrential rains and hail. Russia’s capital has not seen such a storm in ... Read More

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Sweden’s Novair receives its first A321neo

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Swedish charter airline Novair, has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A321neo will join Novair’s existing Airbus ... Read More

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May 2017 was mixed bag for UK chain hotels

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

Hotels in Bristol recorded a 19.8 percent increase in profit per room this month, which is more than double the growth in the Provincial UK ... Read More

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AccorHotels expands in Ethiopia with signing of new hotel in Addis Ababa

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

AccorHotels group and Tsemex Hotels and Business Plc are joining hands to finalize the construction of a new 218 keys MGallery by Sofitel hotel near ... Read More

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Budapest Airport strengthening connection with Russia’s Aeroflot

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2017 0

On the back of its record-breaking start to the year, Budapest Airport has confirmed a further strengthening of its global hub connectivity with airline partner ... Read More

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Budapest Airport better connected with Aeroflot

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 29, 2017 0

On the back of its record-breaking start to the year, Budapest Airport has confirmed a further strengthening of its global hub connectivity with airline partner ... Read More

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A day of pride in German: Same sex marriage ok!

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 29, 2017 0

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 ... Read More

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Crystal Lagoons: Beaches anywhere in the world

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 29, 2017 0

Crystal Lagoons, a multinational water-innovation company, specialises in creating crystal-clear lagoons in partnership with property developers, bringing the idyllic lifestyle of the beach anywhere in ... Read More

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Novair receives its first A321neo

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 29, 2017 0

Swedish charter airline Novair, has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A321neo will join Novair’s existing Airbus ... Read More

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The Theft of a Nation: A treat also for tourists visiting Hawaii on July 4th

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 29, 2017 0

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 ... Read More

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Cebu Pacific starting evening flights to and from Caticlan known as Borocay

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 29, 2017 0

The Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), will start evening flights to and from Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay Island, by July 1, 2017. CEB ... Read More

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Hawaii steps up again to challenge the “closeness” of Trump’s new travel ban criteria

editor - June 29, 2017 0

“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 ... Read More

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Boeing, Norwegian celebrate delivery of airline’s first 737 MAX 8s

Chief Assignment Editor - June 29, 2017 0

Boeing and Norwegian celebrated the delivery today of the airline’s first two 737 MAX 8s. Norwegian is the first European carrier to take delivery of ... Read More

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Selous park in Tanzania at risk of losing status as World Heritage site

Chief Assignment Editor - June 29, 2017 0

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 ... Read More

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Corinthia Hotel Prague offering luxurious Spa Pamper package

editor - June 29, 2017 0

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 ... Read More

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Miami Airport announces first-ever Tortola-Miami service by BVI Airways

Chief Assignment Editor - June 29, 2017 0

BVI Airways is scheduled to launch first-ever nonstop service between Tortola, British Virgin Islands and MIA on July 22, with two weekly roundtrip flights on ... Read More