September 2017 - eTN Global News

The perfect ‘castaway’ paradise for brand new comedy series

Juergen T Steinmetz - September 30, 2017 0

The wonderful backdrop and sceneries of Seychelles have convinced producers of an upcoming UK television series that the popular holiday destination is also a perfect ... Read More

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2017 Hengshui Lake International Marathon: Kenya wins against 16000 runners

Juergen T Steinmetz - September 30, 2017 0

The 2017 Hengshui Lake International Marathon and National Marathon Championships (No. 3 Station) came to a successful conclusion at Hengshui Lake, Hebei province, China on ... Read More

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Air France A380 makes emergency landing in Canada after engine fails over Atlantic

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

An Air France flight from Paris to Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing in eastern Canada when it lost one of its ... Read More

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Rebuilding tourism: Finding the way back after natural disaster strikes

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, floods, drought, fires, snowstorms… these weather-related words have become part of our daily dose of news, our every-day conversations, our life ... Read More

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Lufthansa is flying out relief-aid goods to Puerto Rico

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

Today, the Lufthansa Group deployed an MD 11 Cargo Aircraft from Frankfurt Airport to Aguadilla, on the West Coast of Puerto Rico. Situated in this ... Read More

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Promoting Caribbean tourism despite recent natural disasters

Natasha Smith - September 30, 2017 0

A collaborative effort between tour operators from Guyana and Trinidad is seeking to attract tourists to the Caribbean region despite the recent natural disasters. A ... Read More

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US citizens advised against visiting Cuba after “specific attacks”

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

The US has ordered more than a half of its personnel working at the US Embassy in Havana to return home. The order was accompanied ... Read More

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Qatar Airways celebrates its 20th anniversary with thrilling air display over Doha

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

Thousands of people watched in admiration as a Qatar Airways aircraft flew in formation over Doha with the world-famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team, an ... Read More

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“Not a human right”: Egyptian Coptic Church organizes conference to “treat” homosexuality

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

The Coptic Church in Egypt has reportedly organized a conference entitled “The Volcano of Homosexuality” which will offer a variety of ways to “treat” homosexuality. ... Read More

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CTO and CHTA issue Caribbean post-hurricane update

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) continue to receive updates from member countries and hotels regarding the recovery ... Read More

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Terror threat: Denmark deploys armed troops in Copenhagen first time since WWII

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

Danish armed forces have been deployed to the streets of the capital to guard potential terrorist targets, as well as the German border, to aid ... Read More

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Idyllic Chinese village to open drone base for aerial photography enthusiasts

Chief Assignment Editor - September 30, 2017 0

Huangling, the idyllic Chinese countryside destination in Wuyuan County, has joined hands with DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, to launch an aerial ... Read More

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Canada’s tourism ministers meet ahead of Canada-China Year of Tourism in 2018

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Tourism directly or indirectly supports one in ten jobs in rural areas, small towns, Indigenous communities and big cities from coast to coast to coast. ... Read More

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Southwest Airlines names new Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Southwest Airlines announces promotion of Linda Rutherford Southwest Airlines Co. today announced the promotion of Linda Rutherford to Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. With ... Read More

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Red Rocks Cultural Center’s plan to engage local community in conservation and tourism

editor - September 29, 2017 0

Greg Bakunzi at the Kwita Izina 2017 ceremony The Kwita Izina, a Rwandan annual cultural event of naming the baby gorillas was this year held ... Read More

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Last chance for Safer Skies: Pilots ask Minister Garneau to fix flawed aviation fatigue rules

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau In response to flawed Transport Canada regulations, which fail to harmonize Canada’s outdated pilot fatigue rules with accepted fatigue science ... Read More

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Last chance for Safer Skies: Pilot ask Minister Garneau to fix flawed aviation fatigue rules

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau In response to flawed Transport Canada regulations, which fail to harmonize Canada’s outdated pilot fatigue rules with accepted fatigue science ... Read More

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International Tourism Partnership celebrates 25th anniversary with global commitment to sustainability

editor - September 29, 2017 0

The International Tourism Partnership (ITP) announced the four Goals supported by ITP member companies as the major industry reference point to drive progress towards sustainability. ... Read More

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Manchester wins first Climate SmART Museum Award

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

The Climate smART Award is the first cultural initiative of SUNx – Strong Universal Network, which exists to actively encourage the massive Travel & Tourism ... Read More

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Carnival Corporation announces commitment to responsible chicken sourcing

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company today announced it will shift purchasing policies across its nine leading cruise line brands by ... Read More

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Booking airline employee travel easier and faster with new app

editor - September 29, 2017 0

Taking advantage of airline employee benefits just got even easier! The ID90 Travel Mobile App offers airline employees a faster and easier platform to book ... Read More

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New promising prospects for Cyprus’ aviation connectivity

editor - September 29, 2017 0

The participation of Hermes Airports and the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) in the works of the annual “Routes World 2017” airline development conference was crowned ... Read More

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Post Hurricane María Official Statement from Meet Puerto Rico

editor - September 29, 2017 0

We at Meet Puerto Rico appreciate the continued outpouring of concern this past week from our partners, clients and media colleagues. Our team and families ... Read More

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New trucking app launches

editor - September 29, 2017 0

Three entrepreneurs recently launched HWY Pro, a smartphone app for truckers aimed at increasing efficiency in the load dispatch process. Unlike most trucking technology, HWY ... Read More

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American Airlines helps travelers dream big with new suite of onboard bedding

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Yesterday at its 2017 Media & Investor day American Airlines announced that it is partnering with innovative global sleep company Casper to offer a best-in-class ... Read More

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The Ritz-Carlton welcomes Bacara Resort & Spa to its prestigious portfolio

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the newest addition to its collection of luxurious global properties, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Recently ... Read More

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Silicon Valley’s Airport summer passenger traffic grows 16.4 percent

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served an average 16.4 percent more passengers during the peak summer travel months compared to the same period last ... Read More

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UK could look forward to rise in visits from China during Golden Week

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

The UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from China in the coming week as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday ... Read More

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Genting Hong Kong celebrates Crystal Skye’s sold out inaugural Asian departure from Hong Kong

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure corporation, today celebrated the much-awaited inaugural Asian flight of Crystal Skye, the world’s newest, most ultra-luxurious and spacious ... Read More

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2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Talent Development: Strategies for Competitive Destinations

Chief Assignment Editor - September 29, 2017 0

Following the success of the UNWTO Forum on Talent Development in Tourism: Investing in Youth in Medellin, Colombia in 2015 and the first edition of ... Read More