November 2017 - eTN Global News

Sustaining tourism business growth: The value of community

Anita Mendiratta - CNN Task Group - November 30, 2017 0

It’s not about the word. It’s not about the rhetoric. It’s about the heartbeat of its essence: ‘Sustainability’ – the opposite of extinction. As the ... Read More

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New Marriott shower wants hotel guests to sing and draw

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A recent study of business travelers conducted by Marriott Hotels found that when at home, inspiration is most likely to strike while you’re in the ... Read More

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Malta Tourism Authority sponsor of AVENUE Magazine’s Altruism Awards presented at Life Below Gala

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From l to r: Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder Mission Blue; Fabien Cousteau, Founder & Executive Director at The Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center (OLC) at ... Read More

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Hawaii visitor spending up in October: Reaches $1.3 billion

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.3 billion in October 2017, an increase of 4.4 percent compared to a ... Read More

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Princess Cruises to name next ship Sky Princess

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

Sister ship to Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess, Sky Princess is scheduled to debut in October 2019 Click to read the full article ... Read More

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Florence launches strategy against mass-tourism with Destination Florence

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

A possible national model for a new, sustainable and qualified tourism? Click to read the full article Florence launches strategy against mass-tourism with Destination Florence Read More

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Milaidhoo Island Maldives receives 2018 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

The Awards of Excellence are a trusted mark of quality recognized by consumers and travel professionals alike Click to read the full article Milaidhoo Island ... Read More

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Steady growth for Asian outbound travel in 2017

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

Asians are going on more international trips than ever Click to read the full article Steady growth for Asian outbound travel in 2017 Read More

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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong kicks off 2018 with Angelababy

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

Angelababy and her figure are set to dazzle at The Peak with the DIOR dress which was donated by the brand Click to read the ... Read More

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New report shows Heathrow’s noise footprint at smallest recorded levels

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

Heathrow airport’s noise footprint continues to shrink Click to read the full article New report shows Heathrow’s noise footprint at smallest recorded levels Read More

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Asia-Europe partnership on the table in Da Nang

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

The event features 150 delegates, aiming to build a vision for a comprehensive Asia-Europe partnership Click to read the full article Asia-Europe partnership on the ... Read More

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Korean Air deploys charter flight to Denpasar, Bali

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

A 276 seat A330 aircraft has departed Incheon International Airport on November 30th Click to read the full article Korean Air deploys charter flight to ... Read More

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Over 100 top hospitality leaders awarded at the 3rd Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards

Chief Assignment Editor - November 30, 2017 0

After receiving over 107,600 votes for various categories, the popular choice Awards for hospitality industry were a great success. Click to read the full article ... Read More

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Hawaii visitors: Attack Warning Sirens sound mean war?

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

Monthly test of Attack Warning Signal being introduced by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Tourism is the number one industry in the Aloha State of ... Read More

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Etihad appoints new Country Manager for Tanzania

Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania - November 29, 2017 0

Ailende Okoromu Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has appointed Mr. Ailende Okoromu its new Country Manager for Tanzania to ... Read More

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Canada works on niche tourism efforts

Peter Johansen - November 29, 2017 0

Four special-interest tourism officials made the case Wednesday for stronger efforts in their respective areas during a wide-ranging panel discussion at the annual congress of ... Read More

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$Passenger does good deed closing overhead bin and fractures shoulder: Is airline liable?$

Passenger does good deed closing overhead bin and fractures shoulder: Is airline liable?

Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson - November 29, 2017 0

In this week’s article, we examine the case of Lynn v. United Airlines, Inc., Case No. 15-cv-7041 (N.D. Ill. October 2, 2017) in which “Plaintiff ... Read More

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Destination Canada reveals marketing success

Peter Johansen - November 29, 2017 0

Canadian tourism officials are predicting some 20.8 million international arrivals this calendar year, up significantly from roughly 16 million visitors just 5 years ago, when ... Read More

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Air Canada expands its North American network with new transborder routes

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

Air Canada expands its North American network Air Canada today announced several new non-stop year-round transborder routes will begin Spring 2018 from Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton ... Read More

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Jamaica UNWTO Tourism conference : Transcript of the Montego Bay Declaration…

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Jamaica conference has positive outcome: Read the declaration Click to read the full article Jamaica UNWTO Tourism conference : Transcript of the Montego Bay Declaration… Read More

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Celebrated radio host to christen Norwegian’s newest cruise ship in May 2018

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

Elvis Duran Godfather of Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Elvis Duran, nationally syndicated radio and digital personality and on-air host of iHeartMedia’s ... Read More

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Making Nairobi an aviation hub: AfDB supports JKIA Airport expansion project

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

JKIA Airport expansion project Efforts being made by Kenya’s government to make Nairobi an aviation hub has received a big boost from the African development ... Read More

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Jamaica PM Holness commits to local tourism development

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Jamaica PM Holness commits to local tourism development Click to read the full article Jamaica PM Holness commits to local tourism development Read More

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American Airlines: Holiday flights bah humbug

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American Airlines: Holiday flights bah humbug Click to read the full article American Airlines: Holiday flights bah humbug Read More

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Message from Hawaii Tourism Authority Chief

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George Szigeti Confidence in Hawaii as a travel destination is perhaps best reflected by air carriers wanting to add new flights to the islands. Consumer ... Read More

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Santiago accounts for half of Chile´s tourism

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

Santiago accounts for half of Chile´s tourism Santiago accounts of half of Chile´s Travel & Tourism activity (48.9%), a total US$3.9bn, as Chile´s capital city ... Read More

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Bogotá`s tourism represents 29.1% of Colombia’s tourism activity

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

Bogotá accounts for over one fourth of Colombia’s tourism Bogotá´s tourism GDP accounts for 2.5% of the city´s economy, a total of US$1.8bn, revealed a ... Read More

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VistaJet achieves highest Q3 revenue in its history

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

VistaJet Global 5000 VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, is delighted to announce record results in its third quarter trading update, driven ... Read More

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Lima accounts for over a half of Peru´s tourism

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

Travel & Tourism contributes 4.6% of Lima’s GDP, a total of US$4.5bn in 2016 Click to read the full article Lima accounts for over a ... Read More

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US Travel: Addressing falling inbound tourism needs to become national priority

Chief Assignment Editor - November 29, 2017 0

New government data showing a 3.9 percent overall decline in international inbound travel to the U.S. through June of this year Click to read the ... Read More