December 2017 - eTN Global News

German Airbnb tourist in Seychelles: Come and get me, I am scared

Chief Assignment Editor - December 31, 2017 0

Carolin Helbig a tourist from Germany arrived in Seychelles for her first long-haul holiday. She reported that she booked her 16-day holiday in Seychelles with ... Read More

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Iranian protestor to USA: We need your ARMY satellite internet to deliver our VOICE

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 31, 2017 0

In a New Year email from Teheran, Hamid Reza Talebi, one of the eTN Ambassadors from Iran wrote: “We don’t know what’s happening in Iran. Some people without ... Read More

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International Currency shifting from US Dollar to Chinese Yuan? Pakistan may only be a start…

Chief Assignment Editor - December 31, 2017 0

The U.S. dollar has long dominated the global marketplace, and not even the introduction of the Euro by the European Union could break its virtual ... Read More

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Did Etihad Airways trick Air Seychelles? Former Aviation Minister rings the alarm bell

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 31, 2017 0

Not everything that shines is made out of gold – and Etihad knows this. After writing off an enormous amount of bad investments in Alitalia ... Read More

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Hydropower station raise alarm on wildlife conservation in Tanzania

Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania - December 31, 2017 0

Construction of biggest hydropower generation plant inside the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania had raised an alarm to wildlife conservationists fearing to see negative ... Read More

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Top global news: The most seen news articles in 2017 on travel and tourism listed

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2017 0

2017 was a busy year for eTurboNews publications. More than 46,000 articles published, 14 news portals, 17 e-newsletters in English and German reaching more than ... Read More

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Are we witnessing the birth of a new Iranian nation? It’s fake as hell – really?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2017 0

Tourists and business travelers currently in Iran should be aware of what some say violent and possibly deadly ongoing protests. Visitors should remain in their ... Read More

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Wines from the Chateau de la Dauphine: Easy to say, delicious to drink

Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel - December 30, 2017 0

Smart and a Wine Connoisseur Searching for an excellent French wine from Bordeaux but the French language is not part of your skill-set? The good ... Read More

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Baha Mar saga continues: BML Properties responds to CCA Bahamas’ press statement

Chief Assignment Editor - December 30, 2017 0

In response to a press release issued today by China Construction America Inc., ostensibly from its subsidiary CCA Bahamas, Ltd., regarding litigation in New York ... Read More

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Big increase in travel frequency expected in 2018

Chief Assignment Editor - December 30, 2017 0

27% of survey respondents plan on traveling more for business in 2018 compared with 2017 and 33% said they would be traveling more for leisure. ... Read More

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Watch! Last interview with Taleb Rifai as UNWTO Secretary General includes a wish for tourism

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2017 0

Dr. Taleb Rifai is about to leave Madrid on a one-way ticket home to Amman, Jordan. This is the last interview the UNWTO Secretary-General has conducted ... Read More

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Alaska Airlines faces wrongful death charge

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Alaska Airlines faces wrongful death charge Click to read the full article Alaska Airlines faces wrongful death charge Read More

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New GM at Loews Regency San Francisco

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New GM at Loews Regency San Francisco Click to read the full article New GM at Loews Regency San Francisco Read More

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Taleb Rifai’s final words as UNWTO Secretary General: Make this world a better place

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

We have come to the end of a very special year for UNWTO and for the global tourism community. Click to read the full article ... Read More

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UNWTO Secretary-General: The legacy of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

We have come to the end of a very special year for UNWTO and for the global tourism community. Click to read the full article ... Read More

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Baha Mar saga continues: CCA Bahamas responds to BML Properties lawsuit

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

"In stark contrast to the outrageous claims alleged in BML's lawsuit, CCA Bahamas' projects are characterized by excellence, superior quality and trustworthiness." Click to read ... Read More

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London hotel rates rise sharply for New Year’s Eve

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

The survey also reveals that these rate hikes are not quite as stark as usual. Click to read the full article London hotel rates rise ... Read More

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Inje Ice Fishing Festival opens next month

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

The Inje Ice Fishing Festival will get under way in the town in Gangwon Province on Jan. 27 for a nine-day run under the slogan ... Read More

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Skal USA celebrates a successful 2017 and new officers

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

Industry leaders are seeing the value of doing business among friends and the enormous benefit of Skål being a global organization. Click to read the ... Read More

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Discovery Air announces Board of Director changes

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

Rod Phillips and Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN (Ret.) have both agreed to serve as directors of DA Defence. Click to read the full article ... Read More

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New Year Message from Secretary General of Caribbean Tourism Organization

Chief Assignment Editor - December 29, 2017 0

Hugh Riley Secretary General CTO This has been a challenging year for Caribbean tourism. While the first half of the year saw exciting growth in ... Read More

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Duesseldorf Tourism 2018 means a year of sports

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 28, 2017 0

At the end of 2017, the year in which the German State of Northrhine Westphalia, also home of eTurboNews German Language edition, the city of ... Read More

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How to visit China for 6 days without a visa?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 28, 2017 0

This is a real opportunity for tourism to China. Air China just received a New Years gift from their central government. The Beijing Municipal Government ... Read More

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Deadly journey: Female porters on Mount Kilimanjaro face sexual abuse

Adam Ihucha - December 28, 2017 0

Deadly journey: Female porters on Mount Kilimanjaro face sexual abuse Click to read the full article Deadly journey: Female porters on Mount Kilimanjaro face sexual ... Read More

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Big December freeze set to spur over 3 million Brits to book a holiday this week

Chief Assignment Editor - December 28, 2017 0

Over 3 million Brits to book a holiday this week New research by ATOL has found that three million people are set to book their ... Read More

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Airbus and Indigo Partners finalize orders for 430 A320neo aircraft

Chief Assignment Editor - December 28, 2017 0

The 430-aircraft order is made up of 274 A320neos and 156 A321neos worth $49.5 billion at list prices. Airlines in the Indigo Partners family had ... Read More

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New Tourism Minister of Jammu and Kashmir extends family legacy

Anil Mathur - eTN India - December 28, 2017 0

New Tourism Minister of Jammu and Kashmir extends family legacy Click to read the full article New Tourism Minister of Jammu and Kashmir extends family ... Read More

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Blair O’Neal partners with Diamond Resorts as newest brand ambassador

Chief Assignment Editor - December 28, 2017 0

Diamond Resorts International, a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with professional golfer, model and ... Read More

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Hawaii Tourism Authority chief: Visitor spending up 4.5 percent

Chief Assignment Editor - December 28, 2017 0

Strong travel demand from North America, Asia and Oceania translated into an excellent month for the Hawaii's tourism industry in November. Click to read the ... Read More

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US State Department announces full resumption of visa services in Turkey

Chief Assignment Editor - December 28, 2017 0

Washington had stopped issuing visas in Turkey after two staff members had been detained. Click to read the full article US State Department announces full ... Read More