December 2018 - eTN Global News

Act of terror in Tokyo Shinjuku tourist area during New Years celebration

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 31, 2018 0

New Years in Tokyo turned violent when a car slammed into crowds who were celebrating New Year early on Jan. 1. leaving 9 injured. The ... Read More

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Kashmir travelers annoyed by traffic snarls to Srinagar Airport

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“These are embarrassing situations often faced by peoples associated with tourist industry. At times we have to make visitors sprint from drop gates to departure ... Read More

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New York City Town Hall stars Mayor DeBlasio

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by Dr. Elinor Garely, special to eTN It is not a surprise that politics has morphed into an entertainment vehicle. The people who populate the ... Read More

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Jakarta New Year’s Eve: Over 500 say I do in mass wedding

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New Year’s Eve was chosen as the day that over 500 couples said I do so that “if they celebrate their wedding, everyone will celebrate ... Read More

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IATA’s new program helps airlines avoid turbulence

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IATA's Turbulence Aware launched International Air Transport Association announced the roll-out its new program that will assist airlines with avoiding turbulence when planning the flight ... Read More

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New Florida club promotes travel with a purpose

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Friendship Force: More peaceful world through international citizen homestays The organization that is promoting a more peaceful world through international citizen homestays, announces the formation ... Read More

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American tourist arrested in Moscow ‘on suspicion of espionage’

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Russia detains American visitor 'on a spy mission' Public relations center of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), which is the successor to the KGB, said ... Read More

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Qatar Airways welcomes its first ultra-modern state-of-the-art executive jet

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Qatar Airways welcomes its first ultra-modern state-of-the-art executive jet The private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, Qatar Executive, has received two of its ... Read More

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East Siberia helicopter crash kills everyone on board

Chief Assignment Editor - December 31, 2018 0

Four people die in Russian helicopter disaster Russian emergency services report that a private helicopter crashed on the outskirts of the city of Ulan-Ude in ... Read More

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“Ours Yours” and “Where It All Begins”: The new Bahrain Egypt tourism cooperation

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

During the meeting, Shaikh Khaled stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and upgrading bilateral relations across all industries, especially in the tourism sector, as a ... Read More

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Indian male stripper onboard Air India Express dropped all his clothes

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

Naked and forced by flight attendants to cover himself in a blanket, Surendra was onboard Air India Express flight (IX 194) on Saturday traveling from ... Read More

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Aviation Ministers will be attending Global Investment in Aviation Summit GIAS2019

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

The first edition of the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS 2019) will kick off in Dubai with the participation of the largest ever gathering ... Read More

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Interview with a Seychelles Travel Pro: Mr Alan Mason

Alain St.Ange - December 30, 2018 0

As a paradise in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles competes with many other island nations across the globe, from South East Asia to the Caribbean, as ... Read More

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Seychelles offers tourism for all – but needs to say it as we start 2019

Alain St.Ange - December 30, 2018 0

Seychelles has a diverse tourism product which makes its strength and which has guaranteed its success. Seychelles offers tourism for all. Visiting journalists to the ... Read More

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Madagascar newly elected president always believed in tourism

Alain St.Ange - December 30, 2018 0

Madagascar has a new President. The Madagascar’s Electoral Commission has published the results of the runoff election for the office of President of the world’s largest ... Read More

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Homegrown properties: A solution for Seychelles shortage of hotel rooms?

Alain St.Ange - December 30, 2018 0

According to a report by Alain St. Ange, the former minister of tourism for Seychelles, Seychelles is facing a difficult situation in its need for ... Read More

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Qatar tourism and real-estate expansion not slowing down despite blockade

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

There may be a blockade against Qatar set up by their neighbors, but it doesn’t mean this oil-rich country isn’t growing. Qatar Airways is doing well, ... Read More

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Emirates 2018: 192,000 flights and 59 million passengers

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

Emirates A380 in Hamburg Germany Emirates carried over 59 million passengers on more than 192,000 flights in 2018. “We had our challenges in 2018, however, ... Read More

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Southwest Airlines Jet bridge at BWI airport collapsed: What will be done about it?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

A defective metal bracket on the jet bridge that collapsed and injured six people at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Saturday will be replaced also ... Read More

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Taiwan Tourism ends 2018 year with 11 million tourist arrivals

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

The 11 millionth tourist to visit Taiwan in2018 is a Japanese tourist. He arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on a flight from Kansai International ... Read More

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A proud day for CEO Deepak Joshi and the Nepal Tourism Board

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

Nepal Tourism Board Kathmandu, capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a place to visit today. Tourism in Nepal is 1375 years old, and ... Read More

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American Beverage Institute: Come to Utah for vacation, leave on probation

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

The American Beverage Institute, a national restaurant group feels the tourism industry is getting hurt in not allowing visitors to drink more than 2 beers ... Read More

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Why travel to Alaska in the Winter?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

The U.S. State of Alaska is known to be a popular summer destination. It’s widely known Alaska is very cold and dark in the winter, but ... Read More

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Leaving Japan as a tourist: It will cost you!

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 30, 2018 0

On Jan. 7, the Japanese government will introduce an international tourist tax. The tax of ¥1,000 (About $10) will be collected from every traveler when ... Read More

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Suicide Tourism: A popular tourist destination in Japan with a dark reputation

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2018 0

Suicide Tourism is a very dark side of tourism one better not mention. Therefore the Japan National Tourism Organization will only tell you about the ... Read More

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Taking Vietnam Tourism to the next level: Today was the day

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2018 0

Van Don International Airport and Halong International Cruise Port opened In Vietnam on the same day today. It took two years of construction for Van Don ... Read More

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Singapore hospitality industry can expect a good 2019

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2018 0

In Singapore, the hotel industry is heading into 2019 in good shape thanks to the Trump-Kim summit and the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians.” Average occupancy ... Read More

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Human Rights Violation in New Zealand against Foreign Tourists?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2018 0

In Hawaii, they call it Kamaaina Rates, in Indonesia hotel rates for locals, are highly discounted, but in New Zealand, such advantages are human rights ... Read More

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Victoria Falls Zimbabwe had record tourism over Christmas, but what is next?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2018 0

Resort hotels inVictoria Falls, Kariba, Nyanga and Vumba in Zimbabwe recorded occupancies above 90 percent from December 22 to December 26, with business slowing down ... Read More

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Swiss – Spanish Citizen involved in beheading tourists in Morocco?

Juergen T Steinmetz - December 29, 2018 0

Flowers and candles in memory of Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland, who were killed in Morocco during a trekking trip, are seen at the ... Read More