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Kazakhstan launches visa-free entry for citizens of 12 countries

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

The Republic of Kazakhstan has launched a visa-free entry policy for citizens of 12 more states, official representative of Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. ... Read More

Brand USA’s travel mission: Incredible India

Anil Mathur - eTN India- September 30, 2019 0

The USA continues to make waves in India with a record 1.4 million visitors going to see country attractions in 2018. This made India 10th ... Read More

Ukraine may allow dual citizenship, excluding the one with Russia

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Dmitry Kuleba announced that the dual citizenship policy meets the interests of Ukraine, excluding the dual ... Read More

Russia’s Platov International Airport launches flights to Sanya, Hainan

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Platov International Airport (part of the holding Airports of the Regions) in Rostov-on-Don, Russia will launch flights to the Chinese city of Sanya in autumn ... Read More

How to Survive a Vacation with a Large Family

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

If you’re in need of a well-earned vacation, you may have completely brushed the idea under the rug at the very thought of the stresses ... Read More

Embraer Praetor 500 receives European Aviation Safety Agency and FAA approval

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Embraer announces that the company’s new Praetor 500 midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by ... Read More

Destination Seychelles and its Trade Partners all set for IFTM Top Resa 2019

editor- September 30, 2019 0

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and their trade partners are gearing up to be part of the 41st edition of the IFTM Top Resa 2019 ... Read More

Cancelled flight? Know your rights!

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

With recent events such as the Thomas Cook collapse, more travelers are falling victim to flight cancellations and long delays at the airport. According to ... Read More

Fox invades Moscow’s busy Domodedovo Airport

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Airline passengers passing through Moscow’s busy Domodedovo International Airport were surprised to see an unlikely jetsetter poking around the luggage belt and check-in area: a ... Read More

Oman’s SalamAir adds Chattogram to its Bangladesh network

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Expanding its route network between Oman and the Indian subcontinent, Sultanate’s fastest-growing value-for-money airline SalamAir has added a new direct service from Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh’s ... Read More

Luxury travel market expected to reach $1,614.6 billion by 2026

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Luxury travel market expected to reach $1,614.6 billion by 2026 New report, titled, “Luxury Travel Market by Type of Traveler (Absolute Luxury, Aspiring Luxury, and ... Read More

Profit per room at UK hotels grows slightly in August

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Profit per room at UK hotels increased year-over-year for only the second time this year, but hoteliers will take it. GOPPAR in August increased 0.6% ... Read More

Moscow Domodedovo Airport hosts its first open yoga session

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

On September 29, Moscow Domodedovo Airport conducted its first open yoga session to celebrate World Heart Day. Yoga teachers from Yogic project demonstrated exercises and ... Read More

US DOT announces $157 million in infrastructure grants to 34 airports

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Department will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, ... Read More

UNWTO: World Tourism Day 2019 celebrates “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All”

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Tourism’s potential to build a “better future for all” is the central message of World Tourism Day 2019, which has been officially celebrated at a ... Read More

Strategic Partnership With SAUDIA to Promote the Newest Tourism Destination

eTN Managing Editor- September 30, 2019 0

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has entered a strategic partnership with NEOM Co. in a wide-ranging agreement ... Read More

ILTM North America 2019 – a ‘journey deeper’ for luxury travel agents from 153 cities

Chief Assignment Editor- September 30, 2019 0

With the luxury accommodation sector projected to reach $95 billion globally by 2025, driven largely by increased spending on experiences, 360 of the world’s most ... Read More

Booked on bankrupt XL Airways?

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 30, 2019 0

XL Airways is unable to pay bills and is suspending all operations. France believes state aid to budget carrier Norwegian Air was partly to blame ... Read More

How Diriyah Gate in Saudi Arabia gets ready for tourists?

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 29, 2019 0

How Diriyah Gate in Saudi Arabia gets ready for tourists? Saudi Arabia is getting ready for tourists after e-visas are approved for visitors from the ... Read More

Tourist at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado attacked by an Elk

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 29, 2019 0

Tourist at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado attacked by an Elk An elk went on a rampage attacking tourists in Colorado. At least two ... Read More

Visit Nepal Year 2020: The bigger tourism picture for Nepal Tourism

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 29, 2019 0

Indians and Chinese tourists should look at Nepal as a destination. Visit Nepal Year 2020 Secretariat has targeted increasing tourist arrivals from neighboring India and ... Read More

Thomas Cook CEO Peter Frankenhauser is sorry

eTN Managing Editor- September 29, 2019 0

Thomas Cook CEO Peter Frankenhauser tried his very best to spae the travel and tourism giant from bankruptcy In an interview with a local media ... Read More

How to recover from a tourism crisis?

Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- September 29, 2019 0

How to recover from a tourism crisis? Terror, tsunami, hurricanes had attacked the travel and tourism industry in many visitors -destinations around the world. The ... Read More

The world is in flames: Facing ecological challenges with Alain Daniélou

Mario Masciullo eTN Italy- September 28, 2019 0

by Mario Masciullo, special to eTN Jacques Cloarec, Honorary President of FIND (India-Europe Foundation for New Dialogues), shared his thoughts on the current situation of ... Read More

Champagne: Describes a Lifestyle

Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- September 28, 2019 0

by Dr. Elinor Garely, editor in chief of wines.travel It may be politically incorrect, but judgements are made by wines selected, shoes worn, and hotels ... Read More

Tanzania records increased number of wild animal attacks on humans

Chief Assignment Editor- September 28, 2019 0

Tanzania’s two-year anti-poaching program has registered mixed results with a spike of a quick increase in wildlife populations in protected parks and game reserves causing ... Read More

‘Unprecedented’ monsoon kills at least 59 in northern India

Chief Assignment Editor- September 28, 2019 0

At least 59 people have been killed this week alone after an “unprecedented” level of monsoon downpours in northern India, according to an official. Most ... Read More

UK, Australia and Canada warn citizens about possible terror attacks in Myanmar

Chief Assignment Editor- September 28, 2019 0

Great Britain, Australia and Canada joined the United States in advising their citizens about possible violent attacks in Myanmar. An initial warning on Wednesday by ... Read More

Pakistani PM’s plane makes emergency landing in New York’s JFK airport

Chief Assignment Editor- September 28, 2019 0

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has reportedly failed to return to his home country after the plane carrying him and his delegation malfunctioned hours ... Read More

CTO Tourism Sector Outlook Forum: Interview with JetBlue’s Mike Pezzicola

Chief Assignment Editor- September 28, 2019 0

Member governments of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and leaders from entities that generate business to the region meet in Antigua and Barbuda on Friday ... Read More