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Tourists Fleeing Bushfires in Australia

David Beirman- December 31, 2019 0

Since September 2019 bushfires have ravaged forests in every state and territory in Australia. The 2019-20 bushfires have already become the most extensive series of ... Read More

Jamaica Tourism Minister Leading a Global Path

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 31, 2019 0

As the man behind the Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre and the person leading the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas,  the Jamaica ... Read More

Aircraft Refuelers on Strike at Montréal airports

Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2019 0

Following the rejection of the agreement in principle on Friday, Swissport Canada has filed a complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) alleging that ... Read More

US Steps into New Year Ahead of Nation’s Capital

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 31, 2019 0

Happy New Year! Biba Anu Nuebu! When Guam was counting down the New Year 2020 it was only 10.00 am in New York on December ... Read More

Hong Kong New Year Symphony of Light Show Dazzled

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 31, 2019 0

A multimedia show has set the Hong Kong harbor ablaze every night since 2004 and is recognized as one of the world’s most spectacular light ... Read More

Sacred Places to Visit on a Cruise

Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2019 0

While many of the world’s most sacred sites have historically been inaccessible to all but the hardiest of travelers – those who were able to ... Read More

Russians can Travel to More Countries Visa Free

Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2019 0

The Foreign Ministry of Russia bilateral agreements on visa-free entry using ordinary passports and 90-day stay have come into force this year. According to Russia’s ... Read More

Richmond Hill Inn Ravaged by Fire

Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2019 0

The Richmond Hill Inn has been a staple in the Jamaica tourism industry over the years. It has hosted a number of public figures such ... Read More

Caribbean CEO Wants to Harness Power of Culture to Benefit Tourism

Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2019 0

"If we were to stop and reflect on this year as it comes to a close, we would most likely describe 2019 as a varied ... Read More

Boeing Agrees to Pay Turkish Airlines Millions

Chief Assignment Editor- December 31, 2019 0

Turkish Airlines said earlier this month it was preparing to bring a lawsuit against Boeing due to uncertainty regarding the 737 MAX and its losses. ... Read More

New Chief at Kazakhstan International Airport

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

The primary international airport serving Nur-Sultan – the capital city of Kazakhstan - is welcoming a new Chief Executive Officer. Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee announced ... Read More

108-Mile Railway Links Beijing with Winter Olympics

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

A 108 mile-long, 10-station high-speed railway line connecting Beijing and Zhangjiakou in north China’s Hebei Province went into operation today. China State Railway Group Co. ... Read More

Travel Trends to Be Aware of in 2020

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

It is important, for both businesses in the travel industry and those looking to travel to another country in the new year, to be aware ... Read More

Sandals Resorts Kicks Off 2020 with Luxury Deal

editor- December 30, 2019 0

Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts are excited to announce their New Year’s Sale, which will help guests Save More, “Sea” More and Relax More in ... Read More

Spain Fireworks Explosion Injures 14

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

At least fourteen people have been wounded, three of them seriously, according to the local authorities in Spain. An apparent pyrotechnics explosion rocked the Festa ... Read More

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines deliver aid to Addis Ababa

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

Boeing took delivery of a new 787 Dreamliner from North Charleston, South Carolina, in December and loaded the jet with 34,000 pounds of books and ... Read More

Severe Weather in New Delhi Halts Flights and Trains

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

Numerous flights were diverted to different airports and more than 30 trains are running behind schedule. as a thick blanket of fog covered India’s capital ... Read More

Broad Daylight Shooting at Checkpoint Charlie Berlin

Chief Assignment Editor- December 30, 2019 0

According to Berlin police, an operation is ongoing after gunshots were reportedly heard during an armed robbery of a cafe near the famous Checkpoint Charlie ... Read More

Cyclones Ravaging Pacific and Indian Ocean Islands

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office said one person was in intensive care and more than 2,500 people had been moved to 70 evacuation centers ... Read More

Is German Aviation Losing its Reliable Image?

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

Lufthansa started a scheme to underpay certain staff and gave them Eurowings paychecks instead of Lufthansa. The German carrier inconvenienced passengers in shifting popular routes ... Read More

Royal Jordanian Airlines Establishes Tikram Service

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

At Tikram For Airport Services, the mission is to make passengers welcome in Jordan, and give them a taste of Jordanian generosity, hospitality, and warmth ... Read More

Sandals Resorts Announcesw S.T.A.R. Awards

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

This year’s S.T.A.R. Awards were held at the beginning of December at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa with the purpose of honoring ... Read More

South Korea Plans to Transform Tourism with PALs

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

“PALs transform any location into the most entertaining spot in the city, and add significant value to urban environments, creating beach life on people’s doorstep,” ... Read More

Travel to Samoa Requires Measles Vaccination

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

The 2019 Samoa measles outbreak began in September 2019. As of 26 December, there were 5,612 confirmed cases of measles and 81 deaths, out of ... Read More

Hong Kong Ringing in 2020 with Kaleidoscope of Lights

eTN Managing Editor- December 29, 2019 0

A Symphony of Lights will ring in 2020 with a kaleidoscope of lighting effects that will highlight Hong Kong’s stunning skyline. In Hong Kong, the ... Read More

What to expect when traveling to Holland?

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

Visitors’ arrival is so big to this EU kingdom, that the Netherlands has to start managing the number of visitors to keep the travel and ... Read More

Oldest Rhino Dies in Tanzania Conservation Area

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 29, 2019 0

At the age of 57 the female rhino named Fausta has been identified to be the oldest living rhino in the world up to Friday ... Read More

President of One Seychelles’ Message for 2020

Alain St.Ange- December 29, 2019 0

Well-known tourism representative, Alain St. Ange has a message to share with the People of Seychelles. Former Seychelles Minister of Tourism Alain St.Ange may be ... Read More

How safe is a helicopter tour in Hawaii? 

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 28, 2019 0

Tour helicopters and small aircraft operations are not safe, and innocent lives are paying the price, said Hawaii State Rep. Ed Case in a statement, ... Read More

How Safe is a Helicopter Tour in Hawaii?

Juergen T Steinmetz- December 28, 2019 0

It’s surprising one of the highest elected official in the State of Hawaii, US Representative Ed Case, found the safety threat for visitors to go ... Read More