Category: Feature

Hong Kong Makes COVID-19 Testing Easy as Using a Vending Machine

Chief Assignment Editor - December 22, 2020 0

Hong Kong is diligently working to make it as simple as possible for people to test for COVID-19 as they go about their days using ... Read More

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Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Designed for the New Normal

Chief Assignment Editor - November 13, 2020 0

Hong Kong’s can-do spirit and love of life have not been dampened in any way by the pandemic, and this shows in the production of ... Read More

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Hong Kong Tourism Board Opens New 360° Hong Kong Moments

Chief Assignment Editor - November 5, 2020 0

Right next to the city in Hong Kong, nature is closer than one might think. Shining a light on this perhaps unknown wonder, the Hong ... Read More

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Hong Kong Tourism Preparing for International Travel

Chief Assignment Editor - October 26, 2020 0

A spotlight is shining on concerted efforts by Hong Kong Tourism Board public and private sectors in preparation for tourism revival in the post-pandemic city. ... Read More

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Three ways you can help during hurricane season 2020

Chief Assignment Editor - July 24, 2020 0

For those living in areas susceptible to hurricanes, the annual hurricane season is an anxious time. However, the ongoing 2020 COVID-19 crisis is likely to ... Read More

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Kalashnikov cab? Russian assault rifle maker goes into electric taxi business

Chief Assignment Editor - August 10, 2019 0

The Kalashnikov Group of Companies has presented the UV-4 electric car for the taxi market at the 7th International Eurasian Taxi Forum (MEFT) staged in ... Read More

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Russia thanks Ukraine for allowing Russian aircraft in its airspace during thunderstorm

Chief Assignment Editor - August 9, 2019 0

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has welcomed Kiev’s decision to allow a Russian aircraft to enter Ukraine’s airspace to avoid a thunderstorm. “Great news! Thank you!” ... Read More

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US travel posts worst overall performance in nine months

Chief Assignment Editor - August 6, 2019 0

Travel to and within the U.S. grew 2.4% year-over-year in June, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s latest Travel Trends Index (TTI) — travel’s worst ... Read More

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Profit for Lufthansa Group collapses in deep red

editor - August 2, 2019 0

by Mario Masciullo, special to eTN In the second quarter of 2019, the Lufthansa (LH) Group profit fell to -70% (about 226 million euros). The ... Read More

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African Tourism Board has a message to the world: You have one more day!

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 29, 2019 0

The African Tourism Board gives the travel and tourism industry in the world until July 31 midnight to become a founding member. The soft launch ... Read More

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Frankfurt Main Train Station: Child killed in a possible terror attack

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 29, 2019 0

How safe is Frankfurt HBF (Main Train Station), or a German train station in general? This is a hot discussion today throughout Germany after an ... Read More

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Russia: Foreigners committed 19,000 crimes in country in 2019

Chief Assignment Editor - July 29, 2019 0

Foreign citizens have committed nearly 19,000 crimes in Russia since the beginning of this year, the Russian Interior Ministry reported. “Foreign citizens and stateless individuals ... Read More

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Garlic got visitors shot in California mass shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 29, 2019 0

Loving garlic was the death sentence for five visitors at the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival 80 miles north of San Francisco. The sound of multiple ... Read More

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Bail denied for ZImbabwe Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira

editor - July 29, 2019 0

Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira today had to abandon her Prado, Cruiser, Benz, to fit into the prison truck. Just a couple of days ago ... Read More

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Shifting from Boeing to Airbus may be the new trend in the United States Aviation market

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 29, 2019 0

United, American and Delta Airlines may not follow President Trump push for America First and may shift from Boeing to the European airline manufacturer Airbus. ... Read More

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South Korea and Japanese Tourism ruled by history: Japan is worried!

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 18, 2019 0

Japan and South Korea are people of a similar mentality and outlook on life. Both nations are conservative in one way and progressive in another ... Read More

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Xinjiang means beautiful scenery for tourists and concentration camps for local minorities

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 17, 2019 0

Armed police and frequent checkpoints have not dampened the flow of holidaymakers visiting the region, which in 2018 saw a 40 percent increase in visits ... Read More

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Desperate mayday by American climber injured on Mount Himlung in Nepal

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 17, 2019 0

Global Rescue moved into action at 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) after receiving a mayday call conferenced in by friends of American researcher Dr. John All. ... Read More

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Forget fake Rolex, how about fake Ferrari or Lamborghini?

Chief Assignment Editor - July 17, 2019 0

A father and son duo of Ferrari fraudsters have been busted for selling fake sports cars, for between $45,000 to $60,000 each, from their workshop ... Read More

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Global Rescue: Tourist’s Life Saved after Inhaling Mysterious Airborne Bacteria in Namibia

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 16, 2019 0

Scott Garrett no longer leaves the country without his Global Rescue membership card in his wallet. Garrett’s incredible story about a life-threatening illness on safari ... Read More

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Reopening of early pyramids is good news for Egypt Tourism

Juergen T Steinmetz - July 16, 2019 0

Egypt Tourism has good news. Two of its earliest pyramids located 40 km south of Cairo are scheduled to re-open for the first time since ... Read More

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ZImbabwe Tourism Authority on a employee firing spree

editor - July 16, 2019 0

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has given immediate termination notice to 38 employees, saying it is adopting a leaner, more efficient and cost-effective human resource ... Read More

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U.S. consulate in Hong Kong issues warning to visitors: Legislator Building under attack

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 30, 2019 0

The Hong Kong Legislator building is under attack. The U.S. consulate today warns American visitors in Hong Kong to avoid major areas in Hong Kong. ... Read More

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List of LGBTQ Pride events: Much of the world celebrates, some are not allowed

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 30, 2019 0

World Pride came home to celebrate in New York, where it all began. The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members ... Read More

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First Virgin Hotel in UK major selling points are more than 1000 years old

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 30, 2019 0

The first Virgin Hotel in the UK owned by Sir Richard Branson has a major selling point before it’s even constructed. The opening of Virgin ... Read More

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Report: Boeing outsourced 737 MAX software development to $9/hr subcontractors

Chief Assignment Editor - June 30, 2019 0

Boeing has been outsourcing software development to newly graduated programmers employed by third-party software developers – including Indian HCL Technologies Ltd and Cyient Ltd – ... Read More

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The Tsar Gold Arctic Train from St. Petersburg to Norway

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 27, 2019 0

Russia has launched its first train service from St Petersburg through remote Arctic regions to Norway. The service made its debut journey last week with ... Read More

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IATA statement on Boeing 737 MAX safety controversy

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 26, 2019 0

IATA is taking a stand in the Boeing MAX controversy and issued this statement today: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety ... Read More

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Boeing 737 MAX safety inspectors replaced by robots?

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 26, 2019 0

Two airline crashes, hundreds of passengers dead, but the concerns about Boeing and their B737 MAX is not getting resolved. Even more safety dangers were ... Read More

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Tourism must deliver greater benefit to all

Juergen T Steinmetz - June 24, 2019 0

Tourism now dominates most Caribbean economies, drawing huge numbers of visitors and wealth into the region. Despite this, many of those who work in or ... Read More