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Palau is an independent nation and an archipelago of over 500 islands, part of the Micronesia region in the western Pacific Ocean. Koror Island is home to the former capital, also named Koror, and is the islands’ commercial center. So how did Palau become a tourism leader? The answer to that question may be answered with another question. What type of suntan lotion is the best to protect your skin when on a beach in Hawaii, Florida or Palau? The use of a suntan lotion doesn’t provide a tourist...

“ACE of M.I.C.E by Turkish Airlines” gathers global MICE industry’s shareholders and professionals together by providing a platform where they can build face-to-face connections. Turkey’s leading MICE industry trade show, 7th ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines, will take place on January 22-24, 2020 at Istanbul Congress Center, Istanbul – Turkey. 3-day long program enables professionals to gain knowledge on the latest innovations of the MICE industry and provides multiple...

More than 100 fires are burning across the Australian state. Authorities in New South Wales, Australia issued an urgent warning for tourists in the popular holiday region are to leave. Severe and extreme fire danger is on the forecast for Saturday. Visiting Australia and New South Wales during Bushfires? “Where roads can be accessed, we will be encouraging tourists, especially, to move out of those areas whilst it’s safe to do so,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said yesterday. But she asked...

The Nepal Tourism Board has been positioning the country as a global center for tourism resilience in Asia. The development of the next satellite Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre will be set up like the first centre established in Jamaica. The Global tourism ministerial conclave today in Kathmandu Nepal had Crisis management and Global Resilience on the top of its agenda. Deepak Raj Joshi, the CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board had joined the Global Tourism Resilience and...

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 bushfires since the beginning of European settlement in 1788. Tourists are fleeing Bushfires in Australia. 420 km from Sydney, tourism consultant, and eTN contributor David Beirman has a very different experience and feedback to share from his New Years Holiday in Northern New South Wales. New South Wales is a southeastern...

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 the union did not bargain in good faith. Today at 11 a.m., the union representing Swissport Fuel employees (IAM Lodge 140) at YUL (Montréal–Trudeau International Airport) & YMX (Montréal–Mirabel International Airport) Airports launched a strike. Despite Swisspport’s efforts the sides were unable to reach an agreement. The...

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 31. With Guam, the United States officially entered the new decade. The paradise island Guam located just an hour flight from Manila rang in the USA New Year 14 hours ahead of Washington DC. Every day Guam begins the day for America, and they did this at midnight with parties, fireworks and a lot of activities not only in the famous resort hotels of this vacation paradise...

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 shows. It has become the signature icon for the country, showcasing the vibrancy and glamorous night vista of the city. The Hong Kong’s 2020 New Year party was a dazzling light show illuminated the Hong Kong skyline to celebrate the new year on Monday. It was spectacular in many ways. A photo shows the beautiful transition of darkness into light with the...

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 make arduous overland journeys – the travel experts say today’s cruise itineraries make visiting possible for people of all ages and abilities. There are more than 100 cruise itineraries that provide access to sacred places – sites of healing, guidance, and divine inspiration that are found all around the world. The significance of these hallowed sites...