Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Print Tumblr Viber Southwest Airlines is about to give Hawaiian Airlines a literal run for its money as it plans to lay a claim on the Aloha State’s inter-island market. According to Southwest’s Revenue Chief, Andrew Watterson, flights within the state will begin not long after the commencement of flights between Hawaii and the US mainland. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: Read the full article at aviation...
Tokyo is Asia’s Best City for “bleisure” As corporate travel booms across Asia-Pacific, the concept of bleisure is gaining traction, spurring the region’s cities to better integrate opportunities for leisure amid busy business trips. The 2019 bleisure barometer: Asia’s best cities for work and recreation reveals that while Asia’s best bleisure destinations provide the right balance of business activity, high-quality infrastructure and top-flight leisure...
Chinese airline has filed a lawsuit against a passenger who threw coins into the engine of the airplane “for good luck”. As the passenger admitted that he threw the coins into the engine of Lucky Air’s aircraft because of the superstition, common in China, which says that throwing coins before important events brings good luck and well-being. By doing so, the 28-year-old man wanted to secure a safe flight for himself and his family. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from...
European Commission A long-awaited wake-up call to EU Member States and an Expert Group are the two essential elements of the EU Commission’s new plan to prevent social abuses in aviation. Published today by the Commission, it outlines the ‘Social Agenda’ for air crew, with the aim of achieving ‘socially responsible air transport’ in Europe. Its primary targets are airlines and temporary agencies, some of which are using loopholes and lack of enforcement of EU and...
Barack Obama to speak at World Travel & Tourism Council event The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that the 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama, will be a guest of honor and keynote speaker at its Global Summit in Seville, Spain, to be held between 2-4 April 2019. President Obama served as President from 2009 to 2017. Today, his presidency is defined by the astute leadership he showed amid global economic uncertainty, heightened security concerns...
Russia’s State Duma (Parliament) introduced a bill that would allow foreigners to stay for two weeks in Russia without an entry visa. The authors of the bill believe that the initiative will allow foreign guests to get acquainted with Russia in more detail. They said that this measure is vital for Russia against the backdrop of its ‘oppression with anti-Russian sanctions’. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: In a rather bizarre twist, the authors of the...
Planning a trip for the spring, or recently experienced a flight disruption that delayed your trip? If you are flying out of one of these major airports, there is a good chance your flight will have issues, and in some cases, you could be eligible for compensation from your airline. Travel experts found that out of all U.S. airports, Chicago O’Hare International Airport has the highest number of flight disruptions, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield...
According to Egyptian media, at least 25 people were killed and 50 injured after a train crash ignited a massive blaze at Cairo’s main train station. The train hit a buffer stop near the end of a busy platform at Ramses Station, which is in the city centre. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: The collision caused the train’s fuel tank to explode, setting the platform and nearby buildings alight. The cause of the crash is not yet clear, but only hours later...
1. Is there just one ‘carnival’ or are there several? Where are they? Carnival is a holiday in Brazil – this year it will go from Friday, March 1st to Tuesday, March 5th. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: Every city across the country hosts its own carnival parties and parades, so it’s really happening everywhere in Brazil, every day, from March 1st to 5th. But the most famous carnival – in terms of the total number of people it attracts...
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach 8.2 billion by 2037. “Flying is secure. But keeping it that way is not an easy task. Threats are evolving. The geo-political landscape is complex. Technology is rapidly changing. And the volumes of...
WTTC announces 2019 Global Summit in Seville The United States retained its status as the world’s largest Travel & Tourism economy despite a standstill in international visitors from China, according to major new research released today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The research shows that the United States remained the biggest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2018 with the sector contributing almost $1.6tn to GDP. This translates to 7.8% of US GDP with...
Tanzanian government is planning to re-brand the Tanzania Tourist Board as to equip it with better working tools and strategies for more and vibrant tourism marketing. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Constantine Kanyasu said the government is aiming to re-brand the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) to make it more vibrant with closer cooperation with private tourist stakeholders. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: He said that the Tourism Board will be re...
Gloria Guevara, President and CEO, WTTC The global Travel & Tourism sector grew at 3.9% to contribute a record $8.8 trillion and 319 million jobs to the world economy in 2018. For the eighth consecutive year, this was above the growth rate of world GDP. This is according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual research into the economic impact and social importance of the sector. The research conducted over the last 25 years by WTTC, which represents the global...
The tourism industry had a big blow of confidence today in Egypt after a terror attack on a train station killed more than 28 people and more than 50 injured in a Cairo train fire, according to a source in Egypt’s Health Ministry. The state TV reported that 20 people have been killed and 40 others wounded. The death toll could be much higher. According to other sources the death toll may be less. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: According...
A helicopter carrying six persons including Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Rabindra Adhikari has crashed in Pathibhara, Taplejung on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The crash occurred at Sisne of Fungling Municipality-10, Taplejung airport officials told Biratnagar air traffic control tower. According to a spokesperson of the Nepal tourism board rescue teams are on the way and need another 2 hours to reach the accident scene eTN Chatroom:...
The U.S. president Donald Trump and Vietnam president Nguyen Phu Trong together with senior leaders of Boeing and the Vietnamese airline Vietjet met in Hanoi today. The reason was not only the upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim, but also an important step for the USA and Vietnam in the aviation industry. In Vietnam Boeing confirmed that the Vietjet has purchased 100 additional 737 MAX airplanes, taking their MAX order book to 200 jets. During a signing ceremony today in Hanoi, United...
183 people trapped on Amtrak train, stranded since Sunday night 183 people remain trapped on the Los Angeles-bound Amtrak train in rural Oregon after the train struck a downed tree shortly before 6:20 p.m. Sunday. The train had left Seattle shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday with 183 passengers on board, but has been stuck near the town of Oakridge, about 45 miles south of Eugene, an Amtrak spokesman said. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: A storm has been impacting the...
Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Print Tumblr Viber Compared to the previous financial year, when the airline showed a profit of over 10 million euros, the fortunes of Air Mauritius have reversed with the first 9 months of FY 2018/9 now showing a loss of over 25 million euros. Over the past years, Air Mauritius has managed to turn the previously loss-making national carrier around, but rising fuel prices and other market challenges have put a deep dent into the bottom line...
Portugal, Sweden, and Canada most LGBT-friendly travel countries Thanks to legal improvements for trans- and intersex persons as well as anti-hate crime initiatives, Portugal for the first time managed to jump from 27th place to the top of the SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index, and now shares the 1st place with Sweden and Canada. The SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index is updated annually to inform travelers about the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in 197 countries and...
Miami to Houston was a deadly flight for the crew on Atlas Air Worldwide. The Boeing 767-300 crashed out of unknown reason into a bay outside Houston, Texas, killing everyone on board. U.S. Federal investigators on Sunday combed through the wreckage of this cargo plane flying for Amazon. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around the world: The Boeing 767-300, flying from Miami by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings for the online shopping giant, was nearing...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane bound for Dubai was forced to make an emergency landing in Chittagong Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane bound for Dubai was forced to make an emergency landing in Chittagong, Bangladesh after a hijacking attempt, the airline operator has confirmed. The suspect was apprehended by police following a brief standoff. Following the emergency landing, the plane was immediately surrounded by law enforcement. Grainy footage showing people fleeing from the plane has emerged...
Augustine Namfua All roads and international air routes will during the weekend be leading to Tanzania’s northern safari capital of Arusha to grace a maiden region premier – the outdoor auto show. Dubbed “Arusha Auto Show 2019,” the first of its kind to be organized with an eye to promote automobile and automotive industries, is slated for February 23-24, 2019, at the spacious Magereza Grounds just off from Arusha Airport. eTN Chatroom: Discuss with readers from around...
A humble family living among the local communities that neighbor Murchison Falls National Park in the Masindi district have rescued a leopard cub left behind by its mother and is now being fostered for its survival. According to Uganda Wildlife Authority spokesman Bashir Hangi, the cub was picked up by the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s Problem Animal Rescue Team from the home of Mr. Amon Busati of Kyarukunya village, Kimuru sub county in the Masindi District. The cub was taken to the Uganda...
The Americana of New York opened on September 25, 1962 as a 2,000-room convention hotel. It was constructed by brothers Laurence Tisch and Preston Tisch, co-owners of the Loews Corporation and was the first over 1,000-room hotel to be built in New York since the Waldorf Astoria in 1931. With 51 floors, it was acclaimed for many years in its advertising and by the media as the tallest hotel in the world, based on the number and height of its inhabited floors. The Americana was built, along with...
by Dr. Elinor Garely, editor in chief of wines.travel Do you know the best French wine and the 2nd best destination in France? If you said Bordeaux – you would be correct! Not only are the wines of Bordeaux among the best on the planet, the city is the second most popular destination in France (Paris takes first place). At this time, there are approximately 7500 different chateaux in Bordeaux, covering over 120,000 hectares or 296,596 acres of grapevines planted in 60 different appellations...
Vietnam detains, threatens to deport Trump and Kim Jong Un impersonators Tensions are running high in the Vietnamese capital, where this year’s first meeting of the US President and North Korean dictator is set to take place next week. To lighten the mood ahead of the much-anticipated event, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un impersonators have descended on Hanoi to the delight of local media and onlookers.[embedded content] However, not everyone was impressed by the doppelgangers’...
In today’s hectic times, Bob Marley & The Wailers’ new “Easy Skanking” video serves as a carefree reminder to celebrate the ongoing global legacy that is and forever will be simply known as Bob Marley. And where better to take a moment to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty and the joy than in Marley’s home, Jamaica? Right now, you can take a trip through the joy and walks of life around Jamaica as you take in the sights of the island and feel the...
Pilot filmed sleeping at the controls of a 747 passenger jet China Airlines senior pilot has been filmed by his colleague asleep at the controls of a 747 passenger jet in slightly terrifying recently released footage. Those with a fear of flying should look away now, for the video, that appeared online on Wednesday, is showing a pilot asleep in the cockpit mid-flight, reportedly at the controls of a 747.[embedded content] It is both illegal and extremely dangerous for a pilot to sleep in the...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development, Luigi Di Maio, meeting the unions at Mise, (Ministry of Economic Development) outlined the account of the new company, AZ, and declared, “So, after more than 10 years under the guidance of private individuals, Alitalia will return public.” The last year of Alitalia being public was in 2008 when the then Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi called a group of individuals to block the merger of Alitalia with Air France-Klm. eTN...
In the presence of the French Ambassador in Seychelles, H.E. Lionel Majesté-Larrouy, Alain St.Ange, Seychelles tourism icon, was introduced to H.E. Ibrahim Ramadani Soibahadine. Mayotte Island forms part of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands as does Seychelles. This meeting was the opportunity for the two tourism leaders to discuss tourism cooperation and how Mayotte could take a page from the successes of Seychelles tourism. The President of Mayotte and his delegation were in Seychelles...
