Sixt-Car-Hire-Branches The Better Business Bureau (BBB) gave Sixt Car Rental USA in Fort Lauderdale a C Minus as a rating. This is not good. Too many unresolved complaints show a pattern of unresolved issues resulting in complaints by U.S. customers. Is this rating justified? Sixt is a different car rental company in America – an American car rental company based in Florida with a stubborn German attitude from Bavaria. Sixt car rental USA in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 53 U.S...
US Travel Hall of Leaders Distinguished individuals are named to US Travel’s Hall of Leaders for “sustained, noteworthy contributions that have positively impacted the travel industry, stimulated greater achievement, and raised industry-wide standards.” Recipients of the award are for serving their place of employ with excellence, but also for contributions that have elevated travel nationally and globally. Destination leaders Todd Davidson, president and CEO of Travel Oregon...
LGBTQ Travel in Europe The European Travel Commission (ETC), in collaboration with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF), has published its first study on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer travel segment. The aim of the Handbook on the LGBTQ Travel Segment, authored by Peter Jordan of Gen C Traveler, is to help European destinations to understand the potential of the LGBTQ travel market and how they can provide a more welcoming environment...
Ryanair announced cuts to 20% of its Dublin-based fleet this winter and possibly the dismissal of 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew in the weeks to come. This decision comes in the immediate aftermath of a series of one-day strikes by Irish based pilots and further industrial action across Europe. It will fuel frustration among its workforce even further and risks exposing Ryanair passengers to ever more uncertainty about their travel plans over the summer. Rather than responding in a positive...
Homeless in Hawaii sounds exotic, but it has become an emergency for the Aloha State.Homeless citizens are residing on sidewalks, parks, filthy neighborhoods, public bathrooms, tourist beach facilities. Among the homeless population are a record number of minors, some started to turn to criminal activities in Waikiki. Waikiki is the center of tourism and the economic engine of Hawaii. Many hotels say “Not our problem.” It will be a problem when tourists select other sand and sea...
89% of US flyers DON’T want cell phone service in-flight According to a new Nielsen survey, more American travelers want to keep air travel cell phone service free and hope to keep air travel as one of the few places to be actually disconnected. The study dives into current attitudes and perceptions before, during and after a trip revealed the majority of U.S. travelers oppose the use of cell phone calls on board and cite “nuisance, disturbance” as the main reason (89%). As...
Almost everything has to be shipped into the State of Hawaii. Travel and Tourism is depending on shipping imports, and the Jones Act is not helping and generates a monopoly when it comes to shipping fees. In Hawaii the Jones Act is back into the news. The Cato Institute is an American libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, DC which was founded as the Charles Koch Foundation in 1974. Cato was established to have a focus on public advocacy, media exposure and societal influence...
What exactly is the Namibian government is trying to hide? D Dogged by allegations of bribery and unethical operators, a dodgy permitting system, and the contentious hunting of so-called ‘problem animals’ – Namibia’s hunting community has now been forced into silence by its own government. The country’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has released a memorandum that prohibits the posting of hunted dead animals on social media. The memorandum calls the...
Florida Tourism is under threat because beaches are under threat, and the cause is seaweed. Fort Lauderdale asked the State of Florida, which regulates how cities clean their eaches, if they can use heavier equipment. City crews work for hours every morning with large machines to chop up the seaweed and bury it — or use dump trucks to haul it away, so beaches become presentable to tourists – and it smells. They clear thick mats of brown, squishy stuff that smells like rotten...
Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart 2018 (RDTM 2018) held in Jaipur, India, from July 20 to 22 was a clear landmark event in the hosting of such shows, and its success was seen at many different levels. Organized by the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) with the support of stakeholders, the event attracted sellers and buyers who were keen to make the best of the unique opportunity, which is sure to be emulated by other India States. While...
Ngorongoro Conservation The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and Tanzania National Parks – the two leading wildlife conservation and tourist magnets in East Africa – have remitted dividends to the government of Tanzania, signaling a positive trend of tourism growth overtaking other business sectors. The essence of tourism as the leading economic sector in Tanzania was observed this week after the two leading wildlife conservation and trustee institutions – the Ngorongoro...
World’s most popular cruise destinations named Cruise Critic has announced the winners of its third annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, naming the world’s most popular cruise destinations, based entirely on consumer ratings submitted with reviews on Cruise Critic. The awards name the top cruise destinations across 18 regions worldwide. New in 2018, the awards also highlight the best lines to visit each region. The Eastern Mediterranean port of Kotor, in Montenegro...
Deadly forest fires are causing death and destruction in Greece. The worst Greek forest fires in a decade have raged through holiday resorts near Greece’s capital, killing more than 100 people. This is according to local news reports, even though the confirmed number of dead is 26. “I am really concerned by the parallel outbreak of these fires,” a visitor told an eTN reporter. If you are a tourist and need help, call 199. Locals and tourists are fleeing for their life...
Looking at the photos in this article, no wonder Singapore is such an important travel and tourism destination. Obviously food has a lot to do yahoo Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Print Tumblr Viber Previous articleThailand wins six PATA Grand and Gold Awards 2018 Next articleLondon Heathrow flies to busiest first half Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in Germany (1979), beginning as a travel agent...
World Cup visitors spent $1.6 billion in Russia The Russian economy got a significant boost in June and July from increased tourist revenue during the FIFA World Cup, according to the CEO of the FIFA Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin. “In total, Russia got around 100 billion rubles ($1.6 billion),” he said. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said earlier that the Russian capital received about 13 billion rubles ($206 million) during the event. Overall, tourists spent 715 billion rubles...
UNWTO Promoting a greater engagement of the tourism sector with sustainable development is the main objective of UNWTO Tourism for SDGs Platform. The online tool is designed to advance the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through tourism, and was developed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the support of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute an ambitious global agenda for people...
Tourists love New York. New York has the most restaurants and coffee shops, it’s the safest city to live in and the number one city when it comes to quality of life. However, New York is only number 10 of the best city to live in the United States. Oklahoma City is the most affordable city, New York the most expensive city in the United States. The number one city in the U.S. is Seattle, Washington. Many Americans prefer to reside in rural areas, but far more call cities their homes...
Not only UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab knows that sports is one of the best promotions for tourism. Zurab appointed football stars as tourism ambassadors. The travel and tourism industry in Croatia is experiencing a boom and a 300% increase in online travel searches, thanks to the recent World Cub and the countries participating in Russia. A boom in tourism is credited due to the incredible atmosphere that spread across the entire country during the World Cup in Russia. A...
Arabian Travel Market 2017 Day 2 – HOT taken on the 25th of April 2017 at the Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, (Photo by Sharon Haridas /ITP Images) Serge Zaalof was heading operations for all Atlantis Resorts & Residences worldwide, including Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, Sanya Hainan in China as well as The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Dubai and Atlantis, Ko Olina in Hawaii, which are both in development. He died this weekend. The cause of death has not...
Louis D’Amore, the president and founder of the International Institute for Peace Through tourism told eTN: An inspired and motivating article! What does it mean to be an ambassador of peace? I still remember when I was younger and used to watch with admiration people like Francesco Totti, David Beckham, Keira Knightley and, first of all, my main source of inspiration, the U2’s leader Bono, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. I admired them (and I still admire) for their...
The Foundation for Environmental Education, through its Blue Flag certification, long recognised as the global benchmark for sustainable beaches, marinas and boat-based activities around the world, has signed an agreement with ENAT – The European Network for Accessible Tourism non-profit association to work together to promote access for all visitors to beaches, marinas and boat-based activities. While the Blue Flag standard already includes a number of requirements related to access...
How safe is it to travel to Iran after today’s rage of words between leaders of Iran and the United States? The US State Department posted in red letters on its website: Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens. In the meantime, Austria is supporting travel and tourism to Iran for its citizens. Austria will organize a specialized training course for the development and promotion of the tourism sector in Iran. Austrian...
It’s a big event for Johannesburg and for South Africa. It’s a big event for locals and visitors to South Africa. In the words of Revolutionary, Public Servant, Political Leader, Philanthropist and Father of our Nation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” Mandela Day was officially declared an annual international day in honour of Mr. Mandela, by the...
New IGLTA Facebook-powered Chatbot to assist LGBTQ community in planning travel The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association has teamed up with the Paris-based startup company Hopstay to develop an LGBTQ travel chatbot to assist travelers in planning their trips. The chatbot, which resides within Facebook Messenger, is available on desktop, tablet and mobile and shares LGBTQ-welcoming travel opportunities, including recommendations for destinations, travel agents, hotels, transport...
Obama Less than two years after leaving the White House, former American President Barack Obama remains the top tourist icon in Africa through his visits and family roots on the continent. The former US President landed in Africa near the end of June of this year for a private family vacation which later changed into a special safari in Africa that had attracted media attention, mostly in Eastern and Southern Africa. During his visit to Africa lasting up until this week, Obama spent 8 days at...
Marriott International joins Starbucks, will ditch plastic straws by July 2019 Marriott International today announced that it is following the Starbucks’ lead and is planning to remove all plastic straws and drink stirrers from all of its 6500 hotels and resorts across 30 brands around the world by 2019. “We are proud to be among the first large U.S. companies to announce that we’re eliminating plastic straws in our properties worldwide,” said Arne Sorenson, President...
The importance of technology in tourism and hospitality is at the center of the World Tourism Day (WTD) 2018, providing opportunities for innovation and preparing yahoo Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Print Tumblr Viber Previous articleCape Verde Airlines : Resuming normal operation soon Next articleSix Senses St. Kitts Resorts gives away St. Kitts & Nevis passports Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a...
The St Kitts Gvernment supports this program to gain citizens for the Caribbean island country. Harvey Law Group announces Strategic Partnership with Range yahoo Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Print Tumblr Viber Previous articleThe Impact of Technology and OTAs to the Hospitality Industry Next articleBoeing’s Aviall Announces Agreements with Major International Suppliers Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was...
#VegasStrong was the message in October. The entire travel and tourism industry demonstrated sympathy with the victims, with Las Vegas tourism and MGM Resorts. It was one of the biggest deadly shooting and murder attack in the United States. It happened in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, an MGM Resorts International. After the attack on October 17 during a press conference at the IMEX Trade Show in Las Vegas MGM went all out to demonstrate compassion. The message to the public...
2018’s Most & Least Stressed Cities in America named With workplace-related stress alone costing society more than $300 billion per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Most & Least Stressed Cities in America. In order to determine where Americans cope best with their stress, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 37 key metrics. The data set ranges from average weekly work hours to debt load to divorce and suicide rates...
