When a story circulated in August 2017 of male lions attempting to copulate with each other in Kenya’s Masai Mara national park, headlines and Twitter feeds went wild with speculation, ridicule, and accusation. Despite Kenya being one of the more progressive countries in East Africa regarding LGBTQ awareness and rights, the nation still prohibits homosexuality and […] Click to read the full article East Africa: A threatening destination for LGBTQ
According to the CIA World Factbook, there are 41,820 airports around the world, but not all are created equal, as every investor knows. As the global economy shifts to the East, it’s little wonder that four of the largest airports by the number of passengers carried are located in Asia: Bejing (PEK), Tokyo (HND), Hong […] Click to read the full article International aviation holding company Avia Solutions Group shares three tips for airport developers
This is the season to traditionally spend with family and friends and this year Americans are traveling in record numbers. AAA forecasts 107.3 million Americans will take to planes, trains, automobiles and other modes of transportation during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 1. This will be the highest year-end […] Click to read the full article 2017 Year-End Holiday Travel Forecast: Where, when, when not and more…
Who are the best US airlines for in-flight Wi-Fi in 2018? Click to read the full article Who are the best US airlines for in-flight Wi-Fi in 2018?
The anti-LGBT bill outlawing same-sex marriage in Bermuda is on John Rankin’s desk. John Rankins is the Governor of Bermuda. Earlier today ignoring international frustration, the Bermuda Senate voted for the bill to eliminate equality in their country. The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization and the […] Click to read the full article Bermuda Tourism and LGBT Discrimination: Governor...
Is accepting a complimentary airline upgrade considered a bribe? The State of Hawaii Ethics committee is convinced. Millions of arrivals, millions in tourism promotions, the travel and tourism industry in Hawaii is a billion dollar industry, and constitutes the largest export for the US State of Hawaii. Hawaii Tourism Executives maintain representatives and often fly to their […] Click to read the full article Hawaii Tourism CEO bribed by Air China and Japan Airlines and...
ETOA conducted a survey of all the major inbound tour operators and their suppliers, to establish the impact of any restriction on the employment of non-UK EU nationals among those based in the UK. This morning there is a meeting between the Migration Advisory Committee, the Home Office-sponsored public body that advises the government on […] Click to read the full article ETOA To Tell Migration Advisory Committee: Brexit Will Damage Productivity
What day of the week is best to book air tickets? What are the most popular destinations to travel? How far in advance should one book a trip? What are the lastest corporate travel trends? Last minute booking: Good or bad? The cheapest business of first class travel is avaolable on what dates? A review […] Click to read the full article How to find the cheapest air fare in 2018?
With the continuous exploitation of turtles over time, it soon became apparent that the once bountiful resource was becoming a rare commodity. Not to completely lose turtle from the humble dinner table, in the early 20th Century a new legislation was introduced that specified minimum sizes for both green and hawksbill turtles that could be hunted. It also prohibited the taking of buried eggs, banned the use of torches for night-hunting, and restricted the hunting of turtles within 1,000 metres...
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan should play golf together. Turkey and the United States have some of the nicest golf courses and Trump owns the best of them. Instead, both men are in the process to destroy what is left in travel and tourism export between the two countries. Erdogan decided: No more visa on arrival, no more e-visas for US citizens, but Americans are now allowed back into Turkey with a lot of time-consuming hurdles and restrictions. The Turkish Government now...
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan should play golf together. Turkey and the United States have some of the nicest golf courses and Trump owns the best of them. Instead, both men are in the process to destroy what is left in travel and tourism export between the two countries. Erdogan decided: No more visa on arrival, no more e-visas for US citizens, but Americans are now allowed back into Turkey with a lot of time-consuming hurdles and restrictions. The Turkish Government now...
The U.S. president may make the travel and tourism world a more dangerous place on Wednesday when he indicated, he would open the door to move the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, affirming the U.S. recognition of Tel Aviv as the Israeli capital. A Monday deadline came and passed for U.S. President Donald Trump […] Click to read the full article President Trump about to make travel and tourism more dangerous for Americans?
The U.S. president may make the travel and tourism world a more dangerous place on Wednesday when he indicated, he would open the door to move the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, affirming the U.S. recognition of Tel Aviv as the Israeli capital. A Monday deadline came and passed for U.S. President Donald Trump […] Click to read the full article President Trump about to make travel and tourism more dangerous for Americans?
Norwegian Air low-cost Transatlantic escalation Click to read the full article Norwegian Air low-cost Transatlantic escalation
U.S. Travel applauds confirmation of Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security Secretary Click to read the full article U.S. Travel applauds confirmation of Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security Secretary
U.S. Travel applauds confirmation of Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security Secretary Click to read the full article U.S. Travel applauds confirmation of Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security Secretary
The U.S. is ranked the second most popular country to visit in 2018 by European travelers Click to read the full article US increasingly popular destination for Europeans, as prices drop
“Bill” Marriott honored with award for Outstanding Leadership, Citizenship and Innovation Click to read the full article Think you know hotel tycoon “Bill” Marriott?
This story is progressing tremendously in Jamaica since yesterday. American Tourists leaving Montego Bay are hearing it from their taxi drivers and people are talking about it when enjoying the Jamaica sun at the swim at bars at Montego Bay resorts. “We should rename Montego Airport to “Bob Marley International Airport”, a local tour guide […] Click to read the full article CIA murdered Bob Marley? News spreading fast in Montego Bay
Last week on eTN Ameer Ebrahim, our Environment Consultant for the St.Ange Consulting Group in the Seychelles wrote about Plastic being a global epidemic. He said “As the world population increases, so does the global production and consumption of plastics. Plastic has some amazing properties – it is versatile, lightweight, flexible, moisture resistant, strong, and […] Click to read the full article Use of single use plastic straws for your drink : Why?
Can you trust consumers? Wine awards Click to read the full article Can you trust consumers? Wine awards
After devastating natural hurricane disasters, Caribbean countries are struggling to bring the islands together. MOU signed at the just-concluded UNWTO Sustainable Tourism conference in Montego Bay opened more doors to establish enhanced and direct air service to and between the island countries. Besides the lack of air services to fly from one island to another, also air-connections […] Click to read the full article Transit Visas for the United States? Why ? UNWTO Secretary...
Bali bracing for volcanic eruption: Stranded tourists wait for rescue flights Click to read the full article Bali bracing for volcanic eruption: Stranded tourists wait for rescue flights
New officers at Travel Agents Association of India roll up their sleeves Click to read the full article New officers at Travel Agents Association of India roll up their sleeves
UNWTO Conference Delegates were wined and dined last night at Chukka Caribbean Adventures in Jamaica and the host had a purpose doing it. The result after a fantastic eleven-course gourmet experience was the announcement by Jamaica’s minister of tourism Ed Bartlett to establish a gastronomical center in Jamaica. According to eTN Publisher “Excellent was an understatement.” A gourmet experience […] Click to read the full article...
Jamaica conference has positive outcome: Read the declaration Click to read the full article Jamaica UNWTO Tourism conference : Transcript of the Montego Bay Declaration…
Jamaica PM Holness commits to local tourism development Click to read the full article Jamaica PM Holness commits to local tourism development
American Airlines: Holiday flights bah humbug Click to read the full article American Airlines: Holiday flights bah humbug
Marriott Rewards ranks highest in a 2017 stud and receives the Gold award for overall member satisfaction with a score of 806. World of Hyatt is the Silver award recipient with a score of 805, followed by Hilton HHonors, the Bronze award recipient, with a score of 793. The 2017 Hotel Loyalty Program Satisfaction Study measures member […] Click to read the full article The best hotel loyalty programs are Marriott Rewards, World of Hyatt, Hilton HHonors,
The future of tourism: Innovation challenges in the Caribbean Click to read the full article The future of tourism: Innovation challenges in the Caribbean
