Ground-breaking for the new Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, was in 1900 and construction began in 1901. It was conceived and built by Joseph Stickney, a New York financier who owned the nearby Mt. Pleasant House. By the late 1890s, Stickney decided to build a more luxurious hotel opposite the Mt. Pleasant […] The post Mount Washington Hotel amenities: Orchestra, choir, telegraph appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
A representative of the Philippine government tourism office said martial law has been extended for another 5 months. A joint special session of the Senate and House of the Representatives approved with a majority vote extending the proclamation of martial law for the entire island of Mindanao, in the southern Philippines this Saturday. In the rest of the country, specifically popular tourist destinations like Manila, and resort islands of Palawan and Boracay, it’s life as usual...
Cologne is turning into a city with scary looking people wearing black t-shirts with scary writings, leather trousers, blue hair and more designs along this line. It feels like devil worshippers are taking over this city on the Rhine, but these are fans and visitors to the sold out Amphi Festival. It’s is a music festival that has been […] The post God also hates you: Cologne calls is Amphi Festival appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click...
Summer has well and truly arrived in the Maltese archipelago, with new hotels, highly-regarded accolades, and some stunning new Beautiful Destinations imagery to share. Here is the latest news from the Malta Tourism Authority: SAME-SEX UNIONS Malta became the 15th EU state to introduce same-sex marriage through the new marriage equality act on Wednesday, July […] The post Malta Tourism: Summer has arrived! appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
The Director of the Zanzibar Tourism Promotion Center India, Jilesh Babla, was an exhibitor on the second day of Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) in Chandigarh, India, and was present at the event with an objective to educate travel agents from Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh about Zanzibar, Africa. Babla said, India is one of the […] The post Zanzibar Tourism targets India travelers appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
The Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism & Hospitality Industry, Hon. Dr. Walter Mzembi spoke on the occasion of the Parliamentary Conservation Caucus Launch on “Tourism Development and Conservation: Challenges and Opportunities on July 19 at the Meikles Hotel, Harare: Transcript: Tourism worldwide is in the export category. It ranks third, behind only fuel and chemicals, […] The post Tourism Development and Conservation: Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on eTurboNews...
The second edition of Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) opened today, July 20, in Chandigarh at The LaLiT. GPS is a business networking event and business-to-business (b2b) travel and tourism trade show that is held annually in Nagpur. Mr. Harmandeep Singh Anand, Co-founder of GPS India, proudly announced this year’s event in the 6 cities in […] The post Global Panorama Showcase opens to travel and tourism industry in India appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa and Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts in the heart of Jackson Hole’s Teton Village, are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt White as director of sales. In this role, White will oversee all sales strategies including developing the annual sales budget, showcasing meetings […] The post New Director of Sales for Jackson Hole’s Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa and Hotel Terra Jackson Hole appeared first on...
The Hon. Numan Kurtulmuş is now the new minister of tourism in Turkey. Tourism is one of the most important foreign exchange earners in Turkey. Turkish controversial president Erdogan decided to fire the previous minister Prof. Dr. Nabi Avci and do a more sympathetic replacement. This was reported by the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet today. Kurtulmus thanked Avci for […] The post Turkey has a new tourism minister after parliament reshuffle appeared first on...
Karen Kotowski, CEO of the Events Industry Council (EIC) and Penn State alumna, has joined the Penn State School of Hospitality Management (SHM) Industry Advisory Board. The EIC is a federation of 32 organizations in the meetings, exhibition, events and travel industry. Kotowski is responsible for the day to day management and strategy of the […] The post Events Industry Council CEO joins Penn State hospitality industry advisory board appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news...
Corinthia Hotel London was named one of the Top 15 City Hotels in Europe by Readers of Travel + Leisure as part of the World’s Best Awards 2017. Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey asks readers to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels […] The post Corinthia Hotel London scoops Top 15 City Hotels in Europe award appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Catalonia Bávaro Beach Golf & Casino Resort in Bávaro Beaches (Punta Cana) is a family resort located in the Dominican Republic. The property boasts exclusive beaches of fine white sand, crystal clear Caribbean waters, palm trees along the coastline, lush vegetation and coral reefs. Green Globe congratulates Catalonia Bávaro Beach Golf & Casino on its […] The post Catalonia Bávaro Golf & Casino Resort: Certified for second year appeared first on...
The Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Anne Lafortune, led the Seychelles delegation to the 6th International Conference on Tourism Statistics held in Manila, Philippines at the end of June. The conference organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), was themed “Measuring Sustainable Tourism,” in line with the UN’s declaration of the year 2017 […] The post Seychelles exposed to best practices in Tourism Satellite Account Development appeared...
Billy Beane, whose statistical methodology helped revolutionize major league baseball and inspired the best-selling book and Oscar-nominated film, Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt, will present the opening keynote address at the 2017 Global Tourism Summit in Honolulu, September 19. Beane’s keynote topic, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, will share his innovative philosophy of […] The post Billy Beane, inspiration for Moneyball, to present opening keynote at 2017 Global...
Die Welt, a national German newspaper’s lead headline today is: “Germany is losing patience with Turkey.” The German ambassador was recalled to Berlin, the German foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel interrupted his summer vacation to deal with the increasingly aggressive and hostile behavior by the Turkish president Erdogan, who is seen as using dictatorial methods to rule his country. Well-respected and known journalists are in jail accused of terrorism when reporting...
Popularly known as Pride of Africa, the Rovos Rail tourist luxury train left Tanzania’s commercial city of Dar es Salaam to Cape Town at mid-day on Tuesday, snaking through amazing Tanzania and Zambia Railway line to Cape Town at the tip of the African continent. The train, Pride of Africa, left the Tanzanian capital at 12 pm, rolling to Cape Town, cutting across Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana before touching South Africa. After departing Dar es Salaam, the train had passed...
A tourism practitioner, Nkereuwem Onung, President, National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators (NATOP), and also Managing Director, Remlords Tours, has said that it’s a new dawn for the tourism sector in Nigeria as no efforts would be spared in ensuring that the issue of tourism data is put onto the first burner. Onung made this declaration in an exclusive interview with Lucky Onoriode George recently. As the newly-elected first National Deputy President of the Federation of Tourism...
The Acajou Beach Resort has become the latest tourism establishment to be awarded the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL), after it was successfully assessed and certified as a resort that is integrating sustainability practices in its business operation. The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Maurice Loustau-Lalanne presented the Chairman of Acajou Beach Resort, Hugh Payet with the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label certificate on Tuesday, July 11. The ceremony...
A study by an online booking company findings around holiday booking trends, following analysis of 20 countries. Which nationalities like to stay close to home and which venture further afield? Who tends to book at the last minute, and who are the most serious forward planners, securing overall better prices and a wider accommodation choice? From the millions of bookings made on the online site in 2016, there are some clear distinctions from market to market in terms of booking habits...
Louis D’Offay, the well-known and highly-respected hotelier from Praslin, died today, July 18, 2017, on his island home, leaving the industry he led for many years in shock and dismay. Louis, the much-loved tourism personality, was a father and grandfather, a partner and a brother to some, and a cherished friend to so many. For the last 2 or so months, he fought bravely against the cancer he had been diagnosed with, with the support of his beloved children, family members, and friends...
NIAC Action Executive Director Jamal Abdi issued the following statement regarding today’s vote to defund Donald Trump’s Muslim ban in the House Appropriations Committee: “We applaud Representatives Mark Pocan and Barbara Lee for leading the charge against the Trump administration’s Muslim ban. By offering amendments to defund elements of the ban, Representatives Pocan and Senator Lee demonstrated real leadership in attempting to put an end to Congressional inaction and...
During a ceremony held yesterday to mark the first Blue Economy Day at the Seychelles Institute of Teachers Education (SITE), the Chief Executive Officer of the James Michel Foundation, Mr. Jacquelin Dugasse, and the Minister of Environment, Energy & Climate Change, Mr. Didier Dogley, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Cooperation. The aim of […] The post James Michel Foundation signs MOU with Government of Seychelles appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news...
On August 26, Salento, on the Apulia peninsula also known as “the hill of the Italian boot,” will celebrate La Notte della Taranta, which in 2017 celebrates the 20th edition of this event. Over the past 20 years, around 600 guests made up of local and international artists as well as musicians have alternated performances […] The post Salento preparing to welcome Night of Taranta appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
Over the last 10 years, the tax-free trend in Milan has been positive, and since 2010, the Lombard capital has seen an increase in Chinese tourists who, in the 2-year period 2015-2016, have come to visit the city. From 2006 to present, however, the Russians and Americans, albeit with swinging trends, have maintained a constant […] The post Milan Tourism profits jump due to tax-free status appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here
“American Airlines and our 120,000 team members around the globe are proud to join ECPAT-USA in the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation,” said American’s Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. ECPAT-USA is proud to announce that American Airlines is taking a major step in the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation by committing to sign ECPAT-USA’s Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct (The Code). The Code is an industry-driven responsible...
Seychelles, a tiny archipelago of 115 islands, has once again been featured worldwide. An international news channel has thrown the spotlight on how communities in Seychelles, including a tourist establishment, are working to mitigate and fight the effects of climate change. The visit of a filming crew to the Indian Ocean islands earlier in May, […] The post Tourist establishment in Seychelles supporting community initiatives in fight against climate change appeared first on eTurboNews...
Antigua and Barbuda welcomed The Voice 2017 Winner Chris Blue and his new wife Stephanie to the popular destination in the Caribbean for their honeymoon with a VIP reception. The newlyweds landed in the Caribbean’s most romantic destination to the sounds of local musicians where they were personally greeted by the Minister of Tourism, Economic Development, Investment and Energy, the Honorable Asot A. Michael. As part of the VIP Welcome and reception, the newly-married couple, who arrived...
A combination of weak child protection systems, cheap international travel, and growing access to the internet is thwarting efforts to counter the sexual exploitation of children in the travel and tourism industries, a conference on the issue in Madrid this week concluded. Hosted by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the meeting of international experts and officials was supported by the government of The Netherlands, UNICEF, the Global Partnership to End...
The hero was the pilot of an Air Seychelles Airbus A330-243 operated as HM 54 flying from Mauritius to Seychelles. In trouble is the pilot of Emirates Airlines, flying an A380 super jumbo as EK703 from Dubai to Mauritius. Hundreds of passengers that flew over the Southern Indian Ocean on Friday are extremely lucky to be alive after they escaped some dangerous skies over Mauritius. “The Emirates Airline pilot will be in trouble if I file a report. If you are not filing a report I...
Last week Delta Air Lines’ CEO, Ed Bastian, made news during the company’s earnings call by announcing that Delta has flipped its position on air traffic control reform and is now “working constructively” on US House legislation President Trump supports, which closely resembles Air Traffic Control (ATC) reform principles the President signed at a White House ceremony last month. In response to a question from a Wall Street analyst Bastian declared, “we’re not...
