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No Grapes Grapes are not indigenous to Australia and yet today, a country almost the size of the USA, is the 6th largest producer of wine in the world. The front runners are France, Italy, the US, Spain and Argentina (and perhaps the PRC which “might” rank 3rd – the data is not clear). Most […] The post Wines of Australia: Consistency, reliability and awards appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has charged the newly-established Negril Destination Assurance Council (Negril DAC) with safeguarding the western tourist resort area and ensuring its integrity. “The Negril DAC must take control of the destination. We are providing the legislative and legal framework for you; we are helping to facilitate capacity building but […] The post Tourism Minister of Jamaica charges Negril DAC to safeguard resort’s integrity appeared...

Kafe Kreol — a café and restaurant offering authentic Seychellois and Italian cuisine will be open for the first day of business on Friday 14th July. The newly refurbished beachfront restaurant replaces the former Kaz Kreol — the popular feet-in-the-sand eating place at Anse Royale. The new owners — the Frichot family — bought the […] The post Kafe Kreol: Seychelles’ popular beachfront restaurant at Anse Royale reopens appeared first on eTurboNews...

Yesterday action packed one-day meeting of the High-Level Taskforce to end the sexual exploitation of children and tourism met at the UNWTO Headquarters in Madrid. UNWTO Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rifai opened and closed the meeting and personally attended showing the importance of this issue Rifai called the dark side of tourism. He said: “I don’t […] The post High Level Taskforce to end sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism meets in Madrid appeared...

The US east coast Nepal Tourism Summit wound up on a high note at its last event held in Boston, Massachusetts, last night at Hampshire House located in the heart of Boston’s famous Beacon Hill. This was the final round of east coast cities that began in Washington DC on July 6, followed by New York city on July 10. Teaming up with eTurboNews (eTN) and the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) under the leadership of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) CEO Deepak Raj Joshi and the...

The National Portrait Gallery in London has opened its first exhibition of portrait drawings by some of the outstanding masters of the Renaissance and Baroque. The drawings include some of the hidden treasures of Britain’s finest private and public collections, a rich source of European old master drawings. The portraits by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Dürer and Holbein have been selected not only because they are extraordinary records of an artist’s skill and a...

Hawaii was honored in Wine Spectator’s 2017 Restaurant Awards, which highlight restaurants around the world that offer the best wine selections. This year, the Restaurant Awards program honored 3,592 dining destinations from all 50 states in the US and more than 75 countries internationally. The Restaurant Awards began in 1981, and there are 3 levels: […] The post Hawaii restaurants among world’s wine elite appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the island’s craft industry is set to benefit from a major boost with the establishment of a Craft Development Institute (CDI), which will not only aim to reduce the mass importation of Jamaican-branded souvenirs but also increase business opportunities for local craftsmen. This announcement was made […] The post Jamaica Tourism provides more jobs through Craft Development Institute appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN)...

Legendary Caribbean hotelier Heinz Simonitsch, who defined luxury hospitality and environmental sustainability, will receive the first Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Icon of Hospitality Award. Simonitsch of Jamaica’s famed Half Moon resort in Montego Bay was conferred the high honor today, his 90th birthday, for his tireless and innovative contributions to the region’s hospitality […] The post First recipient of prestigious “Icon of Hospitality”...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts revenue of 3.1 trillion baht (US$ 9.1 billion) in tourism revenue in 2018 by attracting tourists from second-tier Chinese and European cities and focusing on tourist quality, says Governor Yuthasak Supasorn. The industry has remained sluggish during the last two quarters, but the plans are expected to lay […] The post Thailand’s 2018 Tourism forecast: US$ 9.1 billion in revenue appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click...

South Africa expects to welcome over 100,000 visitors from India in 2017, up from the 95,377 in 2016, which was 21.7 percent more than the previous year. South Africa Tourism has tied up with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), and under this arrangement, more than 1,500 front-line agents are being trained to promote […] The post South Africa travel agents train to lure India travelers appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

In this week’s article, we discuss three cases, Amiano v. Greenwich Vil. Fish Co., Inc., 2017 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 4458 (1st Dept. 2017); Vitello v. Captain Bill’s Restaurant, 191 A.D. 2d 429 (2d Dept. 1993) and Yong Cha Hong v. Marriott Corp., 656 F. Supp. 445 (D. Md. 1987), all of which are instructive […] The post Choking on a fish bone in a hotel restaurant: Who is liable? appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

US Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan announced today that the Commonwealth Ports Authority would be receiving $3,761,807 to replace 3 of the passenger loading bridges at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport. Congress provides the funding through the Airport Improvement Program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. “Improving the visitor arrival experience is a priority […] The post Saipan Airport receives $3.8M for airport bridgeways appeared...

The 9th edition of ETOA’s City Fair in partnership with European Cities Marketing (ECM) opened with an evening of networking and cocktails at London’s Smith & Wollensky. Invitees were treated to a cocktail-making demonstration before the following day’s City Fair workshop on Monday, June 12. The workshop, held at London’s Old Billingsgate, featured 150 exhibitors […] The post Busy day of networking for CityFair.travel appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN)...

The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is proud to announce that Bea Broda Productions is the latest charter member of the IIPT Travel for Peace Campaign. Bea has been producing, writing and hosting travel television shows since 1987, including “Passport to Adventure” and “Timeless Places.” Her current series, “Outta Town Adventures,” travels both […] The post New charter member of IIPT Travel for Peace Campaign: Bea Broda...

What do Indian travelers usually look for in a destination, what are their needs and expectations when it comes to Seychelles and what can be done to further develop the market? The Seychelles Tourism Board, local and Indian trade partners were recently given the opportunity to ponder on these questions in a half-day seminar dubbed […] The post The Indian traveler: Seychelles Tourism explores potential of Indian market appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

Croatia is renowned for producing world-class tennis players. It was, therefore, appropriate that during Wimbledon fortnight, London’s Queen’s Club, which hosts one of the most prestigious grass tennis tournaments in the world, was chosen to promote tourism in Croatia. Presentations by the Croatian Tourism Board introduced guests to the attractions of one particular region – Kvarner, which promotes itself with the slogan: Diversity is Beautiful. Landscape Located in the...

Rovos Rail tourist train is on its way from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on its annual vintage trip from the tip of the African continent to its heart, rolling through famous tourist attraction sites in southern Africa. The luxury train left Victoria Falls on Monday this week, heading northwards to Dar es Salaam in its 15-day epic journey from South Africa to East Africa. Reports from trip organizers said the train is due to arrive in Dar es Salaam Saturday mid-morning this week, July...

The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced that Hostelling International (HI) is a new partner of its global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons. “This partnership is one of the ways Hostelling International clearly demonstrates their commitment to understanding the needs and wants of today’s young travelers,” said David Chapman, […] The post World-wide study of youth travel market appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN)...

The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of works at the new domestic passenger terminal building. Minister Loustau-Lalanne visited the Seychelles International Airport on Friday, June 30, to have an appreciation of the current state of the construction, which started in January 2015. “I […] The post Civil Aviation Minister inspects progress of new domestic passenger terminal at Seychelles...

New York-based travel and tourism professionals had a good time last night at the just-concluded Nepal Summit at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at Grand Central Station in New York city, New York. More than 180 of the top travel agents, tour operators, and media from the Big Apple had attended the 12th road show event […] The post New York Tourism professionals love Nepal! appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

The Seychelles national airline was among the top winners at this year’s World Travel Awards bagging four major accolades. The travel awards on Saturday crowned Air Seychelles as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline for the third consecutive year and also the region’s best for Business Class and Cabin Crew service. This is the fourth consecutive […] The post Seychelles’ national airline, Port Authority & hotels shine at World Travel Awards appeared first on...

W San Francisco, a 4-star hotel in California, announced the appointment of Brett Neller as the hotel’s new Director of Finance. A talented leader with proven expertise in aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives, Brett brings nearly a decade of experience to his new position as the Director of Finance at W San Francisco. In […] The post W San Francisco appoints new Director of Finance appeared first on eTurboNews (eTN). Breaking news click here

Sounds and lights area appearing in a magical atmosphere in Pompeii at night. “The Eternal City” opened for night visits from July 8, 2017 delighting visitors with ethereal wonders and the benefit of the cooling night breeze. “The new lighting system of Pompei is another important step in the revival of a unique archaeological site in the world, a journey that enabled 30 domus (houses) to be visited by the public … to provide the entire archaeological coverage area...

When the full moon rises on the island of Oahu, Hawaiians and their guests make a special journey to one of the most significant cultural sites in the state: Waimea Valley. Known as the “moon walk,” visitors are led throughout the valley as a new world unfolds before them. Waimea Valley is an archaeological treasure, with 78 known surface sites of interest. Waimea, “The Valley of the Priests,” gained its title around 1090, when the ruler of Oahu, Kamapuaa, awarded the...

The Director of the Fiera di Roma, Pietro Piccinetti, announced that museums will have the opportunity to showcase their venues in Rome city when it hosts the first Travel Exchange Bourse of tourism museums. The date of the first edition will be set for October 2018. This news was released on the occasion of the presentation of the “Congressional observatory of Federcongressi” held in Italy’s capitol of Rome by the mayor of the Rome office. “In our industrial plan, we...

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) sat down with trade partners to discuss and map out a new marketing strategy that will guide the country’s tourism industry in 2018. The deliberations took place during the mid-year marketing meeting held at the Constance Ephelia Resort at Port Launay on Monday, July 3, 2017. The meeting brought together board members, management and staff of the Seychelles Tourism Board including the managers and marketing executives working at the various overseas...

Creating new business leads for Hawaii companies by networking with global tour operators will be accomplished with a B2B Networking Sessions and Japan Summit offered at the 2017 Global Tourism Summit, September 19-21, 2017. Presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the Global Tourism Summit takes place at the Hawaii Convention Center. The summit is expected to bring 2,500 tourism decision-makers, stakeholders, and innovators together from Hawaii, the mainland US, and international...

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) is the Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board and Seychelles the Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Destination in 2017. This was revealed at the World Travel Awards’ Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017. The event was held at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef – a 5-star beach resort in the neighboring Indian Ocean island […] The post Seychelles wins Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board & Cruise Destination accolades at World Travel Awards...