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Austrian Airlines launches first US west coast route at LAX

Chief Assignment Editor- April 4, 2017 0

Austrian Airlines’ inaugural flight OS 81 will touchdown at Tom Bradley International Airport in Los Angeles at 1:30 pm on Monday, April 10 from Vienna, ... Read More

The power of alliance: MPI and IACC join forces

Chief Assignment Editor- April 4, 2017 0

In the last year IACC has delivered education at European and US MPI events, including more recently at the Southern California Chapter Conference and MPI ... Read More

Impact of sharing economy system on tourism unveiled

Mario Masciullo- April 4, 2017 0

One single digit suffices to understand the extent of the revolution led by the “sharing economy” on the world of services: in 2015, the turnover ... Read More

Fastest-growing travel company goes to China

Chief Assignment Editor- April 4, 2017 0

Travellanda announces it will be exhibiting at the inaugural ITB China trade show, where it can showcase its diverse range of products to the Chinese ... Read More

Sonoma County Sustainable Tourism Observatory joins UNWTO International Network

Global Editor- April 4, 2017 0

Located in California (USA), the Sonoma County Sustainable Tourism Observatory is the latest member having successfully joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Network of ... Read More

Seychelles Tourism Board hosts training for travel agents in Chinese provinces

Chief Assignment Editor- April 3, 2017 0

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) in collaboration with Best Island, a B2B division of QULV.com, hosted a two-day workshop in two Chinese provinces. A total ... Read More

US Department of Justice asks for temporary halt on Hawaii travel ban lawsuit

Chief Assignment Editor- April 3, 2017 0

The United States Department of Justice filed a motion today which asks US District Judge Derrick Watson to pause proceedings of Hawaii’s lawsuit until the ... Read More

FC Barcelona legend to set sail aboard MSC Divina for soccer-themed cruise

Global Editor- April 3, 2017 0

MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world's largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa, today announced that former soccer ... Read More

Who IGLTA wants to see lead UNWTO as a secretary general

eturbonews- April 2, 2017 0

John Tanzella, president and CEO  of IGLTA, speaks out on the upcoming election for the new Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). IGLTA ... Read More

Enjoy Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris? Try Hungary’s Furmint!

Elinor Garely - eTN Tourism Executives editor in chief- April 1, 2017 0

Furmint vines bud early and ripen late Until I read the Harriet Lembeck article on Furmint (January 2015, Beverage Dynamics), I thought it was a ... Read More

Laptop ban: Why?

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- April 1, 2017 0

The ban on carry-on electronics aboard US and UK bound flights from airports in North Africa and the Middle East was the result of information ... Read More

US intelligence: Terror groups perfecting laptop bombs to evade airport security

Global Editor- April 1, 2017 0

Terrorist organizations are believed to be working on explosives that can fit inside electronic devices and would not be detectable by airport security systems, US ... Read More

Variety Cruises expands small yacht horizons with new destinations

Chief Assignment Editor- March 31, 2017 0

Variety Cruises, named World’s Best Boutique Cruise Line by USA Today, announces the addition of Iceland and Spain & Portugal to their 2017 small yacht ... Read More

Collaboration takes Nepalese tourism student to International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Convention

Chief Assignment Editor- March 30, 2017 0

Bishrut Raj Pokhrel has been selected to attend the conference, which is considered to be the premier educational and networking event for the global LGBTQ ... Read More

UN Human Development Report 2016

Rita Payne, Journalist and Media Adviser, President Emeritus of the Commonwealth Journalists Association- March 30, 2017 0

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, said the theme of the UN Human Development report, “Human Development for Everyone,” chimed perfectly with the organization's vision which ... Read More

Hamburg: World’s leading trade fair for trends in aircraft

Global Editor- March 30, 2017 0

There’s a hotel-like on-board experience for business class passengers, high-speed internet in the sky even for economy passengers and heated stone flooring for a private ... Read More

Turning travelers into champions of tomorrow

Anita Mendiratta - CNN Task Group- March 30, 2017 0

by Anita Mendiratta, CNN Task Group In what feels like the blink of an eye, 2017 nears the end of its first quarter. Businesses worldwide ... Read More

From Russia to Guam via Germany: History of the SMS Cormoran II

Chief Assignment Editor- March 30, 2017 0

The SMS Cormoran holds a special place in history for both Guam and the United States, which may seem unusual for a German ship. On ... Read More

Travelife sustainability award handed out to Uniglobe Lets Go Travel

Chief Assignment Editor- March 30, 2017 0

During ITB 2017, Soren Stober, ABTA’s sustainability manager, handed out the Travelife sustainability award to eight Kenyan tour operators. The Travelife Partner award was received ... Read More

Frasers Hospitality expands in Middle East and Africa

Global Editor- March 30, 2017 0

As part of its global growth strategy, Frasers Hospitality Group, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, is expanding its global presence with eight new properties ... Read More

Electronics ban? What ban? Qatar Airways offers free laptops on US-bound flights

Global Editor- March 30, 2017 0

Qatar Airways has announced a unique solution to the recently imposed Electronics Ban by offering passengers a laptop loan service that takes their award-winning five-star ... Read More

‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’: UNWTO welcomes International Day for Biological Diversity

Global Editor- March 30, 2017 0

The Convention on Biological Diversity of the United Nations has chosen ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ as the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity. ... Read More

Seychelles Tourism Board and Turkish Airlines wow agents in Ireland

Chief Assignment Editor- March 29, 2017 0

The Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) UK, along with Turkish Airlines and some of their Seychelles hotel partners, once again, embarked upon a sales motivation and ... Read More

Guest at The Point At Saranac Lake killed in snowmobile accident: Is the resort liable?

Chief Assignment Editor- March 29, 2017 0

In this week’s article, we examine the case of Taylor v. The Point At Saranac Lake, Inc., 135 A.D. 3d 1147 (N.Y.A.D. 2016) in which ... Read More

International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association appoints new board members

Chief Assignment Editor- March 29, 2017 0

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association announced today the new appointments to its 2017-2018 board of directors, a group that includes LGBTQ business leaders ... Read More

Dusit International forms joint venture company with Colours International in Japan

Global Editor- March 29, 2017 0

Global hospitality company Dusit International today announced the formation of Dusit Colours Co., Ltd., a joint venture company launched in partnership with Colours International Co., ... Read More

Europe’s finest horses travel in comfort on board Qatar Airways Boeing 777

Global Editor- March 29, 2017 0

Fifty of the finest European equine guests were treated with exceptional care and attention as they were transported to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, where ... Read More

Azamara Club Cruises announces 2019 voyages

Global Editor- March 29, 2017 0

Azamara Club Cruises, the boutique cruise line known for its premier destination-immersive voyages, today unveiled its 2019 itineraries to a record 250 ports of call, ... Read More

Turkish Airlines increases Moscow-Antalya route

Chief Assignment Editor- March 29, 2017 0

Turkish Airlines has increased its Moscow-Antalya flights from 2 to 7 frequencies per week beginning March 26. Antalya is a tourism destination characterized by a ... Read More

California becomes first “China Ready” ski and snow destination in the US

Chief Assignment Editor- March 29, 2017 0

A record 1.3 million Chinese tourists visited the Golden State last year, collectively spending $2.9 billion. Visit California – the state’s nonprofit tourism marketing organization ... Read More