Road blocked for over 8 hours
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa
(eTN) - A massive traffic jam along the main highway to Mombasa was blocked yesterday for over 8 hours by striking truck drivers, with cars on both sides of the Mariakani weight bridge backed up ...
Minneapolis Rabbi Takes Delta Air Lines to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Supreme Court will hear the case of a frequent flier labeled a frequent complainer by one airline.
Burundi gets more air connections
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa
(eTN) - The Burundi government has formally signed a new air service agreement with Qatar Airways, allowing the two national airlines (Qatar Airways and Air Burundi) to fly up to seven times a ...
Ryanair accuses EU of making decisions on political and not commercial basis
Ryanair has accused the EU of acting bizarrely and making decisions on a political and not a commercial basis.
China Tourism
BEIJING, China - China's tourist industry has been urged by a senior official to promote practices of good faith.
Travel to North Korea
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Golf Tourism In New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand is hoping to double the number of international tourists who come here to play golf as part of a new strategy to attract higher spending visitors.
Credit card provider MBNA adds airline giant Etihad to its partner portfolio
Credit card provider MBNA has added airline giant Etihad to its partner portfolio as they today launched two new cards that rewards spending with air miles.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
EVERETT, Wash. - A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines.
Aeromexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico - Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, is announcing the addition of three Embraer 175 planes to its fleet, making it the first national airline in the country to operate this ...
2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards
NEWTON, Mass. - The winners of its 2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards have been announced today.
SkyWest Orders 40 Embraer 175 Aircraft
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil - Embraer and SkyWest Inc. announced a firm order, today, for 40 EMBRAER 175 aircraft.
Holiday Travel
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Air China
BEIJING, China - Air China will make its baggage through check-in service from international cities to domestic cities (I-D) via Beijing more accessible.
networking at Messe Frankfurt Congress Center
A turnaround in the format of the education program of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education ...
Upswings all around
FRANKFURT, Germany - IMEX in Frankfurt opened in Hall 8 of Messe Frankfurt by announcing a rise in new exhibitor numbers together with some significant stand size increases, plus a marked upswing ...
41st edition of ABAV
The Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies (ABAV) has opened registration for visitors who wish to participate in the 41st edition of ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas, which will be held ...
First quarter results
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa
(eTN) - Figures just out about Mauritius’ tourism revenues, which show a decline of arrivals during Q1 of 2013 by 12.4 percent, have caused a storm of outrage across the island’s tourism ...
Centara Hotels & Resorts operates to strict environmental standards
BANGKOK, Thailand - Centara Hotels & Resorts, throughout its 30-year history, has always believed passionately in green and sustainable tourism, a policy that is at the heart of the company ...
UAE sustainable luxury resort
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces certification of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Travel to Libya
Following Libya's revolution, oil production has been restored and the country has slipped from the front pages.
Sultan Qaboos Port
MUSCAT, Oman - In response to the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to convert Sultan Qaboos Port into a tourist port, Dr Ahmed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and ...
Middle East Medical Tourism
Medical tourism has been brought to the fore with renewed optimism and a host of projects as announced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Sunday.
Mauritius Torism Revenues Plummet
Mauritius's earnings from tourism dropped 12.4 percent from a year earlier to 12.06 billion rupees ($386 million) in the first three months of this year as the weak economic environment in Europe ...
Luxury falls out of favor with Chinese shoppers
Armed with empty suitcases and same-day return tickets, an army of mainland Chinese is descending on suburban outlet shopping malls and international fashion chains in Hong Kong, turning cheap ...
Irish budget carrier posts record annual profit of €569 million
Ryanair wants to more than double its share of the European short-haul market to 20 per cent in the next five years
Goa Tourism
PANAJI, Goa — The number of Russian tourists to Goa could soon touch 200,000 annually, newly-appointed Russian honorary consul in Goa Victor Albuquerque said Monday.
US Embassy in Nassau issues ravel warning
NASSAU, Bahamas - The United States Embassy in Nassau has issued a security alert to American citizens residing in and traveling to The Bahamas about an increase in armed robberies on New ...
Crystal Cruises
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Flying easyJet? Better pack light!
EasyJet has announced a 'guaranteed' cabin baggage allowance which is 37 per cent below the maximum size allowed - because its packed planes can't always fit passengers' luggage on-board.
