Adapting to today’s multi-device consumer
A dozen senior executives spent more than three hours discussing mobile at an invitation-only dinner in central London, chaired by On Holiday Group CEO Steve Endacott.
Early Easter travel season also has impact
FRANKFURT, Germany – The Deutsche Lufthansa AG strike by its ground staff had an impact on overall year-on-year figures at Frankfurt Airport for the month of April 2013.
Munich Crowned Overall Winner at Second Regional Heat of 2013
BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Routes Awards recognize and reward the highest standards of marketing activities undertaken by airports and tourism authorities.
launches new official tourism website
The .travel top level domain registry is pleased to announce that Tourism Fiji, the official travel and tourism agency of the government of Fiji, has registered the name Fiji.travel and has now ...
Strengthening Africa tourism
Minister Carvalho Muaria, the Minister of Tourism of Mozambique, and Minister Alain St.Ange, the Minister of Tourism and Culture of the Seychelles, took the opportunity of their presence in South ...
adult-focused resort
BANGKOK, Thailand - Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, which opened only on April 15 of this year, is ranking number one on TripAdvisor among a total of 31 resort hotels in North Male ...
Turkish Airlines
Turkey's flagship airline is facing the threat of a strike after negotiations with the country's main aviation workers union collapsed.
Airbus
Airbus has showed off its new A350 XWB, rolling out its first flyable plane on Monday fresh from the paintshop in company livery.
Vietnam Tourism
HOI AN, Vietnam - Over the past few years, the ancient town of Hoi An, located some 650 km south of Hanoi, is now becoming a favorite tourist destination in Vietnam.
Sean Dee named company’s new global brand steward
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, Hawaii – Global marketing expert Sean Dee has joined the Outrigger executive team as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, announced David Carey, ...
Goa tourism
PANAJI, Goa - The state tourism department on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation from the tourist guides association, to address the issues concerning foreigners illegally operating ...
10th annual Terrorism and Political Violence Map
LONDON, England - Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc, today released its 10th annual Terrorism and Political Violence Map to help companies assess risk levels of ...
17 million foreigners head to Greece
ATHENS, Greece - The Greek prime minister, Antonis Samaras, issued an unusual appeal on Tuesday, asking his compatriots to put on their best face as the debt-choked country prepares to accept 17 ...
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.
SAO PAULO, Brazil - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, is the official airline for Brazil's national soccer team.
Summer Travel
NEWTON, Mass.
Sir Paul McCartney plants a tree in Txai Resort Itacare
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Paul McCartney chose the heavenly Txai Resort, in Itacare, Bahia, to rest after his shows in Brazil.
Choice Hotels International
ROCKVILLE, Md.
JetBlue and Emirates
NEW YORK and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - JetBlue Airways and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier and one of the world's fastest growing airlines, today announced intent to expand ...
The Global Professionals on the Move 2013 report
SYDNEY, Australia - Australia is the third most desired place for professionals to relocate to, says a new report, despite economic challenges and the current high exchange rate making it ...
Marvel Month of May across the globe
HONG KONG – Madame Tussauds Hong Kong joins five other attractions worldwide in launching a host of Marvel Super Heroes, making it a truly a Marvel Month May for Madame Tussauds across the ...
Aiming for FAA Category One status
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa
(eTN) - The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority recently re-certified Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization ...
Las Vegas travel trade event in October
Hot on the heels of their final preparations for the next IMEX in Frankfurt this May, organizers of IMEX America (Las Vegas, October 13-15) have announced that the third edition of the US trade ...
Durban Tourism Trade Fair in South Africa
The Seychelles delegation at INDABA this year, led by Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St.Ange, Seychelles Tourism Board CEO Elsia Grandcourt, Director for South Africa and the Americas ...
American Airlines flight diverted
I will always love you.
Unless you cause a ruckus and divert a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to New York to another airport.
Japan-South Korea Tourism
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's tourism deficit touched a seven-quarter high in the first quarter due to the Japanese yen's fall versus the local currency, data showed Tuesday, with local ...
Passengers stuck on tarmac without air conditioning
DENVER, Colo. — A Lufthansa jet scheduled to fly from Denver to Frankfurt was delayed on the tarmac for 3 hours due to "unspecified technical problems".
Sports tourism
The annual Royal Raid event held in Mauritius has gained in popularity over the years with more and more people taking part in the race, among them, two mountain-climbing world champions.
National Press Club asks Obama administration to explain records seizure
WASHINGTON, D.C.
London Olympics Controversy
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief
One of the perks of being able to attend the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual Global Tourism Summit is that it gives me access to the top executives in travel and tourism.
India wants Saudi tourists
DUBAI, UAE - To attract high-end tourists to some of its exotic locations, India will organise tourism roadshows across Saudi Arabia later this month.
