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Saudi Arabian Airlines takes delivery of first-of-its-kind Boeing plane

Saudia receives Boeing 777-300ER extended range

Saudi Arabian Airlines takes delivery of first-of-its-kind Boeing plane

Boeing has delivered a 777-300ER extended range plane to Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), marking the latest milestone in its longstanding relationship with the airline and the kingdom.

Switzerland goes after Indian tourists from smaller cities and towns

Indian Tourism To Switzerland

Switzerland goes after Indian tourists from smaller cities and towns

NEW DELHI, India - As summer holidays beckon, Switzerland is wooing first time Indian travelers from smaller cities and towns offering the experience of snow clad mountains like Titlis and ...

Qatar Airways sued after passenger struck by wayward drinks cart

Passenger Sues Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways sued after passenger struck by wayward drinks cart

A wayward drinks cart could cost Qatar Airways a steep damages bill with a passenger alleging serious physical and psychological trauma after being struck by a trolley nearly two years ago.

Sir Richard Branson urges islands to transition to clean energy

Saint Lucia signs up for 'Ten Island Renewable Challenge'

Sir Richard Branson urges islands to transition to clean energy

Saint Lucia announced its intention to move towards a clean energy future by becoming the next pioneering economy to join Carbon War Room's Ten Island Challenge, today at the Caribbean ...

Viking launches new ocean cruise line

Viking Cruises

Viking launches new ocean cruise line

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

International Coalition of Tourism Partners lauds Urban Green Energy wind turbine

Green Growth Transformation

International Coalition of Tourism Partners lauds Urban Green Energy wind turbine

HAWAII, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles; BALI, Indonesia - After more than a year of dedicated research and development, Urban Green Energy (UGE) is launching VisionAIR, its most ...

Skal International meets in Bali

Executive Committee and International council

Skal International meets in Bali

The Executive Committee of Skal International along with the Skal International Council met in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this month to discuss both internal and external matters pertaining to the ...

US imposes sanctions on Syrian airline, ministers and TV station

Obama administration slaps fresh round of sanctions on Syria

US imposes sanctions on Syrian airline, ministers and TV station

WASHINGTON, D.C.

LOT introduces new Premium Economy class on its Dreamliner

LOT Polish Airlines

LOT introduces new Premium Economy class on its Dreamliner

CHICAGO and NEW YORK - LOT Polish Airlines, the first European carrier to operate the Dreamliner, introducing new Premium Economy class of service on its Dreamliner flights.

Qatar Airways resumes Boeing 787 flights to London Heathrow

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways resumes Boeing 787 flights to London Heathrow

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa

(eTN) - Qatar Airways’ sales teams have been blitzing the East African markets of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda with news, that the airline has resumed their Doha to London flights with the ...

Starwood Hotels to increase hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels to increase hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent

STAMFORD, Conn. - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

The Qatar connection

air travel

The Qatar connection

By Ted Macauley, eTN Correspondent

(eTN) - Qatar Airways may not be as big as its bigger brother to the south, Emirates, but that may not be such a bad thing.

South Asia's b2b travel and tourism event well received

SATTE event

South Asia's b2b travel and tourism event well received

At the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013, SATTE - South Asia's leading b2b travel and tourism event, enjoyed great response among exhibitors as well as visitors.

International tourism receipts grew by 4 percent in 2012

Receipts reach USD1,075 billion

International tourism receipts grew by 4 percent in 2012

Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by 4% in 2012 reaching US$1075 billion.

Holland America Line goes 'on location' with new activity program

Local experts bring destination-centric experiences on board

Holland America Line goes 'on location' with new activity program

SEATTLE, Wash.

After 35-year absence, Trinidad and Tobago rejoins UNWTO

UN World tourism organization membership

After 35-year absence, Trinidad and Tobago rejoins UNWTO

“We are very happy to welcome Trinidad and Tobago back into the organization, a country which was in fact a founding member of UNWTO as it pertained to the International Union of Official Travel ...

Senior travel executives discuss technology at WTM Travel Tech Show

Adapting to today’s multi-device consumer

Senior travel executives discuss technology at WTM Travel Tech Show

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.

44 percent of countries have identifiable terrorism risk in 2013

10th annual Terrorism and Political Violence Map

44 percent of countries have identifiable terrorism risk in 2013

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 ...

Choice Hotels International opens 88 new hotels in Q1 2013

Choice Hotels International

Choice Hotels International opens 88 new hotels in Q1 2013

ROCKVILLE, Md.

JetBlue and Emirates to expand partnership agreement with bilateral codeshare

JetBlue and Emirates

JetBlue and Emirates to expand partnership agreement with bilateral codeshare

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 ...

Seychelles delegation presents destination information at INDABA

Durban Tourism Trade Fair in South Africa

Seychelles delegation presents destination information at INDABA

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 ...

It’s official: Olympics did not bankrupt London tourism

London Olympics Controversy

It’s official: Olympics did not bankrupt London tourism

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.

Tourism India goes to Saudi Arabia to attract high-end visitors

India wants Saudi tourists

Tourism India goes to Saudi Arabia to attract high-end visitors

DUBAI, UAE - To attract high-end tourists to some of its exotic locations, India will organise tourism roadshows across Saudi Arabia later this month.

Branson: Space tourism will have only minor impact on climate change

Space Tourism

Branson: Space tourism will have only minor impact on climate change

British billionaire Richard Branson says rocket-powered space tourism flights by his firm Virgin Galactic would have only a minor impact on climate change.

Tourism Malaysia launches campaign in Oman

"Visit Malaysia Year 2014" campaign in Oman

Tourism Malaysia launches campaign in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman - Omanis got a taste of Malaysian culture as the Southeast Asian nation launched its "Visit Malaysia Year 2014" campaign in Oman on Sunday night.

Holland America Line rebrands Alaska CruiseTour program

Holland America Line

Holland America Line rebrands Alaska CruiseTour program

SEATTLE, Wash. - Holland America Line is rebranding its popular Alaska CruiseTour program with the new name Land+Sea Journeys.

Shaved legs, tight skirt, lipstick - Sir Richard Branson works AirAsia flight

Dude Looks Like a Lady

Shaved legs, tight skirt, lipstick - Sir Richard Branson works AirAsia flight

Sir Richard Branson was a "trolley dolly" with attitude as he flashed some freshly-shaved leg while working for rival airline AirAsia today.

Seychelles Tourism Minister speaks at UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at Arabian Travel Market

Meeting focuses on long-term aviation and tourism-sector growth

Seychelles Tourism Minister speaks at UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at Arabian Travel Market

Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism & Culture, who was leading the Seychelles delegation to ATM 2013, was one of the Ministers invited to be a speaker at the UNWTO ...

Magnitute 6.2 earthquake rocks southern Iran

Earthquake In Iran

Magnitute 6.2 earthquake rocks southern Iran

Strong earthquake rocks Southern Iran.

Preliminary Earthquake Report:

Magnitude 6.2

Date-Time 11 May 2013 02:08:14 UTC

11 May 2013 06:38:15 near epicenter

Airlines want you flying upfront during summertime

Summer Travel

Airlines want you flying upfront during summertime

NEW YORK, NY – Just as the swallows fly to Capistrano in the summer, airlines have traditionally unleashed their best upfront deals during this time.

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