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SA tourism minister to lead new UNWTO initiative

Marthinus van Schalkwyk to head UNWTO commission on tourism and development

SA tourism minister to lead new UNWTO initiative

At a meeting of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in Belgrade, Serbia, this morning, the South African Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, ...

UFTAA’s position on IATA's new distribution capability - NDC

UFTAA and IATA

UFTAA’s position on IATA's new distribution capability - NDC

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - During the UFTAA Congress in Kuala Lumpur, IATA's Alexs Popovich gave an interesting and in-depth presentation on IATA’s proposed NDC. Mr.

Seychelles and Emirates work together to further boost tourist arrivals

Joint workshop for European tour operators held in Seychelles

Seychelles and Emirates work together to further boost tourist arrivals

In a move to further boost arrivals to the archipelago, the Seychelles Tourism Board and Emirates held a joint workshop for European tour operators on May 28 at the Constance Ephelia Resort, ...

UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai is running for a 2014-2017 second term

UNWTO Executive Council recommends Taleb Rifai for Secretary-General for the period 2014-2017

UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai is running for a 2014-2017 second term

Taleb Rifai (born 1949) is the current Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, the first Arab to run the 154 member body. He is based in Madrid, Spain, where the UNWTO agency is ...

Up-close and personal with Taleb Rifai

UNWTO Leadership

Up-close and personal with Taleb Rifai

By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief


Since taking office as the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) secretary-general in May 2009, Taleb Rifai has been on a perpetual move, traipsing the globe from one travel and ...

ICTP President reflects on the World Tourism Forum Lucerne Think Tank

Travel and Tourism interconnected with other sectors

ICTP President reflects on the World Tourism Forum Lucerne Think Tank

I have been reflecting on the recent Think Tank that I had the pleasure of moderating during the recent World Tourism Forum in Lucerne – and how to get more attention focused on the conclusions ...

Air New Zealand forced to dump shark's fin cargo

Anti-shark's fin campaign crusading on in Asia Pacific

Air New Zealand forced to dump shark's fin cargo

The anti-shark's fin campaign is crusading on in Asia Pacific.

BestCities recognizes International Diabetes Federation with Client Award

Award presentation at IMEX Frankfurt

BestCities recognizes International Diabetes Federation with Client Award

FRANKFURT, Germany - BestCities Global Alliance is delighted to announce that the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has been named recipient of the inaugural BestCities Client Recognition ...

Aeromexico launches new route Las Vegas - Puerto Penasco - Hermosillo

Aeromexico Presents its New Route

Aeromexico launches new route Las Vegas - Puerto Penasco - Hermosillo

LAS VEGAS, Nev.

Pakistan Airlines flight accompanied by fighter jet for emergency landing in UK

Unruly passengers threaten to blow up the plane

Pakistan Airlines flight accompanied by fighter jet for emergency landing in UK

Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK709 headed from Lahore to the UK with 297 passengers onboard was diverted from northwestern England's Manchester Airport to Stansted when two unruly ...

Oneworld airline alliance enters events and conventions travel market

Oneworld airline alliance

Oneworld airline alliance enters events and conventions travel market

oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, today unveiled a new, one-stop, easy-to-use service to meet the travel needs for conventions, conferences, exhibitions and special events - ...

International Institute for Peace through Tourism announces launch of Peace Tours Morocco

Legacy Project commemorates 25th anniversary of first global conference

International Institute for Peace through Tourism announces launch of Peace Tours Morocco

STOWE, Vermont; TORREMOLINOS, Spain & CASABLANCA, Morocco - The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is pleased to announce the launch of Peace Tours Morocco as its second ...

Cruise industry adopts passenger bill of rights

Cruise Lines International Association

Cruise industry adopts passenger bill of rights

WASHINGTON, D.C.

US Airways begins seasonal service to Shannon, Ireland

US Air Flies To Ireland

US Airways begins seasonal service to Shannon, Ireland

TEMPE, Ariz.

Leading travel magazine to name best wines on the wing

9th annual airline wine competition

Leading travel magazine to name best wines on the wing

YARDLEY, Pennsylvania – Global Traveler, the only ABC-audited magazine for business and luxury travelers, held its ninth annual Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Competition.

Tourism leaders from Dubai and Seychelles meet

Working visit

Tourism leaders from Dubai and Seychelles meet

Helal Saeed Almarri, the Director General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the principal authority responsible for strengthening Dubai’s positioning as a ...

Etihad launches new cards that reward spending with air miles

Credit card provider MBNA adds airline giant Etihad to its partner portfolio

Etihad launches new cards that reward spending with air miles

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.

Winners of 2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards announced

2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards

Winners of 2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards announced

NEWTON, Mass. - The winners of its 2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards have been announced today.

Embraer and SkyWest Inc. sign a contract for 40 E-Jets

SkyWest Orders 40 Embraer 175 Aircraft

Embraer and SkyWest Inc. sign a contract for 40 E-Jets

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil - Embraer and SkyWest Inc. announced a firm order, today, for 40 EMBRAER 175 aircraft.

Chinese tourists ignoring luxury names and beating path to lower-end retailers

Luxury falls out of favor with Chinese shoppers

Chinese tourists ignoring luxury names and beating path to lower-end retailers

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 ...

Turkish Airlines flies US couple to Bangladesh instead of Senegal

Airline confuses airport codes, takes passengers to wrong country

Turkish Airlines flies US couple to Bangladesh instead of Senegal

Two US holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.

Falcon 2000S, 900LX, 7X to highlight Dassault's EBACE display

Dassault Falcon Marks 50th Anniversary

Falcon 2000S, 900LX, 7X to highlight Dassault's EBACE display

GENEVA, Switzerland - Dassault Falcon will present a full lineup of long-range large-cabin executive jets at this year's European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May 21-23.

Seychelles tourism pledges support to Qatar Airways

Seychelles tourism minister and Qatar Airways ceo meet in dubai

Seychelles tourism pledges support to Qatar Airways

Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, met Mr.

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 ...

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