1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism
NEW DELHI, India – Tourism and hospitality professionals from across India and throughout Asia will convene in New Delhi on 28 November, for Community Marketing’s 1st Asian Symposium on Gay ...
Annual Global Competiveness Report
WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia is one of the top 20 most competitive economies in the world, according to the annual Global Competiveness Report released this week by the World Economic Forum.
Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Hong Kong – As part of its global brand strategy, Sofitel Luxury Hotels has launched its Ambassador program for its 25,000 employees around the world.
UN Human Rights Council
Six countries that have never previously served on the United Nations Human Rights Council are among 15 new members of the Geneva-based body after a round of balloting among UN Member States this ...
Global Food Costs
Despite a sharp increase in international grain prices, the overall cost of food remained steady in April after falling in March, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ...
Global Airline Industry
CHICAGO, Ill. - The world's airlines are anticipating increased demand again in May according to the latest statistics from OAG, a UBM Aviation brand.
Global Population Growth
The world’s population is projected to surge past 9 billion before 2050 and then reach 10.1 billion by the end of the century if current fertility rates continue at expected levels, according to ...
World Environment Day 2011
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that India will be the global host of this year’s World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June, during which the intrinsic link between ...
Global Airline Industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said their data showed that the industry picked up in 2010. On 2 February the group released their final figures for 2010.
Abu Dhabi Becoming Top Retail City
DUBAI, U.A.E.
Expedia Teams Up With Wyndham Hotel Group
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Expedia, Inc.
Global Tourism Recovery
People are rediscovering travel following the recession, according to data unveiled on the second day of World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry.
Mitigating Green House Gas Emissions
Tourism is estimated to be responsible for about 5 percent of global carbon emissions.
Aviation industry recovery stronger and faster than predicted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has again revised its industry outlook, expecting the world’s airlines to post profits of US$8.9 billion in 2010, as the industry recovers ...
Global Organization
HOUSTON, Texas - The Latino Hotel Association (LHA), a newly-formed global organization dedicated to expanding Latino ownership, leadership, and commerce in the hotel industry, today announced ...
WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011
By Aileen Wang and Alan Wheatley
BEIJING – Switzerland remains the world's most competitive economy, while the United States has fallen from second to fourth after losing the top spot last year, according to the World Economic ...
Global Travel Up
SYDNEY - THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) , which represents 230 airlines, said international passenger and freight traffic rose in July as flights increased in Asia and the ...
Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria
LOS ANGELES, CA - Green Globe Certification has today launched its latest update to the Green Globe Standard for sustainable operation and management.
Most Consumers Plan To Stay In Their Own Countries
SHELTON, Connecticut - More than 60 percent of consumers around the world are planning to spend as much or more on their vacations this year as they did on their last getaways, according to new ...
Part Of New Global Leadership Team
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Following the acquisition of Regent Hotels & Resorts from privately-held Carlson Hospitality Group and Brussels-based Rezidor Hotel Group, Formosa International Hotels ...
SkyTeam seeks to broaden its network
NEW YORK - SkyTeam, the global airline alliance that includes Delta Air Lines Inc and Air France-KLM, is looking for new partners in Latin America, Asia and Africa as it seeks to broaden its ...
Indonesia Air Transport
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
(eTN) in Jakarta/Amsterdam - It was an important day last Wednesday for Garuda. In the early 2000s, Indonesia’s national carrier was plagued by debts, forcing it to cut both aircraft and ...
Airline Strikes
India's state-owned Air India cancelled more than 76 flights on Wednesday due to a strike by its staff, a day after British Airways workers went on a five-day strike.
Region Of Global Interest And Importance
By eTN Staff Writer
The "Voice of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea - VIOAS" is the title of a new bi-monthly magazine, which the
Insights Into Tourism Branding
By Anita Mendiratta, CNN Task Group
UNLOCKING NATURAL RESOURCES
Culturally Aware Tourism Contributes To Global Challenges
By Andrew Princz
The recent volcanic chaos over the skies of Europe was a jolting reminder of our society’s dependence on air travel, accustomed as we are to jet off to far-flung lands.
United Nations World Tourism Organization
By eTN Staff Writer
World Travel And Tourism Council
By eTN Staff Writer
The
Exhibition Industry Members Meet
By eTN Staff Writer
As more than 80 members of UFI met to professionally ensure continued quality and effectiveness of exhibitions in the region, Bahrain had the opportunity to showcase its own expertise and ...
Key Industry Event
By eTN Staff Writer
Over 80 officials and members of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, from throughout the world are expected to arrive in Bahrain tomorrow to attend UFI’s fourth annual Open ...
