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Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk launches reservations

Opening November 2009

Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk launches reservations

By eTN Staff Writer

Trump International Hotel(TM) Waikiki Beach Walk, slated to open in early November, has launched its reservations system and is now accepting bookings starting November 16, 2009 at

Low-cost flights to Syria launched by flydubai

Aleppo Added To Flight Schedule

Low-cost flights to Syria launched by flydubai

By eTN Staff Writer

Dubai's first low-cost airline, flydubai, added Aleppo to its list of operational destinations this morning when its inaugural flight touched down in Syria's second largest city.

Alaska Airlines inaugurates Portland - Maui flight

Alaska Air

Alaska Airlines inaugurates Portland - Maui flight

Alaska Airlines yesterday inaugurated a thrice weekly flight between Portland, Oregon and Maui using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft that seats 157 passengers.

Delta Air Lines

Delta launches Sydney to Los Angeles route

SYDNEY - US carrier Delta Air Lines began nonstop Sydney to Los Angeles flights Friday, becoming only the fourth carrier to ply the lucrative route.

Summit launched for distressed hotels

Hotel & Motel Management

Summit launched for distressed hotels

By eTN Staff Writer

The Distressed Hotel Summit is being launched by Hotel & Motel Management magaine for hospitality industry professionals to be held October 12-13, 2009 in Washington DC.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest to launch Milwaukee service in November

Southwest Airlines will start flying to Milwaukee on Nov. 1, the carrier announced today.

Seabourn Odyssey to be launched and named in Venice on June 24

The Yachts Of Seabourn

Seabourn Odyssey to be launched and named in Venice on June 24

The Yachts of Seabourn has taken delivery of the cruise industry's first ultra-luxury vessel to launch in six years.

Tour Asia Group launched in Bangkok

TAG

Tour Asia Group launched in Bangkok

By eTN Staff Writer

For the first time in the travel history in Asia, and probably in the world as well, as many as 11 countries have come forward together to form – TOUR ASIA GROUP (TAG).

IIPT Launches World Peace Tours to Iran:   A Persian Journey - Building Bridges of  Culture  and Understanding

IIPT

IIPT Launches World Peace Tours to Iran: A Persian Journey - Building Bridges of Culture and Understanding

The International Institute of Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is taking steps to build bridges of culture and mutual understanding between the peoples of Iran and the United States by offering ...

Meritus Hotels & Resorts launches new simplified Chinese website

Online Bookings

Meritus Hotels & Resorts launches new simplified Chinese website

By eTN Staff Writer

Meritus Hotels & Resorts has seen an increase in online bookings of over 30 percent since switching to new Internet booking engine, SynXis and its Guest Connect as its online merchandising ...

BOOST: Building On Opportunities To Strengthen Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board launches HK$460 million "BOOST" for tourism sector

By eTN Staff Writer

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced full details of BOOST (Building On Opportunities to Strengthen Tourism) – its S$90 million (about HK$460 millions or over US$59 million) initiative ...

Despite crisis new Dubai-based airline to take off

FlyDubai

Despite crisis new Dubai-based airline to take off

By David Harris, The Media Line for eTN

While many airlines around the world are scaling back on routes and cutting back on spending to get by in today’s harsh economic reality, there are exceptions such as the new FlyDubai, a new ...

Dubai launches budget airline

flydubai

Dubai launches budget airline

By AFP

DUBAI — The Gulf emirate of Dubai announced on Monday the launch of its first budget airline called flydubai, which will be taking to the skies in two months despite the global financial ...

New air service launches between Kuwait and Mumbai

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

New air service launches between Kuwait and Mumbai

By eTN Staff Writer

Jet Airways today launched its daily, direct service to Kuwait from Mumbai.

Launch Of WTM Vision

World Travel Market expands with first mid-year conference

By eTN Staff Writer

World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of its first mid-year conference.

Emirates to launch A380 service to Bangkok and Toronto

Routes Will Use Double-Decker Aircraft

Emirates to launch A380 service to Bangkok and Toronto

By eTN Staff Writer

Emirates Airline today announced it will introduce its double decker A380 aircraft on its Bangkok and Toronto routes.

Global Aero Logistics launches re-branding program

New Name, New Logo

Global Aero Logistics launches re-branding program

By eTN Staff Writer

Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. is the new name announced today to replace Global Aero Logistics, Inc.

Leading route development consultancy helps launch new air services in the toughest of times

Delivering Success In Adversity

Leading route development consultancy helps launch new air services in the toughest of times

By eTN Staff Writer

MANCHESTER, England - For ASM, the world leaders in route development for airports, the New Year has started on a highly-positive note.

Bartlett warns drug peddlars in tourist capital

Jamaica

Bartlett warns drug peddlars in tourist capital

By jamaicaobserver.com

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett warned drug peddlars in this resort city that his ministry would be adopting a zero-tolerance against those who continue to 'prey' on ...

"Spirit of Aloha Tour" bus launched today

Hawaii Is A Favorite Vacation Destination

"Spirit of Aloha Tour" bus launched today

By eTN Staff Writer

HONOLULU, HI - Marriott's Spirit of Aloha Tour launched today in San Diego, California with a Hawaiian blessing that included traditional chants, conch shell blowers, hula dancers, and ...

Wataniya Airways to launch first flights

Daily Flights Beginning January 24

Wataniya Airways to launch first flights

By eTN Staff Writer

DUBAI - Wataniya Airways, the first new full-service luxury airline to be launched in the Middle East in recent years, announced its first scheduled flights will be to Dubai, commencing Saturday, ...

Public invited to book launch celebration honoring new book about Hawaii's humpback whales

Humpbacks of Hawaii: The Long Journey Back

Public invited to book launch celebration honoring new book about Hawaii's humpback whales

By eTN Staff Writer

MAALAEA (MAUI), HI - A new book about Hawaii's humpback whales - Humpbacks of Hawaii: The Long Journey Back - will be feted during a special evening celebration on Saturday, January 17 from 6:00 ...

TIA launches travel web site for Obama transition team

TIA New Site

TIA launches travel web site for Obama transition team

By meetingnews.com

The Washington, D.C.-based Travel Industry Association (TIA) has launched a new Web page that's intended to inform and educate President-elect Barack Obama's new Administration on critical travel ...

Scheduled airline service begins between China, Taiwan

China-Taiwan

Scheduled airline service begins between China, Taiwan

By aero-news.net

It's a small victory for freedom... or, at least, capitalism.

David Neeleman's Brazilian airline, Azul, takes flight

Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A.

David Neeleman's Brazilian airline, Azul, takes flight

By eTN

JetBlue founder David Neeleman launches his fourth airline today, Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A.

American Airlines to launch daily flights to Madrid from Dallas-Fort Worth

First Flight Schedule For May 2009

American Airlines to launch daily flights to Madrid from Dallas-Fort Worth

By eTN Staff Writer

FORT WORTH, TX - American Airlines announced today it will begin daily nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Madrid, Spain starting May 1, 2009.

Virgin America to launch service to Boston Logan

New Competition On Transcon Travel Routes

Virgin America to launch service to Boston Logan

By eTN Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Virgin America announced today it will serve Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with daily flights from the west coast beginning February 12, 2009.

Bolivian state airline set for takeoff next year

Bolivia

Bolivian state airline set for takeoff next year

By reuters.com

LA PAZ - Bolivia will launch a new state airline in January, filling a gap left by last year's collapse of its privatized flag carrier as President Evo Morales steps up his control of the ...

Jamaica launches $3 million tourism ad campaign

Jamaica

Jamaica launches $3 million tourism ad campaign

By AP

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is launching a $3 million advertising campaign to lure tourists to the island despite a global financial crisis.

Official launch of IMEX Global Data Exchange responds to rising demand

Redesigned Online Research Library

Official launch of IMEX Global Data Exchange responds to rising demand

By eTN Staff Writer

In response to growing visitor traffic, increased demand for fast access, and up-to-date industry research, IMEX has redesigned its online research library and today officially launches its free ...

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