11 and counting
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) – Today, the 11th anniversary of the most heinous terror strike ever, will be remembered by the families and friends of the thousands of victims who lost their lives when two hijacked ...
Bali tourism industry
BALI, Indonesia - Following terrorist attacks in Solo (Surakarta), Central Java, early last week, Bali is on high alert to assure the world that the island is safe.
Pakistani Government Shuts Down Cell Phone Services
By Agha Iqrar Haroon, US correspondent in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government of Pakistan foiled around 13 attempts to plant explosive devices at markets, where families were busy with Eid shopping, by suspending cell phone service for ...
Global Tourism
A terrorist explosion in Bulgaria. Tourist kidnappings in Egypt. Sometimes violent demonstrations in Greece. A coup in Mali. Deadly drug wars in Mexico. Olympic security failures in England.
Security problems may doom Kenya's travel and tourism business
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Kenya
Nairobi was stunned by a second attack yesterday evening. This time at least one life has been lost and at least 13 innocent bystanders were injured following the attack at a bus terminal.
Travel Advisory
The US Embassy in Kenya said on Saturday that it has received credible information of attacks directed at “prominent Kenyan facilities and areas where foreigners are known to congregate, such as ...
The security of air transport
On the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on governments to adopt smarter visa and border security policies ...
Mumbai Bombings
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council condemned the terrorist attacks that struck various parts of the Indian city of Mumbai, stressing that such violence is ...
United Pilots Riled By 9/11 Flight Numbers Reinstatement
CHICAGO, Ill.
UK
LONDON - Terrorists are planning attacks on London's tourist hotspots by sending explosive-laden boats down the Thames river, with an intelligence