eTN Executive Talk: Bahamas tourism minister talks about Travolta tragedy, recession, airlines

Mr. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, former secretary-general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, is currently the minister for tourism and aviation of The Bahamas.

Egyptian Tourism

eTN Executive Talk: Egypt tourism minister confirms growth in 2009 amid Mid-east conflict

Despite the continued unrest in the Middle East reignited by the escalated tension between Israel and Palestine, Egypt’s tourism is expected to grow further this year 2009.

Seychelles

eTN Executive Talk: Seychelles needs reforms to turn “doom and gloom” to opportunity

The Seychelles economic reform program launched with the support of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) since November 1 has moved to pave the way for political stability with Seychelles founding Pr

Executive Talk AirAsia X

eTN Executive Talk: AirAsia X CEO details strategy for Europe

What is your target in terms of average revenue per seat and load factor for the new Kuala Lumpur-London Stansted flight?

World Travel & Tourism Council

WTTC: Bare, naked and stripped

Nelson Alcantara: Intra-European tourism is all the hype these days. What does the World Travel & Tourism Council make of this?

Obababoom

eTN Executive Talk: “Obama is a strong welcoming symbol for international visitors to the USA”

The election of Barack Obama as the next US president generates a new wave of interest and positive feeling for the United States as a travel destination.

Amusement Park Trends

Growth projected for attractions and amusement parks elsewhere but US

US theme parks and attractions will see a decline in business, as their counterparts in emerging destinations, such as the Middle East, Africa and even Asia, are expected to grow, a top executive in t

US Carriers Versus Asian, European and Mid East

Former American Airlines executive tells US carriers: stop making excuses

No matter what I suggest, the outcome can’t be worse than what has already happened, Robert Crandall said within the first minute of his keynote address at the recently-concluded Airline Strategy Su

Greece Tourism

Executive Talk: “Greek tourism is unique and will resist to the world financial crisis”

Despite the deepening of the financial crisis, Greece remains optimistic about its tourism evolution.

Interview with UNIGLOBE Travel’s Senior VP John Henry

New spin on business travel

Change is on its way for the SME segment of the business travel market, thanks to UNIGLOBE, the Vancouver, Canada-based pioneering business travel management franchise group.

Skål International

Turkey’s first lady of tourism shares her tourism vision

Hulya Aslantas has a lifetime of experience in the travel and tourism industry, mainly as a travel agent and now specializing in the meetings, incentives and exhibitions sector (MICE) for the whole of

Palestinian Ministry Of Tourism And Antiquities Participates In American International Travel Fair

eTN Executive Talk: Palestinian tourism minister one-on-one

For the first time ever, the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities participated in an American international travel fair during the inaugural World Religious Travel Expo 2008 held October

eTN Executive Talk

eTN Executive Talk: Uganda Wildlife Authority aims for self-sustainability

The executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Mr.

Hospitality Industry and Credit Crisis

eTN Executive Talk: Is the hospitality industry recession-proof?

Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) gave eTN an in-depth look on how the hospitality industry is currently performing amid the serious economic melt