World Travel & Tourism Council Summit Abu Dhabi with President Clinton
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief
The trance of being in Abu Dhabi and the excitement of being in the same room as former US President Bill Clinton during the 2013 edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ...
Thailand Travel Mart Plus The Greater Mekong Subregion: June 5-7
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ready to organize another travel extravaganza to restate Thailand’s stance as the regional hub for holiday business.
Air safety in the United States
There has been a lot of talk lately about the forced spending cuts -- sometimes called "sequestration" -- that have begun to take effect in the federal budget.
Asia Pacific Face of the Future
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has named Mr. James Mabey to receive this year’s Face of the Future Award. Mr.
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Goa monsoon packages
GOA, India - For couples who love the Goa monsoon, the tourism authorities here have now offered a "beach-bumming" experience in the rain.
Czech meetings industry
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – On April 16, a new Board of Directors was elected to two-year terms at the General Assembly of Prague Convention Bureau (PCB).
Malaga Convention Bureau, Andalucía Tourism Board and MPI Spain team up
The next event in the “Talks” series will provide a dedicated education and networking opportunity for Spanish meeting planners to learn about successfully conducting business with Russian ...
OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Japan
Japan is poised for an economic expansion, but long-term growth prospects remain contingent on additional efforts to revitalise the economy and reduce unsustainable levels of public debt, ...
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce
Australia's NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce signed the three- year agreement at Qantas’ facilities at Sydney Airport today, marking the largest ...
GBTA France Advisory Board
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the names of business travel and meetings professionals who have been invited ...
Local travel and tourism executive named CEO
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Paul Casey, former head of Hawaiian Airlines and former President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Island ...
supporting airline’s technology agenda
DALLAS, Texas – Craig Maccubbin joins Southwest Airlines as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), becoming a member of the Technology Leadership team effective May 6, 2013, and overseeing ...
work cut out for new airline chief
By Mario Masciullo, eTN Italy
ITALY (eTN) - The Board of Alitalia met recently and finally confirmed the name of the new CEO to be Mr.
Destination: Capitol Hill
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – “What a fabulous event in the nation’s capital,” said Tom Jaffa of Jaffa Travel & Receptive Services in Seattle, who chairs the NTA Government Relations ...
$6.1 billion inAmerican Airlines revenue in 3 months
$8 Million is the profit for the first quarter this year for American Airlines. The airline counted for $6.1 billion in revenue for the first quarter - what management said is impressive.
US Congressman Sablan statement on inclusion of Northern Mariana Islands in national immigration reform bill
The US Senate “Gang of Eight” has released its long-awaited comprehensive immigration reform bill, including specific provisions for the Northern Mariana Islands.
10th Routes to be held in Aberdeen, Scotland
It was announced today that Aberdeen City and Shire will host Routes Europe 2015.
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) hosted the first Aviation Day Central America,
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) hosted the first Aviation Day Central America, highlighting aviation's ...
BITE 2013 Beijing
The year 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE) 2013.
Shanghai MICE event
SHANGHAI, China – Back for its 3rd successful run, SBEW, which began on April 14, has culminated in the opening of IT&CM China – the leading international MICE event in China.
Leader Tapped to Build on Existing Strategic Direction
DALLAS, Texas – After a comprehensive search, the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Board of Directors has appointed Paul Van Deventer MPI president and chief executive officer, filling ...
International Luxury Travel Market Americas event meets in Riviera Maya, Mexico
The International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Americas will be holding its second annual event in Riviera Maya, Mexico from September 30 to October 3.
issues hindering aviation growth
By Murari Mohan Jha
Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), has strongly pitched for a comprehensive aviation policy for India to address inherent issues that have been ...
PATA Youth Forum in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand – The PATA Youth Forum, which has the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – The Future of Tourism,” is aiming to attract hundreds of young professionals and students from ...
PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand - Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico and G20 pioneer, Ms. Gloria Guevara, and President of Boeing Southeast Asia and former US Ambassador to Thailand, Mr.
focusing on the future of meetings
Back by popular demand, EIBTM Online Education Week will deliver some of the best-attended sessions from the show, as well as industry research which will be available via the EIBTM website and ...
James D. Santini Award
WASHINGTON, DC - The NTA has given their James D. Santini Award to Patti A. Culp for her legislative tourism work for over the past 3 decades.
First SKAL event to be held onboard a cruise ship
NEW YORK, New York – More than 1,200 SKAL delegates - who hail from all corners of the globe - will convene aboard an 110,000-ton cruise ship during a 7-day cruise that departs New York’s ...
Prague Convention Bureau organized unique tourism and travel seminar
On April 9, the world congress industry experts met in the Prague Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel Prague at the educational seminar “How to win international congresses.” During the event, which was ...
first Africa International Luxury Travel Market closes
The first International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa closed today having established the scene for the continent’s luxury travel ...
