Hans Koch named
By Mario Masciullo, eTN Correspondent, Italy
MILAN, Italy (eTN) - Hans Koch was elected as the new President of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) and will run the office for the next 3 years from 2103 to 2105. Mr.
Thai Tourism
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thawatchai Arunyik, deputy governor for domestic marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has been selected as the TAT's next governor to replace Suraphon Svetasreni, ...
IMEX Politicians Forum held in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany - A networking breakfast facilitated by the Hon.
networking at Messe Frankfurt Congress Center
A turnaround in the format of the education program of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education ...
Malai Sakolviphak Award
One of Thailand’s most knowledgeable and experienced hoteliers, Eric Hallin, has been presented with the Malai Sakolviphak Award by the President of Skal International Bangkok.
Recent election propels position change
She was considered an extremely efficient and dynamic Minister of Tourism, and she can be credited with many initiatives such as boosting home stays and promoting new tourism activities such as ...
Mrs. Phyllis Kandie named
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa
(eTN) - Mrs.
Exclusive interview
By Motaz Othman, eTN Correspondent, Middle East
(eTN) - In an inclusive interview at the Malaysia stand during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, H.E.
Sean Dee named company’s new global brand steward
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, Hawaii – Global marketing expert Sean Dee has joined the Outrigger executive team as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, announced David Carey, ...
Marriott to Congress: Join our Campaign to "See the World"
Leaders from the travel industry, including Marriott International, Inc., told Members of Congress this week that tourism holds the key to the nation's economic recovery and urged them to support ...
Designing a wine glass according to the character of the wine
By Dr. Elinor Garely, Editor in Chief, TourismExecutives.com (a division of eTN Publishing)
What is 3.54 inches in diameter at the base, with a stem 3.94 inches in length, and a bowl that measures 5.32 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide at its fullest point? Give up?
Dr. Richard Kelley on international tourism
By Dr. Richard Kelley, Chairman of the Board Emeritus, Outrigger Enterprises Group
While staying at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort recently, I had a chance to talk to many of our guests.
Alto Adige is located in the northern part of Italy, on the southern side of the Alps, between Switzerland and Austria
By Dr. Elinor Garely, Editor in Chief, TourismExecutives.com (a division of eTN Publishing)
There is something to be said about drinking wines in the middle of the day; however, there are many things to say about drinking Italian wines from Alto Adige in the middle of a sunny day in New ...
Joint UNWTO and ATM event in UAE on May 7
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) confirmed that the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange, has been invited to address the “Setting a common growth ...
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.
trends in hotel development
By Jean Francois Mourier, CEO of REVPAR GURU
A very interesting report was recently released by Lodging Econometrics, a research and consulting firm in New Hampshire, about the trends in hotel development that we are currently ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
WTTC Summit Abu Dhabi and security in travel & tourism
The future security of travel & tourism industry contingent on process liberalisation and development of its prime asset: people
Cornwell Muleya named CEO
KAMPALA, Uganda - Air Uganda is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Cornwell Muleya. Mr.
Leading travel magazine welcomes Mark Branle to the staff
YARDLEY, Pennsylvania – Global Traveler, the only monthly magazine for business and luxury travelers, announces the appointment of Mark Branle as Advertising Manager.
ICTP President States Importance Of Driving The Green Agenda
HAWAII, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles; BALI, Indonesia - At the 50th Annual Congress of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) held in Istanbul, Turkey, ...
Skal International President speaks
Over the past 10 years, the travel and tourism industry has embraced the need to go green, so much so that it is now the norm and not a fad or a unique selling proposition.
Tanzania clean water project announced
LONDON, England - Alfred Pisani, Founder and Group Chairman of Corinthia Hotels, and Corporate Patron of international water aid charity, Just a Drop (JAD), has committed to a second Corinthia ...
CEO of largest airline international network
By Ron Kuhlmann, Aviation Journalist
In 2010, Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines (TK/THY), surprised the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) by announcing that TK’s goal was to become the ...
