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Thai Airways announces 50th anniversary projects

Marking Dedication To Customers

Thai Airways announces 50th anniversary projects

By eTN Staff Writer

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced special projects that will be held to commemorate its 50th anniversary of establishment.

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Messe Berlin favors certified environmental quality

Fuel Consumption And CO2 Emissions Cut At Berlin Exhibition Grounds

Messe Berlin favors certified environmental quality

By eTN Staff Writer

Messe Berlin is the first trade fair company that is now able to provide its exhibitors with a certificate confirming its environmental properties.

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Cape Town Stadium to stage final test event

Run Up To 2010 FIFA World Cup

Cape Town Stadium to stage final test event

By eTN Staff Writer

Cape Town Stadium will host a final test event for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, when four national under-20 teams take part in the Cape Town International Challenge on April 10.

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AMAWATERWAYS announces new ship for its Russian Waterways program

Welcoming Ms Amakatarina

AMAWATERWAYS announces new ship for its Russian Waterways program

By eTN Staff Writer

Award-winning river cruise line, AMAWATERWAYS, is proud to announce the addition of the MS AMAKATARINA to its fleet as of May 2011.

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Cape Town Tourism and World Wildlife Fund join hands for Earth Hour

Global Event On March 27

Cape Town Tourism and World Wildlife Fund join hands for Earth Hour

By eTN Staff Writer

Cape Town Tourism, in partnership with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and the FBI (Fun Ball Initiative), are hosting a glow-in-the-dark Beach Soccer Tournament at Muizenberg Beach from 1400 hours on Sa

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Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities signs a SR145 million contract to establish 4 provincial museums

Historical Dimension Of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities signs a SR145 million contract to establish 4 provincial museums

By eTN Staff Writer

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), recently signed contracts worth 145 million Saudi riyals, to establish 4 new provincial museums in Saudi Arabia in Baha, Tabuk, Hail, and Damma

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Agoda revs up for the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix

Great Hotel Deals

Agoda revs up for the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix

By eTN Staff Writer

Agoda, Asia's global hotel site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline.com, is revving up for the 2010 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix with special offers that are sure to go fast.

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Cape tourism sector signs Code of Responsible Pricing for Cape Town ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup

Signatory Ceremony Against Price Gouging

Cape tourism sector signs Code of Responsible Pricing for Cape Town ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup

By eTN Staff Writer

At midday on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Cape Town’s major tourism role players will present a united front in the campaign against overpricing during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ when they sign the Code

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Protests in Bangkok have not caused major disruption

Press Statement From PATA and TAT

Protests in Bangkok have not caused major disruption

By eTN Staff Writer

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, in association with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, issued the following statement today (March 16):

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Cape Town courts the German market at ITB Berlin

Safety And Security Biggest Concern For Germans

Cape Town courts the German market at ITB Berlin

By eTN Staff Writer

ITB Berlin, one of the largest travel trade and consumer shows in Europe, kicked off on March 10, 2010 with Turkey as official partner country. It was a sunshine-inspired theme.

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The price wars in some markets have really hurt profitability

Interview With Greg Albertini Of Marriott International

The price wars in some markets have really hurt profitability

By Marco Saio

The nature of the lodging business is that there are always peaks and troughs of demand related to the supply available in any given market.

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WTTC expects a year of zero growth for USA travel and tourism but longer term could be much brighter

Economic Impact

WTTC expects a year of zero growth for USA travel and tourism but longer term could be much brighter

By eTN Staff Writer

The launch of the World Travel Tourism Council's (WTTC's) annual economic impact research on Thursday, March 11 at ITB Berlin confirmed a 5 percent decline in global travel and tourism economy GDP in

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ITB Berlin expands role as global market leader

Provisional Closing Report

ITB Berlin expands role as global market leader

By eTN Staff Writer

Worldwide, ITB Berlin is the only travel trade show that continues to expand in the international marketplace, with the 44th edition of ITB Berlin emphatically confirming its leading role.

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SCTA inaugurates e-licensing for travel and tourism agencies

Saudi Commission Tor Tourism And Antiquities

SCTA inaugurates e-licensing for travel and tourism agencies

By eTN Staff Writer

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), inaugurated the electronic licensing system travel and tourism agencies in the kingdom.

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Political developments in Thailand

Tourism Authority Of Thailand Fact Sheet

Political developments in Thailand

By eTN Staff Writer

The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following information as of March 14, 2010, 1400 hours Bangkok time on the political development in Thailand relative the anti-government rallies as announ

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ITB Berlin attendance remains stable at last year’s level

Convention Continues To Grow

ITB Berlin attendance remains stable at last year’s level

By eTN Staff Writer

An interim assessment of the world's leading trade fair for the international travel industry reveals an extremely positive situation.

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March madness moves to resort bookings

Spring Season Heats Up Vacation Appetites

March madness moves to resort bookings

By eTN Staff Writer

What better way to celebrate spring than at a fabulous resort in a spacious vacation condominium?

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17th Moscow International Travel and Tourism exhibition opens on March 17

MITT In Russia

17th Moscow International Travel and Tourism exhibition opens on March 17

By eTN Staff Writer

MITT, the 17th Moscow International Travel & Tourism exhibition, opens on March 17 in Expocentre, in the heart of Moscow.

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STB appoints new tourism ambassadors

60 Seychellois In 25 countries

STB appoints new tourism ambassadors

By eTN Staff Writer

It was under the catch phrase "Once a Seychellois, always a Seychellois" that the Seychelles Tourism Board this afternoon at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, Germany, announced a second group of Tourism

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Luxury Link launches new family travel deal site

Aggregating The Best Deals In Family Travel

Luxury Link launches new family travel deal site

By eTN Staff Writer

Luxury Link, the leader in online luxury hotel packages and deals, enters a bold new chapter.

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