Category: meetings.travel
Hawaii Tourism: A Hui Hou Kākou – Until We Meet Again !
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 26, 2020It's heartbreaking for anyone in the beautiful Aloha State to say goodbye to our visitors. There is no more Aloha ... Read More
Ready for a COVID19 Brainstorming session? What is next for travel & tourism?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 25, 2020Brainstorm with the experts on COVID 19, tourism, aviation, hospitality and MICE? eTN will discuss the future of the ... Read More
Impact of COVID-19 on the US Hotel Industry by State
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 24, 2020The American Hotel & Lodging Association is raising the panic button today about the expected job loss and the collapse ... Read More
COVID-19 cases by Country, Provinces or US States
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 22, 2020Currently, 304,544 cases of Coronavirus are reported throughout the world. COVID-19 has no borders. Therefore it makes sense to look ... Read More
How African Tourism is going all out against COVID 19?
eTN Managing Editor- March 21, 2020The COVID 19 Tourism Task Force for Africa was established by the African Tourism Board on Friday. With COVID-19 cases ... Read More
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson in tears when delivering most difficult announcement ever
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 20, 2020There is nothing worse than telling highly valuable associated, people that are the heart of this company, that their roles ... Read More
Pacific Tourism Organisation cancels SPTE 2020
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 20, 2020The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has announced the cancellation of its premier event – The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE), ... Read More
How the Next Pandemic May Impact the World’s Tourism Industry seen in 2009
Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- March 19, 2020In 2009 during the height of the H1N1 Dr. Peter Tarlow published an article entitled “How the Next Pandemic May ... Read More
Global Meeting Industry Day: 2020 Update
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 18, 2020The Meetings Mean Business Coalition has issued the following statement, given the continued global impact of COVID-19. “In light of ... Read More
New! How buzz.travel will keep your travel business active during COVID-19
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 18, 2020What is the new buzz.travel? Do you like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin? Are you ready for virtual meetings and discussions? World ... Read More
Mass protests in Kyiv puts city of 3 million in danger while subway was suspended
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2020While mass events are a big no all over the world a mass protest against Russian influence is taking place ... Read More
Impact on the US Travel and Tourism Industry analyzed: How to compensate for COVID-19?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2020Today US President Trump said that the cost of shutting down US travel and tourism industry (hotels, restaurants, airlines) is ... Read More
Nigeria Tourism and Transportation Summit: An event of Death?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2020Industry and Governments now more than before need disruptive thinking, counseling, and experience to glide through this crisis, said former ... Read More
Rules for Germany: No more tourism, restricted shopping
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2020The Federal Government in Germany as of March 16 implemented new rules, killing even domestic tourism. Such rules include the ... Read More
Ministers of Health & Tourism Video Conference Tourism Industry
editor- March 16, 2020Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton and other senior Government officials hosted a video conference ... Read More
Meetings Mean Business: Cancel or postpone US events with 50 people or more
Chief Assignment Editor- March 16, 2020The Meetings Mean Business Coalition today has issued the following statement: “In these unprecedented times – and to prevent the ... Read More
Uzakrota concluded in Serbia with 300 participants discussing Tourism and Health
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2020Uzakrota 2019 concluded after 2 1/2 in Belgrade, the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. The Uzakrota Balkan ... Read More
Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau Statement on COVID-19
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2020In light of the COVID-19 declaration as a global pandemic by WHO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) would like ... Read More
Lights off in Las Vegas! MGM Resorts and Casinos closing
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 16, 2020MGM is the largest Casino Resort group in Las Vegas setting the trend for Las Vegas multi-billion Dollar visitors industry ... Read More
Africa Travel Week and World Travel Market Africa cancelled
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 13, 2020Reed Exhibitions Africa has confirmed that Africa Travel Week, which comprises of World Travel Market Africa and International Luxury Travel ... Read More
Why to book Hilton and IHG during Coronavirus and avoid Marriott, Wyndham?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 13, 2020Hilton, Intercontinental (IHG), Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, Marriott, and Wyndham together handle the majority of all hotel bookings in ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Ministry to Postpone All Public Activities in March
editor- March 13, 2020The Jamaica Tourism Ministry wishes to advise the public that all previously advertised activities for March have been postponed until ... Read More
US Travel Association response to the U.S. travel ban with Europe
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 12, 2020U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the announced suspension of most air travel ... Read More
International Tourism Safety & Security Conference in Las Vegas Cancelled
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 12, 2020Organized by the International Association of Tourism Safety & Security Professionals in cooperation with SaferTourism.com the 27th International Tourism Safety ... Read More
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference postponed due to COVID-19
editor- March 11, 2020It was announced today that the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2020 has been postponed to September 21 and 22 ... Read More
IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled: Founder Ray Bloom confirmed the show cannot go on
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 11, 2020Ray Bloom, the owner and founder of IMEX just less than a week ago assured the global MICE industry IMEX ... Read More
Chancellor Merkel on Coronavirus: Smile, make eye-contact, don’t shake hands and keep 1 meter distance
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 11, 2020The German tradition to shake hands is not helpful and perhaps dangerous during the COVID-19 epidemic. The German ChancellorDR. Angela ... Read More
WTTC Global Summit Cancelled: Change of direction for Travel Industry
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 11, 2020Gloria Guevara, the CEO of WTTC needs to be applauded for showing leadership in tough times for the travel and ... Read More
SMART 2020 to be Hosted by Secrets Saint Martin Resort & Spa
editor- March 9, 2020This year's Saint Martin/Sint Maarten Annual Trade Show (SMART) will be hosted at the new Secrets Saint Martin Resort & ... Read More
Thailand Puts Tourism safety over New Years Celebration Songkran
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 9, 2020The most fun time to travel to Thailand is the Thai New Year, known as Songkran. This year Thailand has ... Read More
Diane Waldron re-elected at ICCA UK & Ireland
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 9, 2020The International Congress and Convention Association’s UK & Ireland Chapter has re-elected Diane Waldron, as Chapter Chair for a second ... Read More
Arts and Culture: A way to go for Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 9, 2020The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and NYC & Company unveiled highlights of their arts and culture scenes for ... Read More
Coronavirus next victim: Arabian Travel Market Dubai
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 9, 2020The Arabian Travel Market in Dubai planned for April 19-22 are postponed to June 28 to July 1 due to ... Read More
Countries to avoid travel during Coronavirus: San Marino the worst, China dropping to 12, Italy 8, USA 48
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 9, 2020Currently, 110,090 are infected by Coronavirus. 3831 people died and 62,301 recovered from COVID-19 China is still the country with ... Read More
IGLTA Cancels Global Convention for May 2020
editor- March 7, 2020The IGLTA announced the postponement of its Annual Global Convention due to the current threat with the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The ... Read More
The St. Regis San Francisco Unveils Newly Designed Guest Rooms, Meeting and Event Spaces
editor- March 6, 2020The St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, gracious service and timeless elegance, is pleased to ... Read More