Tag: safety and security
Ethiopian Airlines to operate all-women flight on International Women’s Day
Ethiopian Airlines announced to its customers that it has finalized all preparations to once again celebrate International Women’s Day by operating an AllWomen Functioned...
RIU Hotels & Resorts and TUI: A safety concern for German...
RIU Hotels & Resorts just bought 10 million Euros in the form of 1.1 million shares in TUI AG, holding now a stake of...
US Travel Advisory ups warning level for travel to Turkey
The U.S. Travel Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, today issued a "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" advisory for Turkey due to terrorism and...
FAA makes major drone ID marking change
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on...
Jamaica Tourism Security team appointed
Visitor surety is a top priority for Jamaica Tourism. Dr. Andrew Spencer, Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo) appointed Dr....
Hotels preparing for Chinese New Year travel rush
Chinese New Year, commonly known as Lunar New Year, is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional...
Spanish investors on board with Jamaica training and pension scheme
The largest block of Spanish hoteliers and investors, Inverotel, has indicated they are fully on board with training through the Jamaica Centre of Tourism...
TSA Union: Government shutdown threatens aviation security!
American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement:
"As the representative of the more than 45,000...
Transcript for NACTA Red Alert: How safe is flying during U.S....
The FAA is looking for experienced air traffic controllers. This is already true in normal times. Today the NACTA website shows a red alert...
Washington Hospitality Association supports panic buttons for workers’ protection
The safety and security of employees is a top priority for the hospitality industry, which is why the Washington Hospitality Association testified in enthusiastic...
IBTM Arabia 2019: The Middle East – changing perceptions
From ancient holy land, to oil rich nation, to its latest incarnation as an innovative and open business events hub, Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director...
Wayne County Airport Authority welcomes new CEO
The Wayne County Airport Authority Board of Directors confirmed the appointment of Chad Newton as Chief Executive Officer of the Wayne County Airport Authority...
ECPAT-USA expanding anti-human trafficking training to new areas of travel industry
New anti-human trafficking training is designed for travel management professionals, corporate travel managers, and those in the meeting and events industry.
Global rescue arrives on Jamaica island for tourism security audit review
A tourism security audit is currently underway to identify gaps and ensure that destination Jamaica remains safe, secure, and seamless for visitors and locals...
Terrorism causes US to issue travel advisory for Algeria
The US government website warns travelers to exercise increased caution when traveling in Algeria due to terrorism.
Tourism Safety in Jamaica: Risk, reality and a new way forward
Dr. Peter Tarlow, who is leading the eTN Travel and & Tourism Safety Training Program is in Jamaica for an important discussion.
Jamaica Tourism is facing...
Why Seychelles should be on everyone’s 2019 travel list
Alain St.Ange shared his thoughts and expertise on why he believes Seychelles should be on everyone’s travel list for 2019.
Jamaica Tourism Minister committed to new architecture for visitor safety and...
Safety, security and seamlessness underpin the sense of well-being of visitors crossing borders to visit Jamaica.
Jamaica welcomes international expert on tourism security
Jamaica's Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that highly regarded tourism security expert, Dr. Peter Tarlow, will arrive on the island on Sunday...
Increased caution due to terrorism: US issues Travel Advisory for Tunisia
US Department of State issued Level 2 Travel Advisory (Exercise Increased Caution) for Tunisia. The warning was issued due to increased risk of terrorist...
Updated US Travel Advisory for China: Will China tourism officials retaliate?
Every day 8000 Chinese tourists enter the United States, and every day an average of 5000 American tourists enter China.
Americans should exercise increased caution...
American Hotel & Lodging Association welcomes Washington State Appeals Court ruling
The Washington State Court of Appeals on Monday invalidated Seattle Initiative 124, a ballot measure passed in 2016 affecting hotel employees and guests. In...
Safety and security remain priority for Jamaica
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is reiterating the country's commitment to ensuring a safe, secure and seamless destination to all visitors who come to...
Tourism safety in Jamaica: Behind the current headlines of rape and...
Jamaica recently emerged as one of the most progressive destinations in the world when it comes to travel tourism safety and security.
Canadian Minister Garneau announces new regulations to protect marine passengers
The Government of Canada takes marine safety and security, and the well-being of all Canadians very seriously. That is why we are taking action...
