In this week’s article, we examine the case of State of Arizona, ex rel Mark Brnovich v. Dennis Saban et al, Case No: CV2014-005556 JCC (Ariz. Super. (2/14/2018)). As noted in a press release (azag.gov/oress-release (2/14/2018)) “Attorney General Mark Brnovich is proud to announce a $1.85 million verdict in a consumer fraud [Read More]
Hotel La Plantation in St. Martin sets reopening date
After Hurricane Irma swept through St. Martin in the Caribbean in mid-September 2017, the Hotel La Plantation in Orient Bay has announced it will be having a soft opening on April 16, 2018. Because of the high demand from loyal guests wanting to come to St. Martin to show their support for the island, and […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
Tourism to Africa is new top Destination for Chinese Tourists
A survey shows a record high number of Chinese respondents—more than 60%—who plan to travel in-depth in 2018. “In-depth travels” is a term used by travel websites in China to describe the type of trips that involve more unconventional journeys beyond the typical tourist experience. For the very first time, Africa moved up to first […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story [Read More]
Ground broken for TEF-funded Hampden Wharf Development Project
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says the Hampden Wharf Development Project, will further his Ministry’s efforts to reposition the town of Falmouth as one of the Caribbean’s premier cruise destinations and leading resort towns. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the mega-infrastructure project, on March 16, the Minster shared that the $550 million investment [Read More]
Tequila: So many choices, so little time
There is only one country on the planet where you can legitimately make Tequila, and it is Mexico! Unlike vodka, gin, and rum that can be made anywhere, Tequila belongs to Mexico. The regions within Mexico where the product can be produced: Jalisco (includes the town of Tequila), 8 municipalities in Nayarit, 7 municipalities in […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
3rd Celebrating Her awards: IIPT India honors 5 exceptional women
A stimulating discussion and the Celebrating Her awards were one of the highlights of the Women’s Day events at ITB Berlin. Organized by IIPT India (International Institute for Peace Through Tourism – India), the Celebrating Her awards seek to honor and felicitate 5 outstanding women every year from the world of travel & tourism who […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
‘ProfitSharing Day’: Southwest Airlines employees receive $543 Million
Southwest Airlines Co. employees were awarded $543 million today in ProfitSharing. The 2017 award equals approximately 11.3 percent of each eligible Employee’s eligible compensation—the equivalent of more than five weeks’ pay. This $543 million contribution—nearly $1.5 million a day—is the third-largest total dollar amount Southwest Airlines® has ever allocated to ProfitSharing. Southwest [Read More]
Well protected by Giant Croatian Police: A European Experience
Peter Tarlow is a travel and tourism security expert and sent this report from Europe. Yesterday I left Croatia and entered Bosnia-Herzegovina. In one kilometer I traveled hundreds of cultural miles. Croatia is western European, Bosnia, although next door is another world. One of our destinations there was the “infamous” Bridge at Mostar [Read More]
Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) supported by former president
James Michel, former President of the Republic of Seychelles and the Founder and Chair of the James Michel Foundation, has given his support to the Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS). The Arctic Ocean’s vulnerable ecosystem is now at risk of commercial and political exploitation, which threatens to destabilize the region even more. A melted Arctic […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
Hotel history: The Negro motorist Green Book
This series of AAA-like guides for black travelers was published by Victor H. Green from 1936 through 1966. It listed hotels, motels, service stations, boarding houses, restaurants, and beauty and barber shops. It was widely used when African American travelers faced a swamp of Jim Crow laws and racist attitudes which made travel difficult and […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
Prosecco competition: More than Italian fizz
Just when you think that a wine focused event will require a total emersion into the visual, smell, and taste of the product, I was delighted to be surprised by a light-hearted, fun and creative approach to Prosecco. Cinzano may not be the first brand that pops into your brain when you think Prosecco – […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
Seychelles Tourism Board Office in Dubai launches #ExperienceSeychelles campaign
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) office in Dubai has officially launched a new marketing drive dubbed the #ExperienceSeychelles campaign, aimed at attracting visitors from the GCC countries. The campaign will run throughout the year 2018. The #ExperienceSeychelles campaign will consist of never before seen activities not only in the United Arab Emirates, but also in […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit your own story idea click here – [Read More]
HE Ban Ki-moon: Keynote speaker at PATA Annual Summit 2018
“We are truly honored to be welcoming His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon to the PATA Annual Summit 2018,” said PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy, commenting on Mr. Ban Ki-moon being named as the eynote speakers for the upcoming PAS 2018 summit. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) made the announcement that the former Secretary General […]Click on the headline to read the full article… – Submit [Read More]
Damyang County: A Korean secret for tourism insiders
Choi Hyung-sik is the Mayor of Damyang County in South Korea, and eTN Publisher Juergen Steinmetz had a chance to meet him and his son, Luciano Minwoo Choi, the CEO of Da Miror, a bamboo cosmetics company. This meeting that took place during the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang was followed with a quick one-day visit […]Click [Read More]
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