NETHERLANDS − sc Heerenveen signed a four-year agreement with UNIGLOBE THL Travel on Friday, June 15, as their Official Travel Partner. UNIGLOBE THL Travel has been an Official Travel Partner of AZ Alkmaar for three years (currently third of the Dutch Premier League ‘Eredivisie’) “We’re very proud, that now also sc Heerenveen has chosen us • Read More »
The Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination, Antigua and Barbuda, teamed up with hotel and island partners as well as iExplore to host a successful Twitter Chat on Romance on June 20 as part of the month-long celebrations and promotions to celebrate June as the official month of Romance for Antigua and Barbuda. The hour-long session that • Read More »
Corinthia Hotel London is proud to announce that the renowned Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, will open his first London restaurant, Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, at the hotel this September 2018. Kerridge’s Bar & Grill will be a relaxed brasserie-style dining room with adjacent bar open all day. This exciting partnership will marry Tom and Corinthia • Read More »
IHI’s record performance in 2017 resulted in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) reaching €61.3m (approx. $71.1 million) and net profit close to €15 million (approx. $17 million), the best financial results in the 18-year history of the Company. On the strength of this performance, this month, Corinthia Hotels’ parent company IHI announced • Read More »
Why should adults have all the fun in the spa? Two Corinthia Hotels have announced a children’s spa treatment menu to pamper the little ones and introduce them to the wonders of relaxation. Mini luxurious spa experiences are available at Corinthia Hotel Lisbon’s award-winning Spa and Wellness Club spread over 3,500 sq m (approx. 11,500 • Read More »
Twin City World Tourism Association The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the founding of the Twin Cities World Tourism Association (TCWTA) will take place during PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018) in Langkawi, Malaysia from September 12-14. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “PATA assists destinations around the world in • Read More »
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority with the Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association successfully hosted the 5th annual “Showcase Antigua Barbuda,” on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in St. John’s, Antigua with over 150 attendees, including over 10 buyers from the US. This is following upon the previous four successful years for the travel industry business-to-business • Read More »
Juergen Steinmetz For the last 18 years this publication eTurboNews, known as eTN had been the global leader in travel and tourism news. We have 230,000+ travel industry professionals and up to 1.3 million active readers in our extended network. Our substantial readership relies on eTN for breaking and up to the minute coverage on world • Read More »
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) office responsible for the UK and Ireland, together with the MTA tourism representative for North America, participated for the first time at the Proud Experiences Conference, which took place at the iconic Saatchi Gallery June 6-8, 2018, in London. The MTA one of the main conference sponsors Peter Vella, Director • Read More »
Minister of Jamaica Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, met with members of the Tourism Linkages Council and major hoteliers to discuss a range of issues including entertainment and other pertinent tourism matters. “The meeting was used as a platform to establish a more structured communication process among tourism stakeholders. This is important to ensure that issues • Read More »
In collaboration with UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) 2018 will launch a Ministerial Round Table on the first day of the EXPO, inviting Ministers of Tourism from all over the world. Executives from international tourism organizations, such as the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Pacific Asia Tourism Association (PATA), and • Read More »
Green Globe recently recertified two Blue Diamond Resorts luxury properties in the Dominican Republic – the Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino and Memories Splash Punta Cana. Both resorts received high compliance scores of 90% and 88% respectively. Blue Diamond Resorts is highly committed to the socioeconomic wellbeing of its surrounding communities. The company promotes • Read More »
The World Cup kicks off in Russia today with a total of 32 nations vying for the coveted trophy. T he World Cup kicks off in Russia today with a total of 32 nations vying for the coveted trophy. The German team is seeking to defend its title and earn the right to a fifth • Read More »
Visits to the untapped tourist market of Sudan and its capital, Khartoum, have just become more attractive as the capital city’s premier hotel, Corinthia Hotel Khartoum, is offering a 10% saving on accommodation to help celebrate the hotels’ tenth birthday this year. Officially opened on August 17, 2008, the steel and glass Corinthia Khartoum is • Read More »
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam had an eventful 2017. The iconic landmark hotel that first opened its doors in 1867 underwent a major restoration of its roof and facade. As a sustainable business, the Green Globe Team’s aim of working on improvements continued despite the extensive renovations that took place. The team’s efforts were duly awarded • Read More »
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett will, starting today, meet with key tourism stakeholders as part of efforts to discuss concerns raised about entertainers hired within hotels. “I will be meeting today with members of the Tourism Linkages Council with a specific focus on the Sports and Entertainment Network. The meeting is to review, clarify • Read More »
Passenger numbers rise at Frankfurt Airport and across Fraport’s Group airports worldwide. With ongoing robust traffic growth in May 2018, Frankfurt Airport welcomed some 6.1 million passengers and registered a 9.5 percent increase compared to the previous year. Factors contributing to this growth included the occurrence in May 2018 of several extended holiday weekends, as • Read More »
Malta Tourism Authority launches a new Diving Trail around the Maltese Archipelago. Repeatedly voted second best dive destination in the world, the Mediterranean Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino offer clear blue sea boasting an abundance of reefs, stunning caverns, caves and wrecks. The second in a series of themed ‘Trails’, visitors can use the • Read More »
Antigua Barbuda New York Caribbean Week Caribbean Week 2018, was a resounding success for Antigua and Barbuda, where the destination asserted its position as the destination of choice in the Caribbean and as thought-leaders in Caribbean Tourism led by the Minister of Tourism and Investment, Hon. Charles “Max” Fernandez, with Antigua and Barbuda Government officials. • Read More »
Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which begins June 14, Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg has unveiled 162 new rooms and suites, offering guests the very best in European hospitality and modern luxury. The refurbishment reflects the completion of a multi-million, two-year investment project aimed at updating the design of guestrooms in the main wing • Read More »
Tourism EXPO Japan 2018, the world’s largest tourism trade fair, has invited H.E. Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and Ms. Gloria Guevara Manzo, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), as keynote speech speakers on the first day of the event. They will be delivering • Read More »
New World Travel is a Receptive Tour Operator specializing in travel arrangements in the United States. NWT offers a complete line of products for the America bound traveler and operates programs in multiple languages for FIT and Fly Drive travelers, tour groups, conferences and special events. Green Globe recently recertified New World Travel in New • Read More »
Led by Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism and Investment, Hon. Charles “Max” Fernandez, Antigua and Barbuda Government officials are in New York City participating in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week as strategic outreach to consumers, media and travel trade. Caribbean Week is the largest, most engaging regional tourism activity in the US • Read More »
Summer vacation is around the corner: time for family fun, leisure activities, day trips, and outdoor entertainment. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) offers a little bit of everything. Young and old alike especially love the Visitors’ Terrace at Terminal 2. The terrace is the perfect vantage point for watching the hustle and bustle at Germany’s largest international • Read More »
The Ambassade Hotel offers you a waterfront vantage point from which to immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of Amsterdam’s canals. Relish the charm and comfort of an extraordinary private hotel in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Green Globe recently recertified the Ambassade Hotel for the second consecutive • Read More »