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01/28/12, 08:33:34 EST

New head number cruncher at Virgin

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Virgin America announced today the appointment of Karen S. Walker as the company's new Vice President and Controller effective February 1, 2012.


ICTP urges President Obama’s tourism policy to include the poor countries and green growth from the start

HAWAII & BRUSSELS: It is right to welcome President Obama’s new support for the tourism sector and to congratulate Roger Dow and the US travel and tourism industry for their brilliant repositioning


Tanzania Ambassador to the US organizes a leisure safari

TANZANIA (eTN) - In a move to encourage more American tourists and investors, Tanzania's Ambassador to the United States, Mwanaidi Maajar, has tailored a “Discover Tanzania VIP Safari” for a small


Hotel Booking Agents Association starts new year with new chair

HBAA Annual Dinner rings in new chair and objectives for 2012


"Peace through tourism" leader named Chancellor at LIUTEBM

STOWE, Vermont – The Senate/Board of Trustees of Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) has appointed Louis D’Amore, Founder and President of


Jamaica's new government ushers in new Tourism Minister

DR. WYKEHAM MCNEILL APPOINTED JAMAICA’S NEW MINISTER OF TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT


Brunei is latest country to join Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign

Brunei became the latest country to join the Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign when His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’Izzaddin Waddualah accepted an Open Letter on the importance of trav


New Minister of Tourism visits Livingstone

Given Lubinda, the new Minister of Broadcasting, Information, and Tourism, visited Livingstone during the week to see the tourist capital for himself.


New Asia Regional Director at Pacific Asia Travel Association

BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ivy Chee as PATA Regional Director-Asia, effective January 16, 2012.


Luxury resort specialist takes over management of Seychelles hotel

Luxury resort specialist, Paul van Frank, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles, effective from December 15, 2011.


When bugs swim

(eTN) - Millions of passengers eagerly board cruise lines. In fact, in 2010, CLIA member lines recorded that 14.8 million people (10.29 million from North America) decided to take a cruise.


When bugs fly

(eTN) - Travel has always been perilous. Over the decades we have come to worry about hijackings, terrorists, sleeping pilots, and worn-out engine parts. The current OMG is germs!


Why 2012 is going to be “The Year of SoLoMo”

HeBS Digital believes that 2012 is going to be "The Year of SoLoMo" (Social, Local, and Mobile).


Loews Hotels appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jonathan Tisch, the Chairman of Loews Hotels and Co-Chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation, today announced that Paul W.


Interim CFO appointed to China Yida

FUZHOU, China - China Yida Holding Company, a leading tourism and media enterprise in China, today announced that Mr. Yongxi Lin was appointed to be the company's interim Chief Financial Officer.


New board of The Region Initiative begins work at start of the New Year

The restructuring of The Region Initiative (TRI) was approved during the TRI Tashkent at the November 23, 2011 meeting by its country representatives of South Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.


ETurboNews publisher appointed to The Region Initiative board

The well-known personality of the travel media world, Mr.


PATA announces first Advisory Board at China Responsible Tourism Forum

BEIJING, China - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the PATA China Advisory Board at the first China Responsible Tourism Forum, organized by PATA, in cooperation with the Organiz


Tourism Fiji appoints Michael Meade as Acting CEO

NADI, Fiji –Michael Meade has been appointed as Acting CEO of Tourism Fiji and has taken up leadership of the Fijian national tourism organization as of December 16, 2011.


Frank Vismeg: a man of many connections

Long-term success in the travel and tourism business requires an instinct for chang¬ing tastes, willingness to adapt, and hard work.


Munich Airport operating company elects new chairman

The Supervisory Board of FMG, the Munich Airport operating company, elected a new chairman at its meeting on Friday.


Joburg CEO steps down to take on Deputy City Manager position

Lindiwe Kwele has resigned as CEO of Johannesburg Tourism Company after three years at the helm of the city’s destination marketing organization.


Where to find naked men? At spas!

According to current data, men have discovered what women have known all along - spas are a great place to visit, and a day of beauty may eliminate (or at least postpone) a visit to the doctor or the


Srilal lectures at University of Plymouth

UK (eTN) - During a visit to UK in November, senior tourism professional, environmentalist, and eTurboNews ambassador, Srilal Miththapala, gave a series of lectures to students at the University of Pl


Tom Horton elected oneworld Chairman

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Governing Board of oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, has elected American Airlines Chairman, President and Chief Executive Tom Horton as its Chairman.


New head of sales at Grand Hyatt Beijing

BEIJING, China – Grand Hyatt Beijing has announced the appointment of Jade Woon as Director of Sales and Marketing effective November 1, 2011.


Tourism: a socio-economic priority for Indonesia

Suryo Sulisto, the current Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (based in Jakarta), recognizes the importance of the travel and tourism industry to economic enrichment and would li


American Airlines names Suzanne Rubin President of AAdvantage

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines today announced that Suzanne Rubin has been named President of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program, succeeding Maya Leibman, recently promoted to American'


Warwick Seattle Hotel appoints Timothy Bathke as General Manager

SEATTLE, Washington – With more than a decade of experience under his belt, Timothy Bathke was recently named General Manager at Warwick Seattle Hotel.


New GM welcomed at Centara Hotel and Convention Centre udon Thani

Mr. Gerd Steeb, President of Centara Hotels & Resorts, recently announced the appointment of Chaiphun Thongsuthum as the General Manager of Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani.


Adolf Gaischeg of Mags Tours in Slovenia appointed Ambassador for HiTA

HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) announced that Adolf Gaischeg of Mags Tours in Slovenija – the Republic of Slovenia – has been named their newest Ambasador.


Nepal Ambassador to help expand tourism reach for Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest Ambassador, Mr.


Corinthia Hotels announces appointment of Eric Pere as GM of St. Petersburg property

Eric Pere, a French national, is moving to St. Petersburg from Libya, where he was General Manager of the Corinthia Hotel Tripoli.


TAM Airlines restructures and appoints new Vice President

SAO PAULO, Brazil & LONDON, UK - TAM Airlines has appointed a new Commercial and Marketing Vice President.


Student Travel Bureau welcomes new VP of Business Development

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Mr. Jose Carlos Hauer Santos, Jr., President of the Student Travel Bureau (STB) announced today that Mr.


Former Air Tanzania chief in court as successor talks bigs

(eTN) - The former Air Tanzania CEO ended up in court on Tuesday, November 22 with two erstwhile colleagues, charged with abuse of office over an alleged 1.4 billion Tanzania shillings procurement dea


World Green Tourism Award names driving force in sustainable development as first recipient

The Honorable Maurice F.


Centara Hotels and Resorts announces new GM at Grand West Sands Resort and Villa Phuket

Mr. Gerd Steeb, President of Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Mr.


Helen Marano Tapped as VP of Government and Industry Affairs at WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council today announced the appointment of Helen Marano to the newly-created position of Director of Government and Industry Affairs. Ms.


Seychelles names new Executive Director of Hospitality and Tourism Association

Raymond St. Ange has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA).


St. George's Bay in Malta welcomes new GM

Corinthia Hotels announced the appointment of Stuart Chappell as General Manager of the five-star Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay, in St. Julian’s, Malta.


Trinidad and Tobago’s state of emergency

Trinidad & Tobago are suffering from a current state of emergency and curfew.


St. Lucia says Hurricane Tomas is a distant memory

St. Lucia took a big hit from Mother Nature last year when Hurricane Tomas swept through the island.


New General Manager at Chen Sea Resort and Spa Phu Quoc

Gerd Steeb, President of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr. Olivier Petit as General Manager of Chen Sea Resort and Spa Phu Quoc, Centara Boutique Collection.


New airport terminal coming to Antigua and Barbuda

At the ongoing World Travel Market in London, Johnson Johnrose of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, met up with Antigua & Barbuda’s Tourism Minister John Maginley.


The importance of the Caribbean market to Puerto Rico

Johnson Johnrose of the Caribbean Tourism Organization catches up with Mario Gonzalez-Lafuente, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, at the World Travel Market going on now in London


Sports tourism an important niche for the Caribbean

At the World Travel Market (WTM), Johnson Johnrose, Communications Specialist for the Caribbean Tourism Organization, had the chance to talk with Pamela Hiles, Director of Sporting Barbados, which has


Grenada’s Tourism Minister discusses airline subsidy and shareholder issues

Grenada Tourism Minister Peter David spoke with Johnson Johnrose of the Caribbean Tourism Organization at the World Travel Market in London.


Jamaica Tourism Minister calls for common Caribbean travel visa

What would a common travel visa do for tourism in the Caribbean? Johnson Johnrose of the Caribbean Tourism Organization spoke with Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Ed Bartlett on this topic.


Destination alliance ICTP officially kicks off in London at WTM

“ICTP is an organization that we need to help advance quality and green growth – issues that are central to our tourism future,” said Alain St.Ange, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.


 
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