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Tourism growth expected to drive the rise of European travel retail market
Harry S. Johnson- May 30, 2020Travel retail has shown steady growth in recent years in the world. Europe is the second-largest travel retail market after ... Read More
Sandals Corporate University: Higher Education with a Higher Purpose
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 27, 2020Always there to greet visitors with a warm smile, the staff at Sandals Resorts is committed to making its guests’ ... Read More
Hawaii beat the Virus!
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 25, 2020Let Florida, California, Spain, or Italy reopen their travel and tourism industry. Beaches in Florida, California, Spain or Italy can ... Read More
Layaway & Playaway: Sandals and Beaches Resorts Sets Your Dream Vacation in Motion
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 16, 2020People are dreaming of their next vacation away from the stay-at-home lockdown, and an all-inclusive resort takes all the worries ... Read More
As COVID-19 cases dwindle, Thailand re-opens shopping malls, stores
Harry S. Johnson- May 15, 2020As the number Thailand's new COVID-19 cases dwindles, Thai government officials announced that the country's shopping malls, department stores and ... Read More
Q&A: Relaunching Tourism in Hawaii – You Are Invited
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 12, 2020Tourism wholesale organizations are demanding answers on relaunching tourism in Hawaii. With the possibility of Hawaii Governor Ige “reopening" Hawaii ... Read More
First Disneyland park reopens since COVID-19 pandemic outbreak
Harry S. Johnson- May 12, 2020Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disneyland theme park in the world, to reopen since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 ... Read More
What to do this stay-at-home Mother’s Day?
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 9, 2020This year, because of the coronavirus, it will be a stay-at-home Mother's Day. There will be no restaurant buffets to ... Read More
Sandals Resorts Cleanliness and Safety are Priority #1
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 4, 2020"At Sandals Resorts, cleanliness and safety have always been priority #1. Our loyal guests and incredible team members are part ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: Visitor arrivals, spending down more than 50 percent
Chief Assignment Editor- April 30, 2020In March 2020, both Hawaii visitor spending and Hawaii visitor arrivals were down more than 50 percent compared to a ... Read More
Prime Minister: Poland’s hotels and shopping centers will reopen on May 4
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2020Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced today that the country's hotels and shopping centers will be re-opening on May 4. ... Read More
Sandals Foundation: A Decade of Facing the Caribbean
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- April 25, 2020For over 10 years, the Sandals Foundation has been a way for Sandals and Beaches to give back to the ... Read More
After the Lockdown: Why Choose an All-inclusive Vacation?
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- April 10, 2020One day this COVID-19 coronavirus will be behind us, and lockdowns will be lifted around the world. When it does, ... Read More
Need a face mask? What Airlines won’t tell you yet?
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 9, 2020United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Jet Blue, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines were asked, by eTurboNews, but none of the ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: Visitor spending increased to $1.46 billion in February 2020
Chief Assignment Editor- March 31, 2020In February 2020, flight cancellations to the Hawaiian Islands began due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The China market had ... Read More
320,000 jobs at risk in Asia Pacific Travel Retail & Duty Free industry
Chief Assignment Editor- March 31, 2020Over 320,000 local jobs across the Asia Pacific region and a $36 billion industry are at risk of being overlooked ... Read More
Nordstrom is teaching shoppers how to make face masks
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 28, 2020Pete and Erik Nordstrom are the owners of Nordstrom department stores. Their 379 department stores in the United States are ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: Change Flexibility with No Penalties
editor- March 20, 2020Sandals 5-star luxury included resorts is allowing complete name changes without penalties for the original date and resort of travel ... Read More
Malaysia stops tourism and is closing borders
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2020Malaysia will lockdown Wednesday, closing all borders. It will restrict the movement of citizens until the end of March, to ... Read More
Nordstrom closes telling customers: Let’s stick together
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2020Nordstrom is the next sizable department store announcing the closure of their department stores and promoting its online services. Malls ... 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
All-inclusive resorts may be the best bet for a holiday
editor- March 14, 2020An all-inclusive resort just might be the safest way to take a vacation these days with the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying ... Read More
28 Must-try Foods and Drinks When Visiting Barbados
Kylie Morrow - Sandals Blog- March 8, 2020People who identify themselves with the country of?Barbados, often call themselves “Bajans”. Bajans are proud people, and you can tell ... Read More
Ceasars Republic Sottdsdale gives up gambling
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 28, 2020The first Caesars Republic non-gaming U.S. hotel will bring the 265-room Caesars Republic Scottsdale luxury brand hotel to?Scottsdale, Arizona. The ... Read More
20 Amazing Things that make The Bahamas a Tropical Hot Spot
Kylie Morrow - Sandals Blog- February 26, 2020The islands of The Bahamas are a tropical hot spot and rank among the best vacation destinations in the world. ... Read More
Pop-up marriage license office opens at Las Vegas Airport for Valentine’s Day
Chief Assignment Editor- February 12, 2020The Clark County Clerk’s Office will open a temporary marriage license office at McCarran International Airport in February to help ... Read More
Spring on The Mediterranean Islands of Malta
editor- February 10, 2020While the sun shines all year round in Malta, the Spring season is one of the best times to visit ... Read More
Thai soldier goes on shooting rampage, kills 17 in Korat shopping mall
Chief Assignment Editor- February 8, 2020Thai police and army detachments are currently searching for an army sniper who has killed at least 17 people in ... Read More
No Travel Warning for Thailand: TAT fights back
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 7, 2020Should you travel to Thailand with the threat of coronavirus? Israel's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday afternoon, saying ... Read More
Travel Agencies and Advisors: Specialize for Success
editor- February 3, 2020Consumers now have more options than ever to book their holidays. The travel industry is changing rapidly and even long-standing ... Read More
India Tourism Budget Applauded by Industry Leaders
Anil Mathur - eTN India- February 2, 2020The tourism industry for India is applauding the proposed India tourism budget allocation of Rs 2,500 crore for the financial ... Read More
Coronavirus will devastate airport retail worldwide
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2020Global airport retail sales are forecast to reach US$48.2 billion in 2020, up 6.1% on 2019, according to data and ... Read More
What to Wear When How
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- January 25, 2020Many knew there were rules and guidelines for women executives that extended beyond the roles of leaders and managers. We ... Read More
What makes Japan hottest 2020 travel destination?
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2020The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announced that more than 31 million overseas travelers visited Japan in 2019, marking it ... Read More
Another US state may join Nevada and decriminalize prostitution
Chief Assignment Editor- January 13, 2020Nevada is currently the only state of the United States of America that permits some legal prostitution. Seven Nevada state ... Read More
Cruising to Jamaica? Visitors should get ready for an extra safe experience
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 12, 2020Tourism is an important export industry for Jamaica. It explains why the country has been putting substantial resources in keeping ... Read More
