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eTurboNews

06-10-2008

Read eTurboNews Express -click here-                                           Thursday, June 5, 2008 Dear eTN reader, Executives from top hotel brands gathered in New York City earlier this week for the New York University International Hospitality Investment Conference. While there was consensus among speakers that the future for the industry is bleak, they are also saying positive things are happening. Click to today's lead story to read insights from experts on the current state that the travel and tourism industry is in. It has come to our attention that the article, "Get lost, PATA chief tells detractors," contained erroneous information. We regret to inform you that Mr. Peter de Jong was misquoted in the article. In addressing PATA detractors, Mr. de Jong did not say "get lost." The correct statement should read, "get a life." We apologize for this error and for any inconvenience it may have caused. Thank you for making eTurboNews the dynamic forum that it is. Be sure to share your thoughts on any of today's stories by sending an email to the address: editor@eturbonews.com or by filling out our comment form located at the end of each story.  Have a great day! Sincerely, Nelson Alcantara Editor-in-Chief eTurboNews, Inc. eTN Lead Story Darker days ahead for travel trade, experts claim By Hazel Heyer NEW YORK (eTN) - The industry is not going down the tubes. Not yet, say industry experts at the 30th anniversary of NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference held at the Waldorf Astoria. But don't expect the market to turn the corner in 12 months. Experts are saying the ride is longer than what the industry might think. read more Sponsored Feature Stories THETRADESHOW Announces Cruise Industry Educational Seminars Alexandria, VA- THE TRADESHOW, taking place Sept. 7-9, 2008 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center, is offering unparalleled educational opportunities for agents to earn their CLIA accreditations. The new cruise seminars will expand their areas ... June 5, 2008 World Environment Day Encouraging Tourism Innovation for Climate Neutrality Madrid / Wellington, New Zealand 5 June 2008:  In an expression of support for the United Nations Environment Program and its campaign to ¨"Kick the Carbon Habit" announced here in Wellington, UNWTO issues its 2008 Report on "Climate Change and ... June 4, 2008 eTN Feature Stories Thailand's selected protection for Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai National Park By Stéphane Hanot BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - In 2005, UNESCO put the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex in the Nakhon Ratchasima into its World Heritage List. UNESCO's decision relied on the fact that the Forest Complex is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including gibbons and 392 bird species, with some of the species being endangered species. read more   Tanzanian president campaigns for quick African tourism development By Apolinari Tairo ARUSHA, Tanzania (eTN) - Taking an advantage of the eighth Sullivan Summit here in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha, Tanzania's president campaigned to woo Americans of African origin, urging them to come to Africa to visit their ancestral lands in the continent. read more   Tourism this week in Latin America By travelatlatinamerica.com ARGENTINA The government of Buenos Aires will strengthen promotion of tango abroad read more   Canada a destination for sex tourists, US State Department's report says Canada must do more to arrest and convict human traffickers who have helped make the country a "sex tourism" destination for American tourists, a US government report released Wednesday suggests. The US State Department's 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report assesses government efforts to control trafficking in 153 countries. [Back to Press Releases Main]   TRAVEL RESOURCES Copyright © 1996 to 2018 The Traveler's Journal | All Rights Reserved | Contact Us