by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | This new provision is designed to ensure the safety and security of visitors trekking in protected areas in the mountains of Nepal. With the new provision, all trekkers are required to obtain services of a licensed trekking guide and to obtain a TIMS Card...
Russia is coordinating a meeting for the deputy […] The post Russia Plans To Meet With Iran, Syria, Turkey in Bid to Broker Damascus-Ankara Deal appeared first on The Media Line....
Avi Mayer has been named the new editor-in-chief […] The post Avi Mayer Named New Editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post appeared first on The Media Line....
by: Harry Johnson | Brussels Pride – The Belgian & European Pride will, once again, be putting the LGBTQIA+ community in the spotlight and decorating the streets of Brussels in rainbow colors. This year, the theme will be “Protect the Protest”. It’s an appeal to respect the fundamental right to...
Israel’s reservist protest against the government’s judicial overhaul […] The post Reservist Protest Against Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Is Warning, Analysts Say appeared first on The Media Line....
by: editor | According to the USGS, the location of the quake was 36.523N, 70.979E at a depth of 187 km. The epicenter of the 6.8 quake was in the Hindu Kush mountain range near the remote northern Afghan province of Badakhshan. The earthquake was felt in parts of Afghanistan,...
Twenty years ago, the United States invaded Iraq, […] The post Two Decades After US Invasion, War-scarred Iraqis Conflicted About Future appeared first on The Media Line....
by: Harry Johnson | Few days ago, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo demanded the country’s authorities to distance themselves away from Western payment systems such as Visa and Mastercard and start using credit and debit cards issued by Indonesian banks. According to Widodo, Indonesia needed to shield itself from geopolitical disruptions,...
by: Mario Masciullo – Special to eTN | Its name is Neom Airlines and it will be Saudi Arabia’s third state-owned airline (after Saudia and the newly formed Riyadh Airlines), scheduled to take off at the end of 2024 or within the first quarter of 2025, with a precise focus...
by: Harry Johnson | Radisson Hotel Group, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence in 2023 further with the opening of eight new hotel already confirmed to date. The Group aims to reach 150 hotels within the next five years across the...
by: Harry Johnson | Just as the summer season approaches, Budapest Airport is already looking ahead to ensure its network for the winter continues to offer a diverse selection of destinations. In a boost to the Hungarian gateway’s route map, Wizz Air has announced the commencement of two new routes...
by: Harry Johnson | Southwest Airlines Co. today announced an expanded partnership with Sabre Corporation to begin utilizing PRISM, an industry-standard data solution designed to streamline the sales process with corporate travel managers and travel management companies. Sabre’s PRISM brings decision science to the Southwest Business Sales Team, allowing the...
by: Harry Johnson | Avion Express, the leading narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter operator, has signed a contract with the Latvian national airline airBaltic to wet-lease four 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft for the upcoming 2023 summer season. This partnership will facilitate airBaltic’s growth to meet the...
by: Harry Johnson | Hotelbeds has seen strong demand in Greece since the start of 2023. Over the past three months, bookings have grown 40% versus the same period in 2022 and 12% over the same time frame in in 2019. These figures cement Greece’s position as one of the...
by: Harry Johnson | Several new destinations and more seating capacity from Frankfurt Airport: Effective with the start of the summer flight schedule on March 26, 2023, a total of 86 airlines will serve 292 destinations in 92 countries worldwide.* Total available seating will increase by 16 percent compared to...
GrayMatters Health, an Israeli company that develops digital […] The post GrayMatters Health Receives FDA Clearance for Flagship Digital Therapy for PTSD appeared first on The Media Line....
Saudi authorities have released an American citizen, Saad […] The post Saudi Arabia Releases American Jailed for Criticizing Government on Twitter appeared first on The Media Line....
Yemen’s warring sides have agreed to release 887 […] The post Yemen’s Warring Parties Agree To Release 887 Conflict-related Detainees appeared first on The Media Line....
Jordan’s Interior Ministry on Monday launched an Electronic […] The post Jordan Launches Electronic Visa Project To Ease Entry for Travelers appeared first on The Media Line....
Israel and the United Kingdom are set to […] The post Israel, UK To Sign 7-year Agreement To Deepen Trade, Tech, Security Ties appeared first on The Media Line....
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Tuesday voted to […] The post Israeli Lawmakers Repeal 2005 Act, Paving Way for Return to Dismantled West Bank Settlements appeared first on The Media Line....
More than 60 delegations gathered in Brussels on […] The post Int’l Community Pledges $7.5B for Turkey, Syria Earthquake Relief appeared first on The Media Line....
Hussein Al-Sheikh, the secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation […] The post Progress Made in Sharm el-Sheikh Talks, Says Senior Palestinian Official appeared first on The Media Line....
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) and logistics […] The post Aramco, DHL Announce Joint Venture for Saudi Procurement, Logistics Hub appeared first on The Media Line....
by: Mario Masciullo – eTN Italy | The International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), an event entirely dedicated to the luxury segment, was held in Cannes and attended by thousands of highly specialized operators in the sector. Today, luxury means the ability to combine an exclusive stay with unique cultural attractions,...
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | Crediting the COVID-19 pandemic for bringing about a revival in villas for visitor accommodation, the Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said, “Jamaica is now leading the way in providing new and exciting villa experiences for tourists across the region.” His disclosure came as...
Turkey and Hungary recently said that they would […] The post Finland’s NATO Entry Could Decrease Russian Pressure on Turkey, Analysts Say appeared first on The Media Line....
Iraq and Iran announced a new security agreement […] The post Iran-Iraq Deal Increases Security Coordination, Limits Iraqi Kurdish Autonomy appeared first on The Media Line....
by: Harry Johnson | WestJet Cargo today announced that it has received Transport Canada’s approval and official certification of its four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Following certification, WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group will expeditiously implement three freighters into service, as dedicated aircraft that will fulfill the large-scale needs...
by: Harry Johnson | Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced the appointment of Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president, operations science and advanced technology at FedEx Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2023. “Ms. Yeung brings a valuable combination of skills to our board, as she is well-versed in...