Author: Linda Hohnholz

IPW is Cancelled Announces U.S. Travel Association

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- April 15, 2020

IPW is Cancelled Announces U.S. Travel Association The U.S. Travel Association announced IPW is cancelled which was to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from ... Read More

Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, Best Western, Choice Hotels, Radisson, Wyndham requirements for 2021 elite status

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- April 15, 2020

Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, Best Western, Choice Hotels, Radisson, Wyndham requirements for 2021 elite status Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG Rewards Clubs, Hilton Honors, Choice ... Read More

Hilton Hawaiian Village calls it quit converting Waikiki into a ghost town

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- April 11, 2020

Hilton Hawaiian Village calls it quit converting Waikiki into a ghost town Waikiki already feels like a ghost town with most major hotels closed. The ... Read More

Meetings Industry Survey: Re-engagement Expected by June

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- April 8, 2020

Meetings Industry Survey: Re-engagement Expected by June “COVID-19 has had a substantial financial impact on the tourism industry, and destination organizations have responded quickly by ... Read More

Noble House Hotels & Resorts Launches “From Our House To Yours” Digital Campaign For Its Distinct Hotel Portfolio

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- April 7, 2020

Noble House Hotels & Resorts Launches “From Our House To Yours” Digital Campaign For Its Distinct Hotel Portfolio Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., a ... Read More

A Step by Step Guide for Tourism Recovery during and after COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- April 7, 2020

A Step by Step Guide for Tourism Recovery during and after COVID-19 The unprecedented societal changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic are dramatically affecting ... Read More

Hawaii Tourism: A Hui Hou Kākou – Until We Meet Again !

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 26, 2020

It’s heartbreaking for anyone in the beautiful Aloha State to say goodbye to our visitors. There is no more Aloha for Hawaii’s visitors. A Hui ... Read More

Ready for a COVID19 Brainstorming session? What is next for travel & tourism?

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 25, 2020

Brainstorm with the experts on COVID 19, tourism, aviation, hospitality and MICE? eTN will discuss the future of the travel and tourism industry? Listen in ... Read More

Impact of COVID-19 on the US Hotel Industry by State

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 24, 2020

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is raising the panic button today about the expected job loss and the collapse of the hospitality sector in ... Read More

COVID-19 cases by Country, Provinces or US States

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 22, 2020

Currently, 304,544 cases of Coronavirus are reported throughout the world. COVID-19 has no borders. Therefore it makes sense to look at the numbers by regions ... Read More

How African Tourism is going all out against COVID 19?

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 21, 2020

The COVID 19 Tourism Task Force for Africa was established by the African Tourism Board on Friday. With COVID-19 cases now spreading in many African ... Read More

Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson in tears when delivering most difficult announcement ever

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 20, 2020

There is nothing worse than telling highly valuable associated, people that are the heart of this company, that their roles are being impacted by events ... Read More

Pacific Tourism Organisation cancels SPTE 2020

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 20, 2020

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has announced the cancellation of its premier event – The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE), which was scheduled for 25th and ... Read More

How the Next Pandemic May Impact the World’s Tourism Industry seen in 2009

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 19, 2020

In 2009 during the height of the H1N1  Dr. Peter Tarlow published an article entitled “How the Next Pandemic May Impact the World’s Tourism Industry”  ... Read More

Global Meeting Industry Day: 2020 Update

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 18, 2020

The Meetings Mean Business Coalition has issued the following statement, given the continued global impact of COVID-19. “In light of recent guidance from the White ... Read More

New! How buzz.travel will keep your travel business active during COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 18, 2020

What is the new buzz.travel? Do you like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin? Are you ready for virtual meetings and discussions? World Travel Nation is now buzz.travel  and ... Read More

Mass protests in Kyiv puts city of 3 million in danger while subway was suspended

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 17, 2020

While mass events are a big no all over the world a mass protest against Russian influence is taking place in Kyiv, Ukraine putting the ... Read More

Impact on the US Travel and Tourism Industry analyzed: How to compensate for COVID-19?

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 17, 2020

Today US President Trump said that the cost of shutting down US travel and tourism industry (hotels, restaurants, airlines) is about 30 billion dollars a ... Read More

Nigeria Tourism and Transportation Summit: An event of Death?

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 17, 2020

Industry and Governments now more than before need disruptive thinking, counseling, and experience to glide through this crisis, said former Minister of Tourism for Zimbabwe ... Read More

Rules for Germany: No more tourism, restricted shopping

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 16, 2020

The Federal Government in Germany as of March 16 implemented new rules, killing even domestic tourism. Such rules include the following: Hotels will not be ... Read More