An initiative that aims to facilitate transit of US-bound passengers who wish to visit the state of Yucatan or are already there has been instituted for travelers Flying from Meridia International Airport to the United States. Several hotels will also offer tourists information on tests and other support related to COVID-19. Continue reading Yucatan to US: Rapid COVID-19 tests for travelers at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
As is the case for all airlines around the world, Hawaiian Airlines witnessed a huge loss of close to $163 million in the final quarter of 32020. Continue reading Hawaiian Airlines reports $162.6 million dollar loss at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
There is a good reason why Juergen Steinmetz, founder of the World Tourism Network (WTN) differs with Gloria Guevara CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on how and when to safely reopen the travel sector. WTTC represents the largest and most powerful companies of the industry. WTN focus is on the medium and small size travel industry companies in the world. Both organizations goal is to rebuilding the travel and tourism industry safely and profitable. Continue reading WTN differs...
Visitation to Washington, DC in 2021 has inspired new and engaging content and immersive design at the official Washington tourism website. Continue reading Destination DC launches new website at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The vaccination certificate will help build confidence among people, making it easier for travelers to move around and revitalizing the tourism sector Continue reading India to introduce COVID-19 vaccination certificates for tourists at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Comprehensive measures to protect against infection adjusted to the continuing pandemic situation at Frankfurt Airport Continue reading “Travel safely” via Frankfurt Airport: TÜV Quality Seal reconfirmed at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
WTTC is the true leader in today's travel and tourism industry. Leaders however have obligations. WTTC obligation is to the largest travel and tourism industry members - and they are fighting for survival. Continue reading WTTC gets desperate and has a point at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Ministry of Tourism for the Government of India announced a new Secretary has been named. Arvind Singh will step into the position beginning February 1, 2021. Continue reading India Tourism: Change at the top at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Israel will make exceptions only for cargo flights, emergency aircraft and airliners crossing Israeli airspace without landing Continue reading Israel closes Ben Gurion Airport, halts all passenger flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The big lie by CDC and WHO about masks kills thousands of people every day. When will US Government stand up and face the American People with the sober truth. Continue reading Best Mask: What Masks are killing Americans? Cotton, Fabric, Surgical, KN95, N95, FFP-2? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
With COVID-19 attacking every country and every travel and tourism destination, the answer for many is Domestic Tourism. In Bayelsa, a State in Southern Nigeria, this potentila was discussed and organized. Continue reading Domestic Tourism Drive in Nigeria Bayelsa State at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Olduvai Gorge is a key tourist site where visitors can learn about human evolution and prehistory. The site and new museum attract local and international tourists to visit and experience what it may have felt like to live as the earliest man did. Continue reading New findings of early man at tourist site Olduvai Gorge at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Unifor 7378 Sunwing Pilot collective agreement expired on November 30, 2020, and it was announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with Sunwing Airlines which operates out of 6 bases across Canada. Continue reading Sunwing Airlines and pilots reach tentative agreement at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Only the Egyptian minister of tourism actually traveled Madrid to attend the 113th Executive Council and voted for Zurab Pololikashvili at the Secretary General Election. The rest of the delegates were embassy officials. Wearing a mask as mandated by Spanish law was not important, not even for the high level participant from Spain. Diplomatic immunity is setting a new trend and a possible super-spreader for this UNWTO event. Continue reading Mask optional: New trend in Spain and for UNWTO? at...
Forty-four cultural projects, 330 days of programming, 240 artists, 40 original works and 8 regenerated spaces: these are the numbers of a year that promises to be unforgettable for the city of Campania region. Continue reading The island of Procida named Italy’s Capital of Culture at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Portugal halts air service with Great Britain Continue reading Portugal suspends all passenger flights with UK at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Tourists will be able to visit Cyprus without quarantine restrictions if upon arrival they do not have a positive test result for COVID-19 Continue reading Cyprus re-opens borders for foreign tourists on March 1 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
I am very optimistic for our industry and the future of SKÅL International’s role as a leader in both the business and friendship of hospitality Continue reading President of Skål International Bangkok: An alternative to compulsory quarantine needed at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
CDC testing requirement for international travelers should also pave the way to ease other travel restrictions, including those on the UK, the EU, and Brazil Continue reading US Travel praises President Biden’s executive orders on travel at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Kenya’s Global Tourism Resilience Satellite Centre has been officially launched by founder and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. This follows initial discussions to establish this Satellite Centre at the Kenyatta University two years ago. “The establishment of this Satellite Centre at the Kenyatta University will expand the global reach of the Global Resilience Centre. Continue reading Jamaica Tourism...
Aviation is a key factor in rebuilding the travel and tourism industry. The World Tourism Network had an initial brainstorming discussion with industry leaders to talk about a way forward. Continue reading Aviation Industry Leaders Unite in World Tourism Network Interest Group at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
What the difference one day can make. With the inauguration in the United States of America and President Biden bringing the country back into the Paris Climate Agreement, it will put targets back on track. Tourism veteran and climate change expert Professor Geoffrey Lipman is overjoyed. Continue reading Professor Geoffrey Lipman knows this is a big day for Travel, Tourism, and Climate Change at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Oil Change International said Joe Biden’s inauguration marks the end of the disastrous Trump administration especially for climate change. The company is hopeful this will also mean the end of the a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline being rescinded. Continue reading Biden applauded for swift executive orders on climate at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The site of the explosion is not far from Puerta de Toledo, one of the city’s gates and a popular tourist attraction Continue reading 3 people killed, 6 wounded in huge Madrid explosion at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The UNWTO Executive Council extended the mandate for UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Zurab Pololikashvil until the end of 2025. This is a sad day, and not an evaluation of Mr. Zurab's qualifications or activities. Continue reading The UNWTO Election just killed any decency left in the UN System at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
An updated ECPAT-USA report details laws in all 50 states and 23 US territories, counties, and cities for the lodging industry. Continue reading ECPAT-USA report: Human Trafficking Laws for Lodging Industry at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Tanzania has established a Nationoal Convention Biurea as plans get underway to diversify the tourism offerings by reaching out to tourists attending meetings and conferences. By providing more venues, the country can capitalize on tourists that are already in the country for business purposes to take part in other tourism activities. Continue reading Tanzania establishes National Convention Bureau at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The government of Germany announced that the current coronavirus lockdown will be extended until the middle of next month due to a potential massive surge in new COVID-19 cases because of the emergence of new more infectious strains of the virus. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Germany’s 16 state leaders have agreed to extend the country’s current lockdown until the middle of February in response to the spread of COVID-19 and the appearance of new variants. Continue reading Germany extends...
Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart’s appointment as the resort company’s Executive Chairman, continuing the Sandals legacy. Stewart becomes just the second Chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He is preceded by his late Father and Chairman, the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, a pioneer in Caribbean tourism who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxury after founding the organization in 1981 and played a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s popularity. Continue...
Boeing 737 MAX was universally banned from taking to the skies after two deadly accidents in late 2018 and early 2019 Continue reading EU Aviation Safety Agency to clear return of Boeing 737 MAX next week at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
