Beginning on a grand note, Seychelles Islands shows off its wonders in Switzerland, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) launches a two-week advertising campaign in the European nation- a second phase to the publicity campaign, which started in October 2020 on the market. Beautiful Seychelles sceneries are being displayed on billboards and posters across several Swiss cities as a constant reminder to potential visitors that Seychelles remains one of the best sanctuaries perfect to beat the...
Brazil's largest domestic airline opened up access to air travel for millions of Brazilians, with more than 500 million customers transported on 4.2 million flights in past two decades Continue reading GOL Linhas Aéreas: 20 years in the air at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Transport Canada has spent well over 15,000 review hours on the Boeing 737 MAX Continue reading Canada introduces new requirements for Boeing 737 MAX return to service at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
From accidental falls to drowning and even attacks by wild animals - US national parks can be dangerous places to visit Continue reading Most dangerous US National Parks named at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
‘On the go’ bleisure stays increasingly popular with Gen Z singletons, white collar millennials and other digital nomads Continue reading Middle East hotels ready to capitalize on workation trend at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Many leisure travelers holidayed domestically instead of internationally in 2020. Continue reading $300M Hipcamp valuation points to sustained demand for rural domestic trips at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Qatar Airways kept flying throughout COVID-19, taking over 3.1 million people home since the start of the pandemic Continue reading Qatar Airways receives 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world. To be recognized as “vaccinated”, visitors must be able to show that they have taken the complete dose of the vaccine i.e., two doses plus 2 weeks after the second dose for the four vaccines currently receiving heavy media exposure. Visitors need to submit an authentic certificate from their national health authority as proof of COVID-19 vaccination alongside a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate, obtained less than 72...
Massive passenger slump recorded at Frankfurt Airport and Fraport’s Group airports worldwide – Relatively low decline in FRA’s cargo volumes Continue reading Fraport Traffic Figures 2020: Passenger Numbers Fall to Historic Low Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Food and wine in politics always had an important role. But violating clear rules by the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations in a UNWTO Election dinner is shameful by andy standards. Any country attending the Monday night dinner should be guilty in this conspiracy. Continue reading UNWTO disrespect against Bahrain is a violation of JIU Ethic Conditions at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The powerful earthquake in West Sulawesi Indonesia left 78 people dead. This number may go up. Many are homeless. Authorities are trying to get a handle on the unfolding situation. Continue reading 78 dead and climbing in West Sulawesi, Indonesia at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
My house is three minutes walk from the White House for 30 years. I welcomed visitors from every continent. I just came back from a walk. My city is quiet, way too quiet. This is scary, said Maricar Donato, a tourism hero and tour guide in Washington DC. Continue reading Washington DC is too quiet! I feel safe but scared! at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Federturismo, the Italian Federation for Travel Agents, is pleading with the Technical Scientific Committee to help restart tourism by its extension of the country’s state of emergency. Its President, Marina Lalli, said there are alternatives such as a Travel License that could allow vaccinated citizens to start traveling. She said tourism businesses will continue to collapse without a relaunch. Continue reading Federturismo in favor of Travel License for vaccinated people at eTurboNews |...
In Ngorongoro in Tanzania, local communities are benefiting directly from tourism gains accrued from over 600,000 tourists visiting the park every year. In a partnership, the animals and the communities live together peacefully where poaching is not tolerated. This is a win-win situation promoting sustainable tourism as well as the livelihood of the people. Continue reading Wildlife conservation in style with a feel for African communities at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Mausoleum of Augustus is a funerary monument of the emperor Octavian Augustus. Construction began by his will in 29 BC, when he had not yet become emperor. Building started upon his return from Alexandria, after having conquered Egypt and defeated Marcus Antony in the battle of Actium of 31 BC. Today, the Mausoleum has undergone restoration, and the Mayor of is inviting everyone to visit for free starting on March 1. Continue reading Mausoleum of Augustus circa 28 BC reopens to the public...
The officers of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) are making an urgent appeal to the Minister of Civil Aviation and Minister of Tourism to establish protocols for travelers who have been vaccinated for COVID-19. In an open letter, the officers please for guidelines so that travelers can resume their activities and begin the make a better future. Continue reading India travel agents appeal for urgent vaccinated travelers protocol at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Parts of Frankfurt Airport evacuated due to possible bomb or gun threat Continue reading Abandoned piece of luggage triggers Frankfurt Airport evacuation at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The unjustified advance of the date and the impossibility for many Ministers of Tourism to travel to Madrid, transfers the representation of the member states to their ambassadors in the election of the next Secretary General for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With UNWTO headquartered in Madrid, Spain, this favors the current Secretary General, since not all countries have a resident ambassador in Spain, so those that are already in Spain start the voting with an unfair heavy lead...
Russian airlines restart flights to four more countries Continue reading Russia resumes Qatar, India, Vietnam and Finland flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Air France rolls out the strictest health and hygiene measures both on the ground and on board to ensure a completely safe trip Continue reading Air France certified with COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
African passport is the flagship project of the 2063 Agenda aiming to remove restrictions on Africans' ability to travel, work and live within their own continent Continue reading Africa is set to roll out its Single Passport this year at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
In a top-secret move by the World Tourism Organization, a dinner designed to bribe 34 countries was just added to the official UNWTO Election program yesterday. Spanish celebrity chef Dani García will prepare the bribery dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid on Monday paid for by the Foreign Minister of Georgia in an attack against Bahrain. Continue reading UNWTO set to bribe 34 Countries over Dinner, Georgia Style at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Is the ability to forget the key to bringing back tourism? It is no secret that crises can severely affect travelers perception of whether a destination is worthy of a visit. So how do executives make would-be tourists forget the painful memories of 2020? Or are the travelers just as eager to ffile those memories away and start fresh? Continue reading Tourism will flourish: thanks to forgetfulness at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Saint Lucia has multiple COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing options for departing visitors, citizens and residents Continue reading Saint Lucia hotels offering free COVID-19 testing to qualified guests at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The hotline considered necessary by Grenada Tourism officials to assist travel agents, tour operators, visitors or returning nationals Continue reading Grenada launches new travel hotline at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International, the world’s leading all-inclusive resort company, died at the age of 79 on January 4, 2021. An unstoppable force, who delighted in defying the odds by exceeding expectations, Stewart single-handedly built the world’s most awarded vacation brand from one resort in Jamaica to over two dozen distinct resorts and villas throughout the...
Statement on CDC universal testing requirements by Anguilla's Hon. Minister of Tourism Haydn Hughes Continue reading Anguilla Tourism: COVID-19 testing at the forefront of reopening strategy at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The campaign for the UNWTO election of Secretary General (World Tourism Organization) is currently underway. Unfortunately, discussions linked to controversial procedures that could favor one of the candidates, especially if their aim is to reach a vote as soon as possible notwithstanding the unusual criticism of their predecessors in office over the last twenty years, have been overshadowed by the concrete proposals that differentiate the two candidates, which have not always received due...
Captain Jeff Martin, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer announces his retirement Continue reading WestJet announces retirement of Chief Operating Officer at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Italian cruise line's new LNG ship will be delivered in December Continue reading Costa Cruises floats out new Costa Toscana cruise ship at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
