February 2021 - eTN Global News

The countries with the most COVID-19 infections are not necessary also the deadliest countries. This list compares the number based on 1 million population, so ... Read More

United States Address to the People of Tanzania on COVID-19

Tanzania was urged by the US to review evidence on COVID-19 shots. The Unites States urged Tanzania on Friday to review evidence on the drugs, ... Read More

Akel Beltaji, a Giant in Tourism lost his Battle with COVID-19

Akel Beltaj was the mayor of Amman, the Minister of Tourism of Jordan, a big supporter for the Climate Change issue, and a global voice ... Read More

FAA to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Cote d’Ivoire travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals

The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States puts it trust into the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Continue reading FAA to receive Johnson ... Read More

Ivory Coast gets Astra Zeneca Oxford vaccine

The Astra Zeneca Oxford vaccine was introduced to Côte d'Ivoire Continue reading Ivory Coast gets Astra Zeneca Oxford vaccine at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More

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UAE helps countries with COVID testing

UAE has been seen as one of the most advanced countries in healthcare and safety when it comes to COVID-19 Continue reading UAE helps countries ... Read More

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NDC: Helping or hindering travel industry recovery?

Designed to transform the way air products are retailed to corporations and travelers, the New Distribution Capability (NDC) is to be a new standard that ... Read More

African Tourism Board News

Geological Tourism: New tourist product in East Africa

Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania - February 27, 2021 0

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) management is now developing tourist lodges and other visitor service facilities in the Geopark to attract more tourists, both foreign ... Read More

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US Travel: COVID Relief Bill helps, but more is needed

Given the severity of the impact on the travel and tourism industry, more work remains to provide critical recovery and stimulus measures to safely restore ... Read More

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 26, 2021 0

A new Travel Option: Crossing the border pushing a railroad trolley

No gas, no electricity or steam needed. This form of transportation is environmental friendly and passngers become the engine. Continue reading A new Travel Option: ... Read More

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 26, 2021 0

The newly appointed ICAO Secretary-General is the right man at the right place at the right time

The future of the aviation industry has big challenges. A new Secretary-General for the international body assigned to regulate aviation will have a challenging position. ... Read More

Pattaya area quarantine urged by Mayor to boost tourism

Pattaya City is proposing to be designated as a safe bubble in order to push tourism into the spotlight and break open its doors from ... Read More

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda - February 26, 2021 0

Uganda Tourism agencies merge in latest government spin

For the third time in just about as many years, the Government of Uganda has come full circle on their decision to merge departments and ... Read More

Airport news

Flagship Aviation Services awarded Denver International Airport contract

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed passenger perceptions of air travel, the airport services landscape, and facilities services all over the world Continue reading Flagship Aviation ... Read More

Travel and Tourism hiring will be low in 2021

2021 job additions in the travel and tourism will be low compared to the pre-COVID-19 hiring trend as the sector reels under stress of new ... Read More

Delta and LATAM receive final approval for Brazil Joint Venture agreement

This ruling reinforces the benefits of this type of agreement for travelers and enables us to advance in our commitment to delivering greater and better ... Read More

Seychelles Tourism Board’s Annual GCC Roadshow Goes Virtual

As the whole world shifts into the digital age, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) follows, continuing its mission to establish and foster stronger relationships with ... Read More

FAA: Experienced air traffic controllers wanted

The announcement is open to candidates who have maintained at least 52 consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of ... Read More

2020: Difficult year for Cologne Tourism

The downturn in tourism has been drastic, and its effects on the entire sector have been extreme. Nonetheless, things could have turned out even worse ... Read More

EU blacklists four Caribbean territories, Saint Lucia delisted

The list includes jurisdictions worldwide that either have not engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU on tax governance or have failed to deliver ... Read More

IAG’s leisure brands well equipped to capture pent-up travel demand

Transatlantic flying has virtually been non-existent since March 2020, and its recovery will be vital for IAG Continue reading IAG’s leisure brands well equipped to ... Read More

Wildlife animal markets: Ticking time bombs for virus pandemics

The Thai Ministry of Public Health will be collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and its Department of National Parks to closely inspect Chatuchak animal ... Read More

U.S. bill to bring back millions of travel jobs

Anil Mathur - eTN India - February 25, 2021 0

Tax relief in the form of credits and deductions are the foundation of a bipartisan bill designed to aid the travel industry as it struggles ... Read More

Cultural Travel News

Re-strategizing Tourism through festivals, food and culture

Even as vaccines are being administered and there is hope for the return of travel and tourism post COVID-19, the strategies to build the industry ... Read More

St. Eustatius is the home of the Caribbean’s first planetarium

This is an educational project spearheaded by Jaap Vreling and Mr. Ishmael Berkel. Jaap teaches at the University of Amsterdam and was part of the ... Read More

Statue Cruises to provide ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Under new 3-year temporary concession contract, Statue Cruises will continue to provide ferry service operations for guests to the iconic New York City attractions Continue ... Read More

American Airlines and JetBlue announce new Saint Lucia flights from Dallas, Newark and New York JFK

American Airlines and JetBlue Investment from key travel hubs Illustrates confidence in COVID-19 recovery Continue reading American Airlines and JetBlue announce new Saint Lucia flights ... Read More

Harnessing the power of culture and creativity in global tourism recovery

Over 60 travel and tourism organizations unveil concrete recommendations for re-opening travel & tourism in Europe, including creation of Commission-led Task Force to restore freedom ... Read More

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 25, 2021 0

Nose or Rectal? The new Anal COVID Test for travelers

Many countries require a COVID test upon arrival. So far it meant a swab into your nose. The new more accurate version is to insert ... Read More

Cultural Travel News

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