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WTTC responds to the latest recommendations from the EU

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 1, 2021 0

Ministers and international decision makers in the public center change travel restrictions on a daily basis. A lack of global cooperation and the lack of ... Read More

Why the UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Polokashvili was never properly elected?

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 1, 2021 0

After 4 years, it becomes suddenly clear that the 2017 election of the UNWTO Secretary-General was not proper. Zurab Pololikashvili should not be the current ... Read More

32 killed, 20 injured as bus falls off cliff in Peru

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Road accidents are common in Peru due to speeding motorists, poorly maintained highways, a lack of road signs and poor traffic safety enforcement. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Mobile check-ins are coming back on Lufthansa flights

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

During mobile check-in, the QR codes of the paper certificates can now be scanned and thus checked quickly and conveniently. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More

Villages as businesses paving the way forward to Caribbean communities

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Jamaica has been branded the HOME OF COMMUNITY TOURISM by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) as this is where it was pioneered ... Read More

Travel demand is back but still far below pre-COVID levels

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

A recovery of international travel needs governments to restore the freedom to travel - at a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Restrictions eased in Bangkok as COVID numbers fall 30%

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- September 1, 2021 0

Patrons will now not need to be fully vaccinated and/or pass a COVID-19 test to dine in at eateries and restaurants in dark-red zones. - ... Read More

Portugal remains open to US travelers despite EU advisory

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Portugal has confirmed that discretionary, non-essential travel is still allowed, provided visitors present a negative COVID-19 test result at boarding and entry into the country. ... Read More

India international flights: extended suspension devastating

Anil Mathur - eTN India- August 31, 2021 0

The President of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Mr. Rajiv Mehra, expressed his extreme disappointment on the decision taken by the India Ministry ... Read More

Boeing announces changes to its Board of Directors

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Boeing elects David L. Joyce to Board of Directors; Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. to retire from Board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ ... Read More

Taliban ready to restart Kabul airport operations ‘in few days’

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The United States finished the evacuation of civilians from Kabul and their entire mission in Afghanistan on August 30. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More

Flights from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on Aeroflot now

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

According to announced schedule, Aeroflot will operate one flight from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh daily, starting from October 1, 2021. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

COVID-19 is killing American business travel

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Despite an uptick in leisure travel over the summer, the new survey highlights the dim outlook for business travel and events, which account for more ... Read More

Key West cancels 2021 Fantasy Fest Parade

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Signature events like the Headdress Ball and Pet Masquerade are still planned, and there will be plenty of individual masquerade parties and other festival favorites to enjoy. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Europe lifts travel restrictions for some countries, blacklists others

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

European Council updates the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. - eTurboNews ... Read More

US State Department: Do not travel to Canada

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Hotel profits climb, but will it remain that way?

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The hotel industry remains fragile, dodging each and every new impediment thrown its way. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Get out of South Lake Tahoe, a favorite among visitors

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The fire has destroyed nearly 500 structures, injured five people, and burned more than 177,000 acres, according to data from Cal Fire. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Tanzania President sets extensive tourism rebranding drive

Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- August 30, 2021 0

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a tourism documentary program that will expose Tanzania before the world tourism markets, targeting to attract more tourists ... Read More

FAA bans all US airlines from flying over Afghanistan

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Any US civil aircraft operator that wants to fly into/out of or over Afghanistan must receive prior authorization from the FAA. - eTurboNews | Trends ... Read More

Entire California city evacuated amid burning resorts and fire tornadoes

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The fire has destroyed nearly 500 structures, injured five people, and burned more than 177,000 acres, according to data from Cal Fire. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Multilateral Leaders Taskforce on COVID-19: A crisis of vaccine inequity

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization met with the leaders of the African Vaccine ... Read More

Prague Airport Board of Directors elects new Chairman

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The Ministry’s commission selected Mr. Pos as the most suitable candidate in a tender called for the position. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

US Travel: EU travel restriction disappointing

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Travel is a crucial component of the global economy and will be necessary for a full recovery from the economic devastation of the pandemic. - ... Read More

Seychelles Tourism Minister explores small establishments at Bel Ombre on Mahé

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Many small tourism accommodation providers are presenting top quality products, paying close attention to detail and operating on 5-star level standards, Minister for Foreign Affairs ... Read More

Seychelles Minister compliments tour guides for dedication to success tourism

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

In a meeting held at Botanical House on Friday, August 27, 2021, with tour guides to address discuss issues pertinent to their trade, Minister for ... Read More

European Union to reinstate travel restrictions on Americans

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

European Union removes United States from safe-travel list due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

With 80% of population fully immunized, Singapore is world’s most vaccinated country

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Reaching this milestone sets the stage for further easing of COVID-19 pandemic-related curbs in Singapore. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Taliban takes full control of Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport tomorrow

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The Taliban is conducting negotiations with Turkey and Qatar regarding the technical management of operations at the airport. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More