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eTurboNews stands behind Freedom of Press and PEN Belarus

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 22, 2021 0

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said the following:: When a government silences and stomps on its writers, it reveals a level of shame and decay ... Read More

How COVID Impacted France Travel and Tourism in 2020

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

In France, the state of the Travel and Tourism industry contributed 49.1 percent less to the country’s GDP between 2019 and 2020 due to COVID-19. ... Read More

Thailand Enacts 14-day Domestic Flights Ban

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

Hat Yai Airport in Songkhla province in Thailand is empty and quiet. The only sign of human life are security guards on duty. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Turks and Caicos Islands Updates TCI Assured Travel Requirements

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

Travelers will be required to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR, NAA, RNA or Antigen Test within three days of travel. - eTurboNews | Travel News Read More

Emirates Launches New Dubai to Miami Flight

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

Emirates Airline connects two major leisure and business destinations with first nonstop service. - eTurboNews | Travel News Read More

Israel to Ban Unvaccinated Citizens from All Public Venues Including Synagogues

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

Those who refuse to get vaccinated “are undermining the efforts of all of us,” Israeli Prime Minister Bennett announced. - eTurboNews | Travel News Read More

Hawaii COVID-19 Infections: One Record High After Another

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 22, 2021 0

Hawaii Tourism is booming, and so is COVID-19 among the non-vaccinated like never before. With 243 new coronavirus infections, the Aloha State is in big ... Read More

Our Love Story with the Beautiful Seychelles Islands

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

Former tourism specialist, Roger Porter-Butler, and his wife, Joan, revisit their fondest memories of Seychelles, their little corner of paradise since 2011. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Hawaii hotels revenue up substantially in June 2021

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

It’s a positive sign to see Hawaii hotel accommodations statewide reporting an upward rise, knowing how many local workers and families are benefiting from the ... Read More

Loss of World Heritage Status Will Hamper Liverpool Tourism Recovery

eturbonews- July 22, 2021 0

Cultural tourism is now big business, with 29% of the global travel market typically undertaking this type of trip. - eTurboNews | Travel News Read More

IATA questions the need for expensive PCR Tests

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 21, 2021 0

Flying to Hawaii requires a PCR COVID - 19. This is big business for many, including companies like Longs Drugs, Walgreens, and many more. The ... Read More

Albania Travel and Tourism: COVID Impact Report

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

The state of the Travel and Tourism industry contributed 49.1 percent less to the GDP of Albania between 2019 and 2020 due to COVID-19. - ... Read More

New NYC Event Venue with New Sales Leader

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Glasshouses announced the appointment of Kevin Ramsawack as the new Director of Sales of the new The Glasshouse event venue. - eTurboNews | Travel News ... Read More

Uganda Tour Guides Give Back Despite COVID-19 Setbacks

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- July 21, 2021 0

Tour Guides Forum Uganda (TGFU), as part of their community outreach last week, participated in a charity drive for vulnerable communities. - eTurboNews | Travel ... Read More

First Ever Seaplane Service Between Boston Harbor and Manhattan Announced

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Boston Harbor to Manhattan's East River service by seaplane reduces total travel times 40% to 60%. - eTurboNews | Travel News Online Read More

12 train passengers killed, 5 injured in flooded subway tunnel in China

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Subway administration urgently halted train traffic and cut all power, but one train stopped at a flooded section of the tunnel. - eTurboNews | Travel ... Read More

Seychelles Welcomes Relaxation of Travel Restrictions by France

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

The Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, has welcomed the latest move by France relaxing travel restrictions for their citizens, which ... Read More

IOC: 2032 Summer Olympic Games Will Be Hosted by Australia’s Brisbane

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Brisbane was the only candidate city bidding to host the Summer Olympics in 2032. - eTurboNews | Travel News Online Read More

US extends closure of land borders with Canada and Mexico

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

It's hard to see how allowing fully vaccinated Canadians to enter the US poses a public health threat when travel within the US is unrestricted. ... Read More

Domestic Tourism Continues to Rebound While International Travel Largely On Hold

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85% below 2019 levels. - eTurboNews | Travel News Online Read More

Irreversible Loss: Liverpool Stripped of UNESCO World Heritage Status

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Liverpool loses its World Heritage Status “due to the irreversible loss of attributes conveying the outstanding universal value of the property.” - eTurboNews | Travel ... Read More

IATA: Passengers Confident in Onboard Safety, Support Mask-Wearing

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term. - eTurboNews | Travel News Online Read More

Internet of Things Will Have a Bigger Role in Post-Pandemic Travel

eturbonews- July 21, 2021 0

Wearable tech devices at airports and other transport terminals can allow travelers to practice correct social distancing procedures and keep to other health and safety ... Read More

Skyward Express Passenger Plane crashed in Kenya

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 20, 2021 0

Passengers on a commercial Skyward Express flight in Kenya were lucky when they escaped injury and death after crashing in a remote part of the ... Read More

U.S. Justice Corrupted? B737 Max Victims had no chance against Boeing

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 20, 2021 0

How would one call if a prosecutor in a high profile criminal case against a giant company (Boeing) joins the law firm that defended her ... Read More

Tourists Find Phuket Nightlife Ends Promptly at 9

eturbonews- July 20, 2021 0

Local Thailand authorities in Phuket closed risky places and suspended the activities that may transmit COVID-19 with Phuket nightlife shut down at 9. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Book and Travel with Confidence at Sandals Resorts

eturbonews- July 20, 2021 0

Whether guests have already booked a stay at any one of the luxurious Sandals Resorts, or if would-be travelers are simply just thinking about it ... Read More

United Airlines Expects to Return to Profitability in Q3 2021

eturbonews- July 20, 2021 0

United Airlines expects continued gains as more businesses return by end of summer and into 2022, with a full recovery in demand anticipated by 2023. ... Read More

Carnival to Operate at 75% of Fleet Capacity by End of 2021

eturbonews- July 20, 2021 0

Carnival continues building momentum for restarting cruise vacations with announced sailings to date on 54 ships through end of 2021 across eight of its cruise ... Read More

Lagardère Travel Retail and Lima Airport Partners Pioneer Profit-Sharing Duty Free agreement in Peru

eturbonews- July 20, 2021 0

Lagardère Travel Retail and Lima Airport Partners (LAP), a Fraport company, are pioneering a new era for Travel Retail business models by signing a long-term ... Read More