Israeli health officials fear that the infectious Delta variant, first detected in India, is behind the rising case numbers, as its highly transmissible nature means it can spread rapidly among a population, putting the health of unvaccinated individuals at risk. Israel reimposes mask mandate just 10 days after scrapping COVID-19 restrictions
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1 person killed, 51 missing in Miami condo collapse
Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett confirmed that at least one person was killed and 10 were injured. 1 person killed, 51 missing in Miami condo collapse
EU condemns LGBT+ discrimination as Hungary enacts new controversial law
The letter says that “respect and tolerance are at the core of the European project,” and pledges to “continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBTI community.” EU condemns LGBT+ discrimination as Hungary enacts new controversial law
Israel sets a new alarming trend in closing tourism for vaccinated travelers
Israel has been almost fully vaccinated. International Tourism was about to start on July 1. New finding related to the dangerous Delta variant of the COVID virus triggers the Jewish state to cancel the highly celebrated opening date for international travelers to visit Israel. Israel sets a new alarming trend in closing tourism for vaccinated travelers
Hilton 1, Hyatt 2, Marriott only 5 in surviving COVID business
How did the big hotel chains survive the COVID-19 downfall, when it comes to retaining value and stock prices. The hotel sector has completely ground to a halt over the previous year, the repercussions of which are demonstrated by the sharp brand value decline for almost all of the top 50 most valuable hotel brands. Hilton 1, Hyatt 2, Marriott only 5 in surviving COVID business
President Duterte: If you don’t want to get vaccinated, go to prison or leave the Philippines!
If you don’t want to get vaccinated, I’ll have you arrested and then I’ll inject a vaccine into your buttocks. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Moscow restaurants and bars now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Only those who have proof of vaccination, evidence that they have had coronavirus within the past six months, or a negative PCR test within the previous three days will be given the digital certificate. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
American Airlines compared to Jet Blue: An Executive Platinum Member has a surprising response
Being an American Airlines Executive Platinum Member may have little meaning when booking a flight on AA with Roxie There seems to be a huge difference for a pet owner to choose JetBlue over American Airlines - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
West African countries to launch single currency in 2027
The new initiative to launch the currency, dubbed the eco, comes after decades of delays, most recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Non-EU countries join EU decision to ban Belarusian airlines from their airspace
Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway close their skies for Belarusian airlines. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Obama, Cheney was invited, and so are you: Virtual Asian Leadership Conference on Rebuilding Trust and Cooperation
World Tourism Network (WTN) and Amforth invites eTurboNews readers to the Virtual Asian Leadership Conference from Seoul, Korea - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Multiple explosions rock central Moscow, injuries reported
The blaze, which spanned an area of over 5,000 square feet, required a major operation from the emergencies services. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Judge strikes down CDC ‘conditional sailing’ order against cruise lines
The injunction will go into effect July 18, at which point the CDC orders to cruise operators will be considered non-binding considerations, recommendations or guidelines, so the cruise ships may soon operate out of Florida once again. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Nine people killed in Russia plane crash
Engine failure causes deadly plane crash in Russia's Siberia. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
India Travel and Tourism industry collapsing
The CEO of Le Passage to India, Amit Prasad, is a much-respected leader with 40 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Moscow government receives terror attack threats, demands to end COVID-19 restrictions
Moscow police are searching for an unknown suspect or suspects who threatened to blow up Moscow central government building. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Founding President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda died today leaving his song on African Tourism, Climate Change, World Peace as his legacy
Known as the singing President, Kenneth Kaunda died today in Lusaka, Zambia. He left a song summarizing his vision for Peace Through Tourism, Climate Change, and African Tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The singing First President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda died, leaving his legacy on Peace, Tourism, Climate Change in a song
Known as the singing President, Kenneth Kaunda died today in Lusaka, Zambia. He left a song summarizing his vision for Peace Through Tourism, Climate Change, and African Tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Zambia mourns its singing Founding President Kenneth Kaunda: Peace, Tourism, Climate Change was his song
Known as the singing President, Kenneth Kaunda died today in Lusaka, Zambia, age 97. He left a song summarizing his vision for Peace Through Tourism, Climate Change, and African Tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
European travel sentiment soars with vaccines and EU digital COVID ID rollout
Two-thirds of Europeans intending to take a trip by the end of November 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Foreign Olympians could be expelled from Japan if they violate COVID-19 regulations
Newest version of Tokyo Olympics «playbook» with various COVID-19 countermeasures says all athletes may face penalties for not complying with them, including a withdrawal of accreditation and the right to participate in the games, as well as facing a fine. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Florida COVID-19 cases put major cruise ship launch on hold
Royal Caribbean chief said late Tuesday on Facebook that the decision to postpone Odyssey of the Seas' sailing till July 31 had been made “out of an abundance of caution”. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
World Tourism Network presents Aviation Decarbonization discussion
The World Tourism Network today organized a panel Discussion for the green and aviation interest group discussing Aviation Decarbonization. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Portugal re-opens to US tourists with negative COVID-19 tests
American visitors will just need to produce a negative results of a COVID-19 test performed at least 72 hours prior to their arrival to Portugal. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Shooter attacks tourists from a jet ski
American tourist was wounded while on vacation in Cancun after gunmen on jet skis sprayed a beach with bullets. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The war is over: US and EU resolve dispute over Boeing and Airbus state subsidies
The United States and the European Union agreed to suspend tariffs imposed as part of the trade war for a period of five years. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Guam launches Mobile Access to Electronic Declaration Form
Guam is a US territory 7 flight hours from Hawaii and has its own custom rules. Today Guam announced to be the first destination in the world to implement a electronic technology for custom declarations. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tourism and Vaccination: From Herd Immunity to nothing -the list:
Where is your country, when it comes to a world comparison of regions that had access to the COVID-19 vaccine so far. No one argues front line health workers need to have top priority when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The importance to treat tourism as a priority. This is often overlooked. and World Tourism Network (WTN) wants to change this. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Is Medical Tourism Safe?
At first blush, Medical tourism seems like a good idea. Travel to Thailand, UAE, or Germany – and while exploring the culture, food, wines and shops, make a stop at a local hospital for a tummy tuck, a kidney transplant or a hip replacement. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The Kingdom of Eswatini just united African Tourism
"As a Country, we are excited about the work of the African Tourism Board, Today marked a very important day in ATB. The future is very bright for African Tourism." These are the words by the Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Hon. Moses Vilakati, announcing the Kingdom was now hosting the African Tourism Board's Headquarters, and launched a corporate structure for the tourism board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online