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The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 5, 2021 0

It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal ... Read More

What the Eswatini Acting Prime Minister’s Statement ignored

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 5, 2021 0

Calm has been restored in the African Kingdom of Eswatini. This calm is met with resistance. It will take a lot of work to bring ... Read More

Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions according to UNWTO

Dmytro Makarov- July 4, 2021 0

The UNWTO is behind times already when they released a brand new report on Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions today. UNWTO research partner present ... Read More

We the People celebrate July 4th, 2021

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 4, 2021 0

We the People are all created equal. This is the American Dream. The first problem the US faced was Taxation without representation. | We the ... Read More

Father was fully vaccinated and died: Wife, 3 young children are positive

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 3, 2021 0

Sinovac is the Chinese vaccine against COVID-19. Given to 350 million people in more than 80 countries, this vaccine is less than 50% effective but ... Read More

Balancing tourism marketing and security needs

Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- July 3, 2021 0

Last summer, the tourism industry not only experienced a major marketing paradigm shift, but it found itself in the midst of the worst crisis in ... Read More

US airlines may soon be required to refund fees for delayed checked baggage

eturbonews- July 3, 2021 0

The proposal will require refunds if airlines fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of the passenger’s US flight touching down or within 25 ... Read More

Indonesian tourist paradise Bali goes into severe emergency lockdown

eturbonews- July 3, 2021 0

Indonesia is currently facing one of Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, tallying more than 20,000 cases each day in recent weeks. | Indonesian tourist paradise Bali ... Read More

Eswatini Agrees to Talk Finally

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 2, 2021 0

Dozens of people killed, businesses and government buildings destroyed, fear of life by police and citizens. Everyone now agrees the solution is to talk. | ... Read More

Eswatini Talks Agreed by all

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 2, 2021 0

Dozens of people killed, businesses and government buildings destroyed, fear of life by police and citizens. Everyone now agrees the solution is to talk. | ... Read More

Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Transair Boeing 737 cargo jet was "attempting to return to Honolulu when the pilots were forced to land the aircraft in the water." | Boeing ... Read More

World’s most and least affordable city breaks

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

City breaks can be very affordable, but it all depends on the destination, with some city breaks being considerably more expensive than others. | World’s ... Read More

17 people wounded in Los Angeles bomb truck explosion

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

The explosion rocked the neighborhood, overturning nearby cars, shattering glass and damaging homes as it sent a large plume of smoke up in the air. ... Read More

F18 fighter jets stall in the skies

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

Still on the no-fly list are F18 fighter jets that appear to have stalled in the skies. From where? Going to where? | F18 fighter ... Read More

US Embassy in Eswatini warning: Stay Home!

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 29, 2021 0

The situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini remains tense but seems to be under government control, with insurgents assumed to operate in the country. | ... Read More

Middle East executives: Leading an airline in 2021

eturbonews- June 29, 2021 0

The Middle East has played an important role in aviation for a long time, but it has only been in recent decades that it has ... Read More

Response to India Tourism relief package fast and furious

Anil Mathur - eTN India- June 29, 2021 0

There is mixed reaction in the travel trade on the India Tourism relief measures announced by the Finance Minister to revive tourism. The general feeling ... Read More

Americans warned against all travel to Russia

eturbonews- June 29, 2021 0

A new US travel advisory, issued on Monday, gives Russia the same danger categorization as Afghanistan, Uganda and Syria. | Americans warned against all travel ... Read More

Eswatini caught between Taiwan and China means great danger

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 29, 2021 0

When a peaceful kingdom in Africa is getting tense there is most likely a wider reason. In the Kingdom of Eswatini may be the China ... Read More

Eswatini Peaceful After Kingdom Experienced Violent Protests

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 29, 2021 0

The Kingdom of Eswatini is usually known to be peaceful, stable and just recently became the host of the African Tourism Board. This landlocked African ... Read More

Thailand reopens Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1

eturbonews- June 28, 2021 0

Hotels and other tourism venues in the island province have been prepared for the reopening campaign and up to 80 percent of Phuket's residents will ... Read More

Huge fire and explosion: London’s Elephant and Castle rail station evacuated

eturbonews- June 28, 2021 0

The blaze has engulfed three commercial units underneath the railway arches of the station, as well as four cars and a telephone box. | Huge ... Read More

Saudia, Emirates, Etihad Airways flights to Jamaica – a Tourism Revolution?

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 27, 2021 0

A tourism revolution is in the making with new possible flights to Jamaica. Flights from Dubai to Montego Bay or Kingston on Emirates, from Abu ... Read More

Climate Change Reality for Florida Condo Collapse triggers Danger for Miami Beaches, Tourism, and Millionaires

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 26, 2021 0

The trendy tourism spot and home for millionaires in the Miami Beach region is in danger of collapse. Dr. Shimon Wdowinski's research has focused on ... Read More

Mohonk Mountain House hotel in New York: Presidential host built by Quaker twins

Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- June 26, 2021 0

In 1869, Albert Smiley, a nature-loving Quaker schoolteacher, bought a property at a good price - 300 acres surrounding a lake and a tavern in ... Read More

Death Tourism: Travel with a purpose

eturbonews- June 26, 2021 0

Planning to travel? Your motivation is likely going to fall into one of these boxes: | Death Tourism: Travel with a purpose Read More

Uganda Tour Operators grieve loss of former Chairman Everest Kayondo to COVID-19

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- June 26, 2021 0

The former Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) Chairman, Everest Kayondo, lost his battle to COVID-19 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The sad news was ... Read More

A Bright Future for Seychelles Tourism was reset today restarting September 1

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 25, 2021 0

The Future for Seychelles Tourism was set today with a brand new structure and appointments. Seychelles recognized the importance of its travel and tourism industry, ... Read More

Waikiki crowned 2021 Most Family-Friendly US Destination

eturbonews- June 25, 2021 0

Waikiki scored highest out of all destinations, for both the percentage of kid friendly activities with 83.% and the percentage of child friendly restaurants at ... Read More

Israel reimposes mask mandate just 10 days after scrapping COVID-19 restrictions

eturbonews- June 25, 2021 0

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 ... Read More