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Category: Government and Public Sector Tourism News

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

137 Russian tourists quarantined in Cuba after testing positive for COVID-19

eturbonews- July 5, 2021 0

The majority of Russian tourists being isolated over suspected COVID-19 infection show no symptoms, and they have allegedly been vaccinated in Russia prior to their ... Read More

Uganda issues online visa application directive

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- July 5, 2021 0

Online applicants will receive an approved notification which they must print and travel with as travel authorization. | Uganda issues online visa application directive Read More

Philippines plane crash death toll rises to 52

eturbonews- July 5, 2021 0

The military plane was carrying newly-trained army personnel when it crashed and burst into flames after overshooting the runway around 11:30 a.m. local time on ... Read More

20 Eswatini Stakeholders present a Wishlist to SADC Ministers for a peaceful solution

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 4, 2021 0

Violent and deadly unrest in Eswatini prompted the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to meet with the Government and 20 key stakeholders in the current ... Read More

Eswatini Army in charge while SADC talks could be a sham

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 4, 2021 0

The Eswatini Army may have taken over and is most likely stopping all protests, also those with peaceful grievances. The situation is currently calm, but ... 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

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

COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Go to a location where vaccinations are not so high, and you are likely to be looking at a place where the COVID-19 Delta Variant ... Read More

Traveling to Thailand? Be prepared to take 3 COVID-19 tests

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

If you are traveling to Thailand, be ready to be tested three times – the first is on the day of arrival, the second on ... Read More

Seychelles steals “The World’s Top Ten Gorgeous Coastline Marathon” award

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

The Seychelles islands made an appearance at the GorgeousRun global coastline marathon IP launch event on May 23 in Shanghai, taking away the award for ... Read More

Minister Bartlett projects full return of cruise industry by October 2021

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says based on current projections he expects the full return of the cruise industry in Jamaica between August and ... Read More

Delhi restaurants, hotels and pubs get a tax break

Anil Mathur - eTN India- July 1, 2021 0

The Delhi government in India has allowed a waiver of the excise license fee for pubs, restaurants, and hotels serving liquor, having been put into ... Read More

State of Jamaica within Caribbean Tourism and a way forward

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke at the JMMB leadership webinar. JMMB is a major bank in Jamaica. | State of Jamaica within Caribbean ... 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

A surprise attack on Hawaii by China and Russia, the unrest in Eswatini would have Taiwan written on it

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 30, 2021 0

China's claim over Taiwan seems to become a global threat. Military exercises 200 miles off the Hawaiian coast, a Japanese official warning the US of ... Read More

Jamaica and Saudi Arabia explore investment opportunities in tourism

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have initiated discussions aimed at facilitating cooperation and investment in tourism and other key areas, following a series ... Read More

Jamaica Tourism to benefit from $70 million loan facility

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jamaica National Small ... Read More

Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism presents department priorities

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

Stepping into her new role as Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis met with local press partners at Botanical House on Wednesday, June ... Read More

Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

The positive aspects of Tokyo 2020’s tourism legacy will offer no quick fix for the amount of investment that will be lost due to no ... 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

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

Turkey bans direct flights from Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

eturbonews- June 29, 2021 0

Turkey's Interior Ministry issued a circular stating that the country suspended flights from Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka as of July ... 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