Having received the coronavirus vaccine jab will be a prerequisite for the presence of workers in the workplace for all sector - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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European Commission urges EU countries to reopen to vaccinated foreign travelers
EC today advises European Union countries to lift restrictions on “non-essential” travel for fully vaccinated foreigners - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Boeing pledges $10 million to India’s COVID-19 response
Boeing announces a $10 million emergency assistance package for India - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Netherlands disables COVID-tracing app after discovering it helps Google collect private data
App users private data was collected by other programs Google installs by default on Android phone - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Do not travel to France: US issues France travel advisory
CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for France due to a very high level of COVID-19 in the country - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
World Health Organization rejects the use of COVID passports to reopen travel
Wealthier nations snapping up vaccines, while poorer countries left without enough doses to effectively vaccinate their population - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Sister Juliet Lithemba is now a Tourism Hero in Lesotho for her fight against COVID
The UN News Center has been sharing how people like Thabana Ntlenyana from Lesotho are the true heroes in helping her people getting through the COVID-19 pendemic - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Canada’s Ontario setting up COVID-19 border checkpoints to stop non-essential travelers
Ontario announces coronavirus checkpoints at borders with Quebec and Manitoba provinces - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The easiest countries to gain citizenship in
Gaining dual citizenship will give possessors an extra passport, more visa-free travel, additional employment options, and special tax perks - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
EU Court: Compulsory vaccinations do not violate human rights
Court's decision reinforces the possibility of mandatory vaccination under the current COVID-19 pandemic conditions - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
World’s Oldest, Rarest Passover Haggadot
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar and this year it is currently celebrated beginning March 27 at sundown and ending at nightfall on April 3. During the festival, observant Jews rid their pantries of all leavened breads and hold a ceremonial meal known as a Seder. It is during the Seder that the Haggadah is read. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Children Starving to Death and ignored
The number of malnourished children admitted to nutrition centers supported by Islamic Relief in Yemen has almost doubled in the past three months, as the crisis escalates as international governments cut vital humanitarian funding. The centres have also seen an 80 per cent increase in malnourished pregnant women and new mothers seeking help. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
EU unveils Digital Green Certificate for travelers vaccinated against COVID-19
European Commission emphasized that the certificates are temporary and will be cancelled when the COVID-19 pandemic is over - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Russia threatens to shut down Twitter if it does not comply with censorship
Twitter is deeply concerned by increased attempts to block and throttle online public conversation - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Zanzibar announces mandatory tourist dress code
In public places in Zanzibar, tourists must cover their bodies from shoulders to knees. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Fighting human trafficking during the pandemic age
Tourism security has traditionally been about protecting visitors from themselves, from other tourists, and from locals who seek to rob and or steal from them, commit fraud against them, or in one way or another verbally or physically assault the visitor. Continue reading Fighting human trafficking during the pandemic age at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Akel Beltaji, a Giant in Tourism lost his Battle with COVID-19
Akel Beltaj was the mayor of Amman, the Minister of Tourism of Jordan, a big supporter for the Climate Change issue, and a global voice for decency and tourism. CORONAVIRUS took him today, Sunday, February 28, 2021. Continue reading Akel Beltaji, a Giant in Tourism lost his Battle with COVID-19 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Brazilian Tourism Minister: COVID is a Punishment by God for the Carnival
COVID-19 is no longer the Chinese Virus, but the Brazilian Virus God invented to punish Brazil for having the Brazilian Carnival. Continue reading Brazilian Tourism Minister: COVID is a Punishment by God for the Carnival at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Another airline added to 2021 list of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
While the CEI cannot measure every facet of what makes a workspace inclusive, it does create a foundation upon which employees can feel more comfortable living and working as their true selves Continue reading Another airline added to 2021 list of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The End of Democracy may also be the end of Tourism for Myanmar
The end of democracy in Myanmar may be the end of tourism ? This may be the result out of a military coup also US President Biden is highly concerned of . Continue reading The End of Democracy may also be the end of Tourism for Myanmar at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
FlyersRights issues COVID-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum
President Biden's Executive Order directed the DOT and other agencies to implement a mask rule and to consider other measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Continue reading FlyersRights issues COVID-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Southwest Airlines named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for seventh consecutive year
Southwest Airlines has a history of giving back to the LGBTQ community and is proud of the continued community partnerships it has with organizations that are working hard to make a positive difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community Continue reading Southwest Airlines named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for seventh consecutive year at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Families Disappear in Sri Lanka: Canada had enough
Canada's Foreign Minister Marc Garneau "We specifically urge you this request after losing any hope to get justice for our disappeared relatives including our disappeared babies and children" Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged UN Human Rights Council Member States to take steps to refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC). ” Continue reading Families Disappear in Sri Lanka: Canada had enough at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Fighting COVID-19 in Yemen: WHO and KSRelief join forces
COVID-19 is the underlying public health vulnerability in Yemen which is also suffering as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. A staggering 80 percent of the population was in need of humanitarian assistance last year. With only half of the health facilities functional, the health system is on the verge of collapse. Continue reading Fighting COVID-19 in Yemen: WHO and KSRelief join forces at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts named best place to work for LGBTQ Equality
Human Rights Campaign uses criteria based on equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families; non-discrimination policies across business entities; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility Continue reading Wyndham Hotels & Resorts named best place to work for LGBTQ Equality at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
ARC earns top score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index
ARC has always valued inclusion and seeks to create outlets for employees to connect around shared experiences, backgrounds and interests Continue reading ARC earns top score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
WTN differs with WTTC on Rebuilding Travel and Reopening Tourism
There is a good reason why Juergen Steinmetz, founder of the World Tourism Network (WTN) differs with Gloria Guevara CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on how and when to safely reopen the travel sector. WTTC represents the largest and most powerful companies of the industry. WTN focus is on the medium and small size travel industry companies in the world. Both organizations goal is to rebuilding the travel and tourism industry safely and profitable. Continue reading WTN differs...
The UNWTO Election just killed any decency left in the UN System
The UNWTO Executive Council extended the mandate for UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Zurab Pololikashvil until the end of 2025. This is a sad day, and not an evaluation of Mr. Zurab's qualifications or activities. Continue reading The UNWTO Election just killed any decency left in the UN System at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
ECPAT-USA report: Human Trafficking Laws for Lodging Industry
An updated ECPAT-USA report details laws in all 50 states and 23 US territories, counties, and cities for the lodging industry. Continue reading ECPAT-USA report: Human Trafficking Laws for Lodging Industry at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.