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Category: International Visitor News

WTTC responds to the latest recommendations from the EU

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 1, 2021 0

Ministers and international decision makers in the public center change travel restrictions on a daily basis. A lack of global cooperation and the lack of ... Read More

Why the UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Polokashvili was never properly elected?

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 1, 2021 0

After 4 years, it becomes suddenly clear that the 2017 election of the UNWTO Secretary-General was not proper. Zurab Pololikashvili should not be the current ... Read More

Vaccine? Test? Not here! Visit happy Koh Larn tropical island

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Koh Larn island in Thailand has reopened to visitors without the need to show proof of vaccine or a negative test, however, anti-COVID restrictions remain ... Read More

32 killed, 20 injured as bus falls off cliff in Peru

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Road accidents are common in Peru due to speeding motorists, poorly maintained highways, a lack of road signs and poor traffic safety enforcement. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Mobile check-ins are coming back on Lufthansa flights

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

During mobile check-in, the QR codes of the paper certificates can now be scanned and thus checked quickly and conveniently. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More

How Safe Are We Twenty Years after September 11? Sobering!

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 1, 2021 0

Travel today is a great deal harder than it was twenty years ago.  In fact, the travel industry has changed so much and so rapidly ... Read More

Nepal: A street photographer’s dream

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Trekking is the most popular attraction in Nepal with such famous treks as the Annapurna Circuit, Langtang and Everest Base Camp treks to name a ... Read More

Travel demand is back but still far below pre-COVID levels

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

A recovery of international travel needs governments to restore the freedom to travel - at a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Restrictions eased in Bangkok as COVID numbers fall 30%

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- September 1, 2021 0

Patrons will now not need to be fully vaccinated and/or pass a COVID-19 test to dine in at eateries and restaurants in dark-red zones. - ... Read More

Portugal remains open to US travelers despite EU advisory

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Portugal has confirmed that discretionary, non-essential travel is still allowed, provided visitors present a negative COVID-19 test result at boarding and entry into the country. ... Read More

European airlines are bracing for difficult winter season

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Watch your luggage: Tom Cruise mad about stolen suitcases

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

You’d think as one of the most popular Hollywood stars in the world, you’d be in a certain league, but apparently not. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

India international flights: extended suspension devastating

Anil Mathur - eTN India- August 31, 2021 0

The President of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Mr. Rajiv Mehra, expressed his extreme disappointment on the decision taken by the India Ministry ... Read More

New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ ... Read More

Taliban ready to restart Kabul airport operations ‘in few days’

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The United States finished the evacuation of civilians from Kabul and their entire mission in Afghanistan on August 30. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More

Tourists to Hawaii: We want to see less of you

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Developed by the residents of Oahu, and in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu and the Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB), the Oahu Destination ... Read More

What’s new in The Bahamas in September

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Escape to the turquoise waters of The Bahamas to explore ultimate island seclusion and marvel at the natural wonders beneath the surface. With new adventure-seeking ... Read More

Flights from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on Aeroflot now

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

According to announced schedule, Aeroflot will operate one flight from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh daily, starting from October 1, 2021. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Europe lifts travel restrictions for some countries, blacklists others

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

European Council updates the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. - eTurboNews ... Read More

US State Department: Do not travel to Canada

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Hotel profits climb, but will it remain that way?

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The hotel industry remains fragile, dodging each and every new impediment thrown its way. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Tanzania President sets extensive tourism rebranding drive

Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- August 30, 2021 0

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a tourism documentary program that will expose Tanzania before the world tourism markets, targeting to attract more tourists ... Read More

Tourists and residents must show vax/negative test proof to enter Oahu businesses

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today, Monday, August 30, 2021, that starting September 13, 2021, all customers who want to enter certain Oahu establishments will ... Read More

FAA bans all US airlines from flying over Afghanistan

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Any US civil aircraft operator that wants to fly into/out of or over Afghanistan must receive prior authorization from the FAA. - eTurboNews | Trends ... Read More

New Task Force kick-starts Jamaica tourism worker vaccination drive

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that work by the newly named Tourism Vaccination Task Force, which was established to facilitate the ... Read More

Multilateral Leaders Taskforce on COVID-19: A crisis of vaccine inequity

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization met with the leaders of the African Vaccine ... Read More

Prague Airport Board of Directors elects new Chairman

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The Ministry’s commission selected Mr. Pos as the most suitable candidate in a tender called for the position. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

US Travel: EU travel restriction disappointing

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Travel is a crucial component of the global economy and will be necessary for a full recovery from the economic devastation of the pandemic. - ... Read More

Tourists visiting Hawaii in droves but spending less

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Despite the fact that scores of tourists are still flocking to the islands of Hawaii, they are coming with less cash in their pockets and ... Read More

European Union to reinstate travel restrictions on Americans

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

European Union removes United States from safe-travel list due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More