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Travel and Covid in 2022

Chief Assignment Editor- January 10, 2022 0

Covid pandemic has changed every part of our lives and travel was no different. Now when we’re in the third year of it, travel is ... Read More

Top Wreck Dive Sites in Australia

Chief Assignment Editor- August 20, 2021 0

Are you tired of the same old scuba diving spots? Australia is home to hundreds of different places you can explore under the water's surface. ... Read More

Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 5, 2021 0

Shangri-La Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners, and operators of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real estate, and ... Read More

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

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to resume commercial airline service on September 8

eturbonews- July 5, 2021 0

Commercial aircraft service was temporarily suspended at Billy Bishop Airport in March 2020, as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic and ... 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

Air Canada launches new nonstop service between Montreal and Kelowna

eturbonews- July 5, 2021 0

This new route adds to the significant impact Air Canada has on the local economy and that of the province of British Columbia as a ... Read More

Ethiopian leads Africa in passenger and freight traffic during COVID-19 crisis

eturbonews- July 5, 2021 0

According to the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) report, Ethiopian has been ranked first by passenger and cargo traffic in 2020. | Ethiopian leads Africa in ... 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

The Grand Canyon in Oman adds Thai Hospitality with the new dusitD2 Naseem Resort

Juergen T Steinmetz- July 4, 2021 0

Dusit is a Thailand-based hospitality company. German DM Gerhard Stutz is put in charge to promote true Thai hospitality in Oman at the newly opened ... 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

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

The Bahamas celebrates debut of Crystal Cruises’ homeport in Nassau

eturbonews- July 3, 2021 0

Live musical performances and a celebration were held at Pompey Square in Nassau as Crystal Cruises welcomed guests onboard the cruise line’s flagship Crystal Serenity ... 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

Saint Lucia update on Hurricane Elsa

eturbonews- July 3, 2021 0

On Friday, July 2, Category 1 Hurricane Elsa passed the island of Saint Lucia. Assessments to ascertain the level of impact across the island have ... 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

Hidden travel gem in India: Quaint Jaisalmer

Anil Mathur - eTN India- July 2, 2021 0

Jaisalmer is a quaint historical border town in the colorful State of Rajasthan in India. | Hidden travel gem in India: Quaint Jaisalmer 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

What’s new in The Bahamas in July

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Summertime in The Bahamas is in full swing, and adventure is heating up across the 16 unique island destinations with much easier ways for travelers ... Read More

Hawaii launches vaccination exception program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

The program allows travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories to bypass the state's quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination. | Hawaii launches vaccination exception ... Read More

Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to integrate vaccination certificates in the ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. | Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial Read More

Fraport receives pandemic compensation for maintaining operations at Frankfurt Airport

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

German and Hesse governments to provide €160 million for maintaining operational readiness at Frankfurt Airport during first Covid-19 lockdown. | Fraport receives pandemic compensation for ... Read More