Travel & Tourism’s impact on Caribbean’s GDP fell from USD$58.4 billion (14.1%) in 2019, to USD$24.5 billion (6.4%), just 12 months later, in 2020. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Category - Culinary Travel News
Slower travel methods could be the next big tourism trend
With tourists opting for longer stays due to many being able to work remotely, and sustainability featuring more heavily in travel decisions, it is clear that slow travel could be a global phenomenon in the next few years. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Savoring the flavors of the Seychelles
A trip to the Seychelles Islands is incomplete without sampling the local cuisine. They are sharing some of the must-try Creole dishes visitors should tick off their list during their next holiday. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Emirates celebrates Jordanian Independence Day across its flights
Emirates has been flying to Jordan since 1986, and will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year in the country. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
LGBTQ+ travelers: High desire to return to travel before end of year
IGLTA survey focused on the likelihood of LGBTQ+ individuals choosing a variety of travel-related activities in the next six months, again showcasing strong willingness to travel and the diversity of the LGBTQ+ travel market. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The Napa Valley Wine Train reopens on May 17
One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the U.S., the iconic wine country experience celebrates its reopening. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Empress by Boon set for June Opening
Michelin-Starred Chef Revives a San Francisco Chinatown Landmark. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Egypt announces new set of COVID-19 restrictions
Egypt bans large gatherings, cuts stores and restaurants' hours to slow the spread of coronavirus - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
As borders re-open, Zurich Tourism makes sustainability a priority
Lessons from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the continued urgency for tourism to be sustainable - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Restaurants, bars and cafes re-open in Greece after a 6-month COVID-19 shutdown
Greece's second COVID-19 lockdown, which started on November 7, 2020, is gradually being relaxed this spring - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Munich Oktoberfest canceled again over COVID-19 pandemic
Oktoberfest is all about bonding and social distancing, masks, and other anti-coronavirus measures would have been practically impossible to implement - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Prestigious 2021 MICHELIN Guide Malta awards stars to two more restaurants
The Mediterranean archipelago known as Malta has established itself as a gastronomic destination taking in two MICHELEN restaurant awards. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tourist island of Zanzibar bans alcohol sales
The suspension of alcoholic beverage sales would not affect high class tourist hotels and other establishments serving foreign visitors - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
2021 Best US Cities for Urban Gardening Named
Not every concrete jungle is ripe for urban gardening - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Food wastage requires greater attention in travel and tourism post-pandemic
This increase in awareness around food wastage will increase pressure on companies operating in the travel and tourism secto - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
COVID-19 will affect 91 million Easter observers’ spending plans
People plan to be generous with their stimulus checks - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
American Rescue Plan Act to help restore US restaurant industry, save jobs
Passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund comes almost exactly one year after National Restaurant Association urged Congress to create industry relief program - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival will go on
In keeping with national COVID-19 protocols, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), through its Tourism Linkages Network division, will be hosting the highly-anticipated Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival in a virtual format on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett in endorsing the festival, noted that “the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival presents an […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Jamaica Gastronomy Forum Series to Boost Tourism Rebound
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has outlined that the latest initiative by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), through its Tourism Linkages Network division, to host a virtual Jamaica gastronomy forum series, will aid in preparing the culinary industry for the rebound of the tourism sector, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Bartlett […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel names new General Manager & Executive Chef
Dynamic duo reunite at trendy Hyde Park Hotel in South Tampa - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Champagne for Everyone is your COVID Stimulus
The Founder of New York Champagne Week,, Blaine Ashley, was interviewed by Dr. Elinor Garely, where the discussion focused on why Champagne is exactly what the world needs now. Continue reading Champagne for Everyone is your COVID Stimulus at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Ovolo Hotels announces new policy to use only cage-free eggs
Despite COVID-19 outbreak, the Hong Kong-based hospitality company continues to advance animal welfare in its supply chain Continue reading Ovolo Hotels announces new policy to use only cage-free eggs at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Jamaica Tourism Minister: Take Greater Advantage of Growing Rum Tourism Niche Market
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett is calling on private sector interests to take greater advantage of the growing rum tourism niche market in order to generate higher growth rates in both visitor arrivals and earnings for Jamaica, in the post-COVID-19 era. “Rum tourism is on the rise as a growing number of travelers make distilleries and rum festivals central to their holiday itineraries, and Jamaica has an excellent rum product – premium brands and historic distilleries. Continue...
Proposed COVID-19 alcohol ban causes uproar among pub-starved Brits
You won't be getting your pint even if UK pubs reopen in April, media reports suggest Continue reading Proposed COVID-19 alcohol ban causes uproar among pub-starved Brits at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Which US cities are the ritziest, glitziest, and trendiest of them all?
2021’s Most and Least Glamorous Cities in America named Continue reading Which US cities are the ritziest, glitziest, and trendiest of them all? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Carlos Vogeler joins Global Wine Tourism Organization
The Global Wine Tourism Organization integrates both public and private sectors to contribute to the socio-economic development of wine tourism destinations Continue reading Carlos Vogeler joins Global Wine Tourism Organization at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.