Category - Government and Public Sector Tourism News

Shanghai announces 2021-2025 tourism development plan

Shanghai is expected to become an open international tourism hub relying on its Hongqiao and Pudong airports and Wusongkou international cruise terminal. Shanghai announces 2021-2025 tourism development plan

List of what places are reopening in Bangkok due to COVID

More types of venues and businesses in Bangkok are being allowed to resume operations starting today, June 22, 2021, under the latest Order of the Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 33). List of what places are reopening in Bangkok due to COVID

Italy Tourism Ministry finally back says BMT President

The open-air and in-person version of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange BMT in Naples, is so far the only travel mart that was open to the public in Italy in 2021. Italy Tourism Ministry finally back says BMT President

NASA way of fighting Cyclone Gobally

NASA teamed up with the University of Michigan to fight Cyclones. The project called CYGNSS has been a pioneering mission. NASA way of fighting Cyclone Gobally

Tourism driving Jamaica’s economic recovery since reopening

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that since its reopening in June 2020, the tourism sector has been driving the economic recovery of Jamaica’s economy, through a steady increase in arrivals and tourism earnings. Tourism driving Jamaica’s economic recovery since reopening

COVID Delta Variant Community Spread in Hawaii

The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant of concern, is spreading in the state. To date, there have been three cases of the Delta variant associated with travel from the continental United States. Two of those cases are on O‘ahu and one […] COVID Delta Variant Community Spread in Hawaii

Sustainable gastronomy in the Seychelles Islands

Present in the typical Seychellois kitchen, sustainable gastronomy plays a significant role in the creole community not only in Seychelles but also amongst the island nation’s denizens around the world. Sustainable gastronomy in the Seychelles Islands

Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO meeting

Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, are among the global tourism officials who will visit Jamaica this week to attend the blended staging of the UNWTO’s 66th Regional Commission of the Americas (CAM) on June 24. The trip will mark Mr. Pololikashvili’s first visit to the English-speaking Caribbean. Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO...

Russian air carriers resume Turkey flights

From Tuesday, June 22, Russia and Turkey have fully resumed air traffic, which was limited in mid-April due to a new wave of the pandemic in Turkey. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Guam’s Air V&V Program ready for takeoff

The Air Vaccination & Vacation Program was developed by the Guam Visitors Bureau to encourage those 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 vaccine while vacationing in Guam. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Jamaica Tourism Minister thanks St. James public health workers

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (seen left in the photo) expresses sincere appreciation to St. James Public Health Department staff and other healthcare workers for their commitment in going the extra mile to vaccinate the public against the COVID-19 coronavirus. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Consultations underway to address gaps in Jamaica Tourism supply chain

Preparations are in high gear to enable Jamaican producers to better meet the demands of a revived tourism industry. To this end, the Ministry of Tourism is working in tandem with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries and has initiated a series of high-level meetings to finalize the requisite arrangements. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

The Queen Loves Clive Scott, the GM of Sofitel Melbourne

Long live the Queen! Queen Elizabeth II honored 1190 Australians for her birthday. The Queen is not only the head of State for the United Kingdom, but also for Australia, Canada and 13 other Commonwealth nations. A proud member on the Queens honor list is a member of the Australian hospitality industry and a General Manager of the Accor hotel group. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

American Airlines Flight Cancellation Outlook

Flying on American Airlines this weekend or planning a future trip using AA between now and into July may not be without risk. It appears American Airlines may be unable to handle the increase in bookings, and to operate flights already scheduled. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Germany welcomes American travelers back this Sunday June 20

There is great news for American travelers from the German National Tourist Office. Starting this Sunday, June 20, 2021, travelers from the United States can once again travel to Germany. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online