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
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Czech Republic welcomes back US travelers
The United States joins the list of low-risk countries, allowing US tourists to enter to the Czech Republic. Czech Republic welcomes back US travelers
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...
No booze at the Games: Tokyo Olympics goes alcohol-free
Tokyo Olympics officials apparently reversed an earlier plan to allow alcoholic beverage sales to spectators at competition venues. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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
President Duterte: If you don’t want to get vaccinated, go to prison or leave the Philippines!
If you don’t want to get vaccinated, I’ll have you arrested and then I’ll inject a vaccine into your buttocks. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Moscow restaurants and bars now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Only those who have proof of vaccination, evidence that they have had coronavirus within the past six months, or a negative PCR test within the previous three days will be given the digital certificate. - 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
Travel restrictions to ease July 5 for fully vaccinated Canadians
On July 5th at 11:59 pm EDT fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will be exempt from hotel quarantine and mandatory 14-day quarantine. - 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
West African countries to launch single currency in 2027
The new initiative to launch the currency, dubbed the eco, comes after decades of delays, most recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Non-EU countries join EU decision to ban Belarusian airlines from their airspace
Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway close their skies for Belarusian airlines. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Obama, Cheney was invited, and so are you: Virtual Asian Leadership Conference on Rebuilding Trust and Cooperation
World Tourism Network (WTN) and Amforth invites eTurboNews readers to the Virtual Asian Leadership Conference from Seoul, Korea - 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
Multiple explosions rock central Moscow, injuries reported
The blaze, which spanned an area of over 5,000 square feet, required a major operation from the emergencies services. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Judge strikes down CDC ‘conditional sailing’ order against cruise lines
The injunction will go into effect July 18, at which point the CDC orders to cruise operators will be considered non-binding considerations, recommendations or guidelines, so the cruise ships may soon operate out of Florida once again. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
US – Canada border reopening a no go
There is no deal between the United States and Canada on reopening the border. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Hawaiian Airlines brings back flights to Tahiti
Hawaiian Airlines announced today the return of flights between the Aloha State and Tahiti beginning August 7. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Bartlett lauds NCB on launch of Tourism Response Impact Portfolio (TRIP) initiative
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, (seen left in the photo) engaged with Mr. Steven Gooden, CEO – NCB Capital Markets Limited, in discussion. - 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
African Tourism Ministers resolve to strengthen tourism on continent
The African ministers through the UNWTO summit pledged that African member states would work together to establish a new narrative for tourism across the continent. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Moscow government receives terror attack threats, demands to end COVID-19 restrictions
Moscow police are searching for an unknown suspect or suspects who threatened to blow up Moscow central government building. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online