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 a global system makes international a challenge, even for vaccinated passengers. As WTTC did before, the organization representing the largest members of the travel and tourism industry today made another statement and wishlist. If this statement will help to bring any action waits to be seen. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 Secretary-General. There may be a chance that at the upcoming General Assembly in Morocco, this mistake can be corrected. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 intact. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Road accidents are common in Peru due to speeding motorists, poorly maintained highways, a lack of road signs and poor traffic safety enforcement. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
During mobile check-in, the QR codes of the paper certificates can now be scanned and thus checked quickly and conveniently. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 that almost anything said about it becomes almost immediately obsolete. Twenty years ago, few could have imagined the economic harm and death that Covid-19 has caused, nor the social control that the pandemic has caused. To put things into perspective, on September 11th 2001 a bit over three thousand people died in a single day. Now in the age of Covid-19 the...
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 few. Trekking these popular routes draws over 150,000 visitors per year to Nepal. As a trekker you can expect that as you enter a village the children will all come running out to demand, “one photo please.” They absolutely love it if you take their photo and then show them on the LCD screen of your camera. But it’s not only the children who are happy...
A recovery of international travel needs governments to restore the freedom to travel - at a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 | Trends | Travel News
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 of Civil Aviation/DGCA to extend suspension of international flights until September 30, 2021, and of the e-Tourist Visa. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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+ countries returning to the Czech Republic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The United States finished the evacuation of civilians from Kabul and their entire mission in Afghanistan on August 30. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 Management Action Plan (DMAP) identifies areas of need as well as solutions for enhancing the residents’ quality of life and improving the visitor experience. The number one item on the plan is to decrease the total number of visitors. Tourism is Hawaii’s largest economy driver and spreads itself over other industries such as service...
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 excursions, renovated amenities and hot deals, travelers looking to book their next vacation are in for an unforgettable experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
According to announced schedule, Aeroflot will operate one flight from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh daily, starting from October 1, 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
European Council updates the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The hotel industry remains fragile, dodging each and every new impediment thrown its way. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 and investments in the country. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 need to present proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the past 48 hours. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Any US civil aircraft operator that wants to fly into/out of or over Afghanistan must receive prior authorization from the FAA. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 vaccination of all tourism workers island-wide, is well underway, with the roll-out of vaccination sites locally. The task force has organized a series of vaccination blitzes, which officially begin today (August 30), at strategic sites across the island. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 Acquisition Trust (AVAT), Africa CDC, Gavi and UNICEF. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The Ministry’s commission selected Mr. Pos as the most suitable candidate in a tender called for the position. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Travel is a crucial component of the global economy and will be necessary for a full recovery from the economic devastation of the pandemic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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 limiting their spending while on vacation. That may be why the lines to inexpensive noodle spots and convenience stores are longer than they are at places like The Cheesecake Factory. Spending for July 2021 was down nearly 7% from pre-COVID-19 levels in July 2019. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
European Union removes United States from safe-travel list due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
