Is the tube running? How about social distancing in London ? Can I go to a concert, theatre? What about exploring the country side in England, Wales or Scotland. People are ready to explore the UK again, and Visit Britain can't wait to welcome tourists again. Here is how and when: - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
We need the US Federal Government to enact the right policies to ensure all sectors of travel can recover as quickly as possible. There is a great deal at stake, and any delay in restarting widespread travel will only harm the economy further. A U.S. economic rebound depends upon all of this. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
My train ride on Oahu was a lot of fun yesterday, but not many in Hawaii know about it. No public money is used for the operating train, but nearly 11.4 billion dollars has been estimated to keep the Honolulu Rail project going. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Hawaii is again recording a record increase in visitor arrivals despite the ongoing pandemic, but Hawaii Tourism Chief Jon de Fries has additional worries. He sees the Hawaiian culture is once again reduced to a mere commodity, and is fighting the Hawaii State Senate for taking his control over the Transient Accommodation Tax. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
“Travel As You Are” campaign invites all people to travel on their own terms, not the ones society created for them - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tourism business will not just go back to normal. Dr. Taleb Rifai, former UNWTO Secretary - General has a strong vision on how he sees the future of the industry develop. Sustainability in Tourism will play a role in the future of the new normal for the travel sector. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
WTTC has not lost its faith in the recovery of the International Travel and Tourism Industry and releases its Economic Impact Report (EIR) today indicating a road to recovery The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the most influential and largest companies in the global travel sector. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Get Sick. Get Home. This is the guarantee COVAC GLOBAL gives to those traveling to a growing list of five star resorts. GLOBAL now added Domestic COVID-19 Repatriation Without Hospitalization to its Global Membership Program - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Is the reopening of tourism is Greece a trend others destinations should follow? Is it an example for the world of tourism ? No one can know the answer yet, but Greece is taking the gamble, and WTN as well as WTTC applauded. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
ITB 2021 maintained its implementation plan after the sudden cancellation last year because of the advance of COVID-19 which includes LGBTQ+ tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Indonesia and Eswatini are taking a lead together with former UNWTO Secretary General, and leaders in 127 countries to rebuilding travel and tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
LGBTQ+ tourism and operators will be linked in with the upcoming Copenhagen 2021 through the extensive IGLTA+ Travel Association network. This event includes WorldPride and EuroGames that is taking place this fall in Denmark and Sweden. Continue reading IGLTA partners with Copenhagen 2021 supporting WorldPride and EuroGames at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
We are rebuilding the global travel and tourism industry. We are all in this together. There are new leaders, new people joining in, and you should be part of it. Continue reading One Year rebuilding.travel: Are your interests included? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Not only the travel and tourism industry welcomes this move by Honolulu to move the island of Oahu from tier 2 to tier 3. Continue reading Hawaii Tourism excited about Oahu opening further as of Thursday at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
COVID-19 is no longer the Chinese Virus, but the Brazilian Virus God invented to punish Brazil for having the Brazilian Carnival. Continue reading Brazilian Tourism Minister: COVID is a Punishment by God for the Carnival at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Travel Professionals call it the MICE industry. MICE stands for Meeting and Incentive. MICE has been dead since COVID-19 broke out with ITB Berlin cancelling in March 2020. Now Reed Expo is setting a trend to make Travel Industry Events again possible with ATB in Dubai and WTM Latin America in Sao Paulo Continue reading World Travel Market is back! World Tourism Network Members discuss with Reed Director Simon Mayle at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
ARC recognizes the critical role the Department of Transportation plays to ensure a safe, reliable transit system that focuses on the health and wellbeing of travelers and front-line workers, and the continued movement of goods including critical medical supplies and vaccines Continue reading ARC congratulates first openly LGBTQ senate-confirmed cabinet secretary at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
While the CEI cannot measure every facet of what makes a workspace inclusive, it does create a foundation upon which employees can feel more comfortable living and working as their true selves Continue reading Another airline added to 2021 list of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The US Travel Association is applauding the appointment of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg who was easily confirmed with a vote of 86-13. Continue reading LGBT US Transportation Secretary Buttigieg: What US Travel says? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Southwest Airlines has a history of giving back to the LGBTQ community and is proud of the continued community partnerships it has with organizations that are working hard to make a positive difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community Continue reading Southwest Airlines named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for seventh consecutive year at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Human Rights Campaign uses criteria based on equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families; non-discrimination policies across business entities; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility Continue reading Wyndham Hotels & Resorts named best place to work for LGBTQ Equality at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
There is a good reason why Juergen Steinmetz, founder of the World Tourism Network (WTN) differs with Gloria Guevara CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on how and when to safely reopen the travel sector. WTTC represents the largest and most powerful companies of the industry. WTN focus is on the medium and small size travel industry companies in the world. Both organizations goal is to rebuilding the travel and tourism industry safely and profitable. Continue reading WTN differs...
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.
WTTC is the true leader in today's travel and tourism industry. Leaders however have obligations. WTTC obligation is to the largest travel and tourism industry members - and they are fighting for survival. Continue reading WTTC gets desperate and has a point at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The UNWTO Executive Council extended the mandate for UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Zurab Pololikashvil until the end of 2025. This is a sad day, and not an evaluation of Mr. Zurab's qualifications or activities. Continue reading The UNWTO Election just killed any decency left in the UN System at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
My house is three minutes walk from the White House for 30 years. I welcomed visitors from every continent. I just came back from a walk. My city is quiet, way too quiet. This is scary, said Maricar Donato, a tourism hero and tour guide in Washington DC. Continue reading Washington DC is too quiet! I feel safe but scared! at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, and delivering quality educational programing for ‘new normal’ industry trends Continue reading IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The World Tourism Network emerged out of a grassroots initiatives known as rebuilding.travel. Aviation veteran Vijay Poonoosamy, a former VP for Etihad Airways is now leading the Aviation Interest Group of WTN. A first brainstorming session is scheduled for WTN members and the public to participate on January 20 and 22. Continue reading How you can influence the future of Aviation? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
