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One dead, dozens missing in two-ferry disaster in India
Dozens of people missing after a two-ferry head-on collision in Majuli, India. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Tanzanian President: Number one tourist campaigner in Africa
Campaigning to expose Tanzania’s tourism across the world, Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan is touring the northern tourist circuit, guiding the shooting of a documentary film on key and premier attractive sites. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Strong 7.1 earthquake in Acapulco, Mexico categorized Orange, potential to be devastating
A 7.1. earthquake close to Acapulco, a city of more than 2 million can be bad. Two quakes of 6.2 and 7.1 were measured within minutes Tuesday evening in the Mexican state of Guerreo. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
How to visit Saudi Arabia from UAE, South Africa, Argentina again?
The once closed and mysterious Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is now known to be the most tourism friendly country in the world. The country is taking a front row in world tourism leadership. Today the Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed it will reopen the Kingdom to its neighbor, the United Arab Emirates, to South Africa, and to Argentina. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
US Constitution and Declaration of Independence now have ‘harmful language’
Raging political correctness lunacy does not spare US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Carnival Cruise Glory cancellation of New Orleans departures
FEMA charters Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Glory to Provide Housing for Hurricane Ida first responders in New Orleans. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
More of Thailand reopens in 3 weeks
Phuket see the stage for Thailand destination reopenings since the onset of COVID-19 using the Sandbox tourism program as its guidepost. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
FTA urges US transit agencies to increase vaccination rates
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is calling on transit leaders to share this information with employees, and to do all you can to encourage vaccination among your workforces. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for spreading COVID in Vietnam
28-year-old Vietnamese man lands a 5-year prison term for travelling and spreading the COVID-19 virus. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
San José to Reno-Tahoe flights on Southwest Airlines restart
Southwest Airlines temporarily suspended service between San José and Reno in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel declines. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Tanzania set for UNWTO Commission for Africa meeting next year
Tanzania is set to host the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for Africa in October next year. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Back to the Bahamas in honor of CHICOS 10th anniversary
Parris Jordan, Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), enthusiastically announces that the 10th anniversary edition of CHICOS, scheduled for November 10-12, 2021, will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt in the highly-praised Baha Mar resort complex in Nassau, Bahamas. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Bulgari Jewelry Store in Paris wiped out of €10 million
This Paris robbery occurred at around noon on Tuesday. While police have not yet officially named the store, a heavy law-enforcement presence was spotted at the Bulgari boutique, which was apparently the bandits’ target. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Toronto to Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa and Cancun on Air Canada Rouge now
Air Canada's leisure airline, resumed service today with flights operating between Toronto and Las Vegas, Orlando, and Regina, with other destinations being introduced in September, including Cancun and Tampa. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Center has a new GM
Dr. Debbie Kristiansen appointed General Manager of the new Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, due to open in 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Americans don’t think the worst of the pandemic is over
Americans' confidence that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over has decreased to 23%. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Aeroflot requires Pilots to be vaccinated
Six pilots working for Russia's main international airline have been grounded and suspended from duty under rules allowing companies to effectively dismiss staff who refuse to sign up for a vaccine against COVID-19 virus. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
65% of US airline passengers support vaccine passports
If the FAA decided to implement a vaccine passport program, nearly one in 10 travelers would be barred from boarding the plane. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
People’s Defensive War in Myanmar: The Official Declaration
Diplomatic efforts in Myanmar (Burma) to end the military take-over and turmoil have failed, despite sanctions from Western countries and pressure from Southeast Asian neighbors. Today a "People's defensive war" was announced by Myanmar National Unity Government. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The Dangers of Phones, Computers & Technology identified worldwide
Saudi Arabia is not only becoming a leader in the global travel and tourism industry attracting organizations, initiatives to have a headquarter in the Kingdom, but the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture is also concerned about the influence new technology has over a person's mental well-being, and for families. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Thailand mosques welcome worshippers once again
The Sheikul Islam Office (SIO) in Thailand has approved the resumption of prayers at mosques in communities where at least 70% of the population aged 18 or over are vaccinated against COVID-19. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
No radar? No problem! Kabul Airport reopens for domestic flights
Kabul airport is operating without radar or navigation systems, making it difficult to resume international civilian flights. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
New Airbus Single-Aisle Airspace cabin adds comfort to Lufthansa flights
Lufthansa has once again made a choice of innovation and passenger appeal, raising the bar for the flying public at large to experience next-level, Airbus leading cabin innovations. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Farewell Le Professionnel: Iconic French star Jean-Paul Belmondo dies
Belmondo’s films were collectively viewed more than 130 million times at the cinema. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
730 bras and panties: Serial underwear thief arrested in Japan
The seemingly uncanny case of underwear theft is actually not so uncommon in Japan. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Europe’s summer air travel recovery fails
The countries which fared worst were those which rely more on long haul tourism, such as France and Italy and those which imposed the most onerous and volatile travel restrictions such as the UK, which languished at the bottom of the list, achieving just 14.3% of 2019 levels. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Just appointed German Ambassador to China suddenly dies: Investigation
He was sworn in as the latest German Ambassador on August 24, and known as the right hand to German Chancellor Merkel. Why did he die today? German authorities remain silent about the circumstances, due to a pending investigation. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Guinea coup: President arrested, government dissolved, borders closed
It is known that the leader of the rebels - Mamadi Dumbouya - had previously served in the French Foreign Legion. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Rum is your Brain Food, Alcohol, and New York Lifestyle
Rum could be placed in a FOOD group, after all – it is made entirely from sugar cane elements; it might even be considered a dessert, because it is sweet. However, it is a spirit and placed among alcoholic beverages with unique advantages that include antibacterial properties, and it has been recommended to treat strep throat. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News