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UNWTO organizes 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
Sustainability, sharing experiences and their vision of the future of tourism – what do 12-18 year-olds think? The “Global Youth Tourism Summit” will welcome a selected group of children from around the world to look for the answers. UNWTO organizes 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
Royal Caribbean Group names new Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer
Royal Caribbean Group is the first in the cruise industry to name a senior leader dedicated specifically to environmental, social and governance efforts. Royal Caribbean Group names new Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer
1 person killed, 51 missing in Miami condo collapse
Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett confirmed that at least one person was killed and 10 were injured. 1 person killed, 51 missing in Miami condo collapse
EU condemns LGBT+ discrimination as Hungary enacts new controversial law
The letter says that “respect and tolerance are at the core of the European project,” and pledges to “continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBTI community.” EU condemns LGBT+ discrimination as Hungary enacts new controversial law
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
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
American Airlines compared to Jet Blue: An Executive Platinum Member has a surprising response
Being an American Airlines Executive Platinum Member may have little meaning when booking a flight on AA with Roxie There seems to be a huge difference for a pet owner to choose JetBlue over American Airlines - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Chorus Aviation Inc. announces election of Directors
Chorus is pleased to welcome Ms. Gail Hamilton, Mr. Alan Jenkins and Mr. Paul Rivett to its Board of Directors. - 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
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
Airbus Executive Committee names new Executive Vice President
The main focus of this new organization will be to foster digital innovation across Airbus' industrial ecosystem and our products and services portfolio, accelerating data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation and services for Airbus’ customers as well as digital security for the Company. - 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
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
Milan Bergamo Airport inaugurates new lounge and new routes
Post-pandemic travelers expect airport lounges to be seen as exclusive zones of the airport with utmost hygiene and health considerations taken into account. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
US Travel: States reopening vital for return to pre-pandemic economy and livelihoods
States with delayed reopenings must recognize they’re at a competitive disadvantage to those open for business, requiring focused efforts to encourage the safe return of both business and leisure travelers. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Zambia mourns its singing Founding President Kenneth Kaunda: Peace, Tourism, Climate Change was his song
Known as the singing President, Kenneth Kaunda died today in Lusaka, Zambia, age 97. He left a song summarizing his vision for Peace Through Tourism, Climate Change, and African Tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Florida COVID-19 cases put major cruise ship launch on hold
Royal Caribbean chief said late Tuesday on Facebook that the decision to postpone Odyssey of the Seas' sailing till July 31 had been made “out of an abundance of caution”. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Flight from Doha to Abidjan launched by Qatar Airways
With three weekly flights, the service between Doha and Abidjan via Accra will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class, along with capacity of up to 15 tons of cargo. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Airline pilot hero Sully may become ICAO US ambassador
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled his picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings. Included in this illustrious list is aviation hero “Sully” Sullenberger. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
World Tourism Network presents Aviation Decarbonization discussion
The World Tourism Network today organized a panel Discussion for the green and aviation interest group discussing Aviation Decarbonization. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Rod Stewart celebrates 10th anniversary of his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart's unparalleled over five-decade career including "You Wear It Well," "Maggie May," "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy," "The First Cut is the Deepest," "Tonight's the Night" and "Forever Young," the high-energy show treats audiences to an intimate, concert celebration. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Long road to recovery awaits business travel
In the absence of clear and consistent guidance from federal health authorities on PMEs, business-related travel is not expected to recover its pre-pandemic volume for an additional two years - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The war is over: US and EU resolve dispute over Boeing and Airbus state subsidies
The United States and the European Union agreed to suspend tariffs imposed as part of the trade war for a period of five years. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Guam launches Mobile Access to Electronic Declaration Form
Guam is a US territory 7 flight hours from Hawaii and has its own custom rules. Today Guam announced to be the first destination in the world to implement a electronic technology for custom declarations. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Greg Norman named Global Golf Ambassador for Sandals® Resorts International
Greg Norman and Sandals Resorts International announced today that the renowned golf pro will serve as the Global Golf Ambassador for all of Sandals Resorts’ premier golf destinations spanning three islands including Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma, Bahamas, Sandals Golf Club at Sandals Regency La Toc, Sandals St. Lucia Golf and Country Club at Cap Estate in St. Lucia and Sandals Golf and Country Club in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Indonesian government extends COVID-19 restrictions for another two weeks
The risk of COVID-19 transmission in different parts of the country were tagged by colors of red, orange, yellow and green, in which the red zone refers to an area with a high risk, and the green zone means being free of new cases. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Seatrade Cruise Global returns to Miami in September
After more than a year of navigating uncharted waters in a virtual world, this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global experience will reconnect our community to share knowledge, actionable solutions and our collective vision for the future of cruising in this pivotal moment. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online