The UK vaccination campaign risks a slowdown because of delays in deliveries from India. Despite a green light from the European Medicines Agency on AstraZeneca, Brussels threatens: "ready to stop exports." - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Thailand shortens COVID-19 quarantine for visitors
Thai CCSA agreed to shorten quarantine periods to 10 days for arrivals without a vaccination certificate and to 7 days for those with it, beginning on April 1 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
2021 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta cancelled
For classic yachts already in Antigua, we are hoping to hold an informal sailing only weekend at the end of April this year - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tanzania tour operators mourn fallen President Magufuli
Tourism industry players are saddened by the untimely demise of Tanzania President Dr. John Magufuli, saying he was the exponent of the industry. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
TAAI Tourism Conclave with Gujarat Tourism
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) recently conducted a Tourism Conclave from March 9-12, 2021, organized in association with Gujarat Tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
St. Eustatius: No more quarantine for vaccinated Statians
Statia residents that are fully vaccinated do not need to go into quarantine when entering Statia after traveling abroad - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Sandals Grenada in St. George’s reopening March 31
In the heart of exclusive Pink Gin Beach on an exotic island paradise where the intoxicating scent of spices and tropical blooms make a heady elixir for romance, Sandals Grenada will be reopening on March 31 a resort that has taken the best of everything to create a whole new all-inclusive experience... one that takes guests beyond the unexpected. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Royal Caribbean Group sells its Azamara brand
Azamara's success and growth trajectory will continue under the stewardship of Sycamore - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Mexican Caribbean new tourism tax kicks in on April 1
The fee will be charged to international travelers and will be approximately $10 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop flight from Anchorage to Minneapolis-St. Paul
New route from Alaska's largest city to the Twin Cities will provide more nonstops to the state of Alaska - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Italy PM pays respects at the Day of the Victims of COVID
Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, was in Bergamo today for the Day of the Victims of COVID. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
16 regions in France go back on COVID-19 lockdown
18 million French people in regions such as Paris, Hauts-de-France in the north as well as the Alpes-Maritimes on the Mediterranean should stay at home - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Executive Secretary UN Climate Agency applauds SUNx Malta Climate Friendly Travel Registry
There is no doubt that the climate challenge is presently outpacing us and requires urgent, global action - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Grand Bahama Islands ready for travel restart with airport expansion and upgrades
Grand Bahama Island has taken a series of major steps in preparation for the day when US travelers regain their confidence and once again venture forth. As their nearest and most familiar neighbor, Grand Bahama Island is ready to welcome them back! - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
EU unveils Digital Green Certificate for travelers vaccinated against COVID-19
European Commission emphasized that the certificates are temporary and will be cancelled when the COVID-19 pandemic is over - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Dan Hotels reopening in the wake of Israel’s unprecedented vaccination campaign
Israel's tourism is reawakening, boosted by the coming celebration of Passover and Easter - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Reykjavík will host two of the biggest esports events of the year
Fifteen cities competed in a short but intensive bidding process, which concluded with Reykjavík's winning proposal - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
American Airlines and Travelport extend full content agreement
Travelport will roll out several enhanced functionalities to simplify how its tens of thousands of connected agencies shop and manage NDC bookings with American Airlines - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
ILTM North America returns in September 2021
The global luxury travel universe is worth an estimated $2.05 trillion with high-net worth individuals contributing just under half of the total spend - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on passenger jet launched
Aviation leaders launch first in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on commercial passenger jet - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
What is the chance a COVID-19 test is wrong? What about 97%
Reported by the New York Times, Global Research and other global media, one of the most widely used test to detect COVID-19 may be so flawed that hundred thousands of COVID-19 positive tests should be declared invalid. The problem has been known for many months but continues. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tanzania’s President died today and there is an in-official reason
Beloved President John Mafuli of Tanzania died today. He was a firm believer COVID-19 was not a threat for his country but may have now been a victim himself of this deadly virus threatening 60 million of his fellow citizens. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The Dead Sea Scrolls discovery showdown
In Israel, archaeologists and looters are racing – in public mind you - to acquire a piece of history from the Dead Sea Scrolls excavation site. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Rising fees on tourist attractions may deter visitors
As the COVID-19 coronavirus appears to winding down with vaccines being administered around the globe, attempts to reignite tourism may actually put a damper on drawing visitors. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Montserrat celebrated in the UK on St Patrick’s Day
Montserrat is the only nation in the world outside Ireland that treats St Patrick’s Day as a national holiday - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Turkey launches anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign for tourism professionals
Turkey has launched an anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign for tourism workers in coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Health, and the Agency for the Promotion and Development of Tourism of Turkey (TGA). - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Caribbean Tourism Organization partners with Airbnb
Caribbean Tourism Organization will promote its member countries across Airbnb's vast global community - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Travel lost $1.1 trillion in 2020 US economic output
US travel-supported jobs fell by 5.6 million in 2020 (16.7 million to 11.1 million) Travel and tourism had supported employment for 11% of the U.S. workforce prior to the onset of COVID-19 The latest round of relief was helpful to US industry Travel’s economic footprint in the United States shrank a staggering 42% last year, […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
A stroll through Saint Patrick’s Ireland
Why do we wish one another a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17 – the anniversary of the Saint’s death in the year 461? - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
SFO rapid COVID testing center on the move
San Francisco International Airport has moved its onsite rapid COVID-19 testing center in order to provide easier access to other airport facilities. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online