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
Category - rebuilding travel
Mobile check-ins are coming back on Lufthansa flights
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
How Safe Are We Twenty Years after September 11? Sobering!
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...
Travel demand is back but still far below pre-COVID levels
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
Restrictions eased in Bangkok as COVID numbers fall 30%
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 remains open to US travelers despite EU advisory
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
Most and least expensive US vacation destinations
With travel restrictions still in full swing, more Americans than ever are choosing to vacation close to home. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
European airlines are bracing for difficult winter season
During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals
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
Flights from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on Aeroflot now
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
COVID-19 is killing American business travel
Despite an uptick in leisure travel over the summer, the new survey highlights the dim outlook for business travel and events, which account for more than half of hotel revenue and aren’t expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Key West cancels 2021 Fantasy Fest Parade
Signature events like the Headdress Ball and Pet Masquerade are still planned, and there will be plenty of individual masquerade parties and other festival favorites to enjoy. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Europe lifts travel restrictions for some countries, blacklists others
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
US State Department: Do not travel to Canada
The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Hotel profits climb, but will it remain that way?
The hotel industry remains fragile, dodging each and every new impediment thrown its way. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Get out of South Lake Tahoe, a favorite among visitors
The fire has destroyed nearly 500 structures, injured five people, and burned more than 177,000 acres, according to data from Cal Fire. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
FAA bans all US airlines from flying over Afghanistan
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
Multilateral Leaders Taskforce on COVID-19: A crisis of vaccine inequity
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
Prague Airport Board of Directors elects new Chairman
The Ministry’s commission selected Mr. Pos as the most suitable candidate in a tender called for the position. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
US Travel: EU travel restriction disappointing
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
European Union to reinstate travel restrictions on Americans
European Union removes United States from safe-travel list due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
With 80% of population fully immunized, Singapore is world’s most vaccinated country
Reaching this milestone sets the stage for further easing of COVID-19 pandemic-related curbs in Singapore. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Amazing Thailand bows in wai: The Rosewood Bangkok, a COVID casualty Hotel
When the Rosewood was opened it reshaped Bangkok's skyline. Rosewood Bangkok is a 30-story, visually stunning, vertical architectural marvel. Its contemporary form is inspired by the wai, the famous Thai gesture of greeting. The modern silhouette is a creative expression of the Thai spirit. Rich Thai culture is also emphasized by interior design elements and the exquisite water features within the luxury hotel that are a tribute to Bangkok, a city built on water. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel...
A new Tourism Hero Emerges from Albania
The Hall of International Tourism Heroes is open by nomination only to recognize those that have shown extraordinary leadership, innovation, and actions. Tourism Heroes go the extra step. The Yearly or Special Tourism Hero Award is presented to selected members of the Hall of International Tourism Heroes. Today Professor Klodina Gorcia from Tirana, Albania was accepted as a Tourism Hero into the International Hall of Tourism Heroes. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The best COVID Vaccine in the World is available free to US and International Tourists in Hawaii
Visitors in Hawaii pay $15.00 + tax and tips for a Mai Tai. COVID Vaccine however is free and no tips are accepted. Tourists getting the vaccine in Hawaii are receiving additional shopping discounts and giveaways with the vaccine shot. All of this is courtesy by the State of Hawaii, Hawaii tax-payers. It misleads COVID vaccination number statistics. Putting the public at ease with false numbers may of course contribute to a wrong feeling of security and an increase in infections and death. ...
Canada bans all direct passenger flights from Morocco
Based on the latest public health advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Transport Canada is issuing a Notice to Airmen restricting all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from Morocco from August 29, 2021 until September 29, 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Flights from Bangkok to Samui, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Sukhothai and Lampang resume
Bangkok Airways announces the resumption of its five routes starting from September 1 onwards. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Russia wants its own Las Vegas in Sochi
Russia's Krasnaya Polyana gambling zone will be adjusted to rival the biggest international entertainment centers. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Taliban wants Turkey to run Kabul Airport
Turkish President Erdogan said calm should be restored in Kabul before making a decision on the airport, adding there was a risk of getting “sucked in” to something that would be hard to explain given uncertainty around the possible mission. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
New Orleans residents ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Ida looms
New Orleans mayor is calling for a mandatory evacuation for areas outside the levee system, including Lake Catherine, Irish Bayou, & Venetian Isles. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News