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WHO wants a donation of 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine
“Ensuring that all those around the world most vulnerable to the impact of the virus, including healthcare workers, older people and those with significant comorbidities, can be vaccinated quickly is a critical step towards curbing the pandemic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return
It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to resume commercial airline service on September 8
Commercial aircraft service was temporarily suspended at Billy Bishop Airport in March 2020, as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic and associated travel restrictions. | Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to resume commercial airline service on September 8
Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions according to UNWTO
The UNWTO is behind times already when they released a brand new report on Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions today. UNWTO research partner present a beautifully designed booklet eTN readers can download . The brand new report is reflecting a situation true on June 1. more than a month ago and before the Delta version of COVID-19 re-attacked the travel and tourism world "Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions change constantly, and a print UNWTO Government supported report will...
Balancing tourism marketing and security needs
Last summer, the tourism industry not only experienced a major marketing paradigm shift, but it found itself in the midst of the worst crisis in its history. | Balancing tourism marketing and security needs
COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
Go to a location where vaccinations are not so high, and you are likely to be looking at a place where the COVID-19 Delta Variant is rearing its ugly head and causing a surge in coronavirus cases once again. | COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
Hidden travel gem in India: Quaint Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a quaint historical border town in the colorful State of Rajasthan in India. | Hidden travel gem in India: Quaint Jaisalmer
Traveling to Thailand? Be prepared to take 3 COVID-19 tests
If you are traveling to Thailand, be ready to be tested three times – the first is on the day of arrival, the second on the sixth or seventh day, and the third on the 12th or 13th day. | Traveling to Thailand? Be prepared to take 3 COVID-19 tests
Hawaii launches vaccination exception program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories
The program allows travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories to bypass the state's quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination. | Hawaii launches vaccination exception program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories
Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to integrate vaccination certificates in the ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. | Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
Delhi restaurants, hotels and pubs get a tax break
The Delhi government in India has allowed a waiver of the excise license fee for pubs, restaurants, and hotels serving liquor, having been put into lockdown due to COVID-19 from April 16 to June 20, 2021. | Delhi restaurants, hotels and pubs get a tax break
State of Jamaica within Caribbean Tourism and a way forward
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke at the JMMB leadership webinar. JMMB is a major bank in Jamaica. | State of Jamaica within Caribbean Tourism and a way forward
IMEX America: If we want a new normal, we’re going to have to create it ourselves
Speakers from aerospace, art, design, and event technology explore extreme innovation on July’s IMEX Buzz Day. | IMEX America: If we want a new normal, we’re going to have to create it ourselves
Etihad Airways extends Verified to Fly travel document initiative globally
Early trials showed that Verified to Fly Guests saw their processing times at the check-in desk almost halved and the average queuing time for all Guests reduced. | Etihad Airways extends Verified to Fly travel document initiative globally
21 of top 25 US hotel markets in depression or recession
Urban hotel markets, which rely heavily on business from events and group meetings, continue to face a severe financial crisis as they have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. | 21 of top 25 US hotel markets in depression or recession
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia explore investment opportunities in tourism
Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have initiated discussions aimed at facilitating cooperation and investment in tourism and other key areas, following a series of meetings between Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; his colleague Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, during his visit to Jamaica last week. | Jamaica and Saudi Arabia...
Jamaica Tourism to benefit from $70 million loan facility
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jamaica National Small Business Loans Ltd (JNSBL) to make $70 million accessible to operators in the tourism ground transportation sub-sector, who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. | Jamaica Tourism to benefit from $70 million loan facility
Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism presents department priorities
Stepping into her new role as Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis met with local press partners at Botanical House on Wednesday, June 30, to present the department’s priorities for the tourism industry and to discuss the changes in the department and its functioning. | Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism presents department priorities
Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism
The positive aspects of Tokyo 2020’s tourism legacy will offer no quick fix for the amount of investment that will be lost due to no international visitation and restricted domestic visitation. | Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism
Middle East executives: Leading an airline in 2021
The Middle East has played an important role in aviation for a long time, but it has only been in recent decades that it has truly flourished. It is changing the way that people travel internationally, embracing the low-cost revolution, and adapting it to its own market needs. | Middle East executives: Leading an airline in 2021
Response to India Tourism relief package fast and furious
There is mixed reaction in the travel trade on the India Tourism relief measures announced by the Finance Minister to revive tourism. The general feeling is that it is too little, too late, although it does recognize that the industry is not totally orphaned. | Response to India Tourism relief package fast and furious
US travel industry should address trust gaps in price transparency, COVID-19 safety
In the US, the two most important factors in building consumer trust in travel agencies and travel suppliers, such as airlines, are having ‘no hidden costs’ and ‘fully flexible or refundable products’. | US travel industry should address trust gaps in price transparency, COVID-19 safety
Largest order in history: United adds 270 Boeing and Airbus jets to fleet
"United Next" includes addition of 200 Boeing 737 MAX and 70 Airbus A321neo as well as plans to retrofit 100% of remaining mainline, narrow-body fleet to transform the customer experience and create a new signature interior - a roughly 75% increase in premium seats per North American departure, larger overhead bins, seatback entertainment in every seat and industry's fastest available WiFi. | Largest order in history: United adds 270 Boeing and Airbus jets to fleet
India Tourism grateful for government relief from severe COVID-19 crisis
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) expressed its gratitude to the Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Finance Minister for giving some relief to the tourism industry including 5 lakh free visas applicable until March 31, 2022, whenever visas are open. | India Tourism grateful for government relief from severe COVID-19 crisis
Russia resumes US, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Jordan, Ireland, Cyprus, and North Macedonia flights
For the time being, Russian carriers are in no hurry to actively borrow the granted quotas. | Russia resumes US, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Jordan, Ireland, Cyprus, and North Macedonia flights
Most Hawaii tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) released the results of its latest special tracking study, which surveyed visitors from the US mainland who visited Hawaii from May 15 through May 24, 2021, to gauge their experience with Hawaii’s Safe Travels program and overall trip satisfaction. | Most Hawaii tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Boris Johnson: No early relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in UK
UK has reported another 14,876 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,732,434. | Boris Johnson: No early relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in UK
Thailand reopens Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1
Hotels and other tourism venues in the island province have been prepared for the reopening campaign and up to 80 percent of Phuket's residents will have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by Wednesday. | Thailand reopens Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1
Global hotel demand uptick tussles with competing costs
Travelers get back on planes or hit the road for a well-needed break from work-from-home monotony and Netflix overload. | Global hotel demand uptick tussles with competing costs