HE Edmund Bartlett started the discussion on global resilience and has done miracles for Jamaica. He has a vision for the future ready to rescue Jamaicas summer tourism season. At the ongoing virtual ITB Berlin, he spoke with journalist Richard Quest and provided this interview to eTurboNews. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Ahead of actual flight-testing, the all-electric Rolls Royce plane must first pass a taxiing test critical to the integration of the aircraft’s propulsion system. Continue reading All-electric plane on its way to world record at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Tourism security has traditionally been about protecting visitors from themselves, from other tourists, and from locals who seek to rob and or steal from them, commit fraud against them, or in one way or another verbally or physically assault the visitor. Continue reading Fighting human trafficking during the pandemic age at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
A pass linked to immunization: it is a common goal but difficult to implement until vaccines are available for everyone. Continue reading EU greenlights COVID vaccine passport – with reserve at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season. Set to premiere July 1, 2021, the South Seas Village at Sandals Royal Barbados will be home to 66 new suites, bringing the total room count to 338, which include the brand’s signature Rondoval™ suites, Skypool and Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up suites and Millionaire Butler suite concepts; two new wellness...
Designed to transform the way air products are retailed to corporations and travelers, the New Distribution Capability (NDC) is to be a new standard that will allow airlines to personalize their offers and sell their ancillary products beyond their own websites. Is it working? Continue reading NDC: Helping or hindering travel industry recovery? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Pattaya City is proposing to be designated as a safe bubble in order to push tourism into the spotlight and break open its doors from the COVID-19 lockdown. Continue reading Pattaya area quarantine urged by Mayor to boost tourism at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
For the third time in just about as many years, the Government of Uganda has come full circle on their decision to merge departments and agencies. Continue reading Uganda Tourism agencies merge in latest government spin at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
As the whole world shifts into the digital age, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) follows, continuing its mission to establish and foster stronger relationships with the travel trade partner by conducting its annual GCC Roadshow virtually, while ensuring the safety of its participants. Trade partners across the GCC and several local partners from Seychelles signed up to join the online event making up to almost a hundred participants for a productive day of meetings. On the agenda...
The Thai Ministry of Public Health will be collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and its Department of National Parks to closely inspect Chatuchak animal market. It has been proven that pathogens from animals sold at these types of markets are the source of previous viruses that have caused pandemics. Continue reading Wildlife animal markets: Ticking time bombs for virus pandemics at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Tax relief in the form of credits and deductions are the foundation of a bipartisan bill designed to aid the travel industry as it struggles to move beyond the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading U.S. bill to bring back millions of travel jobs at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Even as vaccines are being administered and there is hope for the return of travel and tourism post COVID-19, the strategies to build the industry back is a challenge in itself. The way people see the world has changed, and so the push to bring travel and tourism back has changed. Continue reading Re-strategizing Tourism through festivals, food and culture at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Malta, an archipelago located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, has been acclaimed for its luxurious accommodations, warm climate, and 7,000 years of history. A visit to Malta is to immerse oneself in centuries of history while enjoying the very best of modern life and curated experiences to meet each traveler’s personal desires. Luxury and Private Accommodations Malta has been acclaimed for its luxurious accommodations, including luxury hotels, historic boutique hotels, Palazzos, private...
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called for a fair and united approach to the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, amid growing criticism worldwide, that advanced countries are hoarding supplies of vaccines, while poor countries are not being given access to the life-saving medication. This he feels further threatens the economic recovery of tourism dependent states and the global economy overall. Continue reading Jamaica Tourism Minister calls for fair and united...
LGBTQ+ tourism and operators will be linked in with the upcoming Copenhagen 2021 through the extensive IGLTA+ Travel Association network. This event includes WorldPride and EuroGames that is taking place this fall in Denmark and Sweden. Continue reading IGLTA partners with Copenhagen 2021 supporting WorldPride and EuroGames at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
In planning, development, and promotion, it behooves a nation to have government involved every step of the way in the tourism product. Continue reading Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The US Ambassador to Tanzania had a once-in-a-lifetime experience – for now anyway – when he visited Mkomazi National Park in Northern Tanzania. There he came face-to-face with a rare black rhino, the closest he’s ever been so close to any rhino. Continue reading US Ambassador has close encounter with rhino at Mkomazi National Park at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Sandals Emerald Bay, Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas, has officially reopened its doors today, welcoming guests back with its warm Bahamian hospitality and enhanced health and safety measures in place to guarantee travelers’ peace of mind through the Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness. Sandals Emerald Bay, with its unique blend of sophistication and seclusion, marks the 11th Sandals Resort currently open for guests to indulge in within a picturesque environment that...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance that has helped Hawai‘i to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Hawai‘i returns the favor to the CDC by providing lessons learned from last year’s cluster traced to three fitness centers highlighted in a scientific paper published today in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Continue reading Hawaii returns favor to CDC: Lessons learned at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Along with organizing the association meeting to discuss guidelines and measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 situation, the Thai Airlines Association appointed its inaugural President, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways. Continue reading Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Just like so many other countries around the world, the MICE industry has been suffering due to the impact of COVID-19. With barely any travel taking place and people for the most part sheltering in place at home, the meetings and events industry has virtually shut down, no pun intended. Continue reading Australia Government handing out cash for events at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Sayaji Hotels Ltd. has appointed Mr. Amit Gera as the new General Manager Operations. An alumnus of IHM Shimla, Mr. Gera is a passionate hospitality professional with 20+ years of work experience in operations. Prior to this, he was associated with Hilton Chennai as Director of Operations and has previously worked with brands like Oberoi Cecil Shimla, Marriott Mumbai, Taj Fort Aguada (Goa), Leela Palace Bangalore, Sheraton Bangalore, Radisson Blu Jaipur, Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad, and Hilton...
From Delta Air Lines to EasyJet to Lufthansa Airline, interest in the procurement of Alitalia Airline has gone through several potential transformations since 2017. Continue reading Alitalia: the Lufthansa hypothesis returns at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Chinese people love to travel and shop, and that is making for strong tailwinds in the recovery of the tourism industry. Continue reading Chinese Travel and Tourism: Strong return at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Prime Minister of Italy has done away with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism and is making it a stand-alone department under the Deputy Minister of Economy. Continue reading Italy Tourism once again a Ministry after 60 years at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The monthly Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority shows the severe and continued effect of the coronavirus on hotels specifically and on tourism in general. Continue reading Hawaii hotels remain severely impacted by COVID-19 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be front and center in the minds of everyone no matter what occupation or stage of life, and the effects around the globe vary from still raging to almost under control. How does an international airline interpret these wide swinging scenarios and make a plan for going forward? Continue reading President of Emirates Sir Tim Clark: Candid discussion during interesting times at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Founder of New York Champagne Week,, Blaine Ashley, was interviewed by Dr. Elinor Garely, where the discussion focused on why Champagne is exactly what the world needs now. Continue reading Champagne for Everyone is your COVID Stimulus at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
If spending quarantine at a golf course seems palatable to you, then tourists may want to consider a trip to Thailand where a golf quarantine program has been established. Continue reading South Korea tourists on their way to Thailand under golf quarantine at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
The Seychelles Islands luxury segment expands as the tropical island destination welcomes STORY (Seychelles) and L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa two exclusive properties on Mahé. Launched in January 2021, L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa lies off the North East coast of Mahe on the site of the previously Wharf Hotel close to Eden Island, inviting visitors to an elite stopover for lavish accommodation, yachting, culinary and wellness experiences. Continue reading Seychelles welcomes STORY and...
