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
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
On Friday, July 2, Category 1 Hurricane Elsa passed the island of Saint Lucia. Assessments to ascertain the level of impact across the island have taken place since the storm passed. | Saint Lucia update on Hurricane Elsa
Indonesia is currently facing one of Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, tallying more than 20,000 cases each day in recent weeks. | Indonesian tourist paradise Bali goes into severe emergency lockdown
Summertime in The Bahamas is in full swing, and adventure is heating up across the 16 unique island destinations with much easier ways for travelers to arrive and explore ashore. | What’s new in The Bahamas in July
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
Daily responsibilities are not only stressful but also draining and isolating. This is why getaways are so important. | Bucket List Series: Three musts for an ultimate Seychelles girls’ trip
City breaks can be very affordable, but it all depends on the destination, with some city breaks being considerably more expensive than others. | World’s most and least affordable city breaks
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
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
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
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
The Indian Ocean island will be opening in phases during 2021 and the first phase, from 15 July to 30 September 2021, will enable vaccinated travelers to enjoy a resort holiday on the island. | Mauritius sets up 14 ‘resort bubbles’ for returning foreign tourists
The trendy tourism spot and home for millionaires in the Miami Beach region is in danger of collapse. Dr. Shimon Wdowinski's research has focused on the development and use of space geodetic techniques that can very precisely detect small movements of the Earth's surface. He told the Daily Mail in London, he knew immediately what building collapsed and killed many in Seaside, Florida. | Climate Change Reality for Florida Condo Collapse triggers Danger for Miami Beaches, Tourism, and Millionaires
In 1869, Albert Smiley, a nature-loving Quaker schoolteacher, bought a property at a good price - 300 acres surrounding a lake and a tavern in a spectacular natural setting in the heart of a 26,000-acre area in the Shawangunk Mountains, New York. Soon to be built would be Mohonk Mountain House. | Mohonk Mountain House hotel in New York: Presidential host built by Quaker twins
Boasting a restaurant on the 120th floor and 24-hour personal butler service, luxurious hotel occupies the top floors of the 632-meer (2,073 feet) Shanghai Tower. World’s highest hotel opens in Shanghai, China
Waikiki scored highest out of all destinations, for both the percentage of kid friendly activities with 83.% and the percentage of child friendly restaurants at 84.2%. Waikiki crowned 2021 Most Family-Friendly US Destination
Israeli health officials fear that the infectious Delta variant, first detected in India, is behind the rising case numbers, as its highly transmissible nature means it can spread rapidly among a population, putting the health of unvaccinated individuals at risk. Israel reimposes mask mandate just 10 days after scrapping COVID-19 restrictions
Effective July 8, individuals traveling in the US domestically to Hawaii can bypass pre-travel testing rules and quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is calling on global and regional tourism stakeholders to redouble their efforts to facilitate the speedy recovery of the international tourism industry and by extension the global economy. Jamaica Tourism Minister: Redouble efforts to facilitate speedy global recovery
Switzerland will welcome fully vaccinated GCC visitors when it opens its borders on 26 June 2021. Switzerland opens its borders to vaccinated Gulf tourists
Chartres Lodging Group is pleased to announce that Calistoga’s famed geothermal spa, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, is now open and welcoming guests once again. The announcement caps a year-long closing of the world-famous resort and a complete renovation by the acclaimed design firms SB Architects and EDG Design. Calistoga’s Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs reopens after multi-million dollar renovation
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
The United States joins the list of low-risk countries, allowing US tourists to enter to the Czech Republic. Czech Republic welcomes back US travelers
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today an expansion of the existing multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian, the brand’s award-winning hotel, spa and private island located in Nassau, Bahamas, with plans to reopen January 27, 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today an expansion of the existing multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian, the brand’s award-winning hotel, spa and private island located in Nassau, Bahamas, with plans to reopen January 27, 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
From Tuesday, June 22, Russia and Turkey have fully resumed air traffic, which was limited in mid-April due to a new wave of the pandemic in Turkey. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The Air Vaccination & Vacation Program was developed by the Guam Visitors Bureau to encourage those 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 vaccine while vacationing in Guam. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Acclaimed development company’s new Selo Footprints website highlights small Indonesian businesses as part of its community-focused approach. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
With the resumption of service on the West Coast, Holland America Line also is looking toward cruising in the Caribbean with four ships. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
