When the drone detects a person with a fever, it identifies them and alerts the medical surveillance team, who then arrives at the site for investigation, which can lead to a COVID-19 test. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Category - Responsible
Key European tourism challenges highlighted at Slovenian Forum
It is time to address the shortcomings of tourism industry that have resulted from the expansion in the last 50 years and transform tourism into a much greener, digital and inclusive industry. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Poland declares state of emergency at Belarus border due to illegal migrants surge
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko declared that his administration would no longer try to stop migrants from crossing into the EU after its members imposed sanctions against Belarus over the fraudulent 2020 presidential election, rigged by Lukashenko. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
US Senate urged to hold hearings on airlines’ use of COVID bailout funds
US airlines received over $79 billion in bailout money across three COVID-related bills in 2020-2021 to help them, their employees, and the air travel industry survive the worst of the COVID pandemic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
No quarantine: Abu Dhabi opens to fully vaccinated travelers
This is a huge step forward as the UAE prepares to host the EXPO 2020, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and many more global events over the coming months. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
At least 15 people killed in catastrophic US northeast floods
By midday, nearly 20 fatalities had been confirmed, with several deaths reported in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and one in Maryland. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
4 people killed in Connecticut plane crash
Four people were onboard the plane, reportedly a Cessna Citation business jet, according to information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Yas Island Etihad Arena welcomes Bollywood star Arijit Singh
Bollywood’s most popular singer's appearance on Yas Island will be his first concert in the UAE capital for five years. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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
Hong Kong Makes COVID-19 Testing Easy as Using a Vending Machine
Hong Kong is diligently working to make it as simple as possible for people to test for COVID-19 as they go about their days using public transportation. In developing procedures to meet this important effort, the MTR Corporation in Hong Kong has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and fighting the virus right alongside the community. To facilitate the Government’s Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Program for the public to access COVID-19 testing service with convenience, vending...
Canada’s last Ice Area cited as potential World Heritage site
A new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in partnership with the US-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, has identified seven globally significant marine sites in the Arctic Ocean — including two in Canada — that warrant protection and could qualify for World Heritage status. The report was supported by WWF. The Canadian sites include: • Remnant Arctic Multi-Year Sea Ice and the Northeast Water Polynya...
Who IGLTA wants to see lead UNWTO as a secretary general
John Tanzella, president and CEO of IGLTA, speaks out on the upcoming election for the new Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). IGLTA stands for International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. IGLTA is an international organization and a leading global travel network dedicated to connecting and educating LGBT travelers and the businesses that welcome and support. The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association has been a proud Affiliate Member...
MGM Resorts joins world observance of Earth Hour 2017
MGM Resorts International will recognize Earth Hour, the global effort to raise awareness of climate change, by dimming the exterior lights at 18 of its properties worldwide March 25. During the annual event, which is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, millions of people join communities, businesses and iconic landmarks around the world in switching their lights off for one hour. The goal is to demonstrate the importance of energy conservation and to support action on climate change...
NH Hotel Group switches off its lights during Earth Hour
For the ninth consecutive year, NH Hotel Group will support the WWF global initiative Earth Hour, switching off the lights of its hotels’ façades all over the world. With this gesture, which will be made by the Company between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm on Saturday 25 March, NH Hotel Group is demonstrating its firm commitment to respecting and protecting the environment in which it runs its business. With its commitment to this WWF initiative, the Company aims not only to involve its hotels and...
IATA pays a visit to Turkish Airlines
Defined as a building block of the aviation industry, Turkish Airlines consistently continues to invest in vocational education-training. Serving as the training hub of the global carrier; ‘Turkish Aviation Academy (TAA)’ was first founded to meet training needs of Turkish Airlines’ staff. But after a little while it started to serve to whole Turkey and also lots of global representatives of sector, as a result of the great performance that it showed in years. Today it continues to successfully...
Thailand’s Attorney General Implicates Senior Official in Last Week’s Rhino Horn Haul
In a major move against the corruption that facilitates wildlife trafficking, Thailand’s Attorney General Pongniwat Yutthapanborikarn announced that a senior official is being moved today to an inactive post while his potential role in last week’s US$5 million illegal rhino horn haul at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is investigated. Other Thai officers may also be investigated, along with two civilian Thai women who fled the crime scene. On March 10, Thai Customs...
Positive impact travel on the rise
As responsible tourism grows, with large international organisations like the UN declaring 2017 the Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and the Adventure Trade Travel Association pinpointing transformative travel as the largest motivating factor for adventure travel, the customer maybe still left confused as to what trips do have a positive impact. With this new dedicated platform, Earth Changers offers the where, who and why to engage, educate and enable the booking of outstanding...
Colorado Sanctuary Rescues Lions, Tigers & Bears from Argentina
The Wild Animal Sanctuary, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit Wildlife Sanctuary, has successfully rescued (3) Bengal Tigers, (2) African Lions and (2) Grizzly Bears from inhumane conditions at a closed zoo in Colon, Argentina. The five big cats and two bears were the last remaining animals to leave the zoo after closing its gates nearly 4 years earlier. City officials contacted the sanctuary after closing their doors due to world-wide protests over the inhumane care and squalid...
PATA loves young tourism Professionals and it shows
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now introducing a membership category for students as part of the Association’s pledge to support Young Tourism Professionals (YTPs). Students aged 18-35 years enrolled at a certified educational institution may apply to become a member of the Association. Through participation at PATA events, training and activities, this new membership category provides YTP student members with the opportunity to connect to PATA’s broad industry network that...
Unexpected results when using a Japanese Toilet: Confusing task
Using a toilet in Japan can turn into a complicated actiity, and may have embarrassing unexpected results. This is becauce there are toilets, and then there are Japanese toilets. More sophisticated even public toilets come with various features such as heated seats, in-built bidets and some even play you music. Tourists are often unable to understand the many controls, finding going to the toilet more complicated than they thought. In a bid to make itself more tourist-friendly ahead of the...
Global Tourism Economy Research behind UNWTO Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC) is proud to be one of the Official Sponsors of the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY2017). On January 18th, IY2017 was officially launched at the International Tourism Fair of Spain (FITUR) in Madrid. In his Opening Remark, Dr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said: “2017 is a unique opportunity for us to promote the contribution of tourism to achieving the future we want...
Air Canada receives award for best corporate sustainability report
Air Canada has been recognized by the Finance and Sustainability Initiative (FSI) with the “2017 Award for Best Corporate Sustainability Report – Transportation” in Canada. This annual competition aims to promote excellence in sustainable development reporting among Canadian public companies. Air Canada was selected to receive this honor for its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Citizens of the World, updated annually. The airline’s fifth corporate...
Extreme levels of pollution: European countries initiate emergency measures
Extreme levels of pollution have prompted many European countries to initiate emergency measures across the continent, where a mixture of cold weather, lack of wind, and the burning of coal and wood to battle dropping temperatures have blanketed many regions with toxic smog. On Tuesday, France, Britain, and Belgium issued warning for the elderly, children, and those with respiratory problems to stay indoors and avoid physical exertion. In Paris, older model cars and vehicles with higher...
ITB Berlin highlights corporate social responsibility in tourism again
Corporate social responsibility in tourism will be a dominant theme at ITB Berlin – ITB CSR Day features the key topic ’Sustainable Food and Beverages in the Hotel Industry and at Tourism Destinations’ – admission to the ITB Berlin Convention is free for trade visitors The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has declared 2017 the year of sustainable tourism. The focus is on the economic, ecological and social objectives pursued by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. For...
Ban on Ivory trade by China clearly not enough
Three Chinese appeared in court in Dar es Salaam yesterday charged with ivory possession worth some 7 billion Tanzania Shillings according to the prosecution. The have been remanded in custody until the end of January to advance investigations further. The offenses on the charge sheet related to over 1.000 pieces of blood ivory transported between the Tanzanian mainland and Zanzibar in 2013 and there have been suggestions that the accused were reported to the authorities by other suspects...
NASA, NOAA data show 2016 warmest year on record globally
Earth’s 2016 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Globally-averaged temperatures in 2016 were 1.78 degrees Fahrenheit (0.99 degrees Celsius) warmer than the mid-20th century mean. This makes 2016 the third year in a row to set a new record for global average surface temperatures. The 2016 temperatures continue a long-term warming trend...
Wyndham Worldwide releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
The Wyndham Worldwide 2015-2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report reflects the Company’s holistic integration of CSR into its business and how CSR continues to be an important driver of its success. One of the world’s largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Worldwide aspires to care for people, preserve our planet, and provide places to stay that are socially, environmentally and economically responsible. Within the last year, the Company began tracking progress to the...
Rhino Translocation from South Africa to Rwanda
Rwanda’s only savannah national park, Akagera, was in the news two years ago when a lion relocation from South Africa brought these predators back. Seven lions were released at the time and according to reports have the numbers since then grown to around 15. Initially opposed by Kenyan ‘conservationists’, clearly individuals with their own agenda set to deny Rwanda to go through with a similar deal to bring in lions from Kenya, have all their objections been proved to be...
Eden on Earth: A charity, largest rainforest in captivity and voted best UK tourism attraction
As a tourist attraction, a social enterprise and a charity, Eden is a unique and complex organization. The Eden Project, an educational charity, connects us with each other and the living world, exploring how we can work towards a better future. This visitor destination in Cornwall, UK, is nestled in a huge crater. Here, massive Biomes housing the largest rainforest in captivity, stunning plants, exhibitions and stories serve as a backdrop to our striking contemporary gardens, summer concerts...
Happy 18th Birthday Nepal Tourism Board
Nepal Tourism Board celebrated its 18th Anniversary on Dec. 31, 2016, in an intimate program attended by officials from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), tourism association heads, tourism industry veterans, officials, partners, and stakeholders. NTB’s Annual Souvenir “In Focus 2016” was unveiled and released at the program by Chief Guest Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation Mr. Jeevan Bahadur Shahi, and Chairman of NTB Executive Committee and...