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
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Qatar Airways launches new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new Business Class Suite
The ultramodern aircraft is scheduled for services from Doha to Athens, Barcelona, Dammam, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid and Milan and has a total passenger capacity of 311 seats - 30 Business Class Suites and 281 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways launches new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new Business Class Suite
Air France tests IATA Travel Pass on Montreal-Paris flights
The pilot program will focus strictly on outbound Air France flights from Montréal-Trudeau to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, as of June 24 until July 15, 2021. Air France tests IATA Travel Pass on Montreal-Paris flights
How Norway airline Widerøe is weathering huge COVID-19 storm so well
The Executive Editor of Commercial Aviation at the Aviation Week Network, Jens Flottau, sat down with the CEO of Norwegian regional carrier, Widerøe, Stein Nilsen. How Norway airline Widerøe is weathering huge COVID-19 storm so well
India travel and tourism facing urgent economic crisis
The effect of the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the lives and livelihood of India travel and tourism as well as hospitality for the second consecutive year. While some sectors are slowly opening up again, the struggle continues to make ends meet. India travel and tourism facing urgent economic crisis
Calistoga’s Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs reopens after multi-million dollar renovation
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
Airbus launches A320 fuselage equipping project in China
The project demonstrates the manufacturing capability of Chinese aviation players and Airbus' long-term commitments to China. Airbus launches A320 fuselage equipping project in China
Shanghai announces 2021-2025 tourism development plan
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
San Diego International Airport commits to 100 percent clean, renewable energy
Busiest single-runway commercial airport in the United States joins innovative group of Power100 Champions committed to leading the region and travel industry to a sustainable future. San Diego International Airport commits to 100 percent clean, renewable energy
Ethiopian Airlines starts operating flights with fully vaccinated crew
Ethiopian Airlines has bought and imported more than 37,000 vaccine shots for its employees and stakeholders. Ethiopian Airlines starts operating flights with fully vaccinated crew
Italy Tourism Ministry finally back says BMT President
The open-air and in-person version of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange BMT in Naples, is so far the only travel mart that was open to the public in Italy in 2021. Italy Tourism Ministry finally back says BMT President
Sustainable gastronomy in the Seychelles Islands
Present in the typical Seychellois kitchen, sustainable gastronomy plays a significant role in the creole community not only in Seychelles but also amongst the island nation’s denizens around the world. Sustainable gastronomy in the Seychelles Islands
Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO meeting
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, are among the global tourism officials who will visit Jamaica this week to attend the blended staging of the UNWTO’s 66th Regional Commission of the Americas (CAM) on June 24. The trip will mark Mr. Pololikashvili’s first visit to the English-speaking Caribbean. Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO...
Guam’s Air V&V Program ready for takeoff
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
Bartlett lauds NCB on launch of Tourism Response Impact Portfolio (TRIP) initiative
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, (seen left in the photo) engaged with Mr. Steven Gooden, CEO – NCB Capital Markets Limited, in discussion. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
African Tourism Ministers resolve to strengthen tourism on continent
The African ministers through the UNWTO summit pledged that African member states would work together to establish a new narrative for tourism across the continent. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Milan Bergamo Airport inaugurates new lounge and new routes
Post-pandemic travelers expect airport lounges to be seen as exclusive zones of the airport with utmost hygiene and health considerations taken into account. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Thailand PM targets throwing open the doors to the country in 4 months
In a recent address to the nation of Thailand by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on TV pool, the PM stated that the government is determined to reopen the country in 120 days. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
TEF to nurture new and start-up tourism enterprises
As part of efforts to boost the competitiveness of the local tourism product, which has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism will be developing an Innovation-based Tourism Incubator (ITI). The initiative, led by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, will support entrepreneurs in converting innovative ideas into viable businesses. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Lufthansa’s Eurowings Discover granted Air Operator Certificate
With the issuance of its operating license and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the German Federal Aviation Authority, the young start-up airline Eurowings Discover has successfully completed the final stage on its way to independent flight operations. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Flight from Doha to Abidjan launched by Qatar Airways
With three weekly flights, the service between Doha and Abidjan via Accra will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class, along with capacity of up to 15 tons of cargo. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Fraport inaugurates new passenger terminal in Ljubljana
Fraport invested some €21 million in the ultra-modern terminal which strategically positions Ljubljana Airport to meet the future requirements of travel and tourism. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
India seaplane travel to boost tourism
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, and Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, for development of seaplane services in the country was signed today. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Jamaica Tourism: Recovering faster, stronger and better
Today, Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett presented the closing Sectoral Debate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 at Gordon House in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 15, 2021. The theme was Recovering Faster, Stronger and Better. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Star Alliance to expand touchless journeys across member airlines
The agreement announced today is aimed at accelerating the availability of biometric self-service touchpoints across Star Alliance’s member airlines while delivering a faster, touchless airport experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
The war is over: US and EU resolve dispute over Boeing and Airbus state subsidies
The United States and the European Union agreed to suspend tariffs imposed as part of the trade war for a period of five years. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Air Canada Cargo announces launch routes for its new freighter aircraft
When the first converted 767 freighters enters service in October, they will fly primarily out of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and will operate on routes linking Toronto to Miami, Quito, Lima, Mexico City and Guadalajara, the first time Air Canada Cargo will serve this destination. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Lufthansa Group announces medium-term targets, makes preparations for capital increase
Structural transformation across the Lufthansa Group to yield significant cost savings, supporting future profitability and cash generation. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Airbus establishes Zero-Emission Development Centers in Germany and France
The technology developments will cover the full product and industrial capabilities from elementary parts, assembly, systems integration and the cryogenic testing of the final liquid hydrogen (LH2) tank system. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Fast lane to food: Fraport is testing Yoordi, a new food ordering service, at Frankfurt Airport
The digital Yoordi system, an innovative self-ordering solution, additionally enhances the passenger experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online