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Jamaica Tourism Minister: Redouble efforts to facilitate speedy global recovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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