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Category - Tourism
IMEX Buzz Day helps to create trend watchers
Business event professionals can learn how to become trend watchers and create products, services and campaigns tailored to future needs at IMEX Buzz Day. The free virtual experience taking place on Wednesday, September 15, has one eye firmly on the future with panel sessions covering what lies ahead in the world of business, events and technology. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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
Jamaica Tourism Minister meets with Dominican Republic Ambassador to Jamaica
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, (seen right in the photo) greets Dominican Republic Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez Tejera, during a special meeting at his offices on September 1, 2021. - 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
Survive and thrive! UNWTO, it’s time to redesign tourism!
The tourism sector is looking more and more at Saudi Arabia for guidance and support. This was obvious at today's UNWTO regional commission for Africa meeting in Cabo Verde. "It's time to redesign tourism for the future" was the message by the Saudi leader to World Tourism and Africa. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Tourism Seychelles and Emirates airline embark on marketing partnership
Tourism Seychelles has launched a strategic partnership with Emirates airline, a loyal partner and collaborator, and the first international airline to return to the island at the destination’s reopening in August 2020. - 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
Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments
Shangri-La Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners, and operators of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real estate, and serviced apartments/residences. | Working for Shangri-La Group worked well for 2 new appointments
The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return
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
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to resume commercial airline service on September 8
Commercial aircraft service was temporarily suspended at Billy Bishop Airport in March 2020, as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic and associated travel restrictions. | Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to resume commercial airline service on September 8
137 Russian tourists quarantined in Cuba after testing positive for COVID-19
The majority of Russian tourists being isolated over suspected COVID-19 infection show no symptoms, and they have allegedly been vaccinated in Russia prior to their trip. | 137 Russian tourists quarantined in Cuba after testing positive for COVID-19
Uganda issues online visa application directive
Online applicants will receive an approved notification which they must print and travel with as travel authorization. | Uganda issues online visa application directive
Philippines plane crash death toll rises to 52
The military plane was carrying newly-trained army personnel when it crashed and burst into flames after overshooting the runway around 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday. | Philippines plane crash death toll rises to 52
Air Canada launches new nonstop service between Montreal and Kelowna
This new route adds to the significant impact Air Canada has on the local economy and that of the province of British Columbia as a whole. | Air Canada launches new nonstop service between Montreal and Kelowna
Ethiopian leads Africa in passenger and freight traffic during COVID-19 crisis
According to the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) report, Ethiopian has been ranked first by passenger and cargo traffic in 2020. | Ethiopian leads Africa in passenger and freight traffic during COVID-19 crisis
The Grand Canyon in Oman adds Thai Hospitality with the new dusitD2 Naseem Resort
Dusit is a Thailand-based hospitality company. German DM Gerhard Stutz is put in charge to promote true Thai hospitality in Oman at the newly opened dusitD2 Naseem Resort in Jabal Akhdar, Oman . | The Grand Canyon in Oman adds Thai Hospitality with the new dusitD2 Naseem Resort
Planning a Carnival Cruise from Florida Port Miami in 2021?
Going on a Carnival Cruise from Port Miami usually marks the beginning of a great vacation for many Americans. "We are so happy to be back! ", said CarnivalCEO Arnold Donald today. | Planning a Carnival Cruise from Florida Port Miami in 2021?
Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions according to UNWTO
The UNWTO is behind times already when they released a brand new report on Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions today. UNWTO research partner present a beautifully designed booklet eTN readers can download . The brand new report is reflecting a situation true on June 1. more than a month ago and before the Delta version of COVID-19 re-attacked the travel and tourism world "Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions change constantly, and a print UNWTO Government supported report will...
We the People celebrate July 4th, 2021
We the People are all created equal. This is the American Dream. The first problem the US faced was Taxation without representation. | We the People celebrate July 4th, 2021
The Bahamas celebrates debut of Crystal Cruises’ homeport in Nassau
Live musical performances and a celebration were held at Pompey Square in Nassau as Crystal Cruises welcomed guests onboard the cruise line’s flagship Crystal Serenity for the inaugural Luxury Bahamas Escapes cruise. The Bahamas now serves as the official homeport for the boutique ship, which offers 7-night voyages exclusively within The Bahamas. | The Bahamas celebrates debut of Crystal Cruises’ homeport in Nassau
Balancing tourism marketing and security needs
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
Saint Lucia update on Hurricane Elsa
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
US airlines may soon be required to refund fees for delayed checked baggage
The proposal will require refunds if airlines fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of the passenger’s US flight touching down or within 25 hours of an international flight. | US airlines may soon be required to refund fees for delayed checked baggage
Indonesian tourist paradise Bali goes into severe emergency lockdown
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