The Eswatini Army may have taken over and is most likely stopping all protests, also those with peaceful grievances. The situation is currently calm, but the Internet seems to be shut off Monday morning. | Eswatini Army in charge while SADC talks could be a sham
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 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
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
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
Dozens of people killed, businesses and government buildings destroyed, fear of life by police and citizens. Everyone now agrees the solution is to talk. | Eswatini Agrees to Talk Finally
Dozens of people killed, businesses and government buildings destroyed, fear of life by police and citizens. Everyone now agrees the solution is to talk. | Eswatini Talks Agreed by all
Go to a location where vaccinations are not so high, and you are likely to be looking at a place where the COVID-19 Delta Variant is rearing its ugly head and causing a surge in coronavirus cases once again. | COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
Jaisalmer is a quaint historical border town in the colorful State of Rajasthan in India. | Hidden travel gem in India: Quaint Jaisalmer
If you are traveling to Thailand, be ready to be tested three times – the first is on the day of arrival, the second on the sixth or seventh day, and the third on the 12th or 13th day. | Traveling to Thailand? Be prepared to take 3 COVID-19 tests
The Seychelles islands made an appearance at the GorgeousRun global coastline marathon IP launch event on May 23 in Shanghai, taking away the award for "The world’s Top Ten Gorgeous Coastline Marathon.” GorgeousRun is a platform that connects Chinese marathon runners with other marathon destination such as Seychelles. | Seychelles steals “The World’s Top Ten Gorgeous Coastline Marathon” award
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says based on current projections he expects the full return of the cruise industry in Jamaica between August and October of this year. This he notes is dependent on COVID-19 management and an increased percentage of vaccinated persons across the island. | Minister Bartlett projects full return of cruise industry by October 2021
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
German and Hesse governments to provide €160 million for maintaining operational readiness at Frankfurt Airport during first Covid-19 lockdown. | Fraport receives pandemic compensation for maintaining operations at Frankfurt Airport
Transair Boeing 737 cargo jet was "attempting to return to Honolulu when the pilots were forced to land the aircraft in the water." | Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii
The Delhi government in India has allowed a waiver of the excise license fee for pubs, restaurants, and hotels serving liquor, having been put into lockdown due to COVID-19 from April 16 to June 20, 2021. | Delhi restaurants, hotels and pubs get a tax break
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke at the JMMB leadership webinar. JMMB is a major bank in Jamaica. | State of Jamaica within Caribbean Tourism and a way forward
“We are rising from this crisis not only with renewed optimism but as a better, more sustainable airline for our guests, our employees, and the planet,” Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram wrote in his welcome message of the just-released Corporate Kuleana Report. | Hawaiian Airlines emerging stronger from the COVID-19 crisis
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
The explosion rocked the neighborhood, overturning nearby cars, shattering glass and damaging homes as it sent a large plume of smoke up in the air. | 17 people wounded in Los Angeles bomb truck explosion
Since 2011, Qatar Airways’ commitment to the Canadian market has strengthened international trade, tourism and people-to-people exchanges. | Qatar Airways marks 10 years Canada flights
Still on the no-fly list are F18 fighter jets that appear to have stalled in the skies. From where? Going to where? | F18 fighter jets stall in the skies
Princess Cruises just announced the cancellation of its Australia cruise holidays through December of this year. This comes after so many previous cruises have already had to be cancelled. | Princess Cruises Australia: No longer going down under this year
The breathtaking sights of the underwater ecosystems at the Smith’s Reef Snorkel Trail are all set to be explored by local communities, students, and international guests thanks to rehabilitative work funded by the Sandals Foundation. | Sandals Foundation gives to restore Smith’s Reef Snorkel Trail
Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have initiated discussions aimed at facilitating cooperation and investment in tourism and other key areas, following a series of meetings between Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; his colleague Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, during his visit to Jamaica last week. | Jamaica and Saudi Arabia...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jamaica National Small Business Loans Ltd (JNSBL) to make $70 million accessible to operators in the tourism ground transportation sub-sector, who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. | Jamaica Tourism to benefit from $70 million loan facility
