Kahului Airport will introduce CLEAR, a travel services provider, which will offer its optional identification verification services.
Category - Travel Safety & Emergencies
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
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
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
20 Eswatini Stakeholders present a Wishlist to SADC Ministers for a peaceful solution
Violent and deadly unrest in Eswatini prompted the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to meet with the Government and 20 key stakeholders in the current conflict to find a way forward.. Stakeholders issues a statement and a wishlist presented to SADC. | 20 Eswatini Stakeholders present a Wishlist to SADC Ministers for a peaceful solution
Eswatini Army in charge while SADC talks could be a sham
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
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...
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
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
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 Agrees to Talk Finally
Eswatini Talks Agreed by all
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
COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
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
Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii
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
17 people wounded in Los Angeles bomb truck explosion
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
Princess Cruises Australia: No longer going down under this year
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
US Embassy in Eswatini warning: Stay Home!
The situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini remains tense but seems to be under government control, with insurgents assumed to operate in the country. | US Embassy in Eswatini warning: Stay Home!
Americans warned against all travel to Russia
A new US travel advisory, issued on Monday, gives Russia the same danger categorization as Afghanistan, Uganda and Syria. | Americans warned against all travel to Russia
Eswatini Peaceful After Kingdom Experienced Violent Protests
The Kingdom of Eswatini is usually known to be peaceful, stable and just recently became the host of the African Tourism Board. This landlocked African country turned into chaos after protests broke out. Security seems to have been reinstated. | Eswatini Peaceful After Kingdom Experienced Violent Protests
Huge fire and explosion: London’s Elephant and Castle rail station evacuated
The blaze has engulfed three commercial units underneath the railway arches of the station, as well as four cars and a telephone box. | Huge fire and explosion: London’s Elephant and Castle rail station evacuated
Royal Caribbean full speed ahead even after two children caught COVID-19 on a cruise
Royal Caribbean Group, together with local officials, commemorated an important milestone on the cruise company's journey to resume operations with its state-of-the-art, luxury ship, Celebrity Edge. The much-anticipated day marked the first cruise to sail from a U.S. port following the industry's suspension of service. | Royal Caribbean full speed ahead even after two children caught COVID-19 on a cruise
Australia’s largest city goes into complete two-week lockdown
More than a million people in Sydney downtown area, as well as nearby suburbs, were already put under lockdown on Friday, but officials decided that more stringent measures were necessary to rein in the variant. | Australia’s largest city goes into complete two-week lockdown
Delta Variant Spreading in Hawaii as 30000 Travelers Arrive Daily State Airports
30,000 visitors or more are arriving in Hawaii on some days, while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus becomes a concern for the Hawaii Department of Health. Delta Variant Spreading in Hawaii as 30000 Travelers Arrive Daily State Airports
Delta variant spreading in Hawaii as 30,000 travelers arrive daily at state airports
30,000 visitors or more are arriving in Hawaii on some days, while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus becomes a concern for the Hawaii Department of Health. Delta variant spreading in Hawaii as 30,000 travelers arrive daily at state airports
A Bright Future for Seychelles Tourism was reset today restarting September 1
The Future for Seychelles Tourism was set today with a brand new structure and appointments. Seychelles recognized the importance of its travel and tourism industry, and the country is united. A Bright Future for Seychelles Tourism was reset today restarting September 1
Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules
Effective July 8, individuals traveling in the US domestically to Hawaii can bypass pre-travel testing rules and quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules
Powerful tornado destroys villages, injures hundreds in Czech Republic
Over 150 people have been reported injured, while “hundreds” of police and first responders have been dispatched to southern Moravia. Powerful tornado destroys villages, injures hundreds in Czech Republic
1 person killed, 51 missing in Miami condo collapse
Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett confirmed that at least one person was killed and 10 were injured. 1 person killed, 51 missing in Miami condo collapse
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