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
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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
EU condemns LGBT+ discrimination as Hungary enacts new controversial law
The letter says that “respect and tolerance are at the core of the European project,” and pledges to “continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBTI community.” EU condemns LGBT+ discrimination as Hungary enacts new controversial law
Switzerland opens its borders to vaccinated Gulf tourists
Switzerland will welcome fully vaccinated GCC visitors when it opens its borders on 26 June 2021. Switzerland opens its borders to vaccinated Gulf tourists
12 Story Surfside Condo Building on Collins Ave in Florida collapsed
After midnight a 12 story building in the Florida resort city Surfside collapsed. The reason is unknown. It's unclear how many injuries can be expected. 12 Story Surfside Condo Building on Collins Ave in Florida collapsed
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
Israel sets a new alarming trend in closing tourism for vaccinated travelers
Israel has been almost fully vaccinated. International Tourism was about to start on July 1. New finding related to the dangerous Delta variant of the COVID virus triggers the Jewish state to cancel the highly celebrated opening date for international travelers to visit Israel. Israel sets a new alarming trend in closing tourism for vaccinated travelers
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
Qatar Airways expands US network to over 100 weekly flights
Four US gateways – Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C. - will offer double daily flights, Dallas-Fort Worth increases to 12 flights per week with Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle all growing to a daily service. Qatar Airways expands US network to over 100 weekly flights
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
Finnair partners with Juneyao Air on Helsinki-Shanghai route and beyond
Finnair customers will benefit from improved connectivity to a network of 57 destinations in China from Juneyao’s Shanghai Pudong hub, and Juneyao customers will enjoy better access to Finnair’s extensive network of 65 European destinations via its Helsinki hub. Finnair partners with Juneyao Air on Helsinki-Shanghai route and beyond
Czech Republic welcomes back US travelers
The United States joins the list of low-risk countries, allowing US tourists to enter to the Czech Republic. Czech Republic welcomes back US travelers
Hilton 1, Hyatt 2, Marriott only 5 in surviving COVID business
How did the big hotel chains survive the COVID-19 downfall, when it comes to retaining value and stock prices. The hotel sector has completely ground to a halt over the previous year, the repercussions of which are demonstrated by the sharp brand value decline for almost all of the top 50 most valuable hotel brands. Hilton 1, Hyatt 2, Marriott only 5 in surviving COVID business
List of what places are reopening in Bangkok due to COVID
More types of venues and businesses in Bangkok are being allowed to resume operations starting today, June 22, 2021, under the latest Order of the Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 33). List of what places are reopening in Bangkok due to COVID
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
1 million meals delivered to India healthcare providers in COVID-19 battle
The founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, said, “In a free enterprise, the community is not just another stakeholder in business, but is in fact the very purpose of its existence.”In line with this ethos, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced that it had crossed the milestone of over 1 million meals delivered by its culinary platform, Qmin, to healthcare providers battling the fierce second wave of the pandemic. 1 million meals delivered to India healthcare providers in COVID-19...
NASA way of fighting Cyclone Gobally
NASA teamed up with the University of Michigan to fight Cyclones. The project called CYGNSS has been a pioneering mission. NASA way of fighting Cyclone Gobally
Qatar Airways doubles Lagos flights
Qatar Airways’ network will increase to 14 weekly flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, starting 1 July. Qatar Airways doubles Lagos flights
Tourism driving Jamaica’s economic recovery since reopening
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that since its reopening in June 2020, the tourism sector has been driving the economic recovery of Jamaica’s economy, through a steady increase in arrivals and tourism earnings. Tourism driving Jamaica’s economic recovery since reopening
COVID Delta Variant Community Spread in Hawaii
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant of concern, is spreading in the state. To date, there have been three cases of the Delta variant associated with travel from the continental United States. Two of those cases are on O‘ahu and one […] COVID Delta Variant Community Spread in Hawaii
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
Etihad Airways launches flights to Vienna, Austria
The new service has been conveniently timed to arrive early morning in Vienna to provide travelers between the UAE and Austria an ideal weekend getaway. Etihad Airways launches flights to Vienna, Austria
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...
Sandals Royal Bahamian: More innovations for luxurious vacations
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today an expansion of the existing multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian, the brand’s award-winning hotel, spa and private island located in Nassau, Bahamas, with plans to reopen January 27, 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Sandals Royal Bahamian: More innovations for luxurious vacations
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today an expansion of the existing multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian, the brand’s award-winning hotel, spa and private island located in Nassau, Bahamas, with plans to reopen January 27, 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
No booze at the Games: Tokyo Olympics goes alcohol-free
Tokyo Olympics officials apparently reversed an earlier plan to allow alcoholic beverage sales to spectators at competition venues. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online