Indian Association of Tour Operators elects new president in record turnout
Anil Mathur - eTN India- March 6, 2021 20:38The newly-elected Rajiv Mehra has been an active long-time IATO member holding key posts and overseeing convention registrations for many years Read More
First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Djibouti
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 6, 2021 20:17Djibouti is the second country in the Middle East and North Africa region to receive COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility. Read More
The benefits of vaccinating against COVID-19
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- March 6, 2021 19:44The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to say that wearing masks and social distancing help reduce the chance of being exposed to COVID-19 or spreading it to ... Read More
Brits banned from holiday travel starting Monday
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 6, 2021 19:18British home secretary Priti Patel said that going on holiday overseas was now illegal until the pandemic was under control and anyone caught trying to go on holiday will be ... Read More
Unruly Indian passenger forces Air France emergency landing in Bulgaria
Harry Johnson- March 6, 2021 17:00Passenger's aggressive behavior forced the plane's captain to request an emergency landing in Bulgarian capital's airport Read More
Another strong earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region
Harry Johnson- March 6, 2021 16:28Another powerful earthquake rocked Kermadec Islands region today. Preliminary Earthquake ReportMagnitude6.2Date-Time6 Mar 2021 12:05:23 UTC 7 Mar 2021 01:05:23 near epicenter Location28.336S 177.907WDepth10 kmDistances831.2 km (515.3 mi) SSW of �Ohonua, ... Read More
Midnight approaching on aviation: Who will turn into a pumpkin?
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 6, 2021 02:58A presentation by the Executive Chairman of the CAPA Centre for Aviation, Peter Harbison, called “Midnight's Approaching: Who's Going to Turn into a Pumpkin?” is a story of hope and ... Read More
First COVAX vaccines in Africa: Fair and equitable?
Galileo Violini- March 6, 2021 02:20Are these single isolated cases of vaccines being received in Africa an outrageous fact considering that the majority of the countries still waiting to receive vaccines is African? Read More
Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel names new General Manager & Executive Chef
Harry Johnson- March 5, 2021 23:18Dynamic duo reunite at trendy Hyde Park Hotel in South Tampa Read More
Uganda rhino Nandi leaves behind a legacy for tourism
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- March 5, 2021 20:59In what was once a nearly extinct species, Nandi the rhino made her way from Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, USA, in 2006 to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and perpetuated ... Read More
Saint Lucia celebrates International Women’s Day
Harry Johnson- March 5, 2021 18:42Saint Lucia, the only sovereign nation in the world to be named after a woman, pays tribute to inspiring women around the world on International Women's Day Read More
US Travel supports President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Harry Johnson- March 5, 2021 18:27American economic recovery is contingent on a robust recovery within the travel industry, which is why it will continue to need substantial relief for travel industry businesses Read More
US leisure and hospitality sector gains 355K jobs in February
Harry Johnson- March 5, 2021 16:18Even with the progress made with vaccinations, it is far from clear when travel demand will be able to rebound on its ownLeisure and travel industry’s unemployment rate now stands ... Read More
FlyArystan launches international service from Turkistan to Istanbul
Harry Johnson- March 5, 2021 16:02FlyArystan was the first airline to fly into the new Turkistan airport and it currently operates regular services from Almaty, Nur-Sultan and Atyrau Read More
Airbnb bookings recovered to 70% of pre-pandemic levels, stock up by 23%
Harry Johnson- March 5, 2021 15:34Airbnb’s sales are projected to increase by 37% in 2021 Read More
easyJet CEO tells it like it is
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 5, 2021 02:11When the buck stops here, and you are the here, how do you handle a ruthless entity like COVID-19 and all its ramifications on your airline that have been going ... Read More
CruiseTrends: Cruisers traveling together, based on multiple cabins requested
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 23:42CruiseTrends report for the month of March 2021 released todayReport provides information on the most popular cruise trends among consumers, including most requested cruise ships, lines and travel dates for premium, ... Read More
The St. Regis Almasa opens in Egypt’s new administrative capital
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 23:10True to the legacy of the iconic brand, The St. Regis Almasa is expected to encompass the hallmarks of the brand such as its rich traditions and rituals to bring ... Read More
Etihad Airways: Lower demand and flight capacity, 76% fewer passengers in 2020
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 22:41COVID-19 shook the very foundation of the aviation industry, but Etihad stood firm and is ready to play a key role as the world returns to flying Read More
Hawaii Tsunami Watch canceled
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 4, 2021 22:20There is no longer a tsunami threat for the US State of Hawaii after a 8.0 earthquake in the Pacific ocean earlier. Read More
Hawaii Tourism plans for Maui, Molokai and Lanai
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 4, 2021 22:13As part of a community-based tourism plan, the Hawaii Tourism Authority has published an action plan to manage tourism in what is known as the Maui Nui which includes the ... Read More
Rebuilding Travel: Hear from Ministers, Tourism Leaders and ask questions
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 4, 2021 22:06Indonesia and Eswatini are taking a lead together with former UNWTO Secretary General, and leaders in 127 countries to rebuilding travel and tourism. Read More
Seychelles opens up to the world
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 4, 2021 21:40The Indian Ocean island destination Seychelles has announced that it will be welcoming visitors from across the globe, irrespective of their vaccination status, as from March 25, 2021. Visitors ... Read More
Footage of Greece earthquake
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 4, 2021 20:23The Greece army set up tents and meal counters at a nearby soccer field as local officials urged people to remain outside their homes until they could be inspected after ... Read More
US Travel: Only 12% of Americans plan spring break trip
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 19:43US Travel issues updated health and safety guidance ahead of Spring Break Season Read More
Lufthansa Group prepares for strong 2021 demand growth after operating loss of 5.5 billion euros
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 19:03Travel restrictions and quarantine have led to a unique slump in demand for air travel Read More
PATA names its 2021 Face of the Future
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 18:27Ms. Surayyal Hizmi is a lecturer at Lombok Tourism Polytechnic, having completed her Master’s Degree in 2017 in Applied Science with a major in Natural Resources Management Read More
Stuttgart Airport tests self-driving baggage tug
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 18:09The development of autonomous ground handling equipment is considered particularly challenging Read More
North America business aviation demand recovers while Europe slumps
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 15:45The US is starting to see an accelerated recovery from the winter pandemic, with both scheduled and business aviation activity opening up, and charter activity setting some new records, especially ... Read More
Earthquake off New Zealand’s North Island triggers tsunami warning
Harry Johnson- March 4, 2021 15:30USGS issued a tsunami warning and said coastal inundation was expected on the east coast of the North Island from Cape Runaway to Tolaga Bay. Read More
Sudan first country in Middle East to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 4, 2021 03:08Sudan has become first country in the Middle East and North Africa to receive the COVID-19 vaccine via the COVAX Facility. Read More
Potential for India seaplane tourism enormous
Anil Mathur - eTN India- March 4, 2021 02:16India is currently undergoing a paradigm shift in civil aviation which includes setting up regulatory framework for seaplane operations. Read More
Uganda Tourism set to receive COVID-19 vaccine on March 5
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- March 4, 2021 01:15The Uganda Ministry of Health is finalizing efforts to start COVID-19 vaccinations on March 10, 2021, after officially launching on March 8, with the tourism sector among priority sectors. Read More
World’s most popular romantic attractions named
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 23:33Two USA sites made it on the list of the most romantic attractions in the world Read More
World Health Organization advises against issuing COVID vaccine passports
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 22:51WHO currently is not recommending issuing special certificates for people who received coronavirus vaccination Read More
Destination Weddings during COVID-19
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 3, 2021 22:44Whether or not there is a coronavirus rampaging around the globe, weddings still take center stage when it comes to celebrating a union of love. Nancy Barkley, founder and owner ... Read More