IGLTA partners with Copenhagen 2021 supporting WorldPride and EuroGames
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 25, 2021 03:00LGBTQ+ tourism and operators will be linked in with the upcoming Copenhagen 2021 through the extensive IGLTA+ Travel Association network. This event includes WorldPride and EuroGames that is taking place ... Read More
Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together
Piriye Kiyaramo - special to eTN- February 25, 2021 01:44In planning, development, and promotion, it behooves a nation to have government involved every step of the way in the tourism product. Read More
US Ambassador has close encounter with rhino at Mkomazi National Park
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- February 25, 2021 00:40The US Ambassador to Tanzania had a once-in-a-lifetime experience – for now anyway – when he visited Mkomazi National Park in Northern Tanzania. There he came face-to-face with a rare ... Read More
Sandals Emerald Bay reopens its doors
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 23:59Sandals Emerald Bay, Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas, has officially reopened its doors today, welcoming guests back with its warm Bahamian hospitality and enhanced health ... Read More
Hawaii returns favor to CDC: Lessons learned
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 23:18The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance that has helped Hawai‘i to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Hawai‘i returns the favor to the CDC ... Read More
One Year rebuilding.travel: Are your interests included?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 24, 2021 23:12We are rebuilding the global travel and tourism industry. We are all in this together. There are new leaders, new people joining in, and you should be part of it. Read More
IATA: COVID-19 Travel Pass to launch by March
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 22:19IATA expressed concerns that the ongoing global restrictions around COVID-19 are still hitting airlines, with its chief economist warning it will likely take longer than planned for companies to be ... Read More
Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 22:16Along with organizing the association meeting to discuss guidelines and measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 situation, the Thai Airlines Association appointed its inaugural President, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, ... Read More
United Airlines names new member to its Board of Directors
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 19:44When we began the search for a new board member, we were focused on finding a leader with both strong business acumen and a unique perspective that will help United ... Read More
Princess Cruises extends pause on 2021 Alaska, Pacific Coast and Canada & New England cruises
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 19:28Princess Cruises continues to review and assess its operations as a result of the Canadian Transport Ministry's Interim Order that extends the closure of Canadian ports and waters to passenger ... Read More
Heathrow prepares for safe restart of travel and trade in 2021
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 18:53We can be hopeful for 2021, with Britain on the cusp of becoming the first country in the world to safely resume international travel and trade at scale Read More
EU aviation and tourism urge coordinated COVID-19 measures to save jobs
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 16:16The current patchwork of restrictions across Europe is causing confusion for Europe’s travel and tourism industries, and amongst its workers Read More
IATA: Airline COVID-19 cash burn continues
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 15:43It’s the time to ask governments for their restart plan and to offer any support from airline industry that could help Read More
Vaccine, Tourism, Politics: A Realistic View by a Minister, who is Resilient and a Hero
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 24, 2021 07:56Organization in charge of global tourism like UNWTO had been criticized to act helpless in addressing the global COVID-19 crisis the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre takes the ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism excited about Oahu opening further as of Thursday
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 24, 2021 03:20Not only the travel and tourism industry welcomes this move by Honolulu to move the island of Oahu from tier 2 to tier 3. Read More
Australia Government handing out cash for events
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 03:05Just like so many other countries around the world, the MICE industry has been suffering due to the impact of COVID-19. With barely any travel taking place and people for ... Read More
A Life or Death Decision on COVID-19 is for Americans to follow German rules
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 24, 2021 01:37A Mask is not a mask. Two masks are not doubling up. There is a life and death difference in wearing a N95 compared to a surgical mask or a ... Read More
Halifax’s first five-star hotel opens this summer
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 23:22Designed by Nova Scotia’s celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Ltd, Muir’s contemporary design honors traditional materials and craftsmanship. Read More
Vancouver Convention Center announces new Director of Facilities Management
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 22:49Don joins the Convention Center with 15 years of leadership experience in facilities operations and maintenance, as well as an extensive technical background as a professional engineer Read More
Ukraine International Airlines resumes flights to Baku, Azerbaijan
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 22:30Until the end of April, Ukraine International Airline plans to operate flights to Heydar Aliyev Airport on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Read More
Sayaji Hotels appoints new GM
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 23, 2021 20:38Sayaji Hotels Ltd. has appointed Mr. Amit Gera as the new General Manager Operations. An alumnus of IHM Shimla, Mr. Gera is a passionate hospitality professional with 20+ years of ... Read More
Thompson Hollywood hotel announces key leadership appointments
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 19:35Thompson Hollywood luxury boutique hotel will be managed by Hyatt and will join Hyatt’s guest loyalty program Read More
Environmental sustainability: Cruise lines at risk of losing customers
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 19:01Plastic reduction should be a key focus for cruise liners in the coming years Read More
IATA’s digital Covid Travel Pass will help recovery of international travel
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 18:26International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its digital Covid Travel Pass will be ready “within weeks” Read More
Lufthansa integrates COVID-19 test certificates into digital travel chain
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 16:19New offer initially available on Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul and from Newark to Frankfurt and Munich Read More
Wyndham launches La Quinta brand in the Middle East
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 16:02Newest addition showcases commitment to grow the La Quinta brand internationally as it enters its ninth country Read More
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island opens its doors to guests
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 15:33Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island is the first of three new Hilton properties, developed by Miral, to open on Yas Island Read More
Alitalia: the Lufthansa hypothesis returns
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- February 23, 2021 02:38From Delta Air Lines to EasyJet to Lufthansa Airline, interest in the procurement of Alitalia Airline has gone through several potential transformations since 2017. Read More
Chinese Travel and Tourism: Strong return
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 23, 2021 01:56The Chinese people love to travel and shop, and that is making for strong tailwinds in the recovery of the tourism industry. Read More
Royal Caribbean Group lost over $1 billion in Q4 2020
Harry Johnson- February 23, 2021 00:25Royal Caribbean Group’s Q4 2020 revenue plummeted to $34.1 million as the COVID-19 pandemic kept cruise ships parked at ports Read More
US reaches grim milestone with 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
Harry Johnson- February 22, 2021 23:21The number of US COVID-19-related deaths has surpassed 500,000 on Monday Read More
Air France loves Germany after allowing travel to French Overseas Territories
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 22, 2021 22:56French beaches in the Indian Ocean, Caribbean and South Pacific are reopening to German tourists, and Air France KLM loves it Read More
UK bans Boeing 777s with faulty engines from its airspace
Harry Johnson- February 22, 2021 22:34Boeing 777 aircraft with Pratt & Whitney 4000-112 series engines are being banned from British airspace. Read More
Italy Tourism once again a Ministry after 60 years
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- February 22, 2021 22:00The Prime Minister of Italy has done away with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism and is making it a stand-alone department under the Deputy Minister of ... Read More
Hawaii hotels remain severely impacted by COVID-19
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 22, 2021 20:28The monthly Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority shows the severe and continued effect of the coronavirus on hotels specifically and on tourism in general. Read More
ARC: Air ticket sales by US travel agencies still almost nonexistent
Harry Johnson- February 22, 2021 18:45US travel agencies report very low air ticket salesNo signs of recovery for travel agency air ticket salesARC report sharp decline in travel agency air ticket volumes Airlines Reporting Corp. ... Read More