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
Moscow hotel occupancy rate highest in Europe
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 22:01The ability of people to move freely within the country and almost complete lifting of restrictions allowed Moscow’s hotel market to recover faster than European capitals Read More
Uniglobe marks 40-year anniversary with optimism and future focus
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 3, 2021 20:05Uniglobe, a leading travel management company for the global SME market, today kicks off its 40th anniversary with a series of #Uniglobe40Strong events to recognize four decades of business success ... Read More
Princess Cruises extends cruise pause on Southampton sailings
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 19:40We share in our guests' disappointment over these cancelled voyages, and we appreciate the continued understanding and cooperation from our loyal guests and travel advisors Read More
Air Astana sees recovery after loss-making 2020
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 19:22Whilst the devastating effect of the pandemic on international travel needs no elaboration, the airline is resilient Read More
Pandemic may allow VR to shake off ‘gimmick’ image in tourism
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 19:04Spending considerably more time indoors with an abundance of spare time, combined with an urge to travel, the aspiring travelers have been turning to VR to fill a void that ... Read More
Lufthansa Supervisory Board announces personnel changes
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 18:18The Chairman of the Executive Board of Fresenius has been a member of the Lufthansa Supervisory Board since April 2015 and has chaired the Audit Committee since January 2018 Read More
Veganism’s influence on the travel industry will grow
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 16:11Servicing a traveler’s every need is going to be critical in post-pandemic recovery to both restore confidence and ensure satisfaction. Read More
Heathow CEO: Chancellor continues to ignore UK’s aviation sector
Harry Johnson- March 3, 2021 15:43Failing to even mention aviation, let alone provide full business rates relief for airports in today’s Budget, is a missed opportunity to ensure the sector can play a key role ... Read More
6.9 Earthquake felt from Greece to Kosovo
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 3, 2021 11:00At 12.16 pm on Wednesday, 3 earthquakes hit the area 25 km from Tyrnavos in Greece. The strongest of the 3 measured 6.9. The quake was felt from the north ... Read More
Twinning: Skal Roma and Prague set the stage
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 3, 2021 02:29Skal International Roma and Skal International Prague held a twinning ceremony at the historical headquarters of the Czech Club located at the magnificent Grand Hotel Bohemia. Read More
Democratic Republic of Congo apples to join East African Community
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- March 3, 2021 01:21In a summit held over the weekend, the 6 EAC Heads of State considered the application by DRC to join one of fastest-growing regional economic communities and directed the Council ... Read More
Amazon quietly changes its ‘Hitler’s smirk’ app logo
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 23:52It is not known when Amazon changed the logo, but social media users started to notice the change last week Read More
Russia: EU vaccine passport plan could lead to forced vaccination
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 23:26It seems that the initiative runs counter to the rules of democracy because EU countries decided that vaccination would be voluntary Read More
FAA selects five airports to evaluate unmanned aircraft risks
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 22:51The research will lead to the implementation of new technologies that will make airports safer for passengers and manned aircraft Read More
CDC requires airlines collect contact information from DRC and Guinea passengers
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 22:35This order follows the February 2020 interim final rule that authorized CDC to require airlines and other aircraft operators to collect certain data from passengers before they board a flight ... Read More
Clean Air in Hotel Rooms: How and Why
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 2, 2021 22:16In a World Tourism Network (WTN) event, Alan Wozniak of Pure Air, Juergen Steinmetz, and Dr. Peter Tarlow talk about the importance of clean air in hotel rooms especially during ... Read More
U.S. Travel eager to work with Commerce Secretary Raimondo
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 2, 2021 20:42In an overwhelming US Senate vote of 84-15, the now former Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo, has been confirmed as the next Commerce Secretary. Read More
Saudi Arabia: No COVID-19 vaccination, no Hajj!
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 19:46Last year’s rituals were limited to just 1,000 pilgrims who lived in Saudi Arabia Read More
Etihad Airways and Hub71 to boost global tech ecosystem at Abu Dhabi
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 18:48Following the MOU signing, Etihad Airways will become the official airline partner of Hub71 which will offer more than 100 global startups within its tech community special rates and access ... Read More
IATA: January air cargo demand recovers to pre-COVID levels
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 18:16Air cargo traffic is back to pre-crisis levels and that is some much-needed good news for the global economy Read More
From bad to worse: January air passenger demand plummets
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 17:53Global standards to securely record test and vaccination data in formats that will be internationally recognized are urgently needed Read More
UAE hotels preparing for a V-shaped recovery
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 16:06Arabian Travel Market Hotel Summit to discuss trends & key drivers for Middle East hotels in ‘new normal’ Read More
All-electric plane on its way to world record
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 2, 2021 03:24Ahead of actual flight-testing, the all-electric Rolls Royce plane must first pass a taxiing test critical to the integration of the aircraft’s propulsion system. Read More
Fighting human trafficking during the pandemic age
Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- March 2, 2021 02:32Tourism security has traditionally been about protecting visitors from themselves, from other tourists, and from locals who seek to rob and or steal from them, commit fraud against them, or ... Read More
A Global Tourism Discussion African Style
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 2, 2021 01:38Today, wtn.travel hosted an African Tourism Board meet and greet event of new members. The discussion also went behind the scenes to see what's new in African tourism. The meeting ... Read More
Eight in ten Americans miss in-person meetings and conventions
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 23:28Americans shows eagerness to return to face-to-face business events as organizations demonstrate ability to meet safely and effectively Read More
Global hotel profit performance divides in new year
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 23:12After the worst performing year on record, the hotel industry was ready for 2021, but resigned to the fact that a new year doesn’t mean things automatically get better Read More
Turks and Caicos Islands announces new Minister of Tourism
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 22:53Tourism is the main economic driver for the Turks and Caicos Islands. I am committed to working to ensure the industry not only recovers, but also surpasses its current record ... Read More