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
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