United Airlines sets 2021 financial focus on recovery
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021United Airlines announced today its 2020 financial results along with recovery plans for 2021. The airline has used cost savings, ... Read More
The Official Acceptance by the White House on behalf of the United States to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 21, 2021The following press release was received today by the US White House. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2020 ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board appoints BRANDit as India Representative
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) appointed BRANDit as its official representative in India. Nominated to be the face of the ... Read More
Biden applauded for swift executive orders on climate
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021Oil Change International said Joe Biden’s inauguration marks the end of the disastrous Trump administration especially for climate change. The ... Read More
Iberostar offers complimentary on-site COVID-19 tests for US travelers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 20, 2021Spanish tourism company reinforcing its commitment to care-free vacation Read More
Hawaii Castle Hospitality Group announced new roles for two leadership team members
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021Castle Hospitality Group recently announced new roles for two of its leadership team members: Renette Carpio, Director of Condominium Administration ... Read More
Qatar participates in 113th Session of the Executive Council of UNWTO
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021Qatar was represented at the UNWTO session by Qatar's ambassador to Spain Abdullah bin Ibrahim al-Hamar Read More
2021 Travel & Tourism revenues expected to be $200 billion less than in 2019
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021Second wave of COVID-19 pandemic brought a new hit to travel and tourism businesses and slowed down the recovery of ... Read More
African Tourism Board Chairman is fighting COVID-19
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 20, 2021Africa stands behind Cuthbert Ncube, the Chairman of the African Tourism Board. The ATB chief was recently tested positive for ... Read More
Norwegian Air’s exit from long-haul routes emphasizes flaws in business model
Chief Assignment Editor- January 20, 2021The lack of a high-yielding cabin meant Norwegian Air could not generate sufficient profit, resulting in its exit from the ... Read More
American hotel industry congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021US hoteliers look forward to working with President Biden and his Administration on key priorities, including comprehensive immigration reform, tax ... Read More
Etihad Airways resumes passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Doha
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021With ties between the UAE and Qatar restored, the restarting of passenger services between the two capitals will once again ... Read More
Prague Airport handled nearly 3.7 million passengers in 2020
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021Václav Havel Airport Prague is ready for 2021 traffic enhancement Read More
US travel industry welcomes President Biden, Vice President Harris
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021US Travel congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris on their inauguration and welcomes their leadership in Washington Read More
Lufthansa will soon depart on its longest passenger flight
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021Polar explorers on board will make it one of the most unique flights in Lufthansa's history Read More
Singapore Airlines resumes flights between Munich and Singapore
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021Resuming nonstop service between Munich and Singapore sends a very important signal, especially in these challenging times Read More
3 people killed, 6 wounded in huge Madrid explosion
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021The site of the explosion is not far from Puerta de Toledo, one of the city’s gates and a popular ... Read More
The UNWTO Election just killed any decency left in the UN System
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 20, 2021The UNWTO Executive Council extended the mandate for UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Zurab Pololikashvil until the end of 2025. This is ... Read More
ECPAT-USA report: Human Trafficking Laws for Lodging Industry
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 20, 2021An updated ECPAT-USA report details laws in all 50 states and 23 US territories, counties, and cities for the lodging ... Read More
Tanzania establishes National Convention Bureau
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- January 20, 2021Tanzania has established a Nationoal Convention Biurea as plans get underway to diversify the tourism offerings by reaching out to ... Read More
Germany extends lockdown, makes masks mandatory, warns of border closures
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021The government of Germany announced that the current coronavirus lockdown will be extended until the middle of next month due ... Read More
Thailand introduces new tourist tax
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021New tourist levy announced in Thailand Read More
Accor sets ambitious lineup for 2021 new hotel openings
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021Accor looks forward to a bounty of new properties and new beginnings around the world Read More
The Sandals legacy continues
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart's appointment as the resort company's Executive Chairman, continuing the Sandals legacy. Stewart becomes ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism congratulates Adam Stewart on being named Executive Chairman of SRI
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned hotelier, Adam Stewart, on his appointment as Executive Chairman ... Read More
EU Aviation Safety Agency to clear return of Boeing 737 MAX next week
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021Boeing 737 MAX was universally banned from taking to the skies after two deadly accidents in late 2018 and early ... Read More
Dubai effective approach to beat the virus
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021Dubai moved to be a model in countering the COVID-19 virus with vaccination centers, a massive stimulus package and comprehensive ... Read More
Abu Dhabi Tourism targets 100% Go Safe-certified destination
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021DCT Abu Dhabi’s Go Safe campaign underpins Abu Dhabi’s efforts to safely reopen its attractions for domestic and international visitors Read More
Etihad Airways to offer IATA Travel Pass to its passengers
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021IATA Travel Pass will initially be offered to Etihad’s guests on selected flights from Abu Dhabi in the first quarter ... Read More
ARC: No sign of recovery for US travel agency air ticket sales
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021Airline ticket sales by US travel agencies are still down by almost 75% Read More
United Airlines names new Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021Doreen Burse appointed Worldwide Sales Senior VP of United Airlines Read More
UNWTO Executive Council Election Result
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili from Georgia.. Read More
Emirates one of the first airlines to trial IATA Travel Pass
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to create a ‘digital passport’ to verify their pre-travel test or vaccination meets the ... Read More
What are the Dirtiest Cities in America?
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021When it comes to cockroaches, Florida and Texas are tops Read More
IATA supports EU digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021Pan-European mutually recognized vaccination certificate would be an important step towards giving governments the confidence to safely open their borders Read More
Europeans want to travel again in Spring 2021
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 202132% of respondents indicated that they intend to take a trip during April-June 2021, a 20% rise compared to the ... Read More
