Category: Travel Destination
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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
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
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
What are the Dirtiest Cities in America?
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021When it comes to cockroaches, Florida and Texas are tops Read More
The Future of Travel to Thailand
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine this week for emergency use in the ... Read More
India skies in need of expansion
Anil Mathur - eTN India- January 19, 2021India must welcome increased air capacity in order for tourism to receive a much-need boost. To this end, a few ... Read More
Airports Council International cancels 2021 ACI Africa event
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stomp out hope of reactivating events that had to be cancelled in 2020 due to ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Elevates “Travel With Confidence” Program
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary COVID-19 testing beginning January 26 to all registered guests across its ... Read More
Marriott International to open 100 hotels in Asia Pacific in 2021
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021Marriott International continues to strengthen its footprint, with several expected brand debuts across Asia Pacific Read More
American Airlines, United and Delta return to Bonaire this winter
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021Bonaire welcomes back North American travelers with direct flight service set to resume from Atlanta, Miami, Houston and Newark Read More
London has fallen: Heathrow no longer Europe’s Busiest air hub
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021New strain of COVID-19 threatens to deepen the crisis in the British aviation industry Read More
Seychelles Wonders brought to Switzerland yet again!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 18, 2021Beginning on a grand note, Seychelles Islands shows off its wonders in Switzerland, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) launches ... Read More
Most dangerous US National Parks named
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021From accidental falls to drowning and even attacks by wild animals - US national parks can be dangerous places to ... Read More
Middle East hotels ready to capitalize on workation trend
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021‘On the go’ bleisure stays increasingly popular with Gen Z singletons, white collar millennials and other digital nomads Read More
Seychelles opens to visitors from anywhere, but….
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world. To be recognized as “vaccinated”, visitors must be ... Read More
Fraport Traffic Figures 2020: Passenger Numbers Fall to Historic Low Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021Massive passenger slump recorded at Frankfurt Airport and Fraport’s Group airports worldwide – Relatively low decline in FRA’s cargo volumes Read More
UNWTO disrespect against Bahrain is a violation of JIU Ethic Conditions
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021Food and wine in politics always had an important role. But violating clear rules by the Joint Inspection Unit of ... Read More
78 dead and climbing in West Sulawesi, Indonesia
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021The powerful earthquake in West Sulawesi Indonesia left 78 people dead. This number may go up. Many are homeless. Authorities ... Read More
Washington DC is too quiet! I feel safe but scared!
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021My house is three minutes walk from the White House for 30 years. I welcomed visitors from every continent. I ... Read More
Federturismo in favor of Travel License for vaccinated people
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- January 16, 2021Federturismo, the Italian Federation for Travel Agents, is pleading with the Technical Scientific Committee to help restart tourism by its ... Read More
Wildlife conservation in style with a feel for African communities
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- January 16, 2021In Ngorongoro in Tanzania, local communities are benefiting directly from tourism gains accrued from over 600,000 tourists visiting the park ... Read More
Mausoleum of Augustus circa 28 BC reopens to the public
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- January 16, 2021The Mausoleum of Augustus is a funerary monument of the emperor Octavian Augustus. Construction began by his will in 29 ... Read More
India travel agents appeal for urgent vaccinated travelers protocol
Anil Mathur - eTN India- January 16, 2021The officers of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) are making an urgent appeal to the Minister of Civil ... Read More
Abandoned piece of luggage triggers Frankfurt Airport evacuation
Harry S. Johnson- January 16, 2021Parts of Frankfurt Airport evacuated due to possible bomb or gun threat Read More
Africa is set to roll out its Single Passport this year
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- January 16, 2021African passport is the flagship project of the 2063 Agenda aiming to remove restrictions on Africans' ability to travel, work ... Read More
UNWTO set to bribe 34 Countries over Dinner, Georgia Style
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 16, 2021In a top-secret move by the World Tourism Organization, a dinner designed to bribe 34 countries was just added to ... Read More
Tourism will flourish: thanks to forgetfulness
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- January 16, 2021Is the ability to forget the key to bringing back tourism? It is no secret that crises can severely affect ... Read More
Saint Lucia hotels offering free COVID-19 testing to qualified guests
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Saint Lucia has multiple COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing options for departing visitors, citizens and residents Read More
Grenada launches new travel hotline
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021The hotline considered necessary by Grenada Tourism officials to assist travel agents, tour operators, visitors or returning nationals Read More
Redefining the way the world goes on vacation
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International, ... Read More
