Category: Travel Destination
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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
Anguilla Tourism: COVID-19 testing at the forefront of reopening strategy
Chief Assignment Editor- January 15, 2021Statement on CDC universal testing requirements by Anguilla's Hon. Minister of Tourism Haydn Hughes Read More
Jordan ends mandatory quarantine for foreign tourists
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Jordan eases entry requirements for foreign visitors Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia names new Hotel Manager
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Lasvigne joined Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia in 2017 as part of the pre-opening team Read More
Holland America Line opens bookings for Europe 2022 cruises
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Four Holland America Line's ships span Europe on itineraries ranging from seven to 21 days Read More
New dangerous COVID-P1 virus in Brazil, Panama, Cape Verde, Portugal, Japan
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 15, 2021COVID 19 is growing a new strains are emerging. The third one now in Brazil. This P1 version was already ... Read More
Alitalia airline: Hypothesis of the sale
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- January 15, 2021Alitalia airline is being sold off bit by bit, one piece at a time. Steps being taken include what is ... Read More
U.S. Travel Praises President-elect Biden’s Emergency Relief Plan
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021“Accelerating the distribution of vaccines is the key to getting travel back to normal, and we applaud President-elect Biden’s emphasis ... Read More
Singapore Airlines restarts Singapore-Moscow service
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Singapore flag carrier announces resumption of Moscow flights Read More
Quick-witted Wheel of Fortune contestant wins featured trip to Nevis
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021The Nevis Tourism Authority hit the ground running to kickstart its marketing efforts for 2021 by being featured on Wheel ... Read More
Florida Keys Tourism: ‘Name’ COVID-19-fighting robot at Key West Airport
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021The robot emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light designed to remove 99.9% of harmful airborne and surface pathogens including the ... Read More
Powerful earthquake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021Strong Magnitude 6.2 earthquake rocked Sulawesi, Indonesia today. Preliminary Earthquake ReportMagnitude6.2Date-Time14 Jan 2021 18:28:18 UTC 15 Jan 2021 02:28:18 near ... Read More
Aruba expands COVID-19 testing capability for new CDC mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Aruba offers all travelers access to COVID-19 testing Read More
Groups challenge Trump Administration’s latest assaults on Endangered Species Act in Hawaii
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Trump administration issued two new regulations that strip vital protections from federal lands necessary for the conservation of threatened and ... Read More
Visit Plano announces new staff members
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Visit Plano names Steve Yearwood new Association and SMERF Sales Manager and Olivia Woodward new Event Services Coordinator Read More
Allegiant Air announces new nonstop service from Nashville to Key West
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Nashville is known for its friendly travelers who are eager to explore the Florida Keys Read More
Wedding destinations Brits are dreaming of in 2021
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021New York has been revealed as Brits Most Popular Proposal Destination Read More
The Bahamas poised to seamlessly integrate new CDC order into existing protocols
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021Yesterday, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that all air passengers flying to the U.S. from ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister names Special COVID Task Force
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has named a special COVID task force to spearhead efforts to boost Jamaica’s COVID-19 testing ... Read More
How you can influence the future of Aviation?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 13, 2021The World Tourism Network emerged out of a grassroots initiatives known as rebuilding.travel. Aviation veteran Vijay Poonoosamy, a former VP ... Read More
Munich Airport’s passenger numbers decline to 11.1 million
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Global travel restrictions have had a drastic effect on traffic development at Munich Airport Read More
US Travel: We appreciate CDC international travel testing mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021With a risk-based, layered approach to health and safety throughout every aspect of travel, it’s possible to both protect public ... Read More
Fraport AG receives CEIV Pharma recertification
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021IATA’s pharma certificate awarded for exemplary handling of temperature-sensitive goods at Frankfurt Airport Read More
Tourism Fiji’s new program ensures traveler safety once borders re-open
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Tourism Fiji announces the “Care Fiji Commitment” Read More
