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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
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
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
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
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
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
EU greenlights COVID vaccine passport – with reserve
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 1, 2021 20:50A pass linked to immunization: it is a common goal but difficult to implement until vaccines are available for everyone. Read More
Sandals Royal Barbados: Impressive expansion in time for summer
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- March 1, 2021 20:13Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season. Set to premiere ... Read More
French President Sarkozy sentenced to three years in prison for corruption
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 15:55Sarkozy was put on trial over accusations of trying to bribe Gilbert Azibert, a French magistrate, by offering him a well-paid job in Monaco in return for information about a ... Read More
The 50 most Deadliest COVID-19 Countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 1, 2021 05:31The countries with the most COVID-19 infections are not necessary also the deadliest countries. This list compares the number based on 1 million population, so it can be easily compared. Read More
Akel Beltaji, a Giant in Tourism lost his Battle with COVID-19
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 28, 2021 20:49Akel Beltaj was the mayor of Amman, the Minister of Tourism of Jordan, a big supporter for the Climate Change issue, and a global voice for decency and tourism. CORONAVIRUS ... Read More
NDC: Helping or hindering travel industry recovery?
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 27, 2021 19:46Designed to transform the way air products are retailed to corporations and travelers, the New Distribution Capability (NDC) is to be a new standard that will allow airlines to personalize ... Read More
US Travel: COVID Relief Bill helps, but more is needed
Harry Johnson- February 27, 2021 19:13Given the severity of the impact on the travel and tourism industry, more work remains to provide critical recovery and stimulus measures to safely restore our industry Read More
Geological Tourism: New tourist product in East Africa
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- February 27, 2021 19:12Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) management is now developing tourist lodges and other visitor service facilities in the Geopark to attract more tourists, both foreign and local visitor Read More
The newly appointed ICAO Secretary-General is the right man at the right place at the right time
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2021 04:17The future of the aviation industry has big challenges. A new Secretary-General for the international body assigned to regulate aviation will have a challenging position. Read More
Pattaya area quarantine urged by Mayor to boost tourism
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 27, 2021 03:06Pattaya City is proposing to be designated as a safe bubble in order to push tourism into the spotlight and break open its doors from the COVID-19 lockdown. Read More
Uganda Tourism agencies merge in latest government spin
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- February 27, 2021 01:49For the third time in just about as many years, the Government of Uganda has come full circle on their decision to merge departments and agencies. Read More
Travel and Tourism hiring will be low in 2021
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 23:032021 job additions in the travel and tourism will be low compared to the pre-COVID-19 hiring trend as the sector reels under stress of new strains emerging. Read More
IAG’s leisure brands well equipped to capture pent-up travel demand
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 15:50Transatlantic flying has virtually been non-existent since March 2020, and its recovery will be vital for IAG Read More
U.S. bill to bring back millions of travel jobs
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 26, 2021 01:35Tax relief in the form of credits and deductions are the foundation of a bipartisan bill designed to aid the travel industry as it struggles to move beyond the effects ... Read More
Re-strategizing Tourism through festivals, food and culture
Anil Mathur - eTN India- February 26, 2021 01:05Even as vaccines are being administered and there is hope for the return of travel and tourism post COVID-19, the strategies to build the industry back is a challenge in ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister calls for fair and united approach needed in global distribution of vaccines
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 25, 2021 20:57Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called for a fair and united approach to the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, amid growing criticism worldwide, that advanced countries are hoarding ... Read More
India puts social media companies on a short leash
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 17:56Indian government announces new draconian rules for Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies operating in the country Read More
IGLTA partners with Copenhagen 2021 supporting WorldPride and EuroGames
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 25, 2021 03:00LGBTQ+ tourism and operators will be linked in with the upcoming Copenhagen 2021 through the extensive IGLTA+ Travel Association network. This event includes WorldPride and EuroGames that is taking place ... Read More
Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together
Piriye Kiyaramo - special to eTN- February 25, 2021 01:44In planning, development, and promotion, it behooves a nation to have government involved every step of the way in the tourism product. Read More
US Ambassador has close encounter with rhino at Mkomazi National Park
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- February 25, 2021 00:40The US Ambassador to Tanzania had a once-in-a-lifetime experience – for now anyway – when he visited Mkomazi National Park in Northern Tanzania. There he came face-to-face with a rare ... Read More
Sandals Emerald Bay reopens its doors
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 23:59Sandals Emerald Bay, Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas, has officially reopened its doors today, welcoming guests back with its warm Bahamian hospitality and enhanced health ... Read More
Hawaii returns favor to CDC: Lessons learned
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 23:18The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance that has helped Hawai‘i to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Hawai‘i returns the favor to the CDC ... Read More
IATA: COVID-19 Travel Pass to launch by March
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 22:19IATA expressed concerns that the ongoing global restrictions around COVID-19 are still hitting airlines, with its chief economist warning it will likely take longer than planned for companies to be ... Read More
Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 24, 2021 22:16Along with organizing the association meeting to discuss guidelines and measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 situation, the Thai Airlines Association appointed its inaugural President, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, ... Read More
EU aviation and tourism urge coordinated COVID-19 measures to save jobs
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 16:16The current patchwork of restrictions across Europe is causing confusion for Europe’s travel and tourism industries, and amongst its workers Read More