Angie Clifton is making history as the first female general manager of the Palace Hotel San...
Category - Travel & Tourism Leaders
Discover the people shaping global travel and tourism. This category highlights influential leaders, innovators, executives, policymakers, and changemakers driving the industry forward. eTurboNews delivers independent profiles, interviews, leadership insights, and updates on the key figures impacting the future of travel and tourism worldwide.
Travel Industry Faces Economic Strain, Overtourism, and Infrastructure Challenges
The global travel industry faces mounting challenges, including economic instability, high...
Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Confimed by Iran International and Israel Denied by Irans Foreign Minister
Rumors of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, spread rapidly online...
COVID Deals and Tourism Power Networks: Former UNWTO Chief’s Name Surfaces in Expanding Spanish Probe
Spain’s expanding “Koldo case” has drawn international tourism into a growing political storm, with...
Faith, Culture and Island Heritage: Seychelles Welcomes Bishop-Elect Landry Rasamison
Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie has extended his congratulations to Reverend Father...
Rod of Tourism Resilience in Hand, Edmund Bartlett Departs Kenya with a Global Message — and a Jamaican Smile
At Nairobi’s airport, Minister Edmund Bartlett stood holding the symbolic Rod of Tourism Resilience...
Seychelles Celebrates Tour Guides as Cultural Ambassadors on International Tour Guides Day
On International Tour Guides Day, Seychelles’ Minister for Tourism and Culture Amanda Bernstein led...
Samoa Beach Resort Begins New Chapter with Leadership Return and Strategic Revitalisation
Samoa Beach Resort has entered a new phase of development following its transition into the...
Zimbabwe Tourism: “World of Wonders” Image Tested by the Walter Mzembi Case
Former Zimbabwe tourism minister Walter Mzembi remains behind bars as his high-profile court case...
UN Tourism After Zurab: Allegations, Investigations, and a “New Era” Still Waiting to Begin
eTN contacted UN Tourism repeatedly for comment and clarification regarding the allegations and...
Make America Great Again — or Make It Unrecognizable? Rubio’s Munich Speech Sparks Fear in Europe and Raises Alarms Across the Global Tourism Industry
Did U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference yesterday make...
Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Lionel Guérin as CEO to Lead New Strategic Transformation
Air Tahiti Nui has appointed aviation veteran Lionel Guérin as CEO, signaling a new strategic phase...
Destination by Hyatt’s Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe Names Monica Hubert as New General Manager
Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe has appointed veteran hospitality executive Monica Hubert as...
Spanish Investors to Triple Excellence Oyster Bay Room Count, Expand Tourism Investment in Jamaica
Spanish investors behind the luxury adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay will triple the resort’s room...
Seychelles: Sherin Francis Received Women’s Tabloid Award 2025 for Excellence in Tourism Leadership
Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary for Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles, has been honoured...
Selective Justice Steals Legitimacy in Zimbabwe: How Former Tourism Minister Dr. Walter Mzembi Remains Behind Bars
Selective justice erodes legitimacy when punishment appears arbitrary. Former Zimbabwe Tourism...
Diana McIntyre-Pike Tourism with a Heart: Jamaica’s Community Tourism Pioneer Speak
Long before tourism became all-inclusive, Diana McIntyre-Pike was all-in on people. From family...
Antigua and Barbuda Puts Sustainability and People at the Center of Its 2026 Tourism Strategy
Antigua and Barbuda has outlined a people-first tourism strategy for 2026, focusing on sustainable...
KAYAK Names Peer Bueller CEO as Metasearch Competition Intensifies
Booking Holdings has named Peer Bueller CEO of KAYAK, marking a leadership transition as co-founder...
Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki at Uganda Airlines?
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki as...
High-Profile Zimbabwe Trial of Ex-Minister Walter Mzembi Turns on Whether Four TV Screens Were a ‘Loan’ – No Bail!
Zimbabwe’s former tourism minister, Walter Mzembi, who was also Africa's candidate for UNWTO...
“AI Is the Heartbeat of Emotion in Travel,” Alain St.Ange Tells Global Leaders in the House of Lords
Under the chandeliers of the House of Lords, Alain St.Ange delivered a clear message in his keynote...
Behind Asian Tourism’s Success: How Risk Management and Marketing Are Driving Global Growth
Since COVID-19, global tourism’s centre of gravity has shifted decisively to Asia. Risk and Tourism...
From Cancún to the World: Quintana Roo’s Gobernadora Mara Lezama Espinosa Redefines Tourism Safety & Leadership
At FITUR Madrid, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa showcased tourism growth, security...
Jennifer Matarangas-King Sworn In as USVI Tourism Commissioner, Eyes Global Partnerships, Historical Context
Jennifer Matarangas-King was sworn in as Tourism Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands on January...
Gloria Guevara Returns to WTTC as Global Tourism Leadership Shifts to the Private Sector
Gloria Guevara’s return as CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council comes at a pivotal moment...
A New World Order in the Making: Trump’s Board of Peace and the Push to Replace the United Nations
To critics, the Board of Peace is not a diplomatic innovation but a blueprint for a new world order...
Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta to Retire in 2026 After 30 Years
Visit California President and CEO Caroline Beteta will retire in September 2026, ending nearly 30...
Destinations International Appoints Sharon Houghton as Chief Revenue Officer
Destinations International has named Sharon Houghton as Chief Revenue Officer, a newly elevated...
Dr. Donald E. Hawkins, Global Tourism Leader and Educator, Dies
Dr. Donald E. Hawkins, a global authority on tourism policy and sustainability, has passed away. An...
The 2026 New Years Message From eTurboNews and the World Tourism Network
As eTurboNews marks 28 years of independent global travel journalism, we reflect on a changing...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Global Travel and Tourism Community
As the world faces war, political division, and environmental challenges, eTurboNews and the World...
The Diver Who Wouldn’t Quit: How Kristijan Curavic Earned Tourism’s Most Unusual Award
Kristijan Curavic has been named Tourism Hero by the World Tourism Network’s Amazing Travel...
WTTC Considers Six Global Cities for New Office as Tourism Leadership Debate Grows
As WTTC weighs relocating its global office, the decision exposes deeper questions about power...
Four Seasons Sayan Bali Appoints New Resort Manager as Ubud Faces Tourism Challenges
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has appointed Tim Churchmack as Resort Manager, stepping in as...
Minister Bartlett Pays Tribute to Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Following His Passing
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett mourns the passing of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff...
Ambassador Michael B. Christides Joins the the Ocean Alliance for Clean and Marine (OACM)
Ambassador (a.h.) Michael B. Christides joins OACM at a pivotal moment, bringing decades of...
Jamaica Tourist Board Mourns Passing of Aviation Partner Peter Dolara
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is expressing deep sadness at the passing of longtime American...
Uganda Tourism Board Shake-Up: What To Expect from the New CEO Juliana Kagwa?
Juliana Kagwa’s appointment as CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board signals a strategic shift toward...
Rail Europe: Next Stop is The Future
Rail Europe is undergoing a major transformation as CEO Björn Bender leads the 90-year-old brand...