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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
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
UNWTO election of Secretary General
Galileo Violini- January 15, 2021The campaign for the UNWTO election of Secretary General (World Tourism Organization) is currently underway. Unfortunately, discussions linked to controversial ... Read More
Costa Cruises floats out new Costa Toscana cruise ship
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Italian cruise line's new LNG ship will be delivered in December Read More
5 reasons to expect cruise ship travel to surge in 2021
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Five favorable cruise industry trends predicted for 2021 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
FAA issues Super Bowl LV flight requirements for General Aviation pilots
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021FAA publishes a webpage with information for Tampa, Fla. area airspace and airports Read More
Singapore Airlines restarts Singapore-Moscow service
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Singapore flag carrier announces resumption of Moscow flights Read More
Italy and the election of UNWTO Secretary General
Galileo Violini- January 14, 2021On January 19, 2021, the Executive Council of the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) should appoint the next UNWTO Secretary General, ... Read More
Delta Air Lines bans pro-Trump hoodlums from its flights
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Delta Air puts Donald Trump supporters who heckled Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham on no-fly list Read More
Global Business Travel Association Canada builds committee offering
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Industry leaders join GBTA as volunteers to help restore business travel 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
US travel agency air ticket sales show seasonal trend in December
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021US travel agencies' December 2020 air ticket sales were down 83% compared to December 2019, when sales totaled $6.1 billion Read More
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, ... 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
ABPCO releases 2021-22 member focused business plan
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Association of British Professional Conference Organizers unveils new strategic plan Read More
Belize and Costa Rica respond to new CDC requirement for US travel
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021As the cases of COVID-19 continue to accelerate in the America, the US CDC has instituted a new protocol for ... Read More
Who are the dictators? Governments, social media or both?
editor- January 14, 2021Despite the fact that social media platforms are considered private companies, in Uganda, its President has stopped Facebook from operating. ... Read More
US Black travelers more influenced by safety concerns & representation in marketing than European Black travelers
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021The findings of this report, along with the sustained calls by Black travelers for diversity and equality, should be an ... Read More
US DOT adopts new airline passenger protections
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021New regulations that apply to airlines bumping passengers and mishandling baggage announced Read More
WTTC mental health guidelines to aid Travel & Tourism recovery
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Investment in mental health promotes good business and greater profitability 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
FlyArystan: 1.5 milion passengers in 2020
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Since its operations began in May 2019, FlyArystan has carried over 2.2 million passengers Read More
