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Most dangerous US National Parks named
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021 17:52From accidental falls to drowning and even attacks by wild animals - US national parks can be dangerous places to visit Read More
UNWTO Executive Council Election Result
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021 17:50The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili from Georgia.. Read More
US Travel announces cooperation with Connect Travel for IPW 2021
Harry S. Johnson- December 10, 2020 19:37The U.S. Travel Association announced Thursday that it will coordinate with the trade show company Connect Travel to co-locate several events around IPW 2021 (September 18-22 in Las Vegas) in ... Read More
What are the Dirtiest Cities in America?
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021 15:48When it comes to cockroaches, Florida and Texas are tops Read More
Vaccination: 80%-97% of Africa is in Trouble and so is Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 7, 2021 08:11What is terrible news for Africa is good news by the World Health Organization. Africa is getting the vaccine, but 90 Million doses will only take care of 3% of ... Read More
Airports Council International cancels 2021 ACI Africa event
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021 02:30The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stomp out hope of reactivating events that had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus. Its latest victim is the Airport Council International ... 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
Vaccine, Tourism, Politics: A Realistic View by a Minister, who is Resilient and a Hero
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 24, 2021 07:56Organization in charge of global tourism like UNWTO had been criticized to act helpless in addressing the global COVID-19 crisis the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre takes the ... Read More
US Travel: We appreciate CDC international travel testing mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021 19:06With a risk-based, layered approach to health and safety throughout every aspect of travel, it’s possible to both protect public health and allow travel to safely resume Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister urges UK and Canada to revise COVID policies
Hon Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism Jamaica- January 11, 2021 01:12The outspoken Jamaica Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett is urging the UK and Canada to adjust their latest one size fits all COVID policies. He explained why Jamaica as a ... Read More
A new Travel Option: Crossing the border pushing a railroad trolley
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2021 04:16No gas, no electricity or steam needed. This form of transportation is environmental friendly and passngers become the engine. Read More
Qatar Airways receives 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021 15:13Qatar Airways kept flying throughout COVID-19, taking over 3.1 million people home since the start of the pandemic Read More
Auckland, New Zealand in Lockdown: Airlines alerted
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 14, 2021 22:18New Zealand has been the international standard in fighting COVID-19 - and the country is doing it again Read More
GOL Linhas Aéreas: 20 years in the air
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021 18:29Brazil's largest domestic airline opened up access to air travel for millions of Brazilians, with more than 500 million customers transported on 4.2 million flights in past two decades Read More
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021 17:57The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, and delivering quality educational programing for ‘new normal’ industry trends Read More
Lufthansa will soon depart on its longest passenger flight
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021 16:02Polar explorers on board will make it one of the most unique flights in Lufthansa's history Read More
Canada announces further restrictions on international travel
Harry S. Johnson- January 30, 2021 00:17Canada introduces new rules on international travel, in addition to the multi-layered approach on COVID-19 already in place Read More
Grenada launches new travel hotline
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021 22:33The hotline considered necessary by Grenada Tourism officials to assist travel agents, tour operators, visitors or returning nationals Read More
Uganda welcomes the New Year Nile River Style
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- January 4, 2021 07:27Uganda New Years celebrationNile Bridge in Uganda close the city of JinjaThe Nile River The new year 2021 celebrations in Uganda were ushered in by an illuminated Source of the ... Read More
Holland America Line extends pause in cruise operations
Harry S. Johnson- January 6, 2021 18:57Holland America Line announced the extension its pause of cruise operations for Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Canada/New England departures through April 30, 2021. Read More
Skal International Executive Board: New 2021 leadership
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- January 28, 2021 01:20The 2021 Skal International Executive Board met for the first time in a virtual meeting to kick start 2021 with a new set of goals. Read More
Abandoned piece of luggage triggers Frankfurt Airport evacuation
Harry S. Johnson- January 16, 2021 19:43Parts of Frankfurt Airport evacuated due to possible bomb or gun threat Read More
Emirates one of the first airlines to trial IATA Travel Pass
Harry S. Johnson- January 19, 2021 16:01IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to create a ‘digital passport’ to verify their pre-travel test or vaccination meets the requirements of the destination Read More
Jamaica increases COVID-19 testing capacity
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 29, 2021 21:32With both the United States and Canada instituting stricter travel requirements, Jamaica is preparing to meet the demands by increasing COVID-19 testing options. Read More
Saint Lucia hotels offering free COVID-19 testing to qualified guests
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021 22:48Saint Lucia has multiple COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing options for departing visitors, citizens and residents Read More
US Travel lauds confirmation of Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
Harry S. Johnson- January 26, 2021 19:30Secretary Blinken’s long experience and vast expertise will be major assets as the U.S. tends to its international ties and its standing on the global stage Read More
EU to Italian Air Transport: Renounce Alitalia!
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- January 28, 2021 00:53Although Italia Air Transport likes the idea of keeping the recognizable Alitalia brand, it may have to renounce its acquisition in order to be able to access the 3 billion ... Read More
Anguilla Tourism: COVID-19 testing at the forefront of reopening strategy
Chief Assignment Editor- January 15, 2021 21:51Statement on CDC universal testing requirements by Anguilla's Hon. Minister of Tourism Haydn Hughes Read More
Breeze Airways takes delivery of Embraer E190 aircraft
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- February 2, 2021 22:13The founder of JetBlue, WestJet, Azul, and Morris Air took delivery of 15 new aircraft for his newest airline endeavor - Breeze Airways. Read More
Etihad Guest offers more flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic
Harry S. Johnson- January 6, 2021 15:21Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty program of Etihad Airways, concluded 2020 with a positive outlook following a series of corporate social responsibility activations and member initiatives. During 2020, the program ... Read More
Canada funds new COVID-19 safe voluntary isolation center in Waterloo, Ontario
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021 22:53The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Self-isolation is one of the most effective ways ... Read More
UAE helps countries with COVID testing
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 28, 2021 07:59UAE has been seen as one of the most advanced countries in healthcare and safety when it comes to COVID-19 Read More
Cebu Pacific offers COVID-19 insurance to boost passenger confidence
Harry S. Johnson- January 26, 2021 18:51COVID Protect is now available on all Cebu Pacific flights Read More
The year of the road trip: Americans are ready to travel in 2021, but not by plane
Harry S. Johnson- January 28, 2021 15:37More than two-thirds of Americans do not feel safe traveling on an airplane Read More
New dangerous COVID-P1 virus in Brazil, Panama, Cape Verde, Portugal, Japan
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 15, 2021 05:14COVID 19 is growing a new strains are emerging. The third one now in Brazil. This P1 version was already detected by travelers arriving in Japan. UK is closing inbound ... Read More
Anguilla Tourism Board appoints new Director of Tourism
Harry S. Johnson- January 8, 2021 22:53Stacey Liburd named Anguilla's new Director of Tourism Read More