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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spain snowstorm: Extraordinary acts of ordinary people
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- January 13, 2021Spain is suffering the effects of a major snowstorm by the name of Filomena, bringing record-breaking low temperatures and mountains ... Read More
WTTC: Downfall of discriminating against unvaccinated travelers
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021With comprehensive COVID-19 testing allowing for the free and safe movement of travelers, there should be no further requirements for ... Read More
Eight people dead, thousands stranded as huge snowstorm hits Japan
Chief Assignment Editor- January 12, 2021During the worst of the snow, about 1,500 vehicles were stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway in Fukui Perfection Read More
National COVID-19 Immunization Campaign begins in Seychelles
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 11, 2021Seychelles, one of the top tourist destinations for travelers, leaps towards immunization as the country launched its national COVID-19 Immunization ... Read More
WHO: No back to normal in 2021
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2021A return to normalcy won't be possible until herd immunity is achieved worldwide -- a goal that is unlikely in ... Read More
6 rangers killed in terror attack on Virunga National Park
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- January 11, 2021Rangers were taken by surprise and had no opportunity to defend themselves Read More
British Virgin Islands helps pay for your private jet
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 10, 2021Traveling on a private jet is out of reach for most people, but it's a safe way to travel. The ... Read More
Filomena dumps heaviest snowfall in Madrid since 1971
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- January 9, 2021Spain is known for sunshine, beaches and beautiful blue skies. Today Filomena changed this scene to 30 hour of snow ... Read More
Massive avalanche kills three people at Russian Arctic ski resort
Harry S. Johnson- January 9, 2021Avalanche covered an area of around 300 square meters, crushing several huts and killing three people including a child Read More
Indonesian authorities confirm that Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 with 65 on board crashed into Jakarta Bay
Harry S. Johnson- January 9, 2021At least 65 people - 53 passengers, including 10 children, and 12 crewmembers were on board of crashed Indonesian Boeing ... Read More
Passenger Plane Crash in Indonesia
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 9, 202162 passengers and crew are assumed dead after Sriwijaya Air flight #SJ182 a 737-500 (classic narrow-body airline jet) disappeared on ... Read More
Swimmer killed in rare New Zealand great white shark attack
Harry S. Johnson- January 8, 2021New Zealand records its first shark attack fatality since 2013 Read More
Boeing charged with 737 Max fraud conspiracy, to pay over $2.5 billion in fines
Harry S. Johnson- January 7, 2021Boeing will pay a total criminal monetary amount of over $2.5 billion, composed of a criminal monetary penalty of $243.6 ... Read More
Tokyo declares state of emergency after new COVID-19 cases soar
Harry S. Johnson- January 7, 2021State of emergency declared in greater Tokyo area as record number of new COVID-19 cases sparking fears Japan's hospitals will ... Read More
Koh Lani in the Gulf of Thailand orders all tourists to leave
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 6, 2021Koh Lani is an island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand. It's a popular tour destination from Pattaya. On Sunday ... Read More
Optimizing Smoke Detection for hotels & resorts
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 6, 2021Hospitality Industry: Aspirating smoke detection enhances safety, eases Inspection and maintenance. The answer is how to optimize smoke detectors. Read More
Tourism and Pandemics: Do They Coexist?
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- January 6, 2021What makes COVID-19 different from previous diseases in the speed and reach of the virus and the extent of the ... Read More
Minimum contact: Germany extends lockdown until end of January
Harry S. Johnson- January 5, 2021Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel today announced that German nationwide COVID-19 lockdown is being extended at least until the end of ... Read More
England goes on nationwide lockdown as new COVID-19 cases soar
Harry S. Johnson- January 4, 2021Describing the move as part of "a great national effort to fight COVID," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that ... Read More
Seychelles New Safety Measures Announced
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 4, 2021Seychelles authorities announced new safety measures on Sunday, January 3, 2020, with the aim to curb the spread of COVID-19 within ... Read More
Countries where the new COVID-19 virus spreads out of control
eTN Managing Editor- January 2, 202133 Countries are currently spreading the new strain of the more infectious COVID-19 virus Turkey becomes the latest country where ... Read More
Walt Disney World Resort is accepting visitors back for so many reasons
eTN Managing Editor- January 2, 2021Walt Disney World Resort has a magical promise21 reasons outlined by Disney why to visit Disney World ResortsGet Excited for Even ... Read More
World Tourism Network set 2021 trends making leaders jump
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 1, 2021The World Tourism Network passed the flame of hope from country to country at its New Years' party today listening ... Read More
What is next for Malaysia Tourism?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 1, 2021A panel discussion with tourism experts from Malaysia ended a month of launch events for the World Tourism Network this ... Read More
Tourists beware: Russia’s most dangerous crime spots revealed
Harry S. Johnson- December 31, 2020Foreign tourists are drawn to Russia by its gleaming cathedral domes, historic sites, exotic locations and breathtaking nature. But, along ... Read More
World Tourism Network urges Kuleana for 2021
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 31, 2020Responsibility Creates Opportunities Tourism is going through a tough new reality that needs a new response For those of us ... Read More
Dozens killed and wounded in Aden International Airport attack in Yemen
Harry S. Johnson- December 30, 2020According to the regional news sources, at least 27 people were killed and dozens were injured in the attack on ... Read More
