Category: Travel Safety & Emergencies
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3 people killed, 6 wounded in huge Madrid explosion
Harry S. Johnson- January 20, 2021The site of the explosion is not far from Puerta de Toledo, one of the city’s gates and a popular ... Read More
Dubai effective approach to beat the virus
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021Dubai moved to be a model in countering the COVID-19 virus with vaccination centers, a massive stimulus package and comprehensive ... Read More
Europeans want to travel again in Spring 2021
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 202132% of respondents indicated that they intend to take a trip during April-June 2021, a 20% rise compared to the ... Read More
The Future of Travel to Thailand
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine this week for emergency use in the ... Read More
UNWTO is deaf when it comes to WTTC and the private travel sector
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2021The controversial dinner last night to bribe for Zurab Pololikashvili re-election for UNWTO Secretary General has raised eyebrows all over ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Elevates “Travel With Confidence” Program
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary COVID-19 testing beginning January 26 to all registered guests across its ... Read More
Most dangerous US National Parks named
Harry S. Johnson- January 18, 2021From accidental falls to drowning and even attacks by wild animals - US national parks can be dangerous places to ... Read More
UNWTO disrespect against Bahrain is a violation of JIU Ethic Conditions
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021Food and wine in politics always had an important role. But violating clear rules by the Joint Inspection Unit of ... Read More
78 dead and climbing in West Sulawesi, Indonesia
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021The powerful earthquake in West Sulawesi Indonesia left 78 people dead. This number may go up. Many are homeless. Authorities ... Read More
Washington DC is too quiet! I feel safe but scared!
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 18, 2021My house is three minutes walk from the White House for 30 years. I welcomed visitors from every continent. I ... Read More
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
