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Afreximbank’s $3-billion facility to cushion COVID-19 impact on African countries

Chief Assignment Editor - March 25, 2020 23:17

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a $3-billion facility, named Pandemic Trade Impact Mitigation Facility (PATIMFA), to help African countries deal with the economic and health impacts of the ... Read More

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FAA announces Super Bowl LV safety plan

Harry S. Johnson - January 28, 2021

FAA is planning for hundreds of additional take-offs and landings and aircraft parked at Tampa Bay airports during Super Bowl week Read More

Yemen travel news

Fighting COVID-19 in Yemen: WHO and KSRelief join forces

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor - January 29, 2021

COVID-19 is the underlying public health vulnerability in Yemen which is also suffering as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. A staggering 80 percent of the ... Read More

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New Hyatt Regency hotel opens in China

Harry S. Johnson - February 1, 2021

Hyatt Regency Ningbo Hangzhou Bay serves as an energizing hub for the fast developing Ningbo Hangzhou Bay New Area Read More

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Lufthansa: Fresh, sustainable and high quality

Harry S. Johnson - January 25, 2021

Lufthansa announces partnership with dean&david and Dallmayr for new catering concept Read More

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Event Calendar: World Tourism Events

One Year Rebuilding Travel Discussion
On March 5, 2020 the rebuilding travel discussion was launched in Berlin, Germany. Hear from tourism leaders from around the world on what happened and what is to be expected. […]
Rebuilding travel: One year! What is next
On March 5, 2020 the rebuilding travel discussion was launched in Berlin, Germany. Hear from tourism leaders from around the world on what happened and what is to be expected. […]
African Tourism Board Meet and Greet
Meet new members, catch up with old members. A fun and open discussion for Africa. Sunday, 28 February 2021 07.00 am Hawaii 08.00 am Alaska 09.00 am California 10.00 pm […]
Wedding and Honeymoon Tourism: Rethink, Reimagine, and Revive.
Join the discussion with Nancy Barkley World Tourism Network Interest Group Click here to register Newly launched Wedding and Honeymoon Interest Group to support one another by navigating new ideas, […]

Feature Podcasts

Interview with a Star : Mary-Jess Leaverland February 21, 2021
UK-native opera star Mary-Jess Leaverland first burst into the international music scene when she won the Chinese version of the singing competition X-Factor in 2009. Since then she has released four albums, has held concerts the world over, toured with the likes of Russell Watson and G4. Mary-Jess has been singing to hundreds and even […]
Champagne: Needed Now More Than Ever February 20, 2021
Can opening a bottle of Champagne help us get through the rough, lumpy, bumpy, uneven road otherwise known as COVID-19? More consumers are finding it enjoyable throughout the year on family tables along with a dinner of fried chicken and french fries. The end of 2020 saw Washington, DC, retailers selling more champagne after the […]
Snow in Texas. Why Americans had to die? February 19, 2021
Steve Vincent is a retired electrical engineer in Texas. He will be discussing what brought Texas into the current deadly situation. Moderated by Dr. Peter Tarlow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etn/support
Q&A WIth the St. Kitts Minister of Tourism Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant February 17, 2021
Tourism is the largest income earner for th East Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. St. Kitts is part of St. Kitts and Nevis, an independent country and former British colony. COVID-19 has spared St. Kitts for the most part, even though travel and tourism reopened in October. The minister is responding to questions by members […]
World Tourism Network hosts World Federation of Tourist Guides February 15, 2021
Meet tourist guides from all over the world celebrating World Tourist Guide Day. A positive group of people sees a bright future for travel and tourism. Go on a world tour with the best guides the world has to offer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etn/support

News Podcasts

Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together February 25, 2021
Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together The post Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together appeared first on livestream.travel.
US Ambassador has close encounter with rhino at Mkomazi National Park February 25, 2021
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Hawaii returns favor to CDC: Lessons learned February 24, 2021
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One Year rebuilding.travel: Are your interests included? February 24, 2021
One Year rebuilding.travel: Are your interests included? The post One Year rebuilding.travel: Are your interests included? appeared first on livestream.travel.
IATA: COVID-19 Travel Pass to launch by March February 24, 2021
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Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President February 24, 2021
Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President The post Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President appeared first on livestream.travel.
United Airlines names new member to its Board of Directors February 24, 2021
United Airlines names new member to its Board of Directors The post United Airlines names new member to its Board of Directors appeared first on livestream.travel.
Princess Cruises extends pause on select 2021 Alaska, Canada & New England and Pacific Coastal cruises February 24, 2021
Princess Cruises extends pause on select 2021 Alaska, Canada & New England and Pacific Coastal cruises The post Princess Cruises extends pause on select 2021 Alaska, Canada & New England and Pacific Coastal cruises appeared first on livestream.travel.
Heathrow prepares for safe restart of travel and trade in 2021 February 24, 2021
Heathrow prepares for safe restart of travel and trade in 2021 The post Heathrow prepares for safe restart of travel and trade in 2021 appeared first on livestream.travel.
EU aviation and tourism urge coordinated COVID-19 measures to save jobs February 24, 2021
EU aviation and tourism urge coordinated COVID-19 measures to save jobs The post EU aviation and tourism urge coordinated COVID-19 measures to save jobs appeared first on livestream.travel.

Government and Tourism: Why the two must work together

US Ambassador has close encounter with rhino at Mkomazi National Park

Sandals Emerald Bay reopens its doors

Hawaii returns favor to CDC: Lessons learned

IATA: COVID-19 Travel Pass to launch by March

Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President

EU aviation and tourism urge coordinated COVID-19 measures to save jobs

IATA: Airline COVID-19 cash burn continues

Australia Government handing out cash for events

Sayaji Hotels appoints new GM

IATA’s digital Covid Travel Pass will help recovery of international travel

Alitalia: the Lufthansa hypothesis returns

Chinese Travel and Tourism: Strong return

Royal Caribbean Group lost over $1 billion in Q4 2020

US reaches grim milestone with 500,000 COVID-19 deaths

UK bans Boeing 777s with faulty engines from its airspace

Italy Tourism once again a Ministry after 60 years

Hawaii hotels remain severely impacted by COVID-19

List of Airlines operating Boeing 777 after United Airlines Second Engine Incident on Hawaii flights

First integrated hotel in Washington DC: Wormley Hotel