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Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda - June 12, 2019 18:54

In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More

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Tourist files lawsuit against cabbie kickbacks

editor - June 3, 2009 06:32

A southern California tourist has filed a class action racketeering lawsuit against local taxi and limo companies and several strip clubs. Read More

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Auckland, New Zealand in Lockdown: Airlines alerted

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 14, 2021

New Zealand has been the international standard in fighting COVID-19 - and the country is doing it again Read More

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Bulgaria makes COVID-19 test mandatory for all foreign visitors

Harry S. Johnson - January 29, 2021

Bulgaria makes PCR tests compulsory for all travelers that want to enter the country, including from the European Union Read More

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40 major Airlines gone: WTN Aviation Group issues Statement

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 15, 2021

The Aviation industry has been hit extremely hard in the ongoing global pandemic. The Aviation Group of the World Tourism Network under the leadership of ... Read More

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IATA calls on governments to partner with air transport industry on restart plans

Harry S. Johnson - January 27, 2021

When governments do turn their attention to re-establishing global air connectivity, IATA is ready to partner with them to facilitate a globally consistent, efficient and ... 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

Ecuador | One Year Tourism and COVID| WTN and more February 25, 2021
Dr. Peter Tarlow and Juergen Steinmetz from eTurboNews in our daily news summary for Wednesday, February 24. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etn/support
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 […]

News Podcasts

Is the new Anal COVID Test an abuse on travelers? February 25, 2021
Is the new Anal COVID Test an abuse on travelers? The post Is the new Anal COVID Test an abuse on travelers? appeared first on livestream.travel.
Emirates and Dubai Health Authority create seamless travelers’ digital COVID-19 records verification February 25, 2021
Emirates and Dubai Health Authority create seamless travelers' digital COVID-19 records verification The post Emirates and Dubai Health Authority create seamless travelers’ digital COVID-19 records verification appeared first on livestream.travel.
India puts social media companies on a short leash February 25, 2021
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Lufthansa Group: Leisure travel program is stronger than ever February 25, 2021
Lufthansa Group: Leisure travel program is stronger than ever The post Lufthansa Group: Leisure travel program is stronger than ever appeared first on livestream.travel.
Naples Underground Route Reopens Despite COVID-19 February 25, 2021
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How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world February 25, 2021
How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world The post How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world appeared first on livestream.travel.
eTN Breaking News Ecuador | One Year Tourism and COVID| WTN and more February 25, 2021
Dr. Peter Tarlow and Juergen Steinmetz from eTurboNews in our daily news summary for Wednesday, February 24. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etn/support The post eTN Breaking News Ecuador | One Year Tourism and COVID| WTN and more appeared first on livestream.travel.
IGLTA partners with Copenhagen 2021 supporting WorldPride and EuroGames February 25, 2021
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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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Jamaica Tourism Minister calls for fair and united approach needed in global distribution of vaccines

India puts social media companies on a short leash

IGLTA partners with Copenhagen 2021 supporting WorldPride and EuroGames

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