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Nepal Tourism Board official response to Mount Everest expedition deaths

Juergen T Steinmetz - May 27, 2019 18:33

Is Nepal a safe destination to travel after 11 people died climbing Mount Everest this season? The answer should be a certain yes. Nepal is so much more than climbing ... Read More

Breaking Travel News

Sri Lanka: More attacks in progress, Internet off, Curfew ordered: European Union offers support and issues statement

Juergen T Steinmetz - April 21, 2019 10:12

The European Union High Representative Vice-President Federica Mogherini issued a statement after the deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka this morning At the end of Sunday, the attacks counted for ... Read More

Travel Safety & Emergencies

At least 55 people killed in Tigris river tourist ferry disaster near Iraq’s Mosul

Chief Assignment Editor - March 21, 2019 15:33

At least 55 people died when an overloaded ferry sank in the Tigris river near Mosul in northern Iraq on Thursday, according to local officials. The boat was reportedly carrying ... Read More

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India Tourism Budget Expectations for 2021

Anil Mathur - eTN India - January 30, 2021

Over half of those employed in the tourism industry in India have either lost their jobs completely or are currently on leave without pay. This ... Read More

Rail Travel

Award to recognize best European rail tourism campaigns launched

Harry S. Johnson - January 26, 2021

European Travel Commission and Eurail launch rail tourism award as part of 2021 European Year of Rail Read More

Tourism News

How many Europeans want to travel despite lockdowns?

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 17, 2021

Despite the continuous lockdowns and advice to avoid non-essential trips, Europeans' travel sentiment maintains an upward trajectory, with 54% of respondents planning to travel within ... Read More

African Tourism Board News

Environmental NGO raises objections against new Seychelles Hotel Project

Juergen T Steinmetz - February 6, 2021

COVID-19 is currently a big challenge for the travel and tourism industry in Seychelles, but a new major hotel project may become a reality on ... 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

Anal COVID Test: Truth or Rumor? What is next? February 26, 2021
In this daily news segment on Thursday, February 26, Dr. Peter Tarlow and Juergen Steinmetz will discuss the new anal COVID test in China, getting drunk for a holiday and other important news stories from today and in eTurboNews | Livestream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etn/support
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

News Podcasts

eTN Breaking News Anal COVID Test: Truth or Rumor? What is next? February 26, 2021
In this daily news segment on Thursday, February 26, Dr. Peter Tarlow and Juergen Steinmetz will discuss the new anal COVID test in China, getting drunk for a holiday and other important news stories from today and in eTurboNews | Livestream. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etn/support The post eTN […]
American Airlines and JetBlue announce new Saint Lucia flights from Dallas, Newark and New York JFK February 25, 2021
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Harnessing the power of culture and creativity in global tourism recovery February 25, 2021
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Is the new Anal COVID Test an abuse on travelers? February 25, 2021
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Emirates and Dubai Health Authority create seamless travelers’ digital COVID-19 records verification February 25, 2021
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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
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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
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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.

U.S. bill to bring back millions of travel jobs

Re-strategizing Tourism through festivals, food and culture

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