Category: Travel Wire News
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Italy and the election of UNWTO Secretary General
Galileo Violini- January 14, 2021On January 19, 2021, the Executive Council of the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) should appoint the next UNWTO Secretary General, ... 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
Global Business Travel Association Canada builds committee offering
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Industry leaders join GBTA as volunteers to help restore business travel Read More
Quick-witted Wheel of Fortune contestant wins featured trip to Nevis
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021The Nevis Tourism Authority hit the ground running to kickstart its marketing efforts for 2021 by being featured on Wheel ... Read More
Florida Keys Tourism: ‘Name’ COVID-19-fighting robot at Key West Airport
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021The robot emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light designed to remove 99.9% of harmful airborne and surface pathogens including the ... 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
Aruba expands COVID-19 testing capability for new CDC mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Aruba offers all travelers access to COVID-19 testing Read More
Groups challenge Trump Administration’s latest assaults on Endangered Species Act in Hawaii
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Trump administration issued two new regulations that strip vital protections from federal lands necessary for the conservation of threatened and ... Read More
Visit Plano announces new staff members
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Visit Plano names Steve Yearwood new Association and SMERF Sales Manager and Olivia Woodward new Event Services Coordinator Read More
US travel agency air ticket sales show seasonal trend in December
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021US travel agencies' December 2020 air ticket sales were down 83% compared to December 2019, when sales totaled $6.1 billion Read More
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, ... Read More
Allegiant Air announces new nonstop service from Nashville to Key West
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Nashville is known for its friendly travelers who are eager to explore the Florida Keys Read More
Wedding destinations Brits are dreaming of in 2021
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021New York has been revealed as Brits Most Popular Proposal Destination Read More
ABPCO releases 2021-22 member focused business plan
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Association of British Professional Conference Organizers unveils new strategic plan 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
Who are the dictators? Governments, social media or both?
editor- January 14, 2021Despite the fact that social media platforms are considered private companies, in Uganda, its President has stopped Facebook from operating. ... 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
US Black travelers more influenced by safety concerns & representation in marketing than European Black travelers
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021The findings of this report, along with the sustained calls by Black travelers for diversity and equality, should be an ... Read More
US DOT adopts new airline passenger protections
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021New regulations that apply to airlines bumping passengers and mishandling baggage announced Read More
WTTC mental health guidelines to aid Travel & Tourism recovery
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Investment in mental health promotes good business and greater profitability Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister names Special COVID Task Force
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has named a special COVID task force to spearhead efforts to boost Jamaica’s COVID-19 testing ... 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
Munich Airport’s passenger numbers decline to 11.1 million
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Global travel restrictions have had a drastic effect on traffic development at Munich Airport Read More
US Travel: We appreciate CDC international travel testing mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021With a risk-based, layered approach to health and safety throughout every aspect of travel, it’s possible to both protect public ... Read More
FlyArystan: 1.5 milion passengers in 2020
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Since its operations began in May 2019, FlyArystan has carried over 2.2 million passengers Read More
Fraport AG receives CEIV Pharma recertification
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021IATA’s pharma certificate awarded for exemplary handling of temperature-sensitive goods at Frankfurt Airport Read More
Tourism Fiji’s new program ensures traveler safety once borders re-open
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Tourism Fiji announces the “Care Fiji Commitment” Read More
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts enters Nepal with new Kathmandu hotel
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues growth in sub-Indian continent with launch of Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand 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
She is Winning the 2021 UNWTO Secretary-General Election
eTN Managing Editor- January 13, 2021Snowstorms in Madrid, COVID-19 lockdowns in Spain, the “Decency of the UNWTO Election Campaign” by the World Tourism Network signed ... 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
Jamaica to ramp up COVID-19 testing capacity – Minister Bartlett
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Government of Jamaica and key partners are putting measures in place to boost the COVID-19 testing capacity locally Read More
Sabre and Jeju Air renew long-term distribution partnership
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Jeju Air and Sabre Corporation affirm long-term relationship as the carrier ramps up route resumption Read More
AIANTA CEO appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021The advisory panel will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote sustainable recreation and tourism within the ... Read More
New Vermont Lodging Association formed
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021VLA's goals include retaining a professional and experienced lobbying firm to represent the Vermont lodging industry and serving as the ... Read More
Canada’s airline workers devastated by lack of direct financial aid to sector
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Canada's Minister of Transport and the airlines urged to do whatever it takes to support Canadian aviation workers in the ... Read More
