An initiative that aims to facilitate transit of US-bound passengers who wish to visit the state of Yucatan or are already there has been instituted for travelers Flying from Meridia International Airport to the United States. Several hotels will also offer tourists information on tests and other support related to COVID-19. Continue reading Yucatan to US: Rapid COVID-19 tests for travelers at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
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Hawaiian Airlines reporta una pérdida de $ 162.6 millones de dólares
As is the case for all airlines around the world, Hawaiian Airlines witnessed a huge loss of close to $163 million in the final quarter of 32020. Continue reading Hawaiian Airlines reports $162.6 million dollar loss at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
WTN difiere del WTTC sobre la reconstrucción de los viajes y la reapertura del turismo
Hay una buena razón por la cual Juergen Steinmetz, fundador de la Red Mundial de Turismo (WTN), difiere con Gloria Guevara, directora ejecutiva del Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo (WTTC), sobre cómo y cuándo reabrir de manera segura el sector de viajes. WTTC representa a las empresas más grandes y poderosas de la industria. WTN se centra en las empresas de la industria de viajes de tamaño mediano y pequeño en el mundo. El objetivo de ambas organizaciones es reconstruir la industria de viajes y turismo de forma segura y rentable. Continuar leyendo WTN difiere...
Destination DC lanza un nuevo sitio web
Visitation to Washington, DC in 2021 has inspired new and engaging content and immersive design at the official Washington tourism website. Continue reading Destination DC launches new website at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
India introducirá certificados de vacunación COVID-19 para turistas
The vaccination certificate will help build confidence among people, making it easier for travelers to move around and revitalizing the tourism sector Continue reading India to introduce COVID-19 vaccination certificates for tourists at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
"Viajar con seguridad" a través del aeropuerto de Frankfurt: el sello de calidad TÜV reconfirmado
Comprehensive measures to protect against infection adjusted to the continuing pandemic situation at Frankfurt Airport Continue reading “Travel safely” via Frankfurt Airport: TÜV Quality Seal reconfirmed at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
WTTC se desespera y tiene razón
WTTC is the true leader in today's travel and tourism industry. Leaders however have obligations. WTTC obligation is to the largest travel and tourism industry members - and they are fighting for survival. Continue reading WTTC gets desperate and has a point at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Turismo en India: cambio en la cima
The Ministry of Tourism for the Government of India announced a new Secretary has been named. Arvind Singh will step into the position beginning February 1, 2021. Continue reading India Tourism: Change at the top at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Israel cierra el aeropuerto Ben Gurion y detiene todos los vuelos de pasajeros
Israel will make exceptions only for cargo flights, emergency aircraft and airliners crossing Israeli airspace without landing Continue reading Israel closes Ben Gurion Airport, halts all passenger flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Mejor máscara: ¿Qué máscaras están matando a los estadounidenses? Algodón, tela, quirúrgico, KN95, N95, FFP-2?
The big lie by CDC and WHO about masks kills thousands of people every day. When will US Government stand up and face the American People with the sober truth. Continue reading Best Mask: What Masks are killing Americans? Cotton, Fabric, Surgical, KN95, N95, FFP-2? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Campaña de turismo nacional en Nigeria Estado de Bayelsa
With COVID-19 attacking every country and every travel and tourism destination, the answer for many is Domestic Tourism. In Bayelsa, a State in Southern Nigeria, this potentila was discussed and organized. Continue reading Domestic Tourism Drive in Nigeria Bayelsa State at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Nuevos hallazgos del hombre primitivo en el sitio turístico Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge is a key tourist site where visitors can learn about human evolution and prehistory. The site and new museum attract local and international tourists to visit and experience what it may have felt like to live as the earliest man did. Continue reading New findings of early man at tourist site Olduvai Gorge at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Sunwing Airlines y los pilotos llegan a un acuerdo tentativo
The Unifor 7378 Sunwing Pilot collective agreement expired on November 30, 2020, and it was announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with Sunwing Airlines which operates out of 6 bases across Canada. Continue reading Sunwing Airlines and pilots reach tentative agreement at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Mask optional: New trend in Spain and for UNWTO?
Only the Egyptian minister of tourism actually traveled Madrid to attend the 113th Executive Council and voted for Zurab Pololikashvili at the Secretary General Election. The rest of the delegates were embassy officials. Wearing a mask as mandated by Spanish law was not important, not even for the high level participant from Spain. Diplomatic immunity is setting a new trend and a possible super-spreader for this UNWTO event. Continue reading Mask optional: New trend in Spain and for UNWTO? at...
La isla de Procida nombrada Capital Cultural de Italia
Forty-four cultural projects, 330 days of programming, 240 artists, 40 original works and 8 regenerated spaces: these are the numbers of a year that promises to be unforgettable for the city of Campania region. Continue reading The island of Procida named Italy’s Capital of Culture at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Portugal suspende todos los vuelos de pasajeros con Reino Unido
Portugal halts air service with Great Britain Continue reading Portugal suspends all passenger flights with UK at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Chipre reabre fronteras para turistas extranjeros el 1 de marzo
Tourists will be able to visit Cyprus without quarantine restrictions if upon arrival they do not have a positive test result for COVID-19 Continue reading Cyprus re-opens borders for foreign tourists on March 1 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Presidente de Skål International Bangkok: Se necesita una alternativa a la cuarentena obligatoria
I am very optimistic for our industry and the future of SKÅL International’s role as a leader in both the business and friendship of hospitality Continue reading President of Skål International Bangkok: An alternative to compulsory quarantine needed at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
US Travel elogia las órdenes ejecutivas del presidente Biden sobre viajes
CDC testing requirement for international travelers should also pave the way to ease other travel restrictions, including those on the UK, the EU, and Brazil Continue reading US Travel praises President Biden’s executive orders on travel at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
El Ministro de Turismo de Jamaica inaugura oficialmente el Centro Satélite de Resiliencia del Turismo Global de Kenia
Kenya’s Global Tourism Resilience Satellite Centre has been officially launched by founder and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. This follows initial discussions to establish this Satellite Centre at the Kenyatta University two years ago. “The establishment of this Satellite Centre at the Kenyatta University will expand the global reach of the Global Resilience Centre. Continue reading Jamaica Tourism...
Aviation Industry Leaders Unite in World Tourism Network Interest Group
Aviation is a key factor in rebuilding the travel and tourism industry. The World Tourism Network had an initial brainstorming discussion with industry leaders to talk about a way forward. Continue reading Aviation Industry Leaders Unite in World Tourism Network Interest Group at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
El profesor Geoffrey Lipman sabe que este es un gran día para los viajes, el turismo y el cambio climático
What the difference one day can make. With the inauguration in the United States of America and President Biden bringing the country back into the Paris Climate Agreement, it will put targets back on track. Tourism veteran and climate change expert Professor Geoffrey Lipman is overjoyed. Continue reading Professor Geoffrey Lipman knows this is a big day for Travel, Tourism, and Climate Change at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Biden aplaudió por rápidas órdenes ejecutivas sobre el clima
Oil Change International said Joe Biden’s inauguration marks the end of the disastrous Trump administration especially for climate change. The company is hopeful this will also mean the end of the a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline being rescinded. Continue reading Biden applauded for swift executive orders on climate at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
3 muertos y 6 heridos en gran explosión en Madrid
The site of the explosion is not far from Puerta de Toledo, one of the city’s gates and a popular tourist attraction Continue reading 3 people killed, 6 wounded in huge Madrid explosion at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Las elecciones de la OMT acaban de acabar con cualquier decencia que quedara en el sistema de las Naciones Unidas
El Consejo Ejecutivo de la OMT prorrogó el mandato del Secretario General de la OMT, Zurab Zurab Pololikashvil, hasta finales de 2025. Este es un día triste y no una evaluación de las calificaciones o actividades del Sr. Zurab. Continuar leyendo Las elecciones de la OMT acaban de acabar con cualquier decencia que quedara en el sistema de las Naciones Unidas en eTurboNews | Tendencias | Noticias de viajes en línea.
Informe de ECPAT-USA: Leyes de trata de personas para la industria hotelera
Un informe actualizado de ECPAT-USA detalla las leyes en los 50 estados y 23 territorios, condados y ciudades de EE. UU. para la industria del alojamiento. Continuar leyendo Informe ECPAT-USA: Leyes sobre trata de personas para la industria hotelera en eTurboNews | Tendencias | Noticias de viajes en línea.
Tanzania establece la Oficina Nacional de Convenciones
Tanzania has established a Nationoal Convention Biurea as plans get underway to diversify the tourism offerings by reaching out to tourists attending meetings and conferences. By providing more venues, the country can capitalize on tourists that are already in the country for business purposes to take part in other tourism activities. Continue reading Tanzania establishes National Convention Bureau at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Alemania extiende el encierro, hace que las máscaras sean obligatorias, advierte sobre cierres fronterizos
The government of Germany announced that the current coronavirus lockdown will be extended until the middle of next month due to a potential massive surge in new COVID-19 cases because of the emergence of new more infectious strains of the virus. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Germany’s 16 state leaders have agreed to extend the country’s current lockdown until the middle of February in response to the spread of COVID-19 and the appearance of new variants. Continue reading Germany extends...
El legado de Sandals continúa
Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart’s appointment as the resort company’s Executive Chairman, continuing the Sandals legacy. Stewart becomes just the second Chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He is preceded by his late Father and Chairman, the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, a pioneer in Caribbean tourism who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxury after founding the organization in 1981 and played a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s popularity. Continue...
La Agencia de Seguridad Aérea de la UE autorizará el regreso del Boeing 737 MAX la próxima semana
Boeing 737 MAX was universally banned from taking to the skies after two deadly accidents in late 2018 and early 2019 Continue reading EU Aviation Safety Agency to clear return of Boeing 737 MAX next week at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.