by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News As part of its continuous efforts to promote domestic tourism, this time to the city of Aqaba, which launched the Aqaba Carnival, Royal Jordanian has increased flight frequencies between Amman and Aqaba to 17 per week and adjusted...
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The resumption of the long-haul connection is one of the top priorities for Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors: “This is an important milestone not only on the way to resuming operations and returning to...
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News A research done by a hotel company in the U.K. revealed your favorite travel destination is based on astrology. With the help of celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman, here are your dream destination according to astrocartography lines: 1. Aries...
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The one-hour flight, with prices starting at £45 for a one-way ticket, will mean passengers will be able to enjoy more time in the city, being wowed by the Grand Markt or sampling the local delicacies, including the...
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News In September Boeing was forced to pay a fine of US$200 Million to the 346 victims of two Boeing MAX 737 crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Altogether the two crashes cost Boeing more than $20 Billion so far....
by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News This air traffic forecast for 2023 includes a 4-year forecast up until 2026. Both Asia and the Pacific will see the largest year on year percentage gains in air traffic in 2023 according to Swiss research agency. Asia will see...
by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The research sampled more than 3,000 American LGBTQ+ travelers and was devised with input from a steering committee of professionals from LGBTQ+ organizations focused on travel, tourism and empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community. Among the key findings, personal safety and...
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News Gross foreign exchange earnings for the destination for the 2023 calendar year are also forecasted to reach US$4,122.4M, an estimated 13.3% increase on the previous year’s earnings. The announcement was made at FITUR, the largest tourism trade...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China has issued a warning to the country’s merchants and vendors today that it will intensify the clampdown on excessive price gouging on consumer goods during the approaching...
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News This conference is being held from February 15-17, 2023, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Holness will address a slew of government ministers from several nation states, policy advisors, international...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News Hawaiian Airlines today announced it has become the newest industry partner of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge program, which has successfully transitioned more than 380 servicemen and women into civilian careers since its inception in 2019....
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News Today, the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments as the island heads into the new year. The One happy island is enjoying a strong pandemic recovery, with full-year 2022 visitor arrivals reaching 98% of 2019...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Foundation has announced that the recipients of the 2023 LGBTQ+ Tourism Master’s scholarship are Burcu Durdu Kısakürek, owner of Unison Turkey Travel & Events, and Joan Alcántara, Marketing Coordinator with Axel Hotels. The...
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News This can be accomplished by applying for the 2023 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award.  The award – open to organizers, venues, and suppliers – champions the ambition and achievements of teams who are raising the bar in sustainable...
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing took place during FITUR, the largest tourism trade fair in Spain, between Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett and...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News Amazon, an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, has dethroned Apple and reclaimed the number one spot as the world’s most valuable brand, despite its brand value dropping 15%...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News US Travel Association and American Express today announced a renewal of their successful partnership that will see American Express return as the association’s sole official sponsor and official card for 2023-2024. “We’re thrilled to continue this highly successful partnership,...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News In a town known for its “bigger is better” philosophy, there is a new reimagined property set to bring an intimate, modern, urban, and sexy travel experience to Las Vegas, and it will make its stunning debut this spring....
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News The European Parliament voted today in favor of establishing an international tribunal to investigate Russia’s war crimes in its war of aggression waged in Ukraine. In a resolution, the Members of European Parliament asked the bloc and its individual...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines closed the first ever sustainability-linked aircraft-secured term loan, which was guaranteed by UK Export Finance for the financing of ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The transaction was led by Societe Generale, acting as global arranger, sustainability...
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News Helsinki has a lively and high-quality food culture that is still not fully recognized internationally. The goal of the City of Helsinki’s new food strategy is to highlight the Finnish capital’s unique food offerings and promote Helsinki as a...