Author: Linda Hohnholz
Young Now Fighting the Climate Crisis in Milan
Federica Gasbarro, 26, and Daniele Guadagnolo, 28, will be the two Italian representatives at the Youth4Climate summit: “Driving Ambition,” the next global summit for young ... Read More
Tourism Awareness Week to Focus on Tourism for Inclusive Growth
The Jamaica Ministry of Tourism, its public bodies, and tourism partners, including the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), will be highlighting the important role ... Read More
IATA announces speakers for World Air Transport Summit in Boston
The WATS will feature sessions on the future of air cargo following its heroic performance during the crisis, safely re-starting global connectivity, and a series ... Read More
Tourism Solomons mourns the loss of CEO Josefa Tuamoto
Announcing the sad news, Tourism Solomons board chairman, Chris Hapa said the national tourist office team was devastated by the loss of their beloved ‘Boso’ ... Read More
Business travel seen as a perk in post-COVID US
Workers are productive and less stressed when they travel for business. Only a quarter (25%) said they feel more stressed when working during a business ... Read More
LGBTQ+ tourism leaders convene in Atlanta for ‘family reunion’
The IGLTA Global Convention was an extremely welcome return to some degree of normalcy for the attendees, who shared with one another their inspiring stories ... Read More
Global Tourism Forum Hears of the Need for Visibility in the New Normal
The virtual Global Tourism Forum (GTF) concluded today, September 16, 2021, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event brought together sector leaders from around the world to ... Read More
New WTTC report provides investment recommendations for post-COVID Travel & Tourism
According to the report, governments and destinations should invest and attract investment from the private sector in areas such as physical and digital infrastructure, as ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister: Proactive Global Tourism Response Needed Now
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance for global tourism policymakers and industry leaders to activate a more ... Read More
Seychelles to Share Climate Insights at COP Gathering
COP will bring many influential personalities together to discuss what needs to be done with climate change, and Steen N. Hansen is saying, start by ... Read More
Important Line-up Opens Global Tourism Forum in Jakarta
The Global Tourism Forum (GTF) opened the Leaders Summit Asia this morning in Jakarta and is hosting an important line-up of tourism leaders. - eTurboNews ... Read More
Hotels: Business travel revenue down $59 billion in 2021
Business travel has been slow to return since the onset of the pandemic. Business travel includes corporate, group, government, and other commercial categories. Business travel ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Heads to Portugal for Important Global Forum
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is set to participate in the highly-anticipated “A World for Travel – Évora Forum,” a global sustainable travel industry ... Read More
Tanzania Eager to See Start of First Regional Tourism Exhibition
The first and maiden regional tourism exhibition for the 6 member states of the East African Community (EAC) is set to take place early in ... Read More
OTDYKH Expo in Russia a Rousing Success
The 27th edition of the OTDYKH Leisure Fair in Russia has come to an end, and it was a resounding success. It ran from September ... Read More
UNWTO’s Hate for WTTC Includes a Tweeted Love Photo
Julia Simpson, the new CEO for WTTC, and Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO Secretary-General, were enjoying a nice dinner together in London. This was the intended version ... Read More
IMEX America: New Corporate Focus event
Corporate meeting planners now have extended opportunities to connect and share experiences during IMEX America this November. Two exclusive events will be held at the ... Read More
Tanzania set for UNWTO Commission for Africa meeting next year
Tanzania is set to host the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for Africa in October next year. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More
Back to the Bahamas in honor of CHICOS 10th anniversary
Parris Jordan, Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), enthusiastically announces that the 10th anniversary edition of CHICOS, scheduled for November ... Read More
Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Center has a new GM
Dr. Debbie Kristiansen appointed General Manager of the new Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, due to open in 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More