Category: news

Global Tourism Forum Hears of the Need for Visibility in the New Normal

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 17, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 17, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 16, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 16, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 15, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 15, 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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 15, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 14, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 14, 2021

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

Visit a new Switzerland: Hotels Operated by Robots need no Roads & Cars, but Lamas, Goats, and Breathtaking Sceneries

Elisabeth Lang Elisabeth Lang- September 13, 2021

It was curiosity, networking opportunities, trade talks that brought hoteliers and over 100 exhibition partners, that cater to the Hotel industry together after nearly 600 days ... Read More

UNWTO’s Hate for WTTC Includes a Tweeted Love Photo

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 10, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 8, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 7, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 7, 2021

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

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 7, 2021

Dr. Debbie Kristiansen appointed General Manager of the new Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, due to open in 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More

Middle East’s largest Exhibition and Convention Center names new GM

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 7, 2021

Dr. Debbie Kristiansen appointed General Manager of the new Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, due to open in 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More

Dunchurch Park Hotel shuts down overnight: No phones, no website

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 4, 2021

The Dunchurch Park Hotel in Dunchurch, a large village and civil parish on the southwestern outskirts of Rugby in Warwickshire, England, has cancelled all overnight ... Read More

IMEX Buzz Day helps to create trend watchers

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 3, 2021

Business event professionals can learn how to become trend watchers and create products, services and campaigns tailored to future needs at IMEX Buzz Day. The ... Read More

Key European tourism challenges highlighted at Slovenian Forum

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 2, 2021

It is time to address the shortcomings of tourism industry that have resulted from the expansion in the last 50 years and transform tourism into ... Read More

Industry homecoming: IMEX America brings back business, learning & connections

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 2, 2021

In what has been billed as a “homecoming” for the global business events industry, IMEX America will take place November 9-11 in Las Vegas. The ... Read More