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World Tourism United: One Song, 50 Affected Countries, Amazing!
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2020World leaders declared an emergency restricting our human right to travel, but here is what makes us human!? People in ... Read More
Vallée de Mai reopens on Seychelles
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 29, 2020As of June 1, 2020, visits to the Vallée de Mai will be possible again with the addition of a ... Read More
Dubai Reopens: At the Top Burj Khalifa Now Open
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 29, 2020As predicted, post-COVID-19 life is becoming a reality, and with it comes changes in all aspects of every-day life, including ... Read More
Sandals Corporate University: Higher Education with a Higher Purpose
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 27, 2020Always there to greet visitors with a warm smile, the staff at Sandals Resorts is committed to making its guests’ ... Read More
Indian Catholics: New Citizenship Law is Unconstitutional
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 27, 2020An interesting report by Ms. I. Piro, editor of the Vatican City, informed regarding Indian Catholics: “About 30,000 faithful have ... Read More
Macao Tourism cancels International Fireworks Display Contest due to COVID-19
Harry S. Johnson- May 26, 2020Due to the global spread of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (COVID-19), after careful assessment and consideration, Macao Government Tourism Office ... Read More
IGLTA presents global snapshot of LGBTQ+ traveler sentiment
Harry S. Johnson- May 26, 2020The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) recently surveyed members of the LGBTQ+ community to gauge their attitudes toward leisure travel ... Read More
Summer holidays for Germans expand to 31 countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2020Germans rather don't eat instead of not going on a holiday. Summer holidays are around the corner and Germany has ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau has a new incredible President and CEO
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2020The new person in charge of Guam Tourism is? In the US Territory Guam former Governor Carl Guitierrez. Guitierrez was ... Read More
Caribbean is the most COVID-resilient zone in the Western World
Hon Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism Jamaica- May 25, 2020Through a combination of decisive leadership, swift action, and effective communication, the Caribbean has been largely spared the direct onslaught ... Read More
Brown Palace Hotel: Built on a Cow Pasture
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- May 23, 2020The Brown Palace Hotel opened in 1892 with an eight-story atrium designed by architect Frank E. Edbrooke (1840-1921). More than ... Read More
African Wildlife Foundation Champions Biological Diversity Conservation
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- May 23, 2020The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) joined the world to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity celebration, leading the African ... Read More
“Caritas”: Street art that highlights the tragedy of our days
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 23, 2020On the walls of Milan, the contemporary pop-artist AleXsandro Palombo unveils "Caritas" - the new series of awareness-raising artworks in ... Read More
Sandals Foundation: Preserving the Environment
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 23, 2020Sandals Foundation of Sandals Resorts and Beaches believes tomorrow is influenced by what we do today. So, it is important ... Read More
Denmark re-opens its museums, zoos, theaters and cinemas to visitors
Harry S. Johnson- May 21, 2020Museums, zoos, theaters and cinemas in Copenhagen and other Danish cities began re-opening today, as the Denmark's government has decided ... Read More
LGBT Americans: Strong travel needs and definite travel plans despite COVID-19
Harry S. Johnson- May 20, 2020Not surprising to observe, most American adults surveyed this month by The Harris Poll, express reservations and go-slow attitudes towards ... Read More
Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking Remain Closed to Tourists
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- May 20, 2020During the 14th Uganda presidential address to the nation on COVID-19 since the lockdown on March 21, President Yoweri Museveni ... Read More
How and where will Indians travel after COVID-19?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2020An Indian survey by a tour operator reflects key consumer behaviors and travel trends. An Indian survey included: 2500 consumers ... Read More
Tourism Amid COVID-19: Former Tanzanian President Advocates Conservation
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- May 19, 2020Former Tanzanian President Mr. Benjamin Mkapa has advocated his views, calling governments in Africa to provide greater support for conservation ... Read More
Thailand to Welcome Visitors with an Amazing smile behind a face-mask in July
Kim Waddoup- May 17, 2020? The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has just extended the ban on international passenger planes landing in Thailand to ... Read More
Verona Arena Mourns the Loss of Master Ezio Bosso
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 16, 2020The tragic and premature death of Master Ezio Bosso has shocked the world, and the whole Verona Arena Foundation has ... Read More
Pope Francis Aids Lebanon Youth: Sends $200,000 for Scholarships
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 16, 2020Pope Francis arranged for an extraordinary intervention for Lebanon affected by "a serious crisis" and poverty, thinking in particular of ... Read More
Layaway & Playaway: Sandals and Beaches Resorts Sets Your Dream Vacation in Motion
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 16, 2020People are dreaming of their next vacation away from the stay-at-home lockdown, and an all-inclusive resort takes all the worries ... Read More
Nightlife industry asks not to be criminalized for South Korea COVID-19 outbreak
Harry S. Johnson- May 14, 2020Due to the numerous articles and news reports as a result of the?recent coronavirus outbreak linked to a South Korean ... Read More
Abu Dhabi Tourism Chairman hosts new virtual conversations series
Harry S. Johnson- May 14, 2020The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is further expanding its digital offering with a ... Read More
We’ve missed you: Brussels re-opens its museums
Harry S. Johnson- May 14, 2020From Monday 18 May, International Museum Day, several Brussels museums will reopen their doors. This reopening will take place in ... Read More
Q&A: Relaunching Tourism in Hawaii – You Are Invited
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 12, 2020Tourism wholesale organizations are demanding answers on relaunching tourism in Hawaii. With the possibility of Hawaii Governor Ige “reopening" Hawaii ... Read More
First Disneyland park reopens since COVID-19 pandemic outbreak
Harry S. Johnson- May 12, 2020Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disneyland theme park in the world, to reopen since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 ... Read More
Two Spanish venues first in the world recognized as “Sanitized Venues”
Harry S. Johnson- May 11, 2020Marina Beach Club in Valencia and Disco Tropics in Lloret de Mar (Girona) are the first two venues in Spain ... Read More
Global tourism remains at a standstill as all countries impose travel restrictions
Harry S. Johnson- May 11, 2020COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing that 100% ... Read More
Washington DC Tour Guide is an inspiration for the future of global travel and tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 11, 2020Francoise Kameni Lele is on her way home to Yaounde, Cameroon thanks to the unselfish work of an unemployed tour ... Read More
African Tourism Board Project Hope Recovery Plan now has a Strategic Framework
Dr. Taleb Rifai- May 10, 2020Dr. Taleb Rifai, the chairman of Project Hope Africa proposed his vision for a general framework to the African Tourism ... Read More
How Remote First Nations in Canada can survive COVID-19?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2020The Canadian Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today: "The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented international ... Read More
What to do this stay-at-home Mother’s Day?
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- May 9, 2020This year, because of the coronavirus, it will be a stay-at-home Mother's Day. There will be no restaurant buffets to ... Read More
Shanghai tourism launches live-stream show to boost travel sector
Harry S. Johnson- May 9, 2020The city authorities and travel firms in Shanghai have joined forces to start live-streaming tourism-related shows to boost post-COVID-19 tourism ... Read More
Coronavirus killed a lion of a Star today: Roy of Siegfried & Roy dead
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 9, 2020They both loved tigers and they loved each other. They were one of the biggest travel and tourism attractions on ... Read More
