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WTTC Calls on EU to unlock full potential of Travel & Tourism as it exceeds employment records

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2024

In a decisive move to shape the future of the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)  issued a ‘Call to Action’, urging EU stakeholders to support a…

MICE

PATA International Conference on Women in Travel to be held in Bohol, Philippines

Kanchan Nath Feb 19, 2024

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA International Conference on Women in Travel from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

Travel Agents

53rd Skål Asia Congress 2024 offers unmissable opportunities for industry professionals

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2024

Skål Asia proudly presents the 53rd Skål Asia Congress 2024, a premier gathering for industry professionals and 12,300 Skålleagues globally.

Associations

UN Tourism shares Top Destinations to visit in 2024 before peak season 

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

The new year brings with it opportunities for new adventures. To help satisfy your wanderlust and inspire your next getaway, UN Tourism shares its list of top off-the-beaten-path …

Associations

EU officials to address ABTA members in exclusive webinar about EES and ETIAS

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

ABTA is bringing together experts and officials from the EU to deliver a video webinar exclusively for ABTA members on the introduction of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) and European Travel…

Associations

APOLA launches at TTF 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2024

The Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) was founded on the initiative of Robert Hecker, Bill Barnett, and Paul Dean at the PHIST conference in Phuket. The Association was…

Associations

UN Tourism opens calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2024

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization…

Associations

PATA Nepal is making significant strides towards promoting tourism and expanding its wings

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2024

PATA Nepal Chapter has been actively promoting tourism both within Nepal and internationally, aligning with the spirit of PATA, to support its member organizations and contribute to the…

Associations

ABTA welcomes London Mayor’s calls on youth mobility

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for young people to be able to move freely to and from the EU. ABTA has welcomed the Mayor’s comments, saying they reflect growing political…

Associations

WTTC and Biosphere join forces to standardise International Hotel Sustainability

Kanchan Nath Jan 22, 2024

In a joint effort to promote sustainability in the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere have inked a partnership to promote sustainability…

Associations

HRAWI & Ingram Micro forge strategic partnership to propel hospitality industry

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2024

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has taken a leap into the future with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ingram Micro India Private Limited,…

Associations

France to keep its crown as most popular destination for international visitors

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2024

Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular…

Associations

HRAWI cheers inauguration of MTHL (Atal Setu)

Kanchan Nath Jan 15, 2024

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has extended congratulations to the Maha Government on the momentous inauguration of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL),…

Associations

ABTA announces its 10 Destinations to Watch in 2024 ahead of Sunshine Saturday

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2024

Ahead of Sunshine Saturday, one of the busiest days of the year for holiday bookings, ABTA – The Travel Association has launched its Destinations to Watch in 2024 report.

Associations

DGCA issues 1,622 commercial pilot licenses in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2024

Aviation regulator DGCA issued 1,622 commercial pilot licenses (CPL) in 2023, which is the highest for any year in the last decade, according to official data

Associations

UNWTO to begin work on first regional office for the Americas in Brazil

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil.

Associations

Millions of Brits head abroad for “The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway”

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that millions of passengers will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 22 December to 2 January.

Associations

Winners of 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League Grand Final announced

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

The 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League concluded with a celebration of young tourism talent. The Grand Final of the flagship event for supporting students in tourism bought together high…

Airlines and Aviation

Oneworld becomes first Airline Alliance to join IATA CO2 Connect

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the oneworld Alliance will work together in the field of CO2 emission calculations with all 13 oneworld member airlines committing to…

Hotels

HRAWI organises FSSAI’s latest FoSTaC programme in Mumbai

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2023

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI organized Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering…

Reports

New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report reveals significant increase in female employment since 2010

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2023

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that the global…

Reports

Pacific Asia Travel Association reveals ’2024 PATA Patterns Travel Trends Report

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2023

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has revealed their latest PATA Patterns, a roundup of trends predicted to shape travel to the region in 2024 and beyond, providing…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways CEO elected a Member of the “Board of Governors” at IATA

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2023

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s Board of Governors.

Hospitality

ISHC celebrates 35 years with 35 new members inducted

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) inducted  thirty-five new members in its 2024 membership class and elected new leadership to  serve on the Board of Directors. 

Associations

Booking.com and UNWTO launch new online training series to support accommodations to become more sustainable

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Booking.com has partnered with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to launch a new series of free online courses designed to support accommodations on their journey…

MICE

ANTOR announces partners and keynote speaker for annual conference

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2023

The Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives (ANTOR) is delighted to unveil the partners and keynote speaker for its highly anticipated annual conference on 11 December…

Awards

Etihad Airways to host CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence in Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2023

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to host the CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence 2023 in Abu Dhabi. 

Global

WTTC welcomes ICAO goal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel(SAF)  

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2023

Governments, SAF producers, investors and all stakeholders need to collaborate to accelerate the development and adoption of SAF

MICE

Salamanca to host the first UNWTO International Seminar on Tourism Law

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

On 30 November and 1 December, the First International Seminar on Tourism Law will be held, organized jointly by the University of Salamanca, the United Nations World Tourism Organization…

Features

Growing wine tourism for inclusion and sustainability

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with the focus placed firmly on inclusion and…

Associations

European Travel Commission celebrates 75th anniversary as new members join

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2023

This week, the European Travel Commission (ETC) marked 75 years of promoting and representing European tourism at its General Meeting #106 in Tenerife, hosted by Spain’s National Tourism…

Airlines and Aviation

SKY express for Gender Equality with IATA’s 25by2025 Commitment

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2023

SKY express announces its unwavering commitment to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 25by2025 initiative, specifically aimed at improving gender balance by the year 2025.

Travel Agents

Industry Experts step up for ATAS Advisory Committee

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2023

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is delighted to introduce the newly appointed members of the ATAS Advisory Committee (AAC).

Associations

SKÅL INTERNATIONAL Bahrain Announces Outstanding Offer For 53rd Asian Area Congress

Andrew Wood Nov 15, 2023

SKÅL INTERNATIONAL Bahrain Club 370  is thrilled to unveil the details of the much-anticipated 53rd Asian Area Congress, set to take place from May 23 to 26, 2024,…

Reports

Travel & Tourism in Africa could boost continent’s economy by US$168BN over the next 10 years

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2023

At its Global Summit in Kigali , the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector could add US$168BN to…

Hotels

HRAWI appeals to Maha Govt. for rollback of increase in VAT on liquor

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2023

Expressing concern and surprise at the unexpected increase in VAT on liquor, HRAWI has stated that the significant hike in taxes will have adverse effects on the hospitality industry,…

Tourism

Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC unveil pioneering Global Research on Travel & Tourism

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2023

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia  released the latest industry-shaping…

Associations

ABTA releases new guidance for members on greenwashing and environmental claims

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association has published new guidance for members which gives an overview of the legal framework that businesses need to work within when they market and advertise their…

Associations

ATIA continues international work

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2023

Australian Travel Industry Association continued its international advocacy and relationship building with CEO Dean Long speaking at the prestigious ITB Asia 2023 Conference in Singapore.

Global

Andalusia leads the way in Sustainable and AI-integrated Cruise Tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2023

The International Cruise and Tourist Congress (CITCA) proudly kicked off its third edition, demonstrating a leap into the future of cruise tourism, enriched by groundbreaking sustainable…

Associations

HRAWI hosts seminar on life, property & environment safety for hospitality industry in Goa

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2023

HRAWI successfully hosted a seminar titled ‘Life, Property and Environment Safety for the Hospitality Industry’ on October 16, 2023 at the picturesque Resort Marinha Dourada in Arpora, North…

Global

Diriyah joins UNWTO with a ceremony held during the 25th summit in Uzbekistan

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

Diriyah Company has today joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an Affiliate Member in a significant move towards fostering global tourism collaboration and…

Features

UNWTO announces 54 Best Tourism Villages in its 2023 edition, India’s Dhordo makes it to the list

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and preserving…

Associations

Success on ATIA’s call for return of ACCC monitoring of domestic airlines

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

The reinstatement of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s monitoring of domestic airlines is great news for travellers and travel businesses and will support increased…

Associations

HRAWI organises FSSAI’s latest FoSTaC programme in Mumbai

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI organized Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance

Associations

WTTC partners with GSTC to strengthen Global Hospitality Standards

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have announced a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel…

Associations

Elevating the game: HSMA holds first Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit

Kristin Mariano Oct 15, 2023

The Philippines’ Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) hosted its inaugural Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit on October 12 at the Manila Marriott Hotel aiming to equip Filipino…

Associations

UNWTO strengthens links between agriculture, gastronomy and tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

UNWTO has held the 8th edition of its World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with a focus on the links between product, gastronomy and tourism.

Associations

Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils the bold theme and agenda for…

Reports

The world’s largest tourism spenders

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

Over the past few decades, the world has seen a steep increase in international tourism, as the world has become more globalized and advances in transportation have increased mobility and…

Associations

WTTC and Saudi Arabia extend partnership through MoU

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

In a significant milestone, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have announced the extension of their partnership through the signing of…

Associations

Pradeep Shetty appointed as the new President of FHRAI, term starts from 1Jan, 2024

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

During the AGM, the members of the FHRAI unanimously elected  Pradeep Shetty – Director, Maharaja Hotels, Mumbai as its President and he will take charge of the office from 1st January 2024.…

Associations

IAATO to begin 2023-24 Antarctic Season with enhanced Responsible Tourism Measures

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is set to begin its 2023-24 Antarctic season with new and enhanced measures to support safe and environmentally responsible…

Awards

NTIA Finalists in voted Categories announced

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023

ATIA is excited to reveal the list of Finalists for the voted Categories (Categories #21 - 31) for this year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs).

Features

Kaunas Modernism listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2023

The inclusion of Kaunas modernist architecture (Modern Kaunas: The Architecture of Optimism, 1919–1939) on the World Heritage List, approved by the members of the World Heritage Committee,…

Associations

WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics takes off in China with hotel giant Jin Jiang

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce Jin Jiang, a prominent player in the global hospitality industry, has joined WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics…

Global

Covid Inquiry must consider lockdowns and international travel ban

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

As the hardest hit sector in Australia’s economy as a result of COVID lockdowns and the international travel ban, the Travel Sector supports the Austalian Human Rights Commission in its…

Associations

ABTA reveals plans for engagement with MPs and candidates at party conferences

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023

ABTA’s public affairs team will attend all three political party conferences over the next few weeks to highlight the importance of the outbound travel industry to the UK economy and discuss…

Food & Drink

National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) Indian Restaurant Summit 2023: A Beacon of National Transformation

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has successfully concluded Day 1 of the landmark NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 in Kolkata, marking a significant moment in the…

Associations

American Women’s Club of Thailand to host charity lunch to raise scholarships for Thai girls in remote regions

Kristin Mariano Sep 26, 2023

The American Women’s Club of Thailand (AWC) in partnership with the Combined Women’s Clubs of Thailand (CWL) will host a charity fundraising tropical cruise themed lunch on board the Chao…

Air

IATA: July Sets All-Time High For Domestic Passenger Traffic

Joe Cusmano Sep 25, 2023

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, domestic air travel has been a driving factor in the recovery of global passenger demand, owing primarily to the early reopening of domestic markets.…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA announces first Safety Leadership Charter signatories

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Safety Leadership Charter at the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference taking place in Hanoi,…

Travel Agents

ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed  

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the  Senate…

Associations

The Tourism Education and Skills Working Group to seek input from wider travel industry on new training options for young people

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2023

The Tourism Education and Skills Working Group, which is looking at the challenges around post-16 education, met on 12 September to discuss the next steps in trying to secure an…

Associations

NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 to be held from 21-22nd Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

In a resounding testament to India's burgeoning culinary landscape, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) is poised to host the monumental NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 on…

Global

Travel & Tourism sector now worth more than quarter of a trillion sterling, says WTTC

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) reveals the UK Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.

Associations

WTTC unveils the power of Retail Tourism

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2023

 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched “Global Retail Tourism: Trends and Insights”, a report set to change the way we think about shopping tourism.

Reports

Strong passenger demand continues in July

Kanchan Nath Sep 11, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.

Hotels

Hotels need to leverage Sustainability and grasp “The Green Premium”: PHIST

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia are failing to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s…

MICE

PATA Chapters of Nepal and Bangladesh, along with HHTDN, collaborate to boost regional tourism

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2023

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter participated in the 'Cross-Border Tourism with Neighbours' event, a tourism promotional event organized by PATA Bangladesh Chapter

Travel Agents

ATIA ‘Aspire to Hire’ webinar scheduled for 5th Sept

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023

In response to the current industry landscape, ATIA is set to host the 'Aspire to Hire' webinar on Tuesday, 5th September, at 12:30pm AEST.

Hotels

HRAWI focuses on shortage of talent in the hospitality industry

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2023

Despite the hospitality industry's gradual recovery from the impact of the pandemic, the sector continues to face challenges in managing its human resources.

Reports

U.S. remains most popular destination for shopaholics

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2023

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. remains the preferred choice for shopping holidaymakers, as revealed at Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas,…

MICE

Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2023

Rajan Datar, the award winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World…

Global

Priority to reinforce importance of choosing ATAS businesses

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2023

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is harnessing the significant consumer use of the ATAS website to showcase accredited businesses with the launch of a Member Deal platform.

Airlines and Aviation

 Wizz Air supports EASA initiative

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently initiated the “Fly Right” campaign.

Associations

Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

The biggest reform ever for Australia’s Travel Sector has been unveiled with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) launched recently. 

MICE

IAAPI Annual Meet & Training Program 23′

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023

Step right up and mark the calendars for the most thrilling and enchanting event in the attractions industry!

Hotels

HRAWI hosts seminar on simplifying GST in Panaji

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) organized an insightful seminar aimed at simplifying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the hospitality industry in Panaji.

MICE

ABTA launches its events programme for 2023/24 with four new conferences

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

ABTA has unveiled its events programme for 2023/24, which includes four new one-day conferences on top of its popular flagship conferences, plus a suite of core training events.

Awards

Record numbers of 1700 nominations received for 2023 NTIA Awards

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

As the NTIAs fast approach, this year AFTA has received the highest ever number of nominations. A record number of over 1700 nominations have already been submitted to this years NTIAs,…

MICE

Andaman Association of Tour Operators participates at IITM Tourism Show Bangalore

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2023

The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) is participating in the prestigious India International Travel Mart (IITM) Tourism Show being held in Bangalore, showcasing the captivating…

Associations

Advantage and AITO launch MP Engagement Programme

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2023

As part of their UK Outbound Travel Think Tank collaboration, The Advantage Travel Partnership and AITO, The Specialist Travel Association, last week launched their joint MP Engagement…

Global

Over two million expected to head off overseas for the ‘Great Summer Getaway’

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays the weekend (21-24 July), which for the majority of schools…

Eturbo News

Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific Returns to Hong Kong

Harry Johnson Jul 18, 2023 0

The event will take place over three days bringing together key industry leaders and stakeholders to the Asian cruise market. Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific Returns to Hong Kong Copyright:…

Eturbo News

IATA and Vietnam Airlines World Safety & Operations Conference

Harry Johnson Jul 18, 2023 0

It is vital that all aviation stakeholders maintain same strong commitment to safe operations that we exercised during the pandemic years. IATA and Vietnam Airlines World Safety &…

Airlines and Aviation

Blueprint needed to support Sri Lanka’s aviation industry

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Sri Lanka to develop an aviation blueprint so as to generate greater economic growth and prosperity through having a stronger…

Associations

HRAWI conducts FSSAI’s FOSTAC programme in Phaltan, Satara

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), conducted its latest Food Safety Supervisor…

Eturbo News

Executive Leadership Europe Award Goes to Pegasus Airlines CEO

Harry Johnson Jul 17, 2023 0

Güliz Öztürk received the award in London for her strong leadership which has been reflected in impressive financial results. Executive Leadership Europe Award Goes to Pegasus Airlines CEO…

Eturbo News

New Board Members at Hawaii Tourism Authority

Harry Johnson Jul 14, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Board members serve as volunteers, guiding HTA’s work in holistically managing tourism and fulfilling HTA’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. Read more: New Board Members at Hawaii…

Eturbo News

Travel to Europe: Booming!

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 11, 2023 0

eTurboNews: European travel recovery continued in the second quarter of 2023, owing to high consumer demand despite stubborn inflation and increasing travel costs. Read more: Travel to…

Tourism Boards

HKTDC takes Hong Kong to Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is taking its Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) signature promotion event to Bangkok.

Associations

Deputy tourism minister meets Welsh hospitality businesses

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

Dawn Bowden MS, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, heard directly from hospitality businesses at UKHospitality Cymru’s member committee.

Reports

100 million Chinese own 93% of all the wealth in China

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

For tourism service providers and luxury brands companies the new figures are a confirmation that only about 7% of the Chinese population are potential customers. In absolute numbers this is…

Associations

Europeans adjust travel plans due to cost worries

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023

The number of Europeans planning to take trips from June to November 2023 decreased by 4% compared to last year but still remains high at 69%.

Associations

ATAS support through complaint process a winner

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Support through successful management and resolution of customer disputes is one of the many benefits of being ATAS accredited according to participating travel professionals.

Eturbo News

PATA New Executive Board Members

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 6, 2023 0

eTurboNews: he Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) re-appointment Ms Noredah Othman, CEO, of Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia, and Dr. Gerald Perez, Vice President, Guam Visitors Bureau,…

Associations

AATO delegation meets DGP A&N Police

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

A delegation of Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) today met. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, the newly appointed Director General of Police of A&N Islands, to discuss the…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA revises Hong Kong Aviation Recovery to year end 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labour crunch in the aviation sector.

Eturbo News

IATA: Hong Kong Aviation Will Fully Recover by the End of 2024

Harry Johnson Jul 5, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Hong Kong government introduced a labor importation scheme to ramp-up the airport workforce by 6,300 workers from the Mainland of China. Read more: IATA: Hong Kong Aviation…

Associations

Richard Slater appointed to the ABTA Board of Directors

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

Richard Slater, Chair of the ABTA North West region, has been appointed to the ABTA Board of Directors. Slater was selected by the other ABTA regional chairs to be put forward for…

Eturbo News

Indian Tour Operators Breathe Sigh of Relief

Anil Mathur Jul 1, 2023 0

eTurboNews: The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) expressed gratitude to the union government for partial relief for tour operators. Read more: Indian Tour Operators Breathe Sigh…

Hospitality

Energy inaction is driving ever ‘higher business costs’

Kanchan Nath Jun 30, 2023

As food price inflation in hospitality increases again to almost 22%, UKHospitality is calling for measures that enable businesses to exit energy contracts fixed at the peak of the energy…

Associations

AFTA: New Constitution, voting structure and Directors welcomed

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

AFTA’s members have approved one of the peak body’s most significant milestones since its creation in 1957, giving the green light to a new Constitution.

MICE

WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa  to address the sector’s vast potential…

Eturbo News

500 Bali and Jakarta Tourism Workers Complete PATA Training

Harry Johnson Jun 29, 2023 0

eTurboNews: In Bali and Jakarta, PATA needs analysis showed that informal workers required new skills to better manage their businesses. Read more: 500 Bali and Jakarta Tourism Workers…

Eturbo News

Hong Kong Ready for More World-Class Conventions

Harry Johnson Jun 27, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Hong Kong further strengthens its status as the World's Meeting Place and remains a top choice among convention organizers. Read more: Hong Kong Ready for More World-Class…

Eturbo News

PATA Just Elected a New CEO

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 27, 2023 0

eTurboNews: PATA has a new CEO. eTurboNews has been following this development and announced it will not be Jens Thraenhart predicted previously. Read more: PATA Just Elected a New CEO…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cisalpina Tours obtained the GoGlobal IATA certification

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2023

Cisalpina Tours received the prestigious IATA’s GoGlobal accreditation, making it one of the very few global travel organizations to have successfully completed all the steps for the…

Tourism

World Travel & Tourism Council & UNWTO sign historic MOU

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2023

In an historic first, the world’s two leading Travel & Tourism organisations representing the global public and private sectors agreed to work together across a number of key objectives.…

Associations

AATO and Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India celebrate International Yoga Day at Corbynscove Beach

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2023

The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India celebrated International Yoga Day at Corbynscove Beach today morning.

Eturbo News

New Caledonia Tourism Launches New Branding Campaign

Harry Johnson Jun 22, 2023 0

eTurboNews: The official tourism board of New Caledonia unveils its latest branding campaign, “Get Closer to What You Love.” Read more: New Caledonia Tourism Launches New Branding Campaign…

Hotels

HRAWI conducts FSSAI’S FOSTAC programme in Kevadia

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), conducted its latest Food Safety Supervisor…

Eturbo News

Asia and Pacific: Shared Vision for Tourism Development

Harry Johnson Jun 19, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Worldwide, twice as many people traveled internationally in the first three months of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. Read more: Asia and Pacific: Shared Vision for…

Hotels

Travel industry calls for improved UK-EU employee mobility arrangements

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

ABTA and Seasonal Businesses in Travel (SBiT) are calling on the UK and EU governments to work together to address challenges travel companies are facing employing staff in EU holiday…

Airlines and Aviation

AirHelp launches new benefits for AirHelp Plus members

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

AirHelp, the world’s largest air passenger rights organisation, announces the launch of a new AirHelp Plus feature: AirPayout Insurance.

Global

HRAWI welcomes Govt’s initiatives to boost tourism

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), in a letter addressed to the Chief Minister (CM) - Eknath Sambhaji Shinde,  Deputy Chief Minister - Devendra G. Fadnavis and…

Associations

Phuket Hotels Association empowers Thai hospitality executives with third Cornell University Scholarship

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 88 of the island’s top hotels and resorts, is delighted to announce the latest recipient of its scholarship for talented…

Associations

UKHospitality comments on outcome of CBI extraordinary general meeting

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Over the past few months, UKHospitality has played a leading role in working with other major trade bodies to engage collaboratively with Government on issues affecting our members

Airlines and Aviation

Blocked airline funds threaten connectivity

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets.

Associations

AATO delegation participates in FMITC Tourism Conclave in Kolkata 

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

A delegation of Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) attended the highly anticipated FMITC Tourism Conclave held at Hotel Hayatt Regency, Kolkata on 02 Jun 23.

Associations

A robust return to growth for AFTA – Board elections, new Constitution and Annual Report

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has released its new Constitution for approval by members.

Eturbo News

IATA: Aviation Consumer Protection is Shared Responsibility

Harry Johnson Jun 5, 2023 0

eTurboNews: IATA urges governments to ensure that responsibility for flight issues is shared more equitably across the air transport system. Read more: IATA: Aviation Consumer Protection…

Reports

Travel demand continues strong in April: IATA

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. 

Associations

Pubs and restaurants struggle to remain optimistic with average energy costs up 80% on last year

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023

New industry-wide data shows just 29% of hospitality businesses feel optimistic about the next 12 months, with energy their biggest concern, prompting an alliance of trade bodies to once…

Eturbo News

New Associate VP of Tourism Development at Visit Salt Lake

Harry Johnson Jun 2, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Antonette Eckert recently joined Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as Associate Vice President of Tourism Development. She will be responsible for managing VSL’s growing portfolio of…

Associations

UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme ‘essential’ for success

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

Amid reports that the UK Government will push ahead with a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme, with Scotland running a pilot, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said:…

Associations

European Travel Commission elects Miguel Sanz as President

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing 35 National Tourism Organisations in Europe, announced that Miguel Sanz from Spain’s National Tourism Organisation has been elected as…

MICE

TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes

Chris Head May 29, 2023

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing to IMEX 2023 Frankfurt the optimism, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit that have energised Thailand’s MICE industry since…

Associations

European Travel Commission launches climate action plan

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member…

Associations

‘Transcending Borders – Transforming Lives’ is the theme for the TAAI Convention to be held in Colombo from 6-9 July 2023

Kanchan Nath May 26, 2023

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on the invitation from the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Board (SLTPB) will be holding its 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo, Sri Lanka from…

Training

VFS Global partners with TAAI and THSC to train underprivileged women in hospitality

Kanchan Nath May 25, 2023

VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, partnered with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and the…

Associations

WTTC Calls for urgent action on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Kanchan Nath May 24, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and set ambitious…

Eturbo News

Cairns Convention Center to Open $176 Million Expansion

Harry Johnson May 24, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Cairns Convention Centre is opening its highly anticipated AUD$176 million expansion next month. With this transformative development, the Centre solidifies its position as a…

Eturbo News

New Convention Sales Director at Visit Salt Lake

Harry Johnson May 24, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Jill Lackey, recently joined Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as Convention Sales Director pursuing citywide conventions in the education, cultural, social welfare, and…

Eturbo News

Doors Open on New Look IMEX Frankfurt

Harry Johnson May 23, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Visitors were greeted by a new look IMEX, featuring pastel colors derived from its legacy branding, and introducing a new motif Read more: Doors Open on New Look IMEX Frankfurt…

Associations

IAATO creates ‘Antarctic Ambassadorship Committee’

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has created an Antarctic Ambassadorship Committee to evolve its efforts to turn visitors and Antarctic enthusiasts into…

Hotels

‘New approach’ needed to business rates

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023

Lack of action to address an outdated and costly business rates system is holding businesses back, UKHospitality Scotland said.

Reports

Booking boom for Japan as 54% of agents report increased enquiries: PATA

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland is pleased to share results of their latest 'PATA Polls' - a series of short surveys where they ask their travel agent network to…

Associations

Aviation Minister and Shadow Transport Secretary to speak at ABTA’s ‘Travel Matters’ conference in June

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

The Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, and Labour’s Shadow Minister for Transport, Mike Kane MP, will address senior industry figures at ABTA’s Travel Matters conference next…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA providing exclusive 50% deal on Cards for AFTA Members

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

AFTA Members can enjoy a 50% discount off the digital IATA ID Card annual fee for a limited time.

Associations

HRAWI on inclusion of international credit cards under LRS and hike in TCS rates to 20%

Kanchan Nath May 20, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 72 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India.

Eturbo News

New CEO at Langham Hospitality Group

Harry Johnson May 18, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Bob van den Oord has been named Chief Executive Officer for Langham Hospitality Group, stepping up from his current role as Regional Vice President – Europe, Middle East and…

Associations

ABTA reminds trade of post-Brexit passport rules to share with customers

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2023

Ahead of the busy summer season for European departures, ABTA – The Travel Association is reminding members and the wider industry of the new post-Brexit passport rules to share with their…

Hotels

HRAWI commits industry support to MOT’s GTIS initiative

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) recently participated in the Mumbai Roadshow organized by Ministry of Tourism (MoT), GoI held on 27th April in the city.

Hotels

Phuket Hotels Association launches “Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale” to fund scholarships

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

Phuket Hotels Association, the nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image of Phuket, is inviting members of the public to take part in its “Absolutely Fabulous…

Eturbo News

Southwest Airlines: Strike vote has no effect on operations

Harry Johnson May 13, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Pilots' vote will have no immediate effect on the carrier's operations and is not likely to lead to a walkout in the near future Read more: Southwest Airlines: Strike vote has…

Associations

Interest rate rise will inflict ‘economic pain’ on hospitality

Kanchan Nath May 12, 2023

Responding to the announcement from the Bank of England that interest rates have been increased, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Interest rates reaching their highest…

Hotels

Global Hotel Alliance starts 2023 in growth mode

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has kick-started 2023 with accelerated growth, with 16 new hotels joining its portfolio…

Associations

HRAWI seeks stronger online regulations to prevent booking frauds and smear campaigns

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has expressed concern over the rising incidences of online hotel rooms booking frauds as well as instances of targeted smear…

Hotels

‘Accommodation Australia’ unveils its logo

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

The logo for new peak hotels body Accommodation Australia has been unveiled at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) in Adelaide.

Training

HRAWI organises FSSAI’s FoSTaC programme in Khandala

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted its latest Food Safety Supervisor…

Associations

Licensing extension marks start of £350m coronation weekend

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

As of today, pubs and bars will be able to benefit from extended licensing hours over the Coronation weekend, boosting potential footfall and sales. 

Hospitality

Billion pound bonanza for hospitality in May

Kanchan Nath May 2, 2023

The long history of bank holidays providing a boost to footfall and sales, in addition to the first Coronation in 70 years and Eurovision being held in the UK, has contributed to the…

Associations

Trade bodies representing pubs and hospitality businesses call for urgent Government intervention on unfair energy costs and contracts

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2023

Since the beginning of the energy crisis, members of the trade organisations have faced a raft of business-critical challenges, with 50% being forced into contracts between July and December…

Hotels

Failing councils should see ‘Planning Fee Freeze’

Kanchan Nath Apr 27, 2023

In response to proposals that planning fees should increase annually in line with inflation, UKHospitality said planning authorities that fail to provide an adequate service should not be…

Associations

AFTA Submission showcases ‘Economic Importance of Travel’

Kanchan Nath Apr 27, 2023

The important role of ATAS members in facilitating bookings of inbound travel, accommodation and all the related services which underpin Australia’s Tourism Industry deserves more Government…

Hotels

‘Labour market challenges restricting economic growth’

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls, responding to the BEIS committee report on post-pandemic economic growth said: “The BEIS select committee is absolutely right to highlight in its…

MICE

CWT Meetings & Events launches carbon calculator to help reduce customers’ carbon footprint

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2023

CWT launches a new meetings and events (M&E) carbon footprint calculator. Combining travel, hotel stays, meeting space and food & beverage carbon consumption information for…

Airlines and Aviation

ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE call for comprehensive EU-India aviation agreement

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2023

On the occasion of the EU-India Aviation Summit kicking off in New Delhi, ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE jointly called on India and the European Union (EU) to establish a comprehensive…

MICE

ICGN cautions against rise of virtual-only AGMs diminishing shareholder rights

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

ICGN’s Statement on Post Covid AGM Practices and Shareholder Rights cautions against a rise in the number of companies organising virtual-only AGMs following changes in regulation in many…

Associations

Victory for Scottish Hospitality as ‘Deposit Return Scheme’ delayed

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2023

UKHospitality Scotland had called for a pause and review of the ill-prepared scheme. Responding to the news, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said: “An immediate delay…

Associations

PATA UK & Ireland welcomes applications in tender for the position of Secretariat

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2023

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has opened a tender and is welcoming applications from interested parties to register for the position of Secretariat, a potential three-year contract…

Airlines and Aviation

Air travel growth continues in February

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results. 

Global

‘Abolish, not extend’, the late night levy!

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

UKHospitality has tabled its significant opposition to any extension to the late night levy and reiterated the need to abolish the outdated levy.

Eturbo News

Five Candidates but only one logical choice for WTTC Chairman

Dmytro Makarov Apr 5, 2023 0

by: Dmytro Makarov | The Chairman of WTTC is seen by tourism leaders as the face for the largest private travel & tourism companies. Full article: Five Candidates but only one logical…

Features

Planeterra launches Global Community Tourism Fund to support responsible tourism initiatives worldwide 

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

Planeterra, the world’s non-profit dedicated to uplifting communities through travel, has announced the launch of the second round of the Global Community Tourism Fund, a grant program that…

Associations

ABTA’s response to the CAA’s request for information

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

ABTA has consulted extensively with members and the financial services industry over the last six weeks to gather feedback to inform its response to the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA)…

Associations

New first minister should ‘reset and repair’ relationship with Scottish Hospitality

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Leading trade body UKHospitality Scotland has urged the First Minister to commit to a pause and review of the Deposit Return Scheme, as a first step in mending the relationship with…

Eturbo News

What Is NDC and How Will It Affect Travel?

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Mar 31, 2023 0

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | New Distribution Capability (NDC) was designed to allow the travel industry to evolve in how it sells air products to companies & travelers. Full…

Eturbo News

Face-to-Face Meetings and Business Travel Grow Revenue

Harry Johnson Mar 29, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Business leaders know the most persuasive communication doesn’t happen through a screen—it happens when you meet face to face Full article: Face-to-Face Meetings and…

Associations

Welsh licensing scheme needs to level accommodation playing field

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use a new statutory licensing scheme to create a “level playing field” between established serviced accommodation businesses and the…

Associations

The AFTA Board held its board meeting in Melbourne

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

It was a busy agenda for the final board meeting of AFTA’s financial year, with the ongoing evolution of the peak industry body including the update of the Constitution and the focus on…

Associations

UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing.

Hotels

Tourism sector important for the UK economy

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Responding to the publication of the Tourism Recovery Plan Update Report, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see that today’s Update Report shows that the…

Associations

ABTA Travelife auditors undergo intensive four-day training on auditing and requirements

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Twenty-five ABTA Travelife auditors come together from across the globe for a four-day training session last week at ABTA’s offices in central London.

Associations

ATPCO joins IATA’s 25by2025 global initiative to increase female representation in the aviation industry

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

ATPCO is committing to increasing its female talent across its senior management ranks by 2025 to promote more gender balance in the company and the industry at large.

Hotels

Sudesh Poddar elected as the new President of FHRAI

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), India’s apex body and voice of the hospitality industry, held its 66th Annual General Meeting on 16th March 2023 in…

Eturbo News

Bermuda Tourism Authority Confirms New CEO

Harry Johnson Mar 17, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Tracy Berkeley joined the Bermuda Tourism Authority in January 2020 and took on the role of interim CEO in June 2022 Full article: Bermuda Tourism Authority Confirms…

Associations

Rail and tube strikes to cost hospitality

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

The combined rail and tube strikes taking place across the country this week are set to cost hospitality as much as £600 million, according to leading trade body UKHospitality.

Associations

AlUla to host inaugural gathering of best tourism villages by UNWTO

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023

AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations in north-west Arabia that is now emerging as a global destination for cultural and natural heritage, will be the site of the first-ever…

Associations

ABTA offers accredited training on carbon literacy for travel and tourism

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2023

ABTA is offering members, partners and the wider industry the opportunity to develop their understanding of climate change and carbon reduction through a new training course; Carbon…

Hospitality

Alcohol promotion proposals an ‘act of harm’, true or false?

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

UKHospitality Scotland has warned that going ahead with the proposals would inflict significant financial pain on Scotland’s iconic hospitality sector.

Eturbo News

Skal Bangkok AGM Highlights Resilience in Post-Pandemic World

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Mar 10, 2023 0

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | Skal Bangkok, a professional organization of tourism leaders, held its Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2023, at Le Meridien Bangkok. Full article: Skal…

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Tourism for Development Fund’ for least developed countries

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

During the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which takes place once every decade, the TUI Care Foundation and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced…

Associations

ABTA Directors featured in the ‘Women in Trade Associations Powerlist’

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

ABTA’s Susan Deer, Director of Industry Relations, and Rachel Jordan, Director of Membership and Financial Protection, have been recognised in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist.

Associations

TUI pilot encourages more women to join the aviation industry  

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

TUI pilot Amy Bannister is calling on women considering joining the aviation industry to give it a go to mark this International Women’s Day, March 8, as TUI launches its Multi-Crew Pilot…

Special Reports

Reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk: IATA

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk,…

Eturbo News

IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight Reductions Not Legal

Harry Johnson Mar 3, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The need to restore the economic damage to the civil aviation industry of the Netherlands is not being addressed Full article: IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight…

Eturbo News

Nevis Tourism names new Director of Sales & Marketing

Harry Johnson Mar 1, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Mr. Jones brings over 14 years of marketing experience with an extensive wealth of knowledge in the area of customer service, sales, marketing Full article: Nevis…

Eturbo News

ITB Berlin 2023 deeper meaning for WTN, UNWTO and Georgia

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 1, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | The first ITB travel trade exhibition after COVID is about to open in Berlin, Germany, Georgia style. There may be a deeper reason behind it. Full article: ITB…

Interviews

Rural tourism for community development and poverty alleviation

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

In a freewheeling conversation with Sandra Carvao, Chief of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UNWTO, she shares more about the Best Tourism Villages initiative of UNWTO and how it…

Eturbo News

US hotels go on hiring spree, offer better wages and benefits

Harry Johnson Feb 28, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hotel employment is down by more than 250,000 jobs compared to February 2020 Full article: US hotels go on hiring…

Eturbo News

High TIMES for SMEs in World Tourism: Minister Rings Bali Gong

Dmytro Makarov Feb 24, 2023 0

by: Dmytro Makarov | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News TIME 2023 is a go. The World Tourism Network Summit September 29-October 1 in Bali is official. SMEs…

Associations

Ukhospitality responds to CGA business leaders survey  

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

Responding to the latest CGA and Fourth Business Leaders’ Survey, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The optimistic attitude on show from leaders in hospitality demonstrates…

Associations

Phuket hotels association funds key scholarships for tourism professionals

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

The Phuket Hotels Association has continued to empower and upskill hospitality professionals in Phuket by joining forces with the prestigious EHL Hospitality Business School to award online…

Reports

WTTC: Travel & Tourism sector in key European capitals strongly recovering

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

 A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in the five city ‘powerhouses’ of…

Associations

Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

Families are jetting off abroad this week and next for the first February half-term break since the UK travel restrictions lifted.

Associations

We look forward to continuing work with the new Ministers: Tanzer

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

ABTA looks forward to continuing work with the new Ministers and within the new structure – continuing as the leading voice to Government representing their members and the wider industry.

Attractions

IAAPI Expo 2023 to take place in March 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

IAAPI Expo 2023 – an exclusive trade exhibition for Amusement, Leisure & Entertainment Industry of India is set to launch its 21st edition this year at the Bombay Exhibition Centre,…