Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 launch timeline in China has been confirmed. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing announced the same in an answer to a comment on one of his Weibo posts. However, a tipster suggests that the phone will not launch internationally. This upcoming book-style foldable is expected to succeed the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, which […]
eTurboNews: GIATA partners with dnata Travel Group to provide enhanced hotel mapping for global travel customers The Government of St. Eustatius has announced that its financial performance for 2022 exceeded expectations, with a budget surplus of US$1.4 million. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) Government announced on 1 July 2023 that Ms. Monica Lee-Müller, […]
eTurboNews: Hotel Bellevue on Lošinj Island has become the newest member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. It is also the first PTG member in Croatia. A symbolic ribbon cutting, cake, and champagne celebration was held at Hotel Bellevue’s Alto Rosso Lounge Bar on Monday, July 3, with special guests from PTG, including Roberta Possenti – Vice President […]
UNWTO reports that LGTBQI+ tourism involves over 35 million travelers annually and is subject to seasonal fluctuations. However, it experiences a growth rate of 10.3%, significantly higher than the 3.8% growth rate of conventional tourism. As a result, destinations that are welcoming to the LGTBQI+ community aim to draw in these travelers due to their […]
According to Andris Kalninsh, the president of the Latvian Association of Hotels and Restaurants, tourism in Latvia is facing challenges this year. The number of tourists visiting the country has decreased, and the industry lacks workers. Kalninsh believes that the industry returned to its level in 2016-2017. According to Eurostat, Latvia is in the last […]
Several destinations are victims of their success on the old continent, and the masses of tourists could ruin your vacation. Here are destinations to avoid in Europe unless you want to suffer the pains of over-tourism: tramping in crowded streets, searching for a corner of sand to put your towel a few centimeters from your […]
According to the latest cruise ranking presented by NABU in Hamburg, the most significant issues plaguing the cruise industry are rising greenhouse gas emissions and severe air pollution. However, there is optimism as some operators of smaller cruise ships, like Hurtigruten and Havila from Norway, are making strides in climate and environmental protection. While there […]
Cities and countries around the world are addressing the issue of short-term rentals. This type of rental, offered by platforms such as Airbnb, has been criticized for contributing to rising real estate prices. It also pushes out locals, and exacerbates the over-tourism issues. Short-term rentals are now restricted in cities across Europe and the United […]
eTurboNews: On Saturday, July 1st, the press event buzzed with excitement as over 22 media professionals eagerly gathered in Abu Dhabi to experience the magic of the Seychelles Islands. During the event, Mrs Bernadette Willemin, the Director General of Destination Marketing, engaged with the attending press members, providing valuable insights into what sets Seychelles apart […]
Booking has announced its AI travel planner. The “AI Trip Planner” launched in beta on June 28 for a select group of US travelers on the company’s app. The new tool is based on Booking’s existing machine learning models that recommend destinations and accommodations on the platform to millions of travelers every day. It is […]