Tourism

Fraport Traffic Figures April 2023: Passenger Demand Grows Steadily

Around 4.8 million passengers traveled via FRA in April – Increase of 21.5 percent year-on-year – Several Fraport Group airports worldwide exceeded pre-crisis levels Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.8 million passengers in April 2023, representing a 21.5 percent increase year-on-year. Compared to pre-crisis April 2019, FRA’s passenger traffic was still down by 20.0 percent […]

Technology

Microsoft to Defend $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal in Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Gamers in US Court

Microsoft on Friday will defend its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,65,480 crore) planned acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, in a private antitrust lawsuit in San Francisco federal court brought by video gamers who claim the deal will harm industry competition and should be stopped. At the hearing, US District Judge Jacqueline Corley […]

Tourism

High Elevation Time for Three World Tourism Network Executives

The Himalayan Travel Mart recently partnered with the World Tourism Network, an organization with travel and tourism members and destinations in 132 countries. World Tourism Network has been speaking out for the many Medium and Small size businesses in the global travel and tourism industry. (SMEs). WTN provides a network benefiting a conversation for SMEs […]

Tourism

Musical Coronation for the British Nation 

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in Liverpool Arena next to the River Mersey on Saturday, May 13. The Semi-Finals will take place before this on Tuesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 11. The United Kingdom is hosting EUROVISION on behalf of Ukraine in 2023 Here’s a recap of […]

Tourism

Bahamas Tourism Officials at 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace

Eleuthera in The Bahamas emerges as Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) 2023 Destination Resilience Award Winner. This week, delegates from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA), led by Director General Mrs. Latia Duncombe, are attending the 41st edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event, where they will […]

Tourism

Jamaica to Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2024

Destination Jamaica partners with the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Organization for its 42nd annual event next year. Jamaica is pleased to announce that it will be the backdrop for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace to be held next May in Montego Bay. The announcement was made jointly by the […]

Tourism

German Rail proudly announces its Longest Strike will start Sunday

Germany used to be the most reliable country in the world when it comes to efficient and punctual rail services connecting cities. No more! When eTurboNews reported No More Strikes in Germany about three weeks ago, it turned out to be wishful thinking. Traveling within Germany remains a gamble. The country has one of the […]

Tourism

Hotel Healdsburg Announces New Spring Experiences

Hotel Healdsburg, a luxury boutique property in the heart of Healdsburg’s charming downtown, has announced several seasonal offerings for guests to celebrate spring and experience the beauty and abundance of Sonoma Wine Country. The hotel has partnered with Front Porch Farm to offer guests an immersive farm and floral design experience, the hotel’s celebrated “Wildflower […]

Tourism

Dominica Announces New Tourism Projects

Hon. Denise Charles, Dominica’s Minister for Tourism shared exciting news about the island’s future growth and sustainability efforts during a press conference at the Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CHTA) 2023 yesterday in Barbados. The Minister announced a $54 million project to construct the longest cable car in the world, which will provide easier access to the […]