The 30-year aviation industry veteran, Michael (Mike) Scot, will start with the airline’s executive team on June 13, 2023. The WestJet Group today announced Michael (Mike) Scott to the role of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline’s executive team on June 13, 2023. […]
55 direct flights per week to five top destinations across the country, including Istanbul, Antalya, Dalaman, Ankara, and Izmir. With more flights than ever before to popular destinations across Turkey (Türkiye), Pegasus Airlines is looking forward to its biggest flight schedule yet from London Stansted this summer. Turkey’s (Türkiye) leading low-cost airline is offering more […]
The eruption is currently confined to the crater area and does not pose an immediate threat to public safety. The US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported that Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island is currently experiencing a new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater that started at approximately 4:44 a.m. HST on June 7, 2023. The […]
Travel is back in full swing after the pandemic, and travelers embrace timeless and emerging destinations. According to a Real Research report, 87% of people worldwide plan to travel this summer. Flight searches are up 25% for the season, according to Expedia. In addition, Airbnb announced that guests have already planned stays in more than […]
Starting in June, short-term rentals will be prohibited in Florence’s historic center as a bold measure to address residents’ loss. The ban will only apply moving forward, and to encourage long-term rentals, the local government plans to waive Imu taxes for three years on second homes. During a press conference, the Mayor of Florence, Nardella, […]
The Swiss hotel industry is experiencing a consistent increase in overnight stays, which continued in April and set a new record for the 2022/23 winter season. According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the number of overnight stays in April rose by 12 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 2.83 million. This boost was […]
The Mexican ports on the Pacific Riviera face a general decline in competitiveness because of their outdated infrastructure, except for four ports that maintain the vitality of the route, including Puerto Vallarta. According to Arturo Musi Ganem, the president of the Mexican Association of Companies for the Attention of Tourist Cruises (Amepact), only four out […]
The pandemic years are behind us, and borders have reopened, allowing people to fly again. Despite the ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, passenger traffic has almost recovered to 2019 levels, with airports becoming increasingly busy. The airline industry has also returned to profitability, although with slim margins. IATA estimates that airlines will earn $9.8 […]
Recently, Egypt’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment that requires individuals leaving the country to pay an exit fee of 100 Egyptian pounds ($3.23). However, foreign tourists departing from certain governorates, including the Red Sea, South Sinai, Luxor, Aswan, and Matruh, will pay a reduced fee of 50 pounds ($1.62). Parliamentarians believe this fee will help […]
Long time contributor to eTurboNews from Sri Lanka, Srilal Miththapala, recently launched his second book on elephants. Mr. Miththapala has authored countless articles for eTurboNews about the elephants in Sri Lanka, the country’s tourism, and relationship between these two entities. He has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He was President of […]