eTurboNews: Dubai Municipality has launched the second season of the ‘Summer Rush’ Event. The event is taking place at Al Mamzar Beach Park from June 26 to July 9, 2023. It is part of the Municipality’s efforts to provide leisure activities that promote happiness and positivity among the community in the Emirate. Additionally, the event […]
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Thomas Woldbye Appointed As New Heathrow Airport CEO
eTurboNews: The Board of Heathrow Airport has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Woldbye, currently the boss of Copenhagen Airport, as the person to replace John Holland-Kaye when he steps down later this year after nearly 10 years in post. After an extensive recruitment process, Thomas emerged as the standout candidate. He outshone a pool of […]
Air transport in search of more sustainability
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a buzzword in the air transport industry. The solution that should allow aviation to take a sustainable turn is getting a boost with the certification of Global Bioenergies. Can this technology revolutionize the industry? This shift is planned thanks to sustainable aviation fuel, called SAF, even if some voices in […]
Extreme travel becomes more popular
According to a study by Grand View Research, the adventure travel industry is expected to be valued at $282 billion globally in 2021. It is predicted to grow annually until 2030, with the United States responsible for approximately $43 billion of this market. One-fifth of this market is attributed to “hard adventure” activities, which entail […]
Growing importance of TikTok for tourism
TikTok’s content-sharing platform is essential for exploring new and unusual destinations worldwide. In recent years, TikTok has been welcomed in almost every home. Highly appreciated by the youngest, its use is gradually spreading to other generations, who adapt it to their needs. TikTok has become the essential platform for discovering new and unexpected travel destinations, […]
Railway company Eurostar reports positive numbers
The Eurostar Group, created by the merger of Thalys and Eurostar, has just announced a turnover of 1.53 billion euros for 2022. This is 2.5 times more than in 2021. The company’s EBITDA is at a record level of 332 million euros. According to the railway company, this result is “remarkable in a context of […]
Lost Luggage: Answering the Call With Technology
eTurboNews: Are you on those travelers following a new trend to fit what you need for a trip in one piece of carry-on luggage just to avoid having to check-in something that has not only the potential to cost more but also the possibility of getting lost? At airlines and airports, the number of mishandled […]
WebBeds Names New Director of Chains – Europe
eTurboNews: WebBeds, the global marketplace providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, announces the appointment of Guy Stolk to the position of WebBeds’ Director of Chains – Europe. WebBeds has made a senior-level appointment to its European sourcing team, emphasising the importance of Europe as the largest destination region of its […]
Taiwan MICE Group Arrives as Tourism Recovery Continues
eTurboNews: The travelers arrived on island as part of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions (MICE) segment. The group, part of Yung Shiu Insurance Broker Co. LTD, will be on Guam through July 2. They arrived off Starlux and Korean Airlines Wednesday afternoon. GVB provided a greeting service for the vacationing MICE group with an […]
Sweden to Build World’s Largest Wooden City
eTurboNews: Stockholm Wood City, the world’s largest urban construction project in wood, has been announced in Sweden. Set to commence in 2025, the first buildings are scheduled to be completed by 2027. Encompassing an impressive area of over 60 acres, Stockholm Wood City will offer 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes in Sickla, located in […]