Non-US citizen air passenger arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled 4.034 million, up 76% According to the latest data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), in January 2023, US-International air traffic passenger enplanements (APIS/I-92 arrivals + departures) totaled 18.038 million, up 68% compared to January 2022, with enplanements reaching […]
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New Las Vegas to Calgary flight on Lynx Air
Lynx Air will operate four flights per week between Calgary and Las Vegas, flying brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft Lynx Air’s inaugural flight to Calgary International Airport (YYC) from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) takes off today. Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline will operate four flights per week between Calgary and Las Vegas, flying brand-new Boeing 737 […]
Life in Malaga – pros and cons
Living in Spain implies a good quality of life; however, Malaga is one of the Spanish cities that deserves all the applause when listing the best cities in which to live.Malaga is a very sought-after city by expatriates and international students due to a significant number of reasons, such as the incredible climate, the excellent […]
Hawaii Tourism Authority VP of Finance steps down
“For nearly 12 years, Marc has anchored and guided HTA in various leadership capacities, supporting our agency through organizational transitions, prudently managing our financial affairs, and enhancing our processes and systems.” John De Fries, HTA’s president and CEO, added, “We extend our deepest gratitude and aloha to Marc for all his contributions and wish him […]
Israel cleared for landing in Oman
Complying with the provisions of the Chicago Convention of 1944, Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority announced today it would implement the international requirements of non-discrimination of civil aircraft of all countries of the International Civil Aviation Organization. This new provision opens its airspace to all civilian air carriers, tacitly allowing Israeli airlines and air carriers that […]
Rich Russians holidayed while everyone else stayed home
What has the impact been on the travel and tourism industry as a result of the war created by Russia’s attempt to overtake Ukraine? Predictably, sanctions and the ban on direct flights between Russia and most of the EU has dramatically reduced Russia’s air connectivity with the rest of the world. However, the Middle East […]
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano: Do Not Be Fooled
Do NOT confuse the Montepulciano wine made from the varietal of the same name with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Do Not Be Mistaken Montepulciano wine is made from the Sangiovese grape variety (minimum of 70 percent), and the grapes must come from the hills surrounding the village. Do NOT confuse Nobile di Montepulciano with Brunello. […]
High TIMES for SMEs in World Tourism: Minister Rings Bali Gong
His Excellency Sandiaga Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies for the Republic of Indonesia, traveled from Jakarta to Bali today to be the keynote speaker for the pre-launch of TIME 2023 at the Harris Riverview Hotel in Kuta. A year ago eTurboNews named him the most social minister in the world. Today, an […]
New nonstop Washington-Dulles to Vancouver and Calgary flights
United and Air Canada to increase summer capacity by over 20% with new nonstop flights from Washington-Dulles to Vancouver and Calgary Air Canada and United Airlines announced today that, through their enhanced transborder joint business agreement, they will offer industry leading capacity and new routes between Canada and the U.S. for summer 2023 – including […]
Hilton CEO elected new national chair of US Travel Association
US Travel Association has long been an incredible advocate for the travel industry and its contributions to national and global economies The U.S. Travel Association announced on Thursday the election of Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, as national chair. In this role, Nassetta may serve up to two consecutive one-year terms. “The U.S. […]