eTurboNews: Marking the annual International Day of the African Child, the African Tourism Board had explained the role which tourism plays in the development of African children welfare, directly and indirectly. While the relationship between tourism and child welfare is complex, there are several ways in which the tourism industry can contribute to the well-being […]
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and CleanRobotics announced a partnership to implement AI recycling bin TrashBot to assist with the airport’s waste management initiatives. As part of PIT’s commitment to supporting innovative aviation technologies, TrashBot will join the facility to sort passenger waste and recyclables with 96% accuracy. TrashBot is a smart bin that sorts waste […]
Paris has seen a notable increase in tourist attendance during the first quarter of the year, with tourist numbers approaching those seen in 2019. International tourists are spending more on average than they were pre-Covid. Approximately 11.6 million tourists visited Greater Paris between January and April 2023, marking a 27.2% increase from 2022 and only […]
Air Macau reported a significant decrease in operating revenue by 26% from the previous year, amounting to 887 million patacas (about 102 million euros). The airline attributed this to the pandemic resurgence in China and oil prices increase. Unfortunately, Air Macau has experienced significant financial losses since the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in restrictions on tourist […]
According to official figures, 483,000 foreign tourists arrived in the country during May, 4% above the pre-pandemic level. The important source markets for Argentina remain USA and Canada. May is the second consecutive month when foreign tourist arrivals exceeded the pre-pandemic records. In April, Argentina had, for the first time, exceeded the figures for the […]
Egypt is expected to welcome many visitors in 2023, so travelers are advised to book their trips to Egypt in advance, as limited last-minute deals will be available this year. Egypt has made it easier for travelers to enter the country by changing its visa policy, leading to a quicker recovery of its tourism industry. […]
A recent Transport & Environment (T&E) study found that air pollution caused by cruise ships visiting European cruise ports has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. The emissions of toxic air pollutants, specifically sulfur oxides (SOx), from 218 European cruise ships in the past year are equal to the amount emitted by 1 billion cars, despite the new […]
John De Fries, current President & CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority announced he did not accept an extension of his current contract. His contract, therefore, concludes on September 15, 2023. De Fries made the announcement to the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) Board of Directors during a special board meeting today. The board invited De Fries […]
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Guam officials recognize ongoing recovery support after the island was struck by Typhoon Mawar. The GVB along with Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio and the A.B. Won Pat International Airport (GIAA), came together to recognize four of Guam’s major airlines and the Consulate of the Republic of Korea for their […]
LATAM Airlines Colombia will introduce a new daily service between Miami and Medellin starting October 29. LATAM group and Delta Air Lines will add four routes to their global connectivity networks, as part of the strategic JV agreement between the leading airlines in the Americas. LATAM Airlines Colombia will introduce a new daily service between […]