by: Harry Johnson | Hong Kong Airlines has launched its new direct service connecting Hong Kong and Fukuoka to meet the soaring demand for this popular route and numerous destinations around Kyushu. The four-time weekly service is operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft. Celebrations were held at both Hong Kong International Airport and Fukuoka International […]
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New Avelo Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport
Ultra Low-Cost Airline Avelo held a joint press conference with officials from the Daytona Beach International Airport this morning to announce new, direct flights to New Haven, Connecticut. Avelo announced it will start the new flights on June 22, 2023 and travelers can visit their website now to book their travel. Flights will be available […]
Icelandair Replaces its Boeing 757s with New Airbus A321XLRs
A321XLR and A321LR are part of Airbus A320neo Family of narrow-body aircraft with excellent range, fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with purchase rights for additional 12 aircraft. The aircraft deliveries will start in 2029. Icelandair, however, plans […]
East Maui Tourism Program Seeks Community-Based Proposals
Through an ongoing partnership and funding provided by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau (MVCB) is working collaboratively with the residents of East Maui to develop the East Maui Tourism Management Pilot Program. MVCB is currently seeking proposals from the East Maui community with innovative, community-driven management projects to address […]
New Global Partnership with Chinese trip.com and Saudi Tourism
A new tourism partnership has global implementations and could become political for the U.S., China, Saudi Arabia and WTTC. An MOU was signed by Trip.com Group’s Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun and Mr. Fahd Hamidaddin, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Tourism Authority, in Beijing, China. As reported by eTurboNews earlier this week, Jane Sun is also a […]
Tourist Scam! Planning to take a bus in Italy? Think again!
Tourists are easy targets for corrupt officials. Italy is the home of the mafia. A new scam targets cruise ship visitors taking a public bus. Livorno is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. Livorno makes a great oceanfront base to visit one of the most famous UNESCO […]
Tourist Scam! Planning to by bus in Italy? Think again!
Tourists are easy targets for corrupt officials. Italy is the home of the mafia. A new scam targets cruise ship visitors taking a public bus. Livorno is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. Livorno makes a great oceanfront base to visit one of the most famous UNESCO […]
History Creates a Unique Wine Profile
They all visited the Republic of Georgia and were so impressed with the distinctive wines (among other unique attributes) that when they returned home, they wrote about them. Georgia Oozes History If you live in Georgia, you are most likely to call your country Sakartvelo. Some research suggests the name “Georgia” originated in the Middle […]
Manipulation about the most beautiful beaches in the United States
Taking photos of a beach and uploading pictures to Instagram is a flawed way to decide on what the most beautiful beach is. A master of manipulation made beautiful Sunset Beach on the North Shore on the Hawaii Island of Oahu number 10, but La Jolla Cove in California number one. Why is this strange? […]
100 Best Diner Destinations in America
Diners – the savior of hungry and road-weary travelers, the unofficial ambassadors of comfort food, and the best place to experience a slice of Americana (with a side of fries, of course!). Recently, industry experts conducted a poll of 3,000 travelers to find out the top diner locations in the country. #1 NEW YORK CITY, […]