eTurboNews: The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has applauded the city’s convention business following a raft of new convention wins in 2023. I&T, medical, financial services, and education planning professionals have all chosen Hong Kong, solidifying the city’s position as a preferred destination for academic exchanges and industry advancement. Mr Kenneth Wong, General Manager, MICE […]
eTurboNews: After the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the resignation of Liz Ortiguera as its Chief Executive Officer in February, the influential travel and tourism organization after Mario Hardy resigned. She was CEO for ten months and left with an undisclosed legal arrangement. It was unclear why the PATA CEO quit at a critical time for […]
eTurboNews: Fortifying its position as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, Jamaica welcomed more than 3.3 million visitor arrivals in 2022, a 117% increase over 2021. Gross foreign exchange earnings for the year totaled over USD $3.6 billion, representing a 71.4% increase as compared to 2021 and on par with 2019 levels. “The fact […]
eTurboNews: All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, is launching three DHC8-400 aircraft featuring a special livery with art and characters of the popular anime TV series “Demon Slayer.” The new design will be unveiled on July 14, 2023, with a total of three aircraft entering service by the end of July on domestic routes […]
eTurboNews: Targeting tourism and business development cooperation with Indonesia, Tanzania has opened its Embassy in Jakarta to coordinate and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Tourism is among the key areas of cooperation between Tanzania and Indonesia. Cruise ship tourism and beach holidays are the leading tourist activities set for joint cooperation between the two […]
eTurboNews: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on 3-4 October. With governments now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions, in seven key areas: • The overall strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, […]
eTurboNews: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on 3-4 October. The industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050 has aligned the governments. IATA (International Air Transport Association) represents some 300 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic. The symposium will facilitate critical discussions. The discussions […]
Until last April, Guatemala received approximately 900,000 non-resident travelers, reflecting a recovery in tourism. The Department of Analysis and Market Research of the Guatemalan Tourism Institute, Inguat, has registered 898,679 foreign visitors, representing a recovery in the tourism sector that reaches up to 95% compared to the pre-pandemic year until 2019. According to Inguat, there […]
Traveling is more than simply taking in the sights; it’s also a delicious quest for tastes and culinary adventures that whisk us away to other civilizations without ever leaving our table. When you go to new and exotic places, the special foods and regional culinary customs provide an adventure that goes beyond natural beauty and […]
As the summer approaches, SiteMinder has released data regarding hotel reservations in Spain for the upcoming season. The data confirms a record-breaking summer. According to the hotel trade platform, the number of hotel bookings in the country’s accommodations is 17% higher than at the start of the 2019 summer season, which previously held the record. […]