The summer of 2023 is not only a high season in much of the world but also the first official post-Covid pandemic summer. The World Health Organization has officially stated that the Covid pandemic is history. The end of the pandemic and a renewed desire to travel means that the travel and tourism industry might have […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled a series of roadmaps to provide step-by-step detailing of critical actions and dependencies for aviation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These roadmaps address aircraft technology, energy infrastructure, operations, finance, and policy considerations leading to net zero. By adopting a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) at ICAO’s 41st […]
Flying may be no more fun for the most part, but when passengers get so drunk or frustrated that violence is the response, it becomes a criminal issue. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new analysis showing that reported unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 compared to 2021. IATA called for more states […]
Tourism and connectivity apparently are not a big priority for Nigeria, Bangladesh, Algeria, Pakistan & Lebanon. IATA says why. In August 2022, Dubai’s Emirates Airlines cut all flights to Nigeria because the Nigerian government did not allow the carrier to withdraw their money from the Nigerian bank account and change it into convertible currency to […]
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair have signed a codeshare agreement. There seems to be no stopping for the Turkish National carrier. With this codeshare agreement, Iceland Air and Turkish Airlines will provide seamless connections to their customers. It will also expand the number of destinations for both airlines. Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, […]
Uganda possesses abundant natural resources that can be employed in the tourism industry, but this sector has challenges. The government is committed to promoting and safeguarding this industry to maximize its potential. In the following section, we will examine the challenges and opportunities in Uganda’s tourism sector. The hospitality industry in this East African country […]
The UNWTO Commission for Europe met in Bulgaria. Two very different versions and views on this award giving event emerged. I take note of this doll box around the corner from me, a Bulgarian reader in Sofia told eTurboNews. The reader referred to the just concluded UNWTO Commission meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria. He continues to […]
Terror is preventing the U.S pulling aid from Uganda because of the harshest LGBTQ bill in the world.Tourism may suffer ans speaks out. The editorial by eTurboNews correspondence Tony Ofungi, who also owns the Gorilla information travel company in the Pearl of Africa, explains the story of the war on terror behind the Uganda LGBTQ […]
Costa has returned to service in Asia with Costa Serena. Following two May departures around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Costa Serena departed June 1 from Busan, South Korea, heading to Nagasaki and Yatsushiro, Japan. This is the first outbound cruise to resume in South Korea after the end of cruise travel restrictions. “With the departure […]
Norwegian Cruise Lines has recently announced their decision to reposition the Norwegian Epic to Port Canaveral this winter, in response to the growing demand for Caribbean sailings. Starting from December 17, 2023, the ship will offer seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, providing guests with unforgettable experiences in these sought-after destinations. “Thanks to our great […]