eTurboNews: MGM Resorts International reaffirmed its commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship businesses with a $25,000 donation to the Nevada Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GLCCNV). The donation was presented in a special ceremony during a Pride Month event held at MGM Grand’s Level Up. “MGM Resorts is honored to support the Nevada Gay and […]
eTurboNews: The American Hotel & Lodging Association today announced its 2023 General Managers of the Year, TechOvation, and Technology Acceleration Award winners during presentations at The Hospitality Show at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. AHLA’s 2023 General Managers of the Year are: Travelodge by Wyndham Memphis General Manager Harold Daniels, AHLA General Manager of the […]
eTurboNews: The American Hotel & Lodging Association today announced its 2023 General Managers of the Year, TechOvation, and Technology Acceleration Award winners during presentations at The Hospitality Show at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. AHLA’s 2023 General Managers of the Year are: • Travelodge by Wyndham Memphis General Manager Harold Daniels, AHLA General Manager of […]
eTurboNews: Hotelbeds, a TravelTech company, has introduced new products and tools. These are aimed at assisting clients in managing the growing demand for travel during the summer holiday season. Among these offerings are a new chatbot and hotel marketing suite aimed at streamlining the booking and enquiry process for travel agents and partners. Bertrand Sava, […]
eTurboNews: British Airways and Heathrow have announced a new partnership with London Wildlife Trust to help protect local wildlife and ensure Hillingdon residents are able to enjoy the abundance of wildlife that surrounds them. British Airways and Heathrow are jointly investing in the project, called ‘Connecting with Nature in Hillingdon’, which will help protect and […]
The religious tourism industry in Saudi Arabia is experiencing a positive trend, which began last year after two difficult years in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry suffered greatly during this period due to restrictions and preventative measures, resulting in a decline in pilgrims. However, things are looking up now. This […]
According to the latest data in 2023, the top destinations for Chinese tourists in their European travels are Italy, Switzerland, France, and Germany. 38% of Chinese respondents indicated Italy as their top travel destination, followed by Switzerland (35%) and France (31%). About 23% choose to travel to Germany. On the other hand, Greece and Spain […]
The number of foreign visitors to Turkey increased by 23.65 percent in January-May 2023 compared to last year. During the first five months, Turkey had the highest number of Russia visitors, with a 110.12% increase from the previous year. Germany ranked second with a rise of 20.75%, followed by Bulgaria with an increase of 11.64%. […]
According to Sandiaga Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, there are ongoing discussions to increase the visa-on-arrival fee in Indonesia. The exact amount of the increase is still uncertain, but many sources predict it could be tripled. A 30-day visa on arrival in Indonesia costs IDR 500,000 (approximately US$33) and can be extended once […]
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic has raised $300 million since the beginning of the year. It intends to issue shares to raise another $400 million, according to a document released last week by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement was not well-received by investors as it would significantly decrease the value of […]