eTurboNews: The Turkish lira hit the all-time low and is currently trading above 26 against the US dollar having lost 28% in value against US currency so far this year. The lira touched a record low of 26.10 against the dollar yesterday during low liquidity hours and remained mostly flat. The Turkish currency has weakened […]
eTurboNews: Setting to capture aviation business over the African continent, Air France-KLM is planning major expansion in Africa, banking on the growing demand of air services within the continent. Air France-KLM executives have rated the African skies as a strategic priority for the airline group. Africa is the fifth biggest business area in the group’s […]
eTurboNews: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for the firm order of nine A350-1000 long range aircraft. Captain Stanley K signed the agreement during the Paris Air Show. Ng, President and Chief Operating Officer of Philippine Airlines, and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, in the presence […]
eTurboNews: Global travel technology and online hotel booking company OYO has announced a special offer for the upcoming Independence Day holiday as bookings are expected to clock record numbers. With the 4th of July offer, guests can avail a discount of 33% on their room bookings. This offer is available for a limited time only. […]
The 2023 Dragon Boat Festival was extremely popular, with 106 million domestic trips across the country – a 32.3% increase from the previous year and a recovery of 112.8% compared to 2019. Domestic tourism revenue also increased by 44.5% to reach 37.31 billion yuan, comparable to 94.9% in the same period in 2019. Bookings for […]
Increased customers are asking companies to join the environmental movement. Many already have sustainable policies or products, but are they real? Is there a reputational risk in helping the environment? With the tourism sector contributing between 8% and 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions (WTTC, 2022), travel companies have an important role in adopting greener […]
Turkey is a fascinating country with a unique blend of ancient history, modern culture, and stunning landscapes. From its vibrant cities to its picturesque beaches and rugged mountains, Turkey has something for everyone. However, before you pack your bags and head off on an adventure in this beautiful country, remember some essential things. Whether traveling […]
The latest data from Qatar Tourism shows that the country welcomed 253,191 cruise tourists during the 2022/2023 cruise season (December 2022 – April 2023), an increase of 151 percent compared to the same period last season (100,500 cruise tourists), as Qatar continues to strengthen its position as a global tourist destination, supported by many leading […]
Many tourists visiting France are curious about the country’s classification system, which is unique and distinct from other countries. Is a palace category necessarily a 5-star hotel? What is the difference between these two categories? It’s important to note that a new system for awarding stars in hotel classification took effect on April 1, replacing […]
eTurboNews: Singapore native Liz Ortiguera was only CEO of the Bangkok-based Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for about ten months when she left the organization after an unexplained lawsuit and settlement. A new CEO at PATA has not been announced yet but was just decided on. eTurboNews recently mentioned on eTurboNews two days ago, Liz […]