Tourism

LA Hotels: Unlawful Union Strike Hurt Los Angeles Tourism

eTurboNews: 44 Los Angeles and Orange County-area hotels have filed Unfair Labor Practice Charges against the UNITE HERE, Local 11 with the National Labor Relations Board. The Coordinated Bargaining Group, which represents the hotels negotiating with the Union, filed these Charges because the Union has allegedly violated the law by striking over and conditioning a […]

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Israeli Wine Industry: A Tale of Triumph and Global Recognition

eTurboNews: Despite numerous challenges, ranging from terroir to politics, the Israelis have managed to surmount these obstacles and achieve remarkable success. In a two-part series, I delve into the hurdles faced by the pioneers of the Israeli wine industry. From the very foundation of their vineyards to the intricacies of international diplomacy, these obstacles have […]

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SAUDIA Operating More International Flights

eTurboNews: These seats will be on domestic and international routes during July and August, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The airline will operate more than 32,400 flights, reflecting a 4% increase. These measures aim to meet high demand during peak seasons and ensure smooth operations, efficient reservations for scheduled and […]

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New Chief Financial Officer at Lufthansa Cargo AG

eTurboNews: Lufthansa Cargo AG Supervisory Board announced that Frank Bauer has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Office. Frank Bauer began his career at Lufthansa in 2007. Three years later he joined the airline Jade Cargo in China. In 2012, he returned to Deutsche Lufthansa AG and took […]

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Toronto to Guyana Flights on Canada Jetlines and FlyAllways

eTurboNews: New, all-Canadian leisure airline, Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd., announced today that it has signed a 6-month contract with FlyAllways, a Caribbean airline based in Suriname, where FlyAllways will charter Canada Jetlines to provide weekly flights between Toronto and Georgetown, Guyana. Commencement of flying is expected to start in the third quarter of 2023, subject […]

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Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa Brand Launches in the UK

eTurboNews: Uganda has officially launched its ‘Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa’ brand in the United Kingdom. This took place through a series of engaging market activation and meetings. It included private sector participation in the Experience Africa Travel Show held from 26th to 28th June 2023 at Chelsea Football Club in central London. Led […]

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Tourist arrivals to Thailand on a rise

According to government figures, Thailand’s tourist arrivals surpassed 12 million at the end of last month. It is on track to reach 25 million by the end of the year. From the beginning of the year to June 25, 12.46 million tourist arrivals were recorded, up 539 percent from last year, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree […]

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Portugal show record overnight stays

Figures from the National Statistics Institute and the Bank of Portugal show record tourism numbers in Portugal. During May 2023, the tourist lodging industry in Portugal had 2.8 million visitors and 7.1 million overnight stays, indicating a 12.1% and 10% increase, respectively. During May 2023, there were 1.8 million overnight stays in the domestic market, […]

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Record numbers of foreign tourists in Brazil

According to an analysis by FecomercioSP, the Brazilian tourism sector has accumulated over R$ 73 billion, the highest amount since 2015. The Ministry of Tourism also reported that 2.7 million foreign tourists visited Brazil last month. These account for 75% of the expected international visitors in 2022. The airline sector was the top beneficiary with […]

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Domestic tourism in Morocco has a potential

Important data on Moroccan summer vacation in 2023 was revealed in a study conducted by the “Sunergia” group. The study sheds light on the challenges hundreds of families face traveling and moving within the country. According to the study, around half of Moroccans plan to travel this summer, a 3% increase from last year. This […]