Tourism

US travel agency air ticket volume still down nearly 70%

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies* and processed through the ARC settlement system. Data figures are for the seven days ending January 10, 2021.   Tickets Issued for All Itineraries:   7-Day […]

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6 rangers killed in terror attack on Virunga National Park

The Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced  the tragic death of 6 Park rangers which occurred at approximately 7:30 am in the morning hours following an attack perpetrated by an armed group suspected to be Mai Mai militia. The attack took place near Kabuendo, which is located near the border of […]

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Discussion on slots ignores aviation workers’ main concerns

European aviation is in dire straits, and the current discussion on airport slots is doing little to address aviation workers’ main concerns The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) believes that the European Commission’s “Slot Relief” proposal ignores the significant issue of job losses and the social consequences of this pandemic as well as a severe lack […]

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Emirates expands its operations in the Americas

Emirates resumes flights to Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York JFK, Toronto and Washington DC Emirates has announced it will resume non-stop services to Seattle (from February 1), Dallas and San Francisco (from March 2), offering its customers seamless connectivity via Dubai to and from popular destinations in the Middle […]

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Best states for adrenaline seekers named

California has more options for the likes of rock climbing, surfing, hiking, skydiving, and hang gliding than any other state A new study has ranked all 50 states based on the number of available activities in ten categories, from rock climbing to surfing, skiing to skydiving, to reveal the 2021 Adventure Index. The top 10 […]

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World’s first Airbus A321P2F delivered

Airbus A321P2F is the first aircraft in its size category to offer containerized loading in both the main and lower deck BBAM Limited Partnership announced today the delivery of the first Airbus A321P2F on lease to Titan Airways. The Airbus A321P2F is the first production of a passenger to freighter conversion of an Airbus A321. […]

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How People and Planet can co-exist in Harmony and create 380,000 jobs

Saudi Arabia after opening this closed country has been developed as a source for out of the box, but realistic ideas. Presented by a Saudi Prince THE LINE is a revolution in urban living at NEOM, serving as a blueprint for how people and Planet Earth can co-exit in harmony, Saudi style. A Saudi prince […]

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Jamaica Tourism Minister urges UK and Canada to revise COVID policies

The outspoken Jamaica Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett is urging the UK and Canada to adjust their latest one size fits all COVID policies. He explained why Jamaica as a tourism dependent nation is different and deserves better. The Hon. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said in his op-ed for eTurboNews: I note with obvious […]

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Affordable Russian COVID vaccine expands to Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Serbia

The cost is $10.00, the efficiency rate 90%, and fully avoids severe cases of COVID-19. This vaccine was authorized in Algeria, and earlier in Argentina, Bolivia and Serbia. Affordable and effective, this is the trademark of Sputnik V as a vaccine against coronavirus. It was introduced today by the National Agency of Pharmaceutical Products of […]

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British Virgin Islands helps pay for your private jet

Traveling on a private jet is out of reach for most people, but it’s a safe way to travel. The British Islands will help to make it more affordable and to help the hurting idsland travel and tourism industry The British Virgin Islands Tourism Board will help to pay for your private jet when coming […]