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 […]
Month: July 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
PATA New Executive Board Members
eTurboNews: On the announcement, PATA Chair Peter Semone said, “I would like to first thank Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Maldives for his time and contribution to the Executive Board over the past two years. His support and experience were a great asset to us during a critical time for our industry […]
Cruise tourism is flourishing in Tunisia
After two years of global health crisis and a delicate political and social context, optimism is blowing in the Tunisian tourism sector, which hopes to regain color. Cruise tourism is booming in Tunisia. Calling at the port of La Goulette is an opportunity to diversify the tourist offer and enhance the value of Tunisian cities, […]
Hawaii Resort: Talk Story at the Shipwreck Bar for $2000 a night
eTurboNews: For the rich and famous able to spend $2000 and more a night for a hotel room on the Big Island of Hawaii the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a super luxury option. Now its neighbor, the iconic Kona Village by Rosewood Resort opened with rates The Four Season could be seen as a […]
Tourism Seychelles Reviving Japan Market
eTurboNews: The events were held on June 12 and 14, 2023, and were dedicated to rebuilding the market and meeting old and new partners alike after Japan removed all restrictions on May 8, 2023. Together with Constance Ephelia and Constance Lemuria, the workshops provided the opportunity to engage with Japanese travel agents, tour operators, and […]