eTurboNews: The meeting took place on Friday at the Skyz Hotel in the suburbs of Kampala on Naguru Hill. Present at the meeting were representatives from the Uganda Tourist Association (UTA) Association of Uganda Tour Operators( AUTO) Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA), Exclusive Sustainable Tour Operators Association (ESTOA ) Tour Guides Forum Uganda (TOGOFU), freelance […]
eTurboNews: Leading off the debate on Tuesday, July 4, in the Lower House (Parliament) on the Airport Service Charge (Amendment) Bill 2023, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, indicated that the six-month reduction is intended to stimulate CARICOM travel to Barbados. This reduction will be in place until December 14, 2023. Minister Gooding-Edghill […]
eTurboNews: Explore Crete’s magnificent countryside and historic sites with a resident specialist. Learn about Crete’s diverse plants and herbs on botanical hikes. Visit organic farms, olive groves, and wineries. Cook local recipes with award-winning resident chefs and savor traditional cuisine in tranquil villages. Presentations on the history of Cretan cuisine, the Mediterranean Diet, agroecology, herbal […]
eTurboNews: On Friday, July 7, 2023, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the body in charge of managing Uganda’s National parks and protected areas, organized a stakeholder engagement at Protea Skyz Hotel, located in the suburbs of Kampala on Naguru Hill. Present at the meeting were representatives from Uganda Tourist Association (UTA), Association of Uganda Tour […]
eTurboNews: Unlocking the potential tourism opportunities on African Continent, the African Tourism Board is now promoting regional tourism blocs for speeding up tourism development in Africa, famous for its amazing natural resources and attractive heritage sites. Africa is a continent endowed with an array of natural wonders that are unmatched anywhere else in the world, […]
eTurboNews: Iran’s tourism industry is back strong and solid the Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency reported referring to a report issued by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). For Iran, this means 11.2% more jobs in 2022 and 1.44 million people working in the travel and tourism industry. It also means 6.1% of […]
eTurboNews: Usually, any unsold seats on airline flights are available to flyers through a bidding process that allows travelers to bid on available seats for a specific flight and potentially secure a ticket at a lower price than the regular fare. The concept behind airline auctions is to fill up empty seats that might otherwise […]
eTurboNews: eTurboNews Publisher Juergen Steinmetz today welcomes Mr. Vatche Yergatian from Jordan as the latest ambassador appointment by this global news publication. “Mr. Yergatin’s VIP appointment comes with high-level recommendations, such as from former UNWTO Secretary-General Dr. Taleb Rifai. Mr. Yegatin has been an active reader of eTurboNews for many years. We’re proud of our […]
eTurboNews: The adults-only hotel Sandals Grande Antigua is located on Antigua’s best and most famous beach, Dickenson Bay. Explore the Caribbean Beachfront Village, a charming seaside garden oasis graced by meandering pathways, majestic palms, and cooling trade winds. It offers a realm of chic sophistication where European grandeur unfolds from the hillside to villas-by-the-sea at […]
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 […]