Roads, Rails, and Rental Cars: Why the Future of Tourism Depends on Better Land Travel
Today’s Tourism Tidbits by world-renowned travel and tourism safety expert Dr. Peter Tarlow examines how roads, railways, buses, rental cars, and visa policies
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WTTC Urges Coordinated Action to Prevent Border Delays as Europe Prepares for Schengen EES Rollout
The World Travel & Tourism Council is urging European governments to ensure the rollout of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) avoids lengthy border delays
Tourism Safety or Government Deception? Inside the Tanzania TTSSP Investigation
For nearly a year, the world believed TTSSP was protecting Tanzania’s tourism industry. Now, eTurboNews has uncovered evidence suggesting the organization may h
'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays
European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System
German airline Lufthansa reveals plan to cut European flights
Lufthansa is rolling out plans to reshape its European network and scale back short-haul capacity over the coming years. Travellers can expect fewer direct flig
German rail regulator backs Italian firm in network competition dispute
Germany’s rail regulator on Tuesday backed Italian train firm Italo in a case it brought arguing it had been unfairly excluded from the market, paving the way f
European Aviation Industry Urges Commission to Rethink Schengen Entry/Exit System Rollout
Europe’s airports and airlines have urged the European Commission to introduce greater flexibility in the rollout of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), warni
New UN Tourism Headquarters Opens in Madrid as Agency Seeks Relevance
UN Tourism opened its long-awaited new Madrid headquarters in a subdued ceremony, marking 50 years in Spain while raising questions about the organization’s rel
Shafia London Named CEO to Lead St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Tourism Growth Strategy
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has appointed accomplished Vincentian executive Shafia London as CEO of the Tourism Authority, signaling a new era for the Caribb
Can Tourism Deliver Tanzania’s $1 Trillion Vision by 2050?
Tanzania has placed tourism at the center of its Vision 2050 development strategy, targeting a US$1 trillion economy by 2050 through expanded air connectivity,
ICAO’s Once-in-a-Decade Aviation Summit Could Reshape Global Air Travel for the Next 10 Years
ICAO’s Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference this November could become the most consequential aviation policy event of the decade. Governments will debate
The Pearl of Africa Under Pressure: How Uganda’s Government Is Undermining Its Greatest Asset
Uganda possesses some of Africa’s greatest natural treasures and warmest people, yet repeated government crackdowns on media freedom, LGBTQ rights and civil lib