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George Taylor·

Aviation News

·January 18, 2024

Etihad and Travelport Extend Content Distribution Agreement

Travelport customers will retain uninterrupted access to the extensive and expanding global travel network of Etihad Airways via the Travelport+ platform.

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Jamaica Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Royalton Resorts Reopen and Workers Return August 27, 2026
Jamaica’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum as Royalton Negril reopens, returning 960 employees to work and 573 rooms to the market. With two more Royalton resorts reopening in September and 1,200 additional workers returning, the latest developments signal growing confidence in the island’s tourism sector. SOURCE:
Alain St.Ange: Tourism Must Deliver Real Value to Communities August 27, 2026
Ambassador Alain St.Ange has challenged the global tourism industry to look beyond visitor numbers and measure what tourism actually delivers for communities. Speaking in Alicante, the Seychelles Ambassador-at-Large addressed local ownership, cultural preservation, economic value and why tourism data must translate into credible decisions. Read
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Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has accepted an invitation to co-chair the World Economic Forum’s Beyond Tourism Day in Geneva. The appointment puts tourism resilience, a movement Bartlett helped advance through the UN and the Global Tourism Resilience Centre, firmly into the global economic and geopolitical conversation.
Nepal Flood Disaster: Updated List of Missing Foreign Tourists and Visitors August 27, 2026
Hundreds of travelers remain unaccounted for following catastrophic flooding in Nepal. eTurboNews has received an updated list of missing tourists and visitors, including their countries and available last-seen information. eTN is also communicating with World Tourism Network members and readers as efforts continue to locate those affected.
Tourists Are Visiting the India-China Border August 27, 2026
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Airlines are launching new international routes across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and North America. From new U.S.–Europe links to expanding connections in Asia and the Gulf, these flights could reshape tourism, business travel and investment. Here are the most important new routes and why they matter. SOURCE:
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The Bahamas is entering a strong new chapter for tourism, fueled by record visitor growth, expanded nonstop flights, digital arrival improvements, and vibrant island festivals. From Nassau to Bimini, Eleuthera and Grand Bahama, discover how new travel options and authentic experiences are making The Bahamas even more attractive in 2026. S
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A catastrophic flash flood near Nepal’s Tibet border has killed more than 150 people, with hundreds of tourists and pilgrims reported missing or out of contact. Entire communities have been devastated as rescuers race to reach isolated Himalayan areas and determine what triggered the deadly torrent. SOURCE:
Jordan Looks to China: King Abdullah Opens New Doors for Tourism August 26, 2026
Jordan is looking east for its next tourism opportunity. King Abdullah II’s talks in Shanghai signal an ambitious push to attract Chinese travelers, improve air connectivity, and strengthen cultural ties, while positioning Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and Jordan’s wider tourism offering for one of the world’s largest travel markets. SOU
Malta Joins WTTC as Global Tourism Leaders Prepare to Descend on Valletta August 26, 2026
Malta is joining the World Travel & Tourism Council just weeks before Valletta hosts the WTTC Global Summit. The move comes amid a striking wave of new WTTC members and Destination Partners, signaling growing trust in the organization and a new era of cooperation between global tourism leaders and destinations. SOURCE: