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George Taylor·

Aviation News

·January 9, 2024

EVA Air Orders 33 Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo Jets

Airbus aircraft were chosen by EVA Air after careful assessment of different models in each market category.

Thailand Tourism in 2027: High Value Doesn’t Have to Mean High Price August 29, 2026
Thailand wants 2027 to transform its tourism industry, but what will actually change for visitors? Perhaps high-value tourism shouldn't simply mean higher prices. From local experiences to no-fly holidays and emerging destinations, Thailand's real opportunity may lie in something far more important: giving travelers a reason to return. SO
Global Hotel & Resort News: New Openings, Deals and Developments This Week August 29, 2026
Catch up on the biggest hotel and resort news from around the world this week. From major openings and luxury developments to mergers, acquisitions, conversions and resort reopenings, discover the hospitality deals and projects shaping the global hotel industry—and the destinations and brands worth watching next. SOURCE:
Global Aviation News This Week: New Airline Routes, A321XLR Growth & Major Network Changes August 29, 2026
Airlines are reshaping the global aviation map with new international routes, A321XLR expansion, premium cabin upgrades and faster inflight connectivity. From United and American’s 2027 plans to major developments across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, here are the aviation stories and airline announcements that mattered this week.
Did the White House Just Make It Official: We Don’t Want Canadian Visitors? August 28, 2026
One day after President Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America,” his tourism envoy Nick Adams mocked Canada and its prime minister. With millions of Canadian visits already disappearing and U.S. destinations trying to win them back, his message raises an uncomfortable question: Does the White House actually want Canadian tourists? SOURC
WTTC Is Growing Fast – and ClubMed Lifestyle Group Is the Latest Global Tourism Heavyweight to Join August 28, 2026
WTTC is expanding ahead of its Global Summit in Malta, with ClubMed Lifestyle Group joining a growing roster of tourism heavyweights. More significantly, destinations are also joining the Council, potentially creating a stronger public-private model where governments experience global tourism cooperation through the eyes of business rather than
PATA at 75: Four Forces That Could Decide Its Future August 28, 2026
PATA has reached 75 at a pivotal moment. A new generation of leaders, mounting geopolitical and climate pressures, a crucial CEO decision and questions over tourism development are converging. What happened at the PATA Travel Mart in Kuching offers important clues about where Asia-Pacific tourism’s influential association goes next. SOURC
18 Elephants Die in Kenya’s Amboseli as Poisoning Mystery Deepens August 28, 2026
Mystery surrounds the deaths of 18 elephants in Kenya’s famous Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary tests pointing to possible cyanide poisoning linked to contaminated tomatoes. Wildlife authorities are investigating how the elephants were exposed as conservationists raise concerns over hazardous chemicals near one of Africa’s most important ele
Alain St.Ange Calls for Responsible Tourism at Alicante Conference August 28, 2026
Guam International Dance Festival 2026 Returns Dec. 4–6 August 28, 2026
Why Is Fred Dixon Leaving Brand USA to Return to NYC Tourism? August 28, 2026
Why is Fred Dixon leaving Brand USA to return to NYC Tourism? His move comes as U.S. tourism faces funding cuts, visa restrictions, Canadian visitor losses, and political headwinds. With New York and California promoting their own international welcome, the timing raises an important question for America's tourism brand. SOURCE:
Guam International Dance Festival Returns December 4–6, 2026 August 28, 2026
The Guam International Dance Festival returns December 4–6, 2026, bringing competitive dancers, international performers and high-energy entertainment to Guam. Following its successful debut, GIDF is preparing for an even bigger celebration featuring dance competitions, professional showcases and workshops, with performers and audiences expected
MYSEA: Two Exceptional Yachts for Sale, Made for Caribbean Cruising August 28, 2026
Two exceptional yachts join the MYSEA sales fleet, offering two very different ways to explore the Caribbean. Discover 50m Benetti superyacht COME PRIMA and the new Lagoon 55 VELARIA — from proven charter luxury to independent island-hopping and blue-water adventure. SOURCE:
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
World Economic Forum Taps Edmund Bartlett to Put Tourism Resilience on the Global Economic Agenda August 27, 2026
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.