eTurboNews: While beach holidays and visits to amusement parks are great fun for families, cultural vacations are a fantastic opportunity to show your children something new. Travel industry experts released a study reviewing the number of cultural attractions, US searches for museums and art galleries, and culture-related Instagram posts to reveal the top cities for culture in the US. The great thing about cultural attractions is that there are so many to choose from, and each city has its own unique culture to explore. The top 10 US cities for culture and their Culture Score: 1. Palm S ..read more

eTurboNews: The use of technology to transform, embracing failure and extraordinary event formats all formed part of conversations about event design at IMEX Frankfurt today. “Access points, seating arrangements, views and lighting – these all matter when it comes to event design. Today’s attendees are prepared to say ‘if I can’t get my needs met, I’ll leave’, explained Janet Sperstad in her session ‘How to attract attention.’ “We try to use natural light where possible and I’m really inspired by how you can incorporate nature into events with simple tricks such as the use of greenery and ..read more

eTurboNews: This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Seychelles Tourism Academy and the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA). The momentous ceremony took place at the Seychelles Tourism Academy, where Mr. Terence Max, Director of Seychelles Tourism Academy, and Captain Prasanna Sedrick from SMA signed the MOU. This MOU signifies the beginning of a promising partnership between the two academies, along with the inclusion of the Yacht Association. The primary objective of this collaboration is to promote academic exchange and cooperation in human resources development and c ..read more

eTurboNews: Three related themes came through strongly in today’s education program and in conversations with buyers on the show floor on the opening day of IMEX Frankfurt 2023. In ‘How to measure and manifest belonging for events’, David Allison of Valuegraphics, Naomi Crellin of Storycraft LAB and Megan Henshall of the Google Experience Institute gifted a new diagnostic tool to session participants. The Belonging Index Map, available only to IMEX attendees, distills 912 different expressions of belonging to reveal what they mean in the nine different regions of the world. As Allison expl ..read more

eTurboNews: The doors opened on Halls 8 and 9 of Messe Frankfurt today for the 2023 edition of IMEX Frankfurt, the leading tradeshow for the global meetings and events industry. A brand refresh, timed to launch at the show, meant that visitors were greeted by a new look IMEX, featuring pastel colors derived from its legacy branding, set-off by navy and white and introducing a new motif – a symbolic handshake. Latin America and Asia comeback strong With Asian exhibitors making a welcome return to the show floor, together with strong representation from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the C ..read more

eTurboNews: Claiming that Governor Ron DeSantis has made it clear that “African Americans are not welcome in the State of Florida,” the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), issued a travel advisory over the weekend, warning against travel to the state of Florida. “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” the advisory says. “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communit ..read more

eTurboNews: IMEX Frankfurt, taking place next week from 23 to 25 May, is set to welcome almost 3,000 exhibiting companies representing over 100 countries and more than 3,500 global buyers. With strong demand from across the world and a significant bounce back from Asia, the 2023 IMEX show floor will offer a snapshot of the global event industry’s growth curve, most salient trends and future developments. A gathering of the global community One of the differences compared to 2022 is the long-awaited return of Asia. With restrictions lifted, most of Asia is clearly on a return to internation ..read more

eTurboNews: Travel Works for America—a national advocacy tour designed to highlight the $2.6 trillion economic impact and far-reaching contributions created by travel—relaunched this week in the Washington, DC, region. “Our Travel Works activations will take the powerful message of the industry’s impact on the American economy from Capitol Hill to cities across the nation, demonstrating for lawmakers and community leaders how travel benefits not only their regions but also other sectors within the economy,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. The May 10 ..read more

by: Harry Johnson | The data experts conducted comprehensive research on the cybersecurity risks associated with public Wi-Fi at both airports and railway stations. The findings reveal alarming statistics and insights. Every day, millions of people use public Wi-Fi networks at airports and train stations, seeking convenience and entertainment while they travel. However, these networks often lack proper security measures, leaving users exposed to a wide range of cyber threats. The startling statistics: Latest research shows that up to 75% of public Wi-Fi networks at airports and train station ..read more

by: Harry Johnson | This year’s World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on World Press Freedom Day (May 3), indicates that the governments are cracking down on freedom of the press in more countries than ever before. The 2023 report, published annually by RSF, analyzed the level of legal and physical threats to journalists in 180 states, rating the situation in 31 countries as “very serious” – up from 28 last year. According to RSF, this year’s press freedom situation is “very serious” in 31 countries, “difficult” in 42, “problematic” in 55, and “good ..read more