Articles tagged “europe”

Tour Operators

Universal Studios Sets Sights on New UK Theme Park

Universal is on the offensive, and it's looking to England for its next possible theme park location.

Selene Brophy | 1 week ago

Universal Studios Sets Sights on New UK Theme Park

Airlines

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

While the volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes isn't impacting air travel, volcanic ash has the ability to destroy an aircraft.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

Tour Operators

Civitatis Finds Niche in Selling Activities to Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Civitatis is capitalizing on its leading position in selling Spanish-speaking tours and activities as it pushes into new markets thanks to private equity support.

Selene Brophy | 2 weeks ago

Civitatis Finds Niche in Selling Activities to Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Short-Term Rentals

Booking Focuses on U.S. Short-Term Rental Growth While Airbnb Looks Abroad

Booking.com and Airbnb are raiding each other's territories. With their different roots, Booking.com needs to grow short-term rentals in the U.S. while Airbnb seeks to expand in Europe and elsewhere internationally.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Booking Focuses on U.S. Short-Term Rental Growth While Airbnb Looks Abroad

Tour Operators

TUI Extends Profit Streak and Issues 25% Growth Forecast

TUI is keeping an eye on global economic uncertainties, but ending the year with record revenue and a continued strategic shift in how it sells holidays to its customers paints a positive outlook for the company for now.

Selene Brophy | 3 weeks ago

TUI Extends Profit Streak and Issues 25% Growth Forecast

News Blog

Middle East Tourism Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels Before Israel-Hamas War

The Middle East exceeded its pre-pandemic international tourist arrival numbers by over 20% through September this year, according to the UN World Tourism Organization's latest data. That's before the Israel-Hamas conflict started in early October. UNWTO accredited the Middle East's performance to new visa facilitation measures, the development of new destinations, new tourism-related projects and…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

News Blog

European Commission Proposes Enhanced Traveler Rights

The European Commission has proposed revisions that would bolster traveler rights and protections. Here are some highlights:  Persons With Disabilities: If an airline requires they travel accompanied, the person accompanying them will fly with them free of charge. Travel Package Prepayments: Travelers will pay a maximum of 25% of the price of travel packages booked…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

News Blog

China Announces Visa-Free Entry for 6 Countries

In a strategic move to jumpstart its tourism sector, China has declared temporary exemption from visa requirements for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Announcing this on Friday, the spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, Mao Ning said the exemption period is set to last from December 1 to November 30,…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Tourism

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Global travel softened due to the seasonality of demand. In October 2023, the Skift Travel Health Index dipped to 103. Europe was impacted the most due to reduced pent-up demand and economic concerns. Despite China's Golden Week holiday, the travel recovery in the country remained sluggish.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 month ago

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip