Optimistic messages from the contacts of the Deputy Minister of Tourism of Cyprus at ITB Berlin

Kostas Koumis, Deputy Minister of Tourism, who was the head of the Cypriot Delegation at the famous tourism exhibition ITB Berlin, successfully concluded his contacts in Germany on issues concerning the aviation sector and the negative image of the German economy. Specifically, Mr. Koumis held a series of contacts with the heads of tourism organizations […]

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Royal Caribbean Cruises tests new routes to tropical destinations

From six cities in the USA, Royal Caribbean Interntional, which operates 3 to 6 day cruises to tropical islands such as the Caribbean and the Bahamas, starts sailing. Vacationers will have a wide range of sun-soaked destinations to choose from, including Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private destinations, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and Labadee, […]

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Cloudbeds and SHR collaborate for more efficient hospitality management

Hotel technology solutions provider SHR has partnered with hospitality management software provider Cloudbeds to enhance hotel operations. The collaboration aims to optimize their hotel management services by integrating the Allora CRS (Windsurfer) and the Cloudbeds platform. By joining forces, they aim to streamline their operations, optimize revenues while improving the overall customer experience. Key benefits […]

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Negative developments on TripAdvisor Plus at the Phocuswirght Conference

Tripadvisor’s attempt to create a subscription program that would give travelers discounts, drive bookings for suppliers and revenue for itself is ending after just more than three years. “We’ve taken the decision to end our Tripadvisor Plus program,” said a Tripadvisor spokesperson in an emailed statement. The program initially became available in beta in December […]

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At the ITB Opening Ceremony in Berlin Julia Simpson addressed the visitors

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO spoke at the opening ceremony of ITB Berlin regarding the evolution of travel, tourism and the economy, in order to provide a comprehensive picture with data on the state of tourism in 2024. ”Last year, right here on this stage, I said travel is back. Now, just 12 months […]

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The end has come for the well-known London agency ATOL

Α travel agency based in north-west London has been struck off the Companies Register and dissolved. Trivoyage Travel, which was licensed under a franchise arrangement with Protected Trust Services, was struck off on 7 February and dissolved on 13 February. The Civil Aviation Authority said Wembley-based Trivoyage Travel Ltd ceased trading as an ATOL holder […]

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Two new ultra-luxury riverboats added in Europe presents the APT

APT has announced the forthcoming launch of two new vessels, the APT Solara and APT Ostara, for the 2025 season, which helps product development and innovation. Designed in Australia by multi-award-winning, world-renowned architects, Hecker Guthrie, the sister ships will be masterpieces of modernity, drawing inspiration from Europe’s waterways and harnessing the unpretentious ease of Australian-style […]

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Spain amends the proposal to ban domestic flights

Spain plans to follow France, another EU member state, in banning certain short domestic flights. Under the government’s proposal, airlines would not be allowed to operate flights on routes where the train journey takes less than two and a half hours, unless they are connected to international flights at a central airport. However, this is […]

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The Vision-Box acquisition equates to 5.4 million in revenue for Amadeus in 2023

Amadeus as the leading distribution and technology company has drawn some conclusions after the end of 2023 regarding increases in distribution, Air IT Solutions and the hospitality industry. In the fourth quarter of the year the distribution and technology company reported a 17% increase year over year in air distribution revenue to €627 million. Air […]

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Travellers’ choice for 2024 is based on the cost of loyalty and transparency

-In 2024, booking travel still presents challenges such as price fluctuations, hidden fees, uncertain cancellation policies, noisy online platforms and poor customer service add to the complexity. Brands that strike a balance between security, transparency and tailored offerings are poised for success in the evolving landscape of travel booking. Overcoming travel booking fatigue requires a […]

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