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AccorHotels adds global luxury brands with landmark acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel

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Following the approval of shareholders at the General Shareholders Meeting on July 12, 2016, AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. This addition of three remarkable brands instantly positions AccorHotels as a leading player in the global luxury hotel […]

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The 50th anniversary of European Hotel Managers Association in Venice

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-The achievement of this important milestone coincided with the Annual General Assembly of the Association which took place at the Excelsior Venice Lido Resort Hotel. An excellent programme focusing on human capital and the challenge of involving young professionals in hospitality was organised, welcoming General Managers from the most prestigious European hotels who gathered at […]

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Airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv

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With tensions in the Middle East escalating after Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel last Saturday, several airlines suspended flights to Tel Aviv and adjusted their schedules. Iran fired dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night, with the expected attack seen as retaliation after the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in […]

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10 Most Expensive Cities in the world

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Every year, The Economist publishes a list of the most expensive cities in the world, and the 2023 rankings are in. The publication looks at the cost of living index, which compares prices of hundreds of products and services in 172 cities around the globe. The Economist’s data found that inflation remains extremely high across […]

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Record number of new hotels and rooms for large groups in 2024

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The dynamic course recorded by the major hotel groups in 2023 is expected to continue this year, with the number of new hotel openings and rooms under operation reaching new record levels and “protagonists” Hilton, Marriott, Accor and Hyatt. – Hilton: 132 openings in the fourth quarter of 2023 During the fourth quarter of 2023, […]

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CEIV Pharma certification: IATA recognizes the Athens International Airport for bringing together the air cargo and logistics community

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Athens International Airport (AIA) has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its valuable support and contribution to local cargo community members receiving IATA’s CEIV Pharma [i]certification. This joint approach includes ramp and cargo handlers, freight forwarders and a trucking company covering the entire air cargo supply chain. With five companies, namely […]

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ETC: Europeans adjust travel plans due to cost worries

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The number of Europeans planning to take trips from June to November 2023 decreased by 4% compared to last year but still remains high at 69%. Austrians, Swiss, and Germans stand out as the most hesitant holidaymakers, with 45%, 56%, and 62% of respondents respectively having travel plans in the next months. In contrast, the […]

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Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary as the world’s first and leading airline alliance

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Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the world’s first and leading global airline alliance on Saturday, May 14, 2022. This bold vision was established in 1997 based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. It continues today by leveraging technology to foster a […]

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Ryanair solves Lufthansa’s “ghost flights” problem | “Just sell the seats to consumers at low fares”

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Ryanair has called on the European Commission to ignore Lufthansa’s false claims about operating “ghost flights” just so they can “block” their slots and protect themselves from competition from low fare airlines. The solution is simple, Lufthansa should sell the seats on these flights at low fares, and reward EU consumers many of whom have […]

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UNWTO: Making tourism stronger and ready for the future

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This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy of an evolving crisis and of the actions of governments. However, we are by no means in the same place we were when the pandemic was declared in March 2020. […]

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