The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) released new findings from surveys of its tour operator Active Members about current passenger booking trends, post-pandemic recovery, and resumption of business. The surveys are a key part of USTOA’s ongoing efforts to support and inform its membership and the industry throughout the coronavirus crisis. According to the survey, eight […]
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to demand from customers looking to enjoy their holidays in Menorca, by adding more flights and holidays in April 2022 and bringing forward the start of the Summer 22 season. The UK’s leading tour operator to destinations across the Mediterranean, including Menorca and the Balearic Islands, has stepped in to meet demand from British […]
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As Europe works to accelerate vaccination programmes over the coming months and control the spread of COVID-19, the expected easing of restrictions provides some hope for travel in summer 2021. Published today, the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) quarterly report ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ outlines that despite vaccine hurdles in recent months, the inoculation programmes […]
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Countries and top tourism leaders from around the world have been recognised with awards by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), at its Global Summit 2021 in Cancun, for their outstanding global leadership. The awards acknowledged the world-class leadership qualities displayed by a specially selected group from among hundreds of the world’s foremost business Travel & […]
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Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its fleet. New, highly cost and fuel-efficient aircraft are replacing older types on short, medium and long-haul routes. As a result, the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG decided to buy ten long-haul aircraft: five Airbus A350-900s and five Boeing B787-9. The Supervisory Board approved the purchase today. […]
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The latest research from ForwardKeys, which has the most up to date and comprehensive fight booking data available, reveals that vaccinations appear to hold the key to reviving international travel. Two destinations, Greece, and Iceland, which have announced that they will welcome vaccinated visitors this summer have seen inbound flight bookings pick up dramatically from […]
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Yesterday, the European Commission is proposing that Member States ease the current restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU to take into account the progress of vaccination campaigns and developments in the epidemiological situation worldwide. The Commission proposes to allow entry to the EU for non-essential reasons not only for all persons coming from countries with […]
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On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the proposal for a certificate COVID-19, to reaffirm the right to free movement in Europe during the pandemic. MEPs agreed that the new “EU COVID-19 certificate” – instead of Digital Green Certificate, as proposed by the Commission – should be in place for 12 months and not […]
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As a result of an ongoing dialogue, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of Greece initiated a best practice example within the European Union with a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the registration compliance procedure of Short-Term Rental Registry, signed by Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO, Expedia Group’s Vacation Rental brand. The Registry is maintained on IAPR’s […]
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Old and new friends of cruise travelling will soon have the opportunity to enjoy again the unique experience of cruising with the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ships combined with the unique natural and cultural beauties of the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands, as the pioneer company expands the program of restarting its itineraries in the […]
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