ShortStay 2024, the meeting point of the short-term rental industry

-The ShortStay Conference 2024, held on 9 & 10 February at the Ancient Eleonas Conference Centre, once again confirmed its role as a focal point for the short term rental industry. For the 6th consecutive year, the owners and managers of short term rentals, villas and serviced apartments, faithful to their annual appointment, were informed […]

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TUI Airways: New routes to Rhodes and Kos in summer 2024

-TUI Airways is expanding its flight schedule to the islands of Rhodes and Kos with new routes for the summer season of 2024. More specifically, the company plans to expand connections to the two islands by launching a Boeing 787-9, 345 seats. The new connections concern the following routes: Birmingham – Kos, from 5 May […]

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Hilton’s Home2 Suites “lands” in Western Europe

-Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the leading hotel chain’s fastest-growing brands, is poised to launch in Western Europe as Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre opened in central Dublin in 2025. Hilton has announced the signing of Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre as part of a franchise agreement with JMK Group. […]

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Another bankruptcy | “End Credits” for American Queen Voyages

-American Queen Voyages, an expert on river cruises in Mississippi and Tennessee, failed. The company suspended its operations and suspended its commercial transactions, citing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. American Queen Voyages, which operated a fleet of traditional American steamships, paid tribute to the team, crew and partners in a statement. The announcement followed […]

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An incomparable HORECA 2024 with 500 exhibitors, 80,284 visitors, 100+ speakers and chefs

-500 Exhibitors, 80.284 Visitors, 100+ speakers and chefs in an exciting event full of innovation, networking, deals, happy moments and 140+ hours of special events. Global trends and inspiration met here, in a HORECA that broke all records and put all of Greece in its rhythm! The largest and most influential exhibition event in our […]

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New strike by Lufthansa ground staff | “Victims” 200,000 passengers

–Strike actions at Lufthansa is escalating, with ground staff going on strike from 4am today, Tuesday 20 February, until 7:10am on Wednesday 21 February, resulting in 80-90% of the German airline’s flights being cancelled. The powerful trade union Verdi, which represents around 25,000 ground workers at Lufthansa companies and is currently negotiating a new collective […]

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Global cruise leaders to meet in Genoa on occasion of Cruise Week Europe

–Government Ministers from across Europe, global cruise line leaders, and senior representatives of international institutions to meet at CLIA’s European Summit in Genoa –More than 100 exhibitors to showcase at CLIA’s inaugural Innovation Expo as part of Cruise Week Europe –Unique event for the cruise industry in Europe and globally to meet high-level cruise decision-makers […]

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Social equality and ecological responsibility in tourism part of ITB Berlin

-From 5 to 7 March ITB Berlin again provides a platform for promoting social equality and ecological responsibility in tourism. The Responsible Tourism segment, the ITB Berlin Convention and trendsetting awards strengthen the argument for a more sustainable industry. ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, actively campaigns for social equality and ecological responsibility […]

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Tourism | TripAdvisor is considering a sale – the background

-The possibility of a sale of TripAdvisor came back into the spotlight a few days ago, as the company announced that the Board of directors decided to set up a special committee of independent directors of its board “to evaluate any proposals that may be made for a potential transaction”. TripAdvisor’s announcement came in response […]

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