The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) partnered with Hotelbeds to bring sector leaders together in Palma, Mallorca, to delve into the ever-evolving dynamics of global Travel & Tourism. Titled “Global Trends in the Tourism Sector”, the event provided a platform for attendees to gain valuable insights into the current state of Travel & Tourism […]
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From 1 November 2023, the management team of Robinson Club GmbH will be complete again: Thomas Meyer will take over the vacant position and jointly manage the two club resort brands Robinson and TUI Magic Life with Managing Director Bernd Mäser. The popular brands of TUI Hotels & Resorts are set to grow further and […]
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UNWTO will work with the Municipality of Thassos in Greece to help the island rebuild its tourism sector in an inclusive way. The new joint project will focus on two core issues, namely tourism marketing and community involvement in tourism on Thassos. The work is part of a wider focus to place local communities at […]
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2,800 employees from eight TUI companies under one roof Communication: TUI Campus strengthens personal exchange between employees Flexible ways of working: TUI Campus offers a variety of workplaces from soundproof meeting rooms to co-working spaces Sustainability: photovoltaics, e-charging stations and numerous energy efficiency measures make the TUI Campus greener and reduce emissions TUI Group today […]
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Hotelbeds has announced the appointment of Sagrario Fernández as its new General Counsel. In this pivotal role, she will lead the Legal, Company Secretary and Governance, Risk and Compliance teams, reporting directly to CEO, Nicolas Huss. Joining the company’s Executive Committee, Sagrario will be instrumental in providing strategic leadership thanks to her extensive legal and […]
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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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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an expected strengthening of airline industry profitability in an upgrade of its outlook for 2023. Highlights include: Airline industry net profits are expected to reach $9.8 billion in 2023 (1.2% net profit margin) which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion (December 2022). Airline industry […]
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The European Travel Commission (ETC) is launching its Climate Action Plan. To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), and lead the way for tourism stakeholders in Europe. […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today shows the Travel & Tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%. In 2023, the sector is forecast to reach $9.5TN, just 5% below 2019 pre-pandemic levels when travel was at its highest. 34 countries have […]
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As the international cruise sector continues its positive growth trajectory during 2023, the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, which brings together industry leaders from all over the world, is an ideal platform for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, to address the major topics, challenges and opportunities that […]
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