Thessaloniki is among Airbnb’s seven most affordable destinations in terms of accommodation costs in 2023, according to data from the popular short-term rental platform. In particular, Thessaloniki is in fifth place in the ranking with destinations that travelers paid for their stay daily up to $ 100. In first place is Porto Alegre, in Brazil, […]
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The dynamic resurgence of the Chinese travel market is demonstrated by the impressive 190% increase in air connectivity between Europe and China in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to the latest data from Mabrian Technologies. We have released data on the top 10 countries with the best […]
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Aircraft movements in Europe increased by 11.8% in 2023 compared to 2022, but are still -8.1% below their pre-pandemic (2019) levels. The report on European airport traffic for the full year 2023, the fourth quarter and December 2023 published by ACI Europe reveals a dynamic aviation market, reshaped by a mix of structural changes, resilience […]
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European consumer and travel industry associations have asked the European Commission not to approve a series of airline mergers, warning that consolidation between airlines would result in “higher prices, lower quality of service and fewer satisfied passengers”. The letter to Commission Vice-President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is co-signed by ECTAA (European Travel Agents’ and […]
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Air ticket prices increased at a low two-digit rate in 2023, compared to 2022, above the rate of inflation, and despite the fact that aircraft fuel prices in 2023 were on average 20% lower than in 2022. In particular, according to the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, Eurocontrol, air ticket prices increased […]
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announced that Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed Chairman by its Board of Directors. Jason Liberty succeeds Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises S.A. who served in the role since January 2021. “On behalf of the […]
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Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year. The research reveals a positive outlook for France’s inbound travel, with arrivals set to almost reach pre-pandemic highs […]
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On the eve of its 33rd Annual Congress and General Assembly, ACI EUROPE is today publishing the latest edition of the Airport Industry Connectivity Report, the definitive barometer of air connectivity. The report is based on the connectivity indexes developed by SEO Amsterdam Economics – the most comprehensive and complete tool for measuring and ranking […]
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Ahead of final discussions between the EU Council and the European Parliament, ACI EUROPE has today urged both institutions to fully endorse the European Commission’s recommendation to return to the 80/20 airport slot usage rate for the Winter 2022-23 season. It is imperative that the EU Council and European Parliament now agree on slot rules […]
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European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Q2 and the first half (H1) of 2022. Passenger traffic in the European airport network jumped by +247% in H1 2022 compared to the same period last year -resulting in airports across the continent handling […]
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