STR: U.S. hotel construction up year over year for first time since late 2020

After 25 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, U.S. hotel construction increased slightly in December, according to pipeline data from STR. At a market-level, New York City, Phoenix and Dallas are set to see the largest supply percentage increases from current construction. Among the chain scales, the Luxury and Upscale segments lead in that measurement. U.S. […]

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Tourism set to return to pre-pandemic levels in some Regions in 2023

After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourist arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. Tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response to the challenging economic climate. Based on UNWTO’s forward-looking scenarios for 2023, international tourist […]

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SKY express: Large, modern and even greener

– Dynamic organic growth, strengthening the greenest fleet in Greece with AIRBUS A321neo aircrafts, international distinctions and ever expanding global network At an event jointly organized by Athens International Airport, SKY express welcomed 2023 with the cutting of the traditional Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Cake) and presented the key figures that SKY express achieved during […]

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Eurowings expands in Prague after successful first year

Eurowings has been connecting the Czech capital Prague non-stop with European metropolises and holiday regions for a year now. Starting with four destinations for the winter flight schedule 21/22, travelers could already choose from 14 different destinations in the summer of 2022. The Lufthansa Group airline quickly established itself in the Czech market and met […]

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The US a top source market and driver of global travel recovery

Before the pandemic, China was considered the most valuable source market for destinations due to its sheer size, high purchasing power and penchant for luxury goods. Now, amid China’s absence, destinations should be trying to re-engage and entice American travellers, who have helped to reinvigorate the ailing tourism sector, first in 2020 with the Caribbean […]

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France set to be most visited country in the world by 2025, says GlobalData

France is set to cement itself as the most visited country in the world, according to GlobalData, which estimates that the country will attract 93.7 million international travelers by 2025. The leading data and analytics company notes that this forecast will place the country ahead of competitor, Spain, which overtook France in 2021. According to […]

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Travellers whose package travel has been affected by measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic may be entitled to a reduction in the travel price

Two travellers bought a two-week package holiday in Gran Canaria beginning on 13 March 2020 from a German travel organiser. They are requesting a 70% price reduction on account of the restrictions that were imposed on that island on 15 March 2020, in order to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their early […]

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ACI calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports for the benefit of travellers and communities

Airports Council International (ACI) World today calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports as social and economic engines of communities worldwide and for the benefit of the travelling public. The call to action supports the recent ACI World Resolution Restoring Economic Equilibrium that urges governments to acknowledge the changed risk profile of […]

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Hilton Unveils New Brand, Spark by Hilton, a Value‑Driven Offering That Proudly Delivers Reliable Essentials and Friendly Service

-Hilton’s portfolio extends into the premium economy category with more than 100 deals already in various stages of development Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of Spark by Hilton, the newest addition to its portfolio of world-class brands. Following extensive research, the introduction of Spark by Hilton fills an open space in the industry […]

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Air China: Athens- Shanghai Inauguration flight Announcement

On 10th January 2023, Air China Athens was happy to have gathered, in a Press Event, with our good friends and team from AIA, on the occasion of our Inauguration flight from Shanghai at 22nd December 2022. With this addition, Air China has successfully established two direct flights from Athens to, two most important capitals […]

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