The coverage of fires on the island of Rhodes last summer and subsequent floods in September 2023 in Thessaly appear to have had a strong impact on Greece’s reputation, according to research findings conducted by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and MMGY TCI Research, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs). […]
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In 2023, the travel market not only recovered from its slump during the crisis of the Covid pandemic, it even surpassed 2019 levels. “Now we can really say the pandemic is over“, said Charuta Fadnis, vice president of the tourism market research company Phocuswright, on Monday at the opening of ITB Berlin, the World’s Largest […]
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-The Scandinavian countries and Iceland are in greater demand than ever in the German tourist market this year, due to climate change with increasingly hot summers in the south. DER Touristik, for example, has more than double the number of bookings this year than last year for these destinations, according to the company’s product manager […]
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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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TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism groups, and Spanish energy company Cepsa have signed a collaboration agreement to promote the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key tool to further reduce the carbon footprint of air transport and a priority for both companies to fight against climate change. These fuels will […]
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As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs”. The study investigates the ways […]
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