London hotel industry has received a boost with the news that, as Brexit draws near, 7,995 hotel rooms across 65 new hotels will be opened next year, adding to 158,956 existing rooms and marking the l…
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Vienna Tourism Turns To Luxury Instead Of Low-Cost
Vienna tourism wants to move away from mass tourism in the future. Low-cost airlines are no longer advertised. In return, luxury travelers and congress tourists should generate more turnover – a…
WTTC partners with Aruba for biometric travel trial
The World Travel & Tourism Council has partnered with the government of Aruba for a biometric trial.The pilot is designed to allow travellers move through airports, car rental stations and hotels …
Corinthia signs with Reuben brothers for Rome property
The Reuben brothers have acquired an historic property in the centre of Rome and entered into contractual arrangements with Corinthia Hotels to develop, lease and operate it.The property is the former…
Cuesta handed vice president role with Amadeus
Amadeus has appointed Fernando Cuesta to the role of senior vice president, commercial, Europe, hospitality.Based in Madrid, Cuesta will oversee all European countries as well as French-speaking count…
Fight Centre launches new business travel booking tool
Flight Centre Business Travel is giving UK customers the option to book and manage business travel via an online solution for the first time with the launch of HelloFCBT.The new proprietary travel tec…
Smoking Rules Differ Around European Travel Destinations
Enjoy a cigarette at the wheel while driving along a picturesque coastal road? This is forbidden for holidaymakers in many European countries when children are sitting in the vehicle. Smoking rules di…
First images of S.S. São Gabriel from Uniworld released
Uniworld has released a sneak peek of new super ship, S.S. São Gabriel.The vessel is set to debut in Portugal in April next year.One of four super ships launching at Uniworld in 2020, the brand…
Oktoberfest – The Largest Tourist Event Of Autumn
It is the largest festival in the world, reuniting more than 6 million tourists each year in the city of Munich, Germany; and that is without adding up the many others who celebrate Oktoberfest in sev…
Forte Village signs Oppidan Education partnership
Following a trial in August, Forte Village Resort has announced a new collaboration with Oppidan Education, the UK-based mentoring service for children aged seven-18.The award-winning resort located i…