Estonia has experienced a strong uplift in visitor numbers in 2017, with the number of UK tourists increasing by nearly a fifth compared to the same period last year.Figures for January to September s…
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Expedia launches European interactive spa guide
Spa holidaymakers are being urged to dive in to a brand-new interactive resource from travel experts Expedia that’s all about the best organic spas in Europe.The clickable online map provides sp…
Yotel unveils plans for new Edinburgh property
Yotel has announced plans to open its first hotel in Scotland’s capital Edinburgh in quarter one of 2019.The city centre hotel will be located on the famous Queen Street in Edinburgh, at Erskine…
Ryanair moves for Berlin Tegel slots following airberlin collapse
Ryanair has confirmed that it has applied for slots to base nine aircraft at Berlin Tegel.The new planes will be in addition to the nine Ryanair aircraft based at Berlin Schonefeld.The low-cost carrie…
River Tourism In France Is Quite Underdeveloped
In 2016, river tourism in France attracted 10 million passengers, resulting in the booking of 2 million overnight stays. Despite having the longest network of waterways in Europe – around 8,501 …
Low-cost airline Level going to Paris Orly
Level, the new low-cost transatlantic airline owned by British Airways parent IAG, will establish a base at Paris Orly next summer.Level will fly to Newark and three other destinations from Orly, whic…
Cathay Pacific launches self-check in at London Gatwick
Cathay Pacific has launched self-check in and bag drop kiosks at London Gatwick Airport South Terminal.The automation provides a seamless, stress-free and fast check-in experience, enabling its custom…
Spring launch for Beyond Escapes in the UK
A luxury holiday company is set to launch in the UK in the new year, bringing with it a brand-new concept for the staycation market and a UK investment of £60 million pounds.Beyond Escapes will …
Jack Nicklaus leads winners at 2017 World Golf Awards
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus has been voted Golf Course Designer of the Year at the World Golf Awards.Nicklaus – nicknamed the Golden Bear – was the big winner at golf tourism’s even…
Russian Tourism To Slow Down In 2018
The market of organized tourism, where the volume of bookings increased by more than 30% this year, is unlikely to show the same growth in 2018. According to experts’ estimates, the growth rate …