EYE ON AFRICA
Trevi Fountain opens footbridge for close-up views amid restoration
Tourists in Rome now have an opportunity to experience the Trevi Fountain from a rare vantage point, thanks to a… Read More
Foreign tourist arrivals in Europe rise 7 pc in Q3 2024
The European tourism sector demonstrates a robust performance, surpassing pre-pandemic figures and showcasing resilience despite economic headwinds and geopolitical challenges…. Read More
Faro implements tourist tax to promote sustainable tourism
In a bid to generate funds for sustainable tourism and improve local infrastructure, the city of Faro, a popular destination… Read More
Oberoi to set up first London property at Mayfair
After an aborted attempt four years ago, luxury Indian hotel group Oberoi has finally decided to open its first London… Read More
Rail Europe launches tool for bookings of groups over 25 passengers
Rail Europe, a private rail company in Europe, is expanding its service portfolio with the launch of RailGroupEasy, a new… Read More
Outbound Indian market could reach 100 million international trips by 2030: Mabrian report
At the recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) in London, Mabrian released its comprehensive ‘India Market Insights: Outbound and Inbound’… Read More
Sarawak launches ‘Gateway to Borneo’ campaign at WTM London
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has debuted its ‘Gateway to Borneo’ campaign at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, aiming… Read More
Turkish Airlines records USD 6.6 billion revenue in Q3 2024
Turkish Airlines has reported growth in the third quarter of the current year, increasing total revenues by 4.9 pc year-on-year… Read More
TAP Air Portugal reconnects Europe directly to Amazonas
TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal, has resumed flights to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian state of… Read More
Finnair aims to cut carbon emissions by 34.5 pc by 2033
Finnair has announced a new climate commitment to cut its carbon emissions intensity by 34.5 pc by 2033, compared to… Read More
Italy’s tourism footprint sees decline amid rising economic pressures
A report based on 32 million online reviews and feedback collected from September 2023 to August 2024 from tourists, has… Read More
Swiss, German tourists enjoy longer stays: says Switzerland Tourism study
Switzerland Tourism, in collaboration with HotellerieSuisse, also known as the Swiss Hotel Association, has introduced the ‘Hotels and Lodgings Recommended… Read More
WTM may generate GBP 200 million for local economy
Generating an estimated GBP 200 million in just a week’s time, the World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the… Read More
Schiphol Airport hikes airport fee by 37 pc amidst capacity & inflation challenges
Schiphol Airport, long known as one of Europe’s top airports, is now drawing ire from airline partners over a planned… Read More
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