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Articles tagged “europe”

Tour Operators

Adventure Travel Shaping Youth Group Tour Itineraries to Africa

Contiki is seeing more seasoned travelers shifting their focus from Europe to far-flung African adventures as the company digs into the immersive choice the post-pandemic traveler is hungry for.

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Adventure Travel Shaping Youth Group Tour Itineraries to Africa

News Blog

Americans Traveling Abroad Rose 20% in June

Over 10 million Americans traveled abroad in June, a 20% rise from the same period last year, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data. June's volume was 99% of its 2019 pre-pandemic level. The second largest overseas market — Mexico was number one — for Americans traveling abroad in June was Europe…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Tourism

France on Track to Surpass 2022 Tourism Revenue Numbers

As the world sprints back to normal, France's record tourism spending points to the boom in international travel despite the global cost of living squeeze.

Reuters | 3 months ago

France on Track to Surpass 2022 Tourism Revenue Numbers

News Blog

IDEAS: British Tycoon to Launch Electric Plane Fleet in the UK

British company Ecojet plans to launch electric planes in the UK, featuring plant-based foods and no single-use plastics. Dale Vince, founder of British green energy company Ecotricity, recently announced Ecojet’s plans to retrofit aircraft with hydro-electric power, pending approval from the UK’s aviation regulatory body, the Civil Aviation Authority. The world's first electric (and vegan)…

Jane Alexander | 3 months ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: More Pilots Quit Go First Over Paused Payments

With the insolvency proceedings turning out to be a long-drawn-out process, cash-strapped Go First is as good as a shut shop.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

Skift India Report: More Pilots Quit Go First Over Paused Payments

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Airlines

European Summer Travel Hit by Strike-Related Disruption

The industry is jittery, but there isn't actually any strike action set for the remaining weeks of summer.

Reuters | 3 months ago

European Summer Travel Hit by Strike-Related Disruption

Airline Weekly

American Chases European Profits With New Copenhagen, Naples and Nice Flights

Airlines are making big profits on transatlantic routes this summer. American wants a bigger piece of that with plans for three new destinations next year.

3 months ago
American Chases European Profits With New Copenhagen, Naples and Nice Flights

Tourism

Portugal Sets First Half Foreign Visitor Record

Portugal's record first-half foreign visitor number is just another sign of Europe's strong tourism recovery this year.

Reuters | 3 months ago

Portugal Sets First Half Foreign Visitor Record

News Blog

Smartbox Group Acquires Nordic Experiences Platform Truestory

European-based experience gift platform Smartbox Group has acquired the Scandinavian experiences platform Truestory. Lasse Kjær, founder of Truestory, announced the acquisition in a LinkedIn post, stating the Nordic-centred experiences platform, with some "1,000 live experiences from more than 600 hosts", now had a "new owner who wants to invest in Truestory to redeem the long-term potential of the business."…

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago