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Articles tagged “europe”

Tourism

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry. Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic.

Joanna Plucinska and Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters | 4 months ago

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Tourism

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season.

Saniya Zanpure | 4 months ago

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

News Blog

Hotel Chart of the Week: Europe’s Rising Room Rates Are Tolerated by Many Travelers

How are hotels doing post-pandemic? It all depends on the market and the type of hotel. In the U.S., average hotel rates nationwide have barely recovered to 2019 levels after accounting for inflation, but individual markets like New York City are performing better than before, while other individual markets, like San Francisco, are doing worse.…

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Airlines

Ryanair Targets Dominance in Less-Developed Central and Eastern Europe Market

The Dublin-based low-cost airline’s mega deal for up to 300 Boeing 737-10s is just in time to support a push into newer markets.

Alan Charlish and Joanna Plucinska, Reuters | 5 months ago

Ryanair Targets Dominance in Less-Developed Central and Eastern Europe Market

News Blog

Lufthansa Reaches $350 Million Deal for Italy’s ITA Airways: Report

Lufthansa finally has a deal. For ITA Airways that is, and according to reports. The Frankfurt-based carrier will initially buy 40 percent of the state-owned Italian airline for $343-354 million (€320-330 million), according to a report by Italian daily Corriere Della Sera. Lufthansa would invest a further $537 million to raise its stake in ITA…

Edward Russell | 6 months ago

Tourism

Southern Europe Tourism Is Back With a ‘Vengeance’

Someone in the Expedia leadership — exactly who isn't clear — said after the terrorist attacks of September 11 that without travel, there is no life. Inflation be damned. Southern European travelers are proving that with their wallets 22 years later.

Giselda Vagnoni, Reuters | 6 months ago

Southern Europe Tourism Is Back With a ‘Vengeance’

Online Travel

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

The rain insurance provider could discover plenty of partners on the other side of the Atlantic as more brands and consumers warm to clever insurance add-ons.

Matthew Parsons | 6 months ago

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

Airlines

EU Objects to Korean Air’s Bid to Buy Rival Asiana

Few would ever think mergers and acquisitions are easy. Korean Air's attempt to take over Asiana dates to 2020, and it will take a lot of negotiating with the EU to get the deal through.

Foo Yun Chee, Reuters | 6 months ago

EU Objects to Korean Air’s Bid to Buy Rival Asiana

Airline Weekly

Ryanair Looks East With New Boeing 737 Maxes From Its Largest Order Ever

Go east, Ryanair, go east.

7 months ago
Ryanair Looks East With New Boeing 737 Maxes From Its Largest Order Ever

Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Sees 2023 as Breakout Year for Europe and China

If you thought Europe's premium hotels were packed last year, you haven't seen anything yet, Hyatt's executives say. They're also rightly optimistic about Asia Pacific's recovery.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Hyatt Hotels Sees 2023 as Breakout Year for Europe and China