Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
The much-anticipated Entry/Exit System (EES) of the European Union, which will replace manual passport stamps for visa-holders entering the EU, has been postponed once again. Initially scheduled for October 6, 2024, the system is now expected to launch on […]
MSC Group’s much-anticipated luxury cruise brand, Explora Journeys, has finally set sail, marking the culmination of a long-held dream for its owners to redefine premium cruising experiences. Explora Journeys goes beyond simply offering new ships; it represents a unique
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Ryanair Holdings Plc welcomed the unanimous verdicts of the jury in the Delaware District Court, which last evening unanimously ruled in favour of Ryanair’s claims that Booking.com had violated the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, causing loss to
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Up to 20,000 protestors flooded the streets of Palma de Mallorca on Sunday in a demonstration against the negative impacts of mass tourism on the Balearic island. Carrying signs that read “Let’s change course and set limits on tourism”
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced that Kimpton Claret Hotel officially opens its doors to guests today. Anchoring the burgeoning lifestyle scene of the Belleview Station neighborhood, Kimpton Claret Hotel
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Domodedovo Airport has opened dedicated smoking rooms for passengers, according to a statement from the airport. “In the international segment of the passenger terminal (T2), special smoking rooms equipped with ventilation and air filtration systems, ashtrays, urns, and flight
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Flying to more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines added another destination to its robust flight network across the world by commencing daily flights between Istanbul and Turin on 10 July 2024. These flights, celebrated today at Turin Airport
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A major Microsoft outage has caused widespread disruptions to airports, banks, media outlets, and businesses around the world. Outages threaten delays to July holiday travel. Information screens at airports are displaying software recovery messages instead of flight arrival and
Blue Mood Screens: Airports Worldwide Affected by Microsoft Outage Read More »
Six business partners were found dead in a room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday, July 16. The bodies of three men and three women were discovered by a maid who had come to clean
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Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset, confirming the top 20 busiest airports in the world in 2023. The dataset’s key findings confirm total global passenger traffic for 2023 was close
Top 20 Busiest Airports in the World Confirmed by ACI World Read More »
The Republic of Moldova, represented by the Medical Tourism Association, has been elected to hold the Presidency of the Global Medical Tourism Council (GHTC) for the next two years, 2024 – 2026. This prestigious position, decided at the GHTC
Republic of Moldova Designated to Lead the Global Medical Tourism Council Read More »
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Virgin Hotels Collection. This agreement brings nine ultra-luxury retreats from Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s exclusive portfolio, into the prestigious Legend Collection. Unforgettable Experiences in
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the addition of seven hotels, including six signings and one opening, in the Turkish market in the first half of the year. These development milestones bring the Group closer to reaching 100
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Greece’s Ministry of Culture has ordered the closure of the famous Acropolis in Athens for several hours during the hottest part of the day due to the country’s ongoing heatwave. Meteorologists have predicted that hot air from Africa will
Belarus has announced the introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of 35 European countries, effective from July 19, 2024. This decision aims to promote openness, good neighborliness, and people-to-people contacts, as well as enhance freedom of movement. According
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