Norwegian has chosen Paxport’s services to enhance their charter business
Norwegian enters commercial partnership with Paxport to optimise the airline’s charter management processes and increase ancillary conversions…
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Tourism
European Ski Resorts Might Open Earlier Than Expected Following Snowfall in Several Destinations
The European winter season might open earlier this year as some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, with this marking the beginning of the tourism season…
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Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of organizing a flow of migrants
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland will close four crossing points on its long border with Russia to stop the flow of Middle Eastern and African migrants that it accuses Moscow of ushering to the border in recent months, the government said Thursday…
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The Global Wellness Tourism Sector Surpasses $814 Billion Market Share
Over the past decade the global wellness tourism sector has gobbled up a huge segment of the travel industry’s market share…
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Is it still safe to visit Iceland? That’s the question on the minds of many tourists after a section of the island nation was placed under a state of emergency following a spike in seismic activity…
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Death by a thousand fees: Customers navigate minefields of hidden charges
When did it become common practice for companies to charge people to death at point-of-sale, after pulling them in with lower advertised prices? In an age where transparency in pricing should be the norm, consumers are navigating a minefield of…
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Hurtigruten Partners With Arctic Umiaq Line On Greenland Tourism
Hurtigruten Norway is expanding its presence outside Norway for the first time, leveraging its expertise to create a unique travel experience in one of the world’s most exciting destinations, Greenland…
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Oman sees hotel revenue rise by 26.4% thanks to European-led tourist surge
RIYADH: European travelers to Oman helped fuel a 26.4 percent rise in hotel revenue in the first nine months of 2023, official data has revealed…
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Dubai Airshow and COP28 push hotel bookings
WASHINGTON – Dubai’s hotel industry has seen a noticeable jump in occupancy on the books as the market prepares to host the Dubai Airshow and COP28, according to CoStar‘s Forward STAR data…
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The great "aparthotel" deception: Why it matters and what you need to know
Travellers today can choose from a great number of accommodation options to suit their specific needs. One particular option that has seen a rise in popularity is the aparthotel…
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Expedia Group Reveals the Travel Trends Poised to Shape 2024
Expedia Group—which includes popular travel brands such as Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo—has unveiled Unpack '24, a comprehensive analysis revealing what’s motivating travelers and where they’re going next year…
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This European city is planning to ban new hotels to promote sustainable tourism
San Sebastian, a gorgeous Spanish city in Europe, is planning to ban the construction of new hotels in the city. The city, with the oldest cultures in Europe, remains flooded with tourists and suffers from overtourism…
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Tourists to Spain Spent 2 Million More Overnights Stays in September 2023 Than Last Year
The latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Spain (INE) reveal that overnight stays in the country’s hotel establishments increased by 5.8 per cent in September of this year compared to the same month in 2022…
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Austria Witnessed 72.3 Million Overnight Stays During Summer Season 2023
Austria saw 72.3 million overnight stays in its accommodation establishments from May to September of this year, data from Statistics Austria reveal…
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Spooky Season: A helpful ghost still works at the Wort Hotel
The Buckrail “Spooky Season” series is meant to entertain readers during the Halloween season. In no way are these stories rooted in fact or proven to be true. JACKSON, Wyo. — Some ghosts are terrifying. Some are friendly…
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Slovenia Records 1.6 Million Overnight Stays in September, 8% More Than Last Year
Data from the Statistical Office of Slovenia revealed that September of this year recorded approximately 668,000 arrivals in tourist accommodation establishments and nearly 1.6 million overnight stays…
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Displaced citizens fill hotels as Israel tourism grinds to a halt
Israel's resort town of Eilat, normally teeming with divers, beachgoers and travelers en route to Petra, is today full of displaced Israelis from parts of the country that have been under attack during the ongoing war with Hamas…
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Icelandic Tourist Board Report: Second-Busiest Summer on Record
A recent report by the Icelandic Tourist Board shows summer 2023 to have been another record year for travel to Iceland…
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Up Norway announces new Wittgenstein-Inspired Workcation for creatives
OSLO, NORWAY – Up Norway, leading curator of sustainable luxury travel experiences in Norway, is now offering a Wittgenstein-Inspired Workcation…
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We’re here to toast International Champagne Day on October 27th. Raise your finest flutes with a glass of bubbly to honor champagne’s rich history, artistry, and elegance in all its forms and facets…
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Hotel occupancy rates at 90% - Greek hotels achieved occupancy despite their increased prices
Despite their increased prices, Greek hotels achieved occupancy rates this summer that in many cases exceeded 90%…
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Space hotels might be off the cards just now but the world’s most expensive hotel room could be the next best thing. Submerged in the clear blue depths watching the fish go by in a private submarine haven will feel completely out of this world…
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India Aims To Attract More Tourists By Implementing Hygiene Ratings For Hotels
Hotels and homestays in India will be ranked for sanitation and hygiene in the first such exercise by the Union Tourism Ministry. The idea behind the proposal is to give tourists more comfort and choices…
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