Tourism forecasts are not very good for the summer season in Ibiza. In fact, the first objective data available anticipate a strong booking drop in the main foreign market: the British market, which along with the Spanish market is the…
The Balearic Islands government has introduced a new initiative encouraging town councils to contribute to a network of smoke-free beaches in the archipelago.The ministries of health and environment have welcomed the project with the aim of promoting a healthier lifestyle…
Sherwin Arends has joined South African Tourism as trade relations officer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role following 12 years’ experience working within the travel industry.Originally from Cape Town, Arends moved to the UK six years…
Accor has reported consolidated first-quarter revenue of €987 million for the first three months of financial 2019, up 34.2 per cent.On a like-for-like basis, revenue was up 8.8 per cent.Globally, Accor saw RevPAR increase by 1.6 per cent.However, performance was…
The hotel industry seems more than convinced of eliminating any friction both during the booking process as well as the stay of the guest. At the same time, through the hotel innovation, the establishments attempt to offer the guest all…
Forte Village has announced an upcoming collaboration with award-winning chef, restaurateur and author Vivek Singh.Singh has attained a reputation as a pioneer of modern Indian cuisine through his London based restaurants.The Sardinian opening at Forte Village will be his first…
German flag-carrier has reported a loss of €336 million for the first three months of the year.The carrier, the largest in Europe, was hit by rising fuel costs and overcapacity in Europe.Shares in the company fell slightly in response, down…
Hotelbeds and Oyo Hotels & Homes have announced a strategic global distribution partnership.The preferred agreement represents Oyo’s first-ever distribution partnership with a bedbank.The partnership provides Oyo with access to more than 60,000 travel buying intermediaries around the world that use…
The president of Ports of the State of Spain, Salvador de la Encina, said that cruise tourism is “very important” for the Spanish economy because of the jobs and revenues it generates.According to data from Puertos del Estado, Spain received…
The German city of Nuremberg is likely to follow Munich’s example and adopt a measure against holiday apartments offers on platforms like Airbnb. Once the measure is approved, anyone who makes their home available to holiday guests for more than…
