The phenomenon of over-tourism is spreading across Europe. With the masses of tourists arriving in the continent’s metropolises, more and more opponents of uncontrolled travel are arising amongst the locals of the respective cities. However, not only peaceful opponents are…
The Portuguese Secretary of State for Tourism announced a set of measures to turn the country into a popular wine tourism destination. The measures should focus on professional training, product qualification, and marketing. Last year, 2.5 million tourists came to…
Brittany Ferries today reveals passenger, freight and financial results for 2018.The company carried 2.6 million passengers on all routes last year, an increase of 1.4 per cent, and made a profit of €8 million on a total turnover of €442…
The Leipzig Tourism Board has announced 2018’s record-breaking overnight figures, which represent the second consecutive year in which tourism to the city has surpassed the previous record.International travel to the city grew year-on-year, with overnight stays by foreign visitors up…
London commuters and visitors can now celebrate their latest love affair with the Thames as the aptly-named Venus Clipper sails into town.The high-tech new catamaran is making her maiden voyage – travelling 200 nautical miles from Wight Shipyard where she…
British Airways has today revealed the third design in its series of heritage liveries to mark the airline’s centenary – a Boeing 747 painted in the iconic Landor design.The announcement comes after crowds turned out to see the first heritage…
Russia plans to boost its tourism sector by facilitating the formalities including the tourist visa policies. E-visa is also to be introduced in several regions.A few weeks ago, at the Business Russia Forum, president Putin made clear his desire to…
Greater Manchester commuters are still enduring more delayed and cancelled trains than passengers in the busiest transport hubs around Britain after last year’s chaos on the rail network, new Which? research reveals.In a 12-month comparison of some of the busiest…
The French government is considering reducing the budget allocated for the Atout France agency by one third. The project could result in the closure of the French tourism promotion offices abroad.4 million euros: at first glance, the sum seems modest,…
The Portuguese government reported that tourist activity achieved unprecedented milestones yet again in 2018. For the first time, hotel guests surpassed the 21-million hallmark and revenues exceeded 16.6 billion euros, a 9.6% growth in relation to 2017.The tourism balance reached…
