Finnish flag-carrier Finnair is to introduce a new premium economy cabin for customers as part of a major investment in on-board improvements.The investment package will also see all the cabins of the airline’s domestic and regional ATR turbo prop aircraft…
The organizers of the recent WTM published a study dedicated to “digital influencers” and the fact that they have little influence on the holiday destination choice of consumers.Although the study only referred to the UK market, it is nevertheless instructive….
Hotel Sofia Barcelona is to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in January.The 465-room property is located in central Barcelona and owned and managed by Selenta Group.Launched in 2016, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand comprises unique and independent properties…
In its latest report on international tourism in France, the Banque de France highlights the positive results of the sector, while pointing out certain weaknesses.If the trend continues, 2018 should be a record year for French tourism. The latest update…
“Encouraging development in the summer” and “positive outlook for the winter season” writes the ETH-KOF economic research in its latest analysis and forecast for Swiss tourism. According to estimates, the number of overnight stays in the summer season has risen…
Manchester Airport is celebrating three milestones in its £1 billion transformation programme.Firstly, a topping out ceremony was held to mark the extension to Terminal Two reaching its highest point after just more than a year of construction.The topping out ceremony…
Virgin Holidays has launched the Trending Travel Guide – a digital platform that updates daily to give real-time holiday recommendations.By analysing an astonishing 25 million social media interactions, the data-driven guide brings the most popular bars, restaurants and attractions to…
British chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed air passenger duty will rise in line with inflation for long-haul flights during the annual budget.The levy will be frozen for short-haul flights.There will also be no changes to air passenger duty in Northern…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Socomix for the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France.This historic, luxury palace will be the third property in France to join the Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, alongside Hôtel du…
Tourism is a part of everyday life as well as one of the leading industries in terms of economic development in Europe. Every year, the demand for travel is increasing, with factors such as flight and accommodation affordability playing a…
