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Lisbon Tourism: Hotel Occupation Rate Decreased

Lisbon’s 5-star hotels, in the first four months of the year, had an average room rate of 4.7%, 3.1% lower than in the first quarter of 2017. Nevertheless, due to an increase in the average room price of 8.8%, they…

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Airbus-Bombardier C Series deal to close in July

Having received all required regulatory approvals, Airbus, Bombardier and Investissement Québec have agreed to close the C Series transaction effective on July 1st.The transaction by which Airbus will acquire a majority stake in the C Series Aircraft Partnership was initially…

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Rome Cavalieri launches new food waste initiative

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has launched a new initiative which sees the hotel’s leftover bread turned into beer in a bid to combat global food waste.In partnership with Equoevento, a non-profit organisation in Rome, the hotel distributes its…

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Air Astana launches two new Russia connections

Air Astana is launching new flights from Astana to two destinations in Russia – Tyumen and Kazan.The new Astana–Tyumen route commenced will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.The flight will be served by an Embraer E190,…

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Sharkey joins senior management team at Ryanair

Ryanair has announced the appointment of Carol Sharkey as the airline’s chief risk officer, joining its senior management team.Sharkey, who is currently Ryanair’s director of safety and security, will assume responsibility for all of Ryanair’s operational risk assessment and will…

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Economists Await An Upturn In Swiss Tourism

The winter season was already a success, now a strong summer season is to follow. According to economic researchers, the situation in Swiss tourism is as good as it has been for many years.Foreign tourists, in particular, have provided a…

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Azamara Cruises announces new Africa stops

airBaltic and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft have announced that the parties have executed a firm purchase agreement for the sale and purchase of 30 Bombardier CS300 aircraft.The deal also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft of the same type.This order…

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Tourism In Dresden Booming Rapidly

Tourism in Dresden is growing in a great manner. In the first quarter of 2018, the industry recorded double-digit growth rates.In the first three months of 2018, the number of arrivals rose by 15.4% compared to the same period last…

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Russia Expects Many Visitors For Fifa World Cup

The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 14 and Russia is finalizing preparations for the biggest sporting event of the year. Along with the 32 teams involved, the country is preparing to welcome masses of fans and many visitors…

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