eTurboNews: On Saturday, July 1st, the press event buzzed with excitement as over 22 media professionals eagerly gathered in Abu Dhabi to experience the magic of the Seychelles Islands. During the event, Mrs Bernadette Willemin, the Director General of Destination Marketing, engaged with the attending press members, providing valuable insights into what sets Seychelles apart […]
Booking has announced its AI travel planner. The “AI Trip Planner” launched in beta on June 28 for a select group of US travelers on the company’s app. The new tool is based on Booking’s existing machine learning models that recommend destinations and accommodations on the platform to millions of travelers every day. It is […]
The well-known party spot, located away from Palma, is once again filled with tourists who enjoy partying. The beach, called Playa de Palma, is a popular drunken tourism destination for German amateur soccer players, women groups, and drunken friends during the summer. Additionally, tens of thousands of Spanish high school graduates choose this location to […]
eTurboNews: This comes as IATA upgraded passenger traffic projections for Hong Kong that now see a recovery to pre-crisis levels by the end of 2024. This revision brings Hong Kong’s recovery in line with expectations for a faster recovery in the Asia-Pacific region. “The situation is looking bright for Hong Kong. China’s earlier-than-expected reopening is […]
The travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute €1.44 billion to the European Union’s economy this year, 98 percent closer to the pre-pandemic result of €1.47 billion in 2019, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 economic impact study. The WTTC also predicts that the travel and tourism industry will generate […]
The Spanish Camping Federation (FEEC) estimates that this summer will exceed the 2022 figures, with an average occupancy rate of around 90% nationwide and hundreds of establishments at full capacity, especially between July 15 and August 20. Spanish campsites expect more than 5 million travelers this year and 23 million overnight stays. Although campsites in […]
In September 2021, South Korea introduced electronic travel authorizations for citizens of 112 countries exempt from short-stay visas. K-ETA, for Korea Electronic Travel Authorization, is valid for two years and allows multiple trips to the country. From July 3, 2023, the electronic travel authorization for South Korea is extended; in particular, young travelers and senior […]
After the pandemic, travel industry giants such as Booking, Expedia, and Airbnb have adjusted their market positioning. Booking.com’s growth in Europe has been exponential. It went up many points in terms of percentage of market share. In the United States however, Expedia is the leading OTA. Both are doing very well and continue to grow. […]
According to the recently released “National Summer Vacation Tourism Development Report,” there is a high demand for summer travel in China this year. Additionally, the report notes that the supply chain for tourism is continuously improving and becoming more efficient. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Data Center’s survey, the overall desire to […]
The national carrier of the State of Qatar expands its network in France with four weekly direct flights to Lyon, a city of architectural landmarks and award-winning culinary experiences Qatar Airways has landed its inaugural flight to the French city of Lyon, with the new direct service operated by a Boeing 787-8, with four weekly […]