In 2022, the Portuguese hotel establishments reached revenues of more than 5 billion euros, an increase of 114.6% compared to the previous year, according to the consulting firm Informa D&B. According to their study, the 2022 Portuguese hotels revenues figure exceeds by 16.5% that of 2019, before the pandemic hit the country. The data included […]
Tourism
Night Train Travel in Europe is Evolving
Are you planning your summer trip to Europe? Well, that’s a commendable ambition, as many fantastic destinations won’t leave even the most demanding travelers cold. However, not everyone likes the idea of traveling by plane or car, especially when many fantastic destinations are located too close to each other. This is where a train might […]
Hotel Digitalization: Only 16% of Hotels in Spain Use Modern Technology
The hospitality industry, like other business sectors, has been immersed in evolution in recent years in terms of technology. Hotel digitalization is being carried out to improve the customer experience and the efficiency of work as it is with the management of reservations. BCC Innovation and Delectatech have carried out a study in this regard […]
Sustainable Travel Still Popular Although Expensive
While travelers increasingly want to travel responsibly, inflation and the energy crisis are holding back their purchasing decisions, says the Booking platform, which unveiled the results of its study on sustainable travel. Travelers believe they will have to choose this year between cutting back or opting for sustainable travel, says Booking, which unveiled the results […]
Jamaica Tourist Board Announces Appointment of Philip Rose
Mr. Philip Rose has been selected to serve as the Deputy Director of Tourism for the Americas at the Jamaica Tourist Board. The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Philip Rose to serve as its Deputy Director of Tourism (Ag.), Americas, with responsibility for the U.S., Caribbean and Latin […]
New Flights Between Frankfurt and Belfast
Belfast City Airport announced new service has commenced to Frankfurt, Germany via Lufthansa airline. Lufthansa’s new flights mark the first time the German flag carrier has operated in Northern Ireland. The service, which is the only direct air link between Northern Ireland and Germany, will operate up to four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]
Italy Announces New Tourism Ambassador
The Italy Ministry of Tourism and ENIT have announced a new promotional campaign which will have an exceptional ambassador. A testimonial worthy of representing Italy in the world. Someone very modern, but with a great history behind them. It is the Venus of Sandro Botticelli, one of the best-known women in the world, the protagonist […]
Huge 7.3 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning in Indonesia
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck west of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island causing the issuance of a tsunami warning. The big quake was initially reported the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) as a 6.9 earthquake while the USGS had an preliminary report of 7.1 both of which have since been revised upwards. The EMSC issued the […]
Carnival in Jamaica Attracts Thousands of International Visitors
The Jamaica Tourist Board is leveraging the annual Carnival event to bring more visitors to the island destination. The Jamaica Tourist Board has indicated that the Carnival in Jamaica is a major cultural experience that can attract even more visitors to the island. As part of the destination’s Sports and Entertainment marketing pillars, the event […]
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Europe’s First $500B Firm
Strong growth across the world’s luxury products sector has been mainly attributed to the re-opening of China French luxury group, controlled by billionaire Bernard Arnault, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, reported a 17% jump in sales in the first quarter of 2023 – more than double market expectations, which enabled it to become Europe’s first […]