Olympia Hotel Management has announced that it has been selected to operate Inn on Boltwood in Amherst, Mass. Owned by Amherst College, Inn on Boltwood has welcomed guests to Amherst and the Pioneer Valley since 1926. The stately and traditional inn features 49 stylish guest rooms and suites, each with a unique design, as well […]
Known as pioneers who elevated the luxury scene in Santorini, leading privately-owned hospitality group, Kanava Hotels & Resorts, today announced an exciting new chapter, with the unveiling of their new brand name Empiria Group. The change celebrates the company’s 30 years of expertise and plans for further developments and echoes its evolving purpose, values, and […]
Global demand, measured in cargo ton-kilometers (CTKs), fell 7.5% compared to February 2022 (-8.3% for international operations) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic levels. • Global demand, measured in cargo ton-kilometers (CTKs), fell 7.5% compared to February 2022 […]
Some crash victims required treatment for minor injuries at the scene, although 19 were taken to various hospitals An overnight Dutch passenger train from Leiden to The Hague was passing the town of Voorschoten, when it crashed not far from that location at about 3:30am, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. Dutch Railways […]
Travelers in Manchester on their itinerary will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets in the near future. In addition to costs for travel or accommodation, the city in England is demanding additional taxes from the beginning of April to help expand the tourism sector. Additional Revenue for the Preservation of the City […]
Brazil surpassed the mark of 1.5 million foreign tourists received in just two months of 2023, the highest in the historical series that began in 2019, until then the best year, when 1,427,871 entered the country. In this period, foreign tourists spent in the country US$ 1.1 billion, surpassing the figure of the first two […]
Most of the major airlines had dropped A380 as too fuel-intensive and environmentally unfriendly aircraft. But now the Airbus A380 is making a comeback: Due to the strong increase in demand for air tickets and the delayed delivery of ordered aircraft, airlines have decided to reactivate the Airbus A380 in 2022, which is particularly appreciated […]
Our natural resources are drying up. Whether we like it or not, whether our customers like it or not, we must gradually prepare ourselves for major changes. We must ask ourselves some essential questions for the tourism industry’s future. Five fictional (or not) scenarios for tourism for the year 2050… Hyper-globalization It is the […]
Easter is coming and many Germans are drawn to the spring sunshine on the Mediterranean or further afield during vacations. What are the Germans’ travel trends for the coming season? Most German tourists choose destinations in Egypt, the Canary Islands and Turkey for tour operator holidays, followed by the Balearic Islands, the Maldives, Greece, and […]
A third of travelers globally recognize wellness as a priority, incorporating travel as an integral part of their routine, according to the report The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trends that are Innovating the Travel Experience. The study carried out by Hilton Hotel & Resorts addresses traveler trends during 2023 and evaluates the experiences that users are […]