Tourism

2020 worst year for international arrivals to Europe in over 30 years

llustrating the devastating demise of tourism in 2020, international tourist arrivals to Europe dropped 70% in 2020 compared to 2019 All reporting European destinations record declines in arrivals between 51%-85%, 1 in 3 declining between 70%-79% Vaccine roll-out and improved testing and tracing regimes provide some grounds for optimism for gradual recovery in 2021 92% […]

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Terrorists plotting bomb attacks arrested in Denmark and Germany

All arrested suspects are charged with planning one or more terrorist attacks or attempting to participate in terrorism Terrorists allegedly procured components to make bombs and other weapons Seven people charged with plotting terrorist attacks or attempting to participate in terrorism The risk of terrorist attacks in Denmark is considered “serious” Danish Security and Intelligence […]

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Air France-KLM and Airbus launch call for expressions of interest for hydrogen branch in Paris airports

Paris Region, Choose Paris Region, Groupe ADP, Air France-KLM and Airbus are launching an unprecedented worldwide call for expressions of interest for the hydrogen branch in airports. Paris Region, Choose Paris Region, Groupe ADP, Air France-KLM and Airbus are launching an unprecedented worldwide call Worldwide call for expressions of interest complies with the French government’s […]

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Allegiant Air launches new Key West flight from Cincinnati

The U.S. Midwest market is traditionally a very strong origin market for the Florida Keys Allegiant announces nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Key West International Airport Allegiant plans to serve the Key West market with twice-weekly flights Allegiant plans to serve new route with Airbus A319 aircraft Beginning June 9 Allegiant Air […]

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Passenger Traffic Still Down at Frankfurt Airport in January 2021

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served 882,869 passengers in January 2021, representing an 80.9 percent decline compared to the same month last year. This low demand resulted from ongoing travel restrictions imposed – and partly tightened – by governments amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In contrast, FRA’s cargo throughput (comprising airfreight and airmail) rose by 18.1 percent to […]

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Stay Put Together for Fat Thursday in Cologne and Duesseldorf

Stay put- together is the message today in freezing Duesseldorf and Cologne, two German cities on the river Rhine. The next Carnival is coming! Officially planned to start today with Fat Thursday (Altweiberfastnacht) , Carnival 2021 was officially thrown into the water. “Just let us stay put together” is the message by organizers. The Cologne […]

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Seychelles stars in German TV Show “The Dream Ship”

Sailing large, the German series “Dream Ship” hit the Indian Ocean destination, as the Seychelles Islands was featured on the popular German TV Show, “Das Traumschiff” as it is known in its native country, earlier this month.  Debuted in 1981, the German television series became one of the most-watched TV shows in the country, following […]

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EasyJet well-positioned to compete with legacy carriers post-COVID-19

Legacy carriers may have reduced their cost bases but not to the extent of low-cost carriers Low-cost model is likely to pay dividends in easyJet’s recovery Unlike other low-cost carriers, easyJet mostly serves primary airports easyJet is well-positioned to respond to any pent up demand in the market As legacy carriers across Europe continue to […]

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Spain Tourism getting ready to welcome Chinese outbound travelers

The Spain Tourism Ministry is the first European tourism authority to facilitate a recovery program that caters to Chinese outbound travelers. Chinese travelers are ready to go abroad once it is safe to do so after COVID-19. Where there is quality there will be traveler peer recommendations. Tourists from China want smaller groups.                                                Most Chinese […]

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New procedures for travelers to Dominica

Dominica is following the lead of other Caribbean countries who have tightened up on screening for COVID-19. Travelers from Antigua and Barbuda must process for COVID-19 at high-risk classification. Visitors must submit to testing and quarantine. Safe in Nature “Managed Experience” required. The government has revised its COVID-19 country risk classifications for travelers to Dominica […]