Helsinki Airport
HONG KONG - Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, has won the prestigious World Airport Award for Best Airport in Northern Europe.
Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS business jets
SAINT-CLOUD, France - The FAA has certificated two newest members of the Falcon family of business jets, the Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS.
Russian, Polish tourists killed in Belgium
MOSCOW, Russia - Two aircraft sent by the Russian Emergencies Ministry to Belgium following a tourist bus crash in the West European country have landed in Brussels Airport, the ministry said ...
Armed police guard Paris tourist attractions from Romanian, Bulgarian thugs
PARIS, France - Hundreds of armed police have been placed around Paris' major tourist monuments because of an influx of criminal gangs from eastern Europe.
Aeroflot-Manchester United Deal
LONDON, England - Russian airline Aeroflot is to become an unlikely addition to Manchester United’s global roster of sponsors in a multi-million-pound contract to be announced this summer.
Dassault Aviation
SAINT-CLOUD, France - The first Mystère 20, ancestor of today's industry leading Falcon business jet line, is set to return to public view following a 3 year long radical facelift.
12 million travelers surveyed
This year's edition of the Skytrax survey set a new record with more than 12 million respondents.
Green Globe Highest Achievement Award 2012
LOS ANGELES, California – “It’s a great achievement for the Movenpick Hotel Munich-Airport to be re-certified and reaching such a high score,” said Albert Wechsler, Director at the ...
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European Aviation Industry
Aviation rules limiting foreign ownership of European airlines are "ridiculous" and a fresh bout of consolidation is needed in the sector to boost revenue, according to Willie Walsh, the chief ...
Herdade da Comporta resort
LISBON, Portugal - Portugal's efforts to upgrade its tourism industry got a boost on Friday with the announcement of plans for a 92 million euro ($121 million) luxury resort whose backers say is ...
A tourist gem
By Elisabeth Lang
Have you ever heard of the island Sylt? No wonder - it is Germany’s best kept secret, but once you go there, you always want to go back.
Demonstrating ongoing commitment to responsible practices
LOS ANGELES, California – “If you want to be successful in the event sector these days, you have to follow the green trend in the market and deliver a sustainable product,” said Oliver ...
Action plan SPRINT to ensure a swift and reliable opening
Today airport CEO Hartmut Mehdorn presented SPRINT, his action plan for a speedy opening of the future Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to the supervisory board of the airport operating company ...
European Travel Commission (ETC)
Mr Manuel Butler, Director General of Tourspain (Spain) was elected President of the European Travel Commission (ETC) at the 84th General Meeting in Dublin (Ireland) on 11th April.
Service program recognized for increased quality
Each year, Skytrax asks more than 12 million passengers from around 160 countries to comment on service standards of almost 400 airports around the world.
Prague Convention Bureau organized unique tourism and travel seminar
On April 9, the world congress industry experts met in the Prague Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel Prague at the educational seminar “How to win international congresses.” During the event, which was ...
Time to cast your votes
World Travel Awards is celebrating a landmark 20th year as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry.” In this the European Regional awards, over 1,300 travel, tourism, and hospitality companies will ...
UK low-cost irline ceases operations at Belfast International
An airline has ceased operations at Belfast International Airport after citing safety concerns over a runway resurfacing project.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, 1925 - 2013
Lady Thatcher, Britain's first female prime minister and among the most influential and divisive political leaders the country has ever seen, died on Monday at the age of 87 after suffering a ...
Prague region metro train
Prague and other provinces of the Czech Republic have a new mode of public transport in the form of a brand new metro train.
Robb Report award
Corinthia Hotels announces that its flagship Corinthia Hotel London has received the “Best of the Best” award in the new hotels category from Robb Report magazine.
Air France ordered to pay 10,000 euro fine
A French court on Thursday ordered Air France to pay a 10,000 euro ($12,800) fine for having ordered a pro-Palestinian activist off a flight to Tel Aviv because she was not Jewish.
New brochure and website launched to raise service quality
The ACC Airport Conference Center at Frankfurt Airport has launched a new information brochure with the aim of offering customers – as the brochure’s title indicates – a range of “new ...
Germany hotel demonstrates corporate social responsibility
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Movenpick Hotel Hamburg in Germany.
World Tourism organization meeting in Madrid
Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of becoming a specialized UN agency, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will host the spring meeting of the UN System Chief Executive Board for ...
New hotel experiences in the city of lights
SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is showcasing ten fantastic hotels in Paris that have undergone recent ...
European amusement parks
BRUSSELS, Belgium - More than 300 amusement parks and attractions in Europe are currently in their last phase of preparations for the new season, which starts for many at the end of March.
Azamara unveils its inaugural AzAmazing Evening
By Dr. Anton Anderssen
New for 2013 on Azamara Cruiselines is a series of inimitable special events called “AzAmazing Evenings” - 51 of these spectacular experiences, created by Emilio Freeman, Director, Brand ...
only network planning forum for entire European region
In six weeks time, Europe’s aviation community will meet at Routes Europe, taking place May 12-14.
Recertified by Green Globe
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Amadeus Royal, Amadeus Elegant, Amadeus Princess, and Amadeus Diamond, all part of the Lueftner Cruises fleet of luxury ...
