tourism from China : French President Francois Hollande gives a guarantee

Are Chinese tourists safe in France ?

In early March, 23 members of a Chinese tour group were robbed after dinner in Paris. Their passports, passenger tickets and cash were looted, and the group leader was injured.

French promotional campaign omits one of D-Day beaches

Tourism campaign about Normandy landings angers D-Day veterans

D-Day veterans have criticised French tourism officials after they unveiled a new promotional campaign about the Normandy landings which ignores one of the beaches where British troops went ...

London hotels anticipate slow summer

London hotel occupancy expected to drop during first post-Olympic summer

LONDON, England - Hotel industry experts anticipate a potential slump in London this post-Olympic summer.

Clare Sustainable Travel Officer commented

Ireland Minister opens 4km cycleway in County Clare to boost leisure tourism

Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport, Alan Kelly TD, today officially opened a 4km cycleway between Ennistymon and Lahinch in County Clare, Ireland

Berlin Tourism

Berlin to charge 5 percent tourist "city tax" starting July 1

BERLIN, Germany - Berlin's city government has decided to put a 5 percent tax on tourist hotel stays from this summer, part of efforts to shore up the German capital's finances.

Harlequin Property applies for administration

Financially troubled Caribbean investment firm applies for protection

LONDON, England - The financially troubled multi-million dollar Caribbean investment firm Harlequin Property has applied for its sales arm to go into administration.

Ben Gurion airport security

Israeli security allowed to demand access to tourists' email accounts

JERUSALEM, Israel — Israeli security officials at Ben Gurion airport are legally allowed to demand access to tourists' email accounts and deny them entry if they refuse, the country's top legal ...

travel link between Vidin and Calafat

New check post on Danube River bridge will connect Bulgaria with Romania

SOFIA, Bulgaria – The Bulgarian caretaker government has approved an intergovernmental agreement for opening up a new checkpoint with Romania at the Danube River bridge that links Vidin to ...

multi-language online airport guides

Frankfurt Airport guides make it easy for passengers to navigate terminals

Germany’s largest airport is now making it even easier for passengers from around the world to get around the terminals.

Dreamliner security losses for airlines

We will go after Boeing for millions LOT CEO says

We will go after Boeing over compensation for hundreds of millions of zlotys in losses, LOT Polish airline CEO Mikosz told the press on tuesday.

40 percent of Brits prefer to have a banana above anything else

Brits name the banana their number one fruit

LONDON, England - When you think about British fruit, what probably springs to mind is orchards full of apples, pears and plums.

Ukraine and European Union

Ukraine streamlines Eurointegration laws

KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian parliament has adopted two laws bearing changes that are required by the action plan on visa liberalization with the EU.

Czech meetings industry

Prague Convention Bureau elects new Board

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – On April 16, a new Board of Directors was elected to two-year terms at the General Assembly of Prague Convention Bureau (PCB).

Malaga Convention Bureau, Andalucía Tourism Board and MPI Spain team up

IBTM series to put meeting professionals from Spain and Russia on same page

The next event in the “Talks” series will provide a dedicated education and networking opportunity for Spanish meeting planners to learn about successfully conducting business with Russian ...

luxurious London penthouse

Winner of opulent penthouse stay at Corinthia Hotel London

NEW YORK, New York - Donna Keane, Manager of Leisure Operations, Protravel International, was the lucky winner of a luxurious two-night stay in one of Corinthia Hotel London’s opulent ...

France gay tourism industry

Same sex marriage approved in France

Gay tourism has always been an important part for France to include in their travel and tourism promotions. Now there are more reasons for the French travel and tourism Industry to celebrate,

Israeli Airline Strike Over

El Al reaches agreement with government, ends strike

Israel reached an agreement with airline El Al on Monday to help cover its security costs, which ended a two-day strike and will help the flag carrier be competitive in an open-skies deal with ...

A350-1000 to take major role in British Airways future long-haul fleet

IAG and British Airways select the A350

After a thorough selection process, International Airline Group (IAG), and British Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to buy 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft plus 18 options, as ...

Holland America Line

Holland America Line commemorates its 140th anniversary with official christening of 'Signature' tulip At Keukenhof Gardens

SEATTLE, Wash.

Lisbon hotel promotion

Corinthia in Lisbon offers ultimate hotel experience

LISBON, Portugal - The award-winning Corinthia Hotel Lisbon launched “The Ultimate Lisbon Experience,” a promotion allowing guests a 50% discount on all room upgrades.

Scottish Tourism Numbers Drop

Minister: Fewer tourists visiting Scotland, spending less money

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Fewer tourists are visiting Scotland, according to official figures.

Marathons around the world get a voice of peace

Hamburg marathon featured tributes to the victims of the Boston Marathon

he local TV coverage of Sunday marathons in Hamburg, Germany featured tributes to the victims of the bombing at the Boston marathon on Monday.

Runners are stronger than bombers

London Marathon was a message for Boston

The race was in London, but the thoughts of many were with another city.

EU open Sky agreement

Israel airlines on strike

Israeli carriers El Al, Arkia and Israir began a strike at 5 a.m.

Lufthansa and the union Verdi failed negotiations

Lufthansa German Airlines forced to cancel 98% of their flights

Lufthansa is facing a one-day ‘warning’ strike by one of its unions on Monday.

Travel & Tourism (T&T) Competitiveness Report 2013

Seychelles Minister Alain St.Ange meets Thea Chiesa of the World Economic Forum

The recent Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report rankings by the World Economic Forum following the findings by the Travel & Tourism (T&T) Competitiveness Report 2013 was a topic of ...

Airline boss: How to survive tough times

TAP Air Portugal chief warns of dangers of uncertainty in Europe

LISBON, Portugal - As Portugal battles to repay its bailout, one of the country's airline executives has warned of the dangers of uncertainty in a region desperate to regain its economic ...

ETOA and Athens collaborate to boost tourism

The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) and the city of Athens are joining forces to stimulate tourism to the capital of Greece, often referred to as the ‘cradle of Western ...

work cut out for new airline chief

Alitalia names new CEO

ITALY (eTN) - The Board of Alitalia met recently and finally confirmed the name of the new CEO to be Mr.

Swiss hospitality in a four-star environment

Movenpick Hotel Berlin renovated and certified green

LOS ANGELES, California - Movenpick Hotel Berlin – a Green Globe certified property - has completed renovation work and can now offer guests even higher standards of comfort.