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Simpleview provides strong DMS solution for European DMOs

expanding into the global marketplace

Simpleview provides strong DMS solution for European DMOs

By Sam Brace, Guest Contributor

Before Aviva Pearson started with Simpleview in February of 2012 as its newest Director of Business Development, her goal was to work with a company who had built a strong reputation in the ...

New breed of European shoppers outpacing USA in use of technology

Xtreme shoppers

New breed of European shoppers outpacing USA in use of technology

LONDON, England - A new breed of 'Xtreme shoppers' has been identified, amongst whom the European ones are outpacing their American counterparts when it comes to use of technology for shopping. ...

European cities report double-digit hotel price rises

Hotel price radar

European cities report double-digit hotel price rises

European cities, including London, reported double-digit price rises compared with the third quarter of last year according to hotel portal HRS, in its recent price radar.

Robust growth in European and international travel

Despite economic turbulence, European tourism numbers are up

Robust growth in European and international travel

BERLIN, Germany – Good news for European tourism: despite continuing economic turbulence, European tourism industry figures are up.

European cruise industry generates billions

Cruise News

European cruise industry generates billions

It almost goes without saying ocean cruises these days generate some pretty hefty bucks – in fact, billions of Euros annually, to be exact.

Trade war over carbon emissions trading looms

Emissions Trading Scheme

Trade war over carbon emissions trading looms

European airlines have warned of a damaging trade war with the US, Russia and China if Brussels pushes ahead with plans to include carriers in the emissions trading scheme next year in a move that ...

European Tour Operators Association to meet about visitor tax

Discussions Also On City Tourism

European Tour Operators Association to meet about visitor tax

ETOA (European Tour Operators Association) will be holding a dedicated city tourism seminar in Florence on March 21.

10 dirtiest hotels in Europe exposed

2010 ten dirtiest European hotels

10 dirtiest hotels in Europe exposed

LONDON, England - The list of Europe's ten dirtiest hotels has been released today.

World Travel and Tourism Council demands review of European compensation regulation

Debate Reignites

World Travel and Tourism Council demands review of European compensation regulation

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is insisting that the European Commission re-examine compensation legislation following the Eyjafjallajoekull volcanic ash cloud earlier this year.

Air Seychelles to comply with European emission controls

Meeting European Union Standards

Air Seychelles to comply with European emission controls

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - The European Union (EU) emission trading scheme has been a challenge to airlines flying into European airspace, and foreign carriers have progressively started to comply with monitoring ...

EVVC is the first German association to be Green Globe certified

European Association Of Event Centres

EVVC is the first German association to be Green Globe certified

LOS ANGELES, CA - In May of this year, the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) and Green Globe developed and introduced a joint certification process for event venues, which has already ...

Travel news: Some European hotel rooms are not so cool

Not All Rooms Are Air Conditioned

Travel news: Some European hotel rooms are not so cool

NUREMBERG, Germany - When you are on vacation and touring around in the summer heat, sometimes one the best parts of the day is returning to your air-conditioned hotel room.

A manager of international level to lead the Italian Chapter of EHMA

European Hotel Managers Association

A manager of international level to lead the Italian Chapter of EHMA

By Mario Masciullo, eTN

ITALY (eTN) - EHMA (European Hotel Managers Association), the association of profesionals of the hospitality industry in Europe, entrusted Mr.

European cafes, stores ban and fine bikini-clad tourists

Europe: Swimsuits are for the beach

European cafes, stores ban and fine bikini-clad tourists

Bikini-clad sunbathers in some parts of Europe are finding out that life’s not such a beach when they wear skimpy clothes.

World Travel Awards European nominees unveiled

Race To Be The Best

World Travel Awards European nominees unveiled

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony is taking place in October - but the fight is just beginning to make it on to the coveted winners’ platform.

Déjà vu - ash clouds menacing European air travel again

European Aviation Vs Ash Cloud - Round 2

Déjà vu - ash clouds menacing European air travel again

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK

DUBLIN – Iceland's clouds of volcanic ash are menacing European air traffic again, but transport chiefs insisted Tuesday they are learning from last month's crisis and won't let the ...

European Tour Operators Association bids final farewell to John Boon

Head Of Membership Services Passes Away

European Tour Operators Association bids final farewell to John Boon

By eTN Staff Writer

John Boon was a vibrant product of an era when inbound tourism, and inbound group tourism in particular, dominated tourism. He was one of the major forces in that industry.

Amadeus IPO

Amadeus IT Holdings IPO to test investors' appetite for Spanish-listed travel stocks

By CHRISTOPHER BJORK

MADRID — Amadeus IT Holdings SA is set to price its initial public offering on Tuesday, testing investors' appetite for Spanish-listed travel stocks at a time when both the Spanish economy and ...

European tourist stuck in Florida? SeaWorld has a free one-day pass for you

SeaWorld Offers Free Passes To Stranded European Visitors

European tourist stuck in Florida? SeaWorld has a free one-day pass for you

MIAMI - European tourists stranded in Florida because of a volcanic ash cloud that has paralysed air travel to and from northern Europe got some good news on Monday: an offer of free one-day ...

Kiwis take stranded tourists in

Stuck Tourists Billeted to NZ Homes

Kiwis take stranded tourists in

The volcanic ash cloud which closed the skies over Europe, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, has given some tourists a dose of Kiwi hospitality they did not bargain for at the end of their ...

British Airways and Iberia merger creates 3rd largest European airline

Agreement Signed

British Airways and Iberia merger creates 3rd largest European airline

By eTN Staff Writer

Two unprofitable carriers, British Airways (BA) and Spanish carrier, Iberia, signed a merger agreement on Thursday with the expectation that doing so will save them US$533 million a year and ...

European passenger traffic up nearly 4 percent during January 2010

Signs Of Recovery At European Airports

European passenger traffic up nearly 4 percent during January 2010

Traffic figures for the beginning of the new year reveal improving signs of recovery at European airports.

European, US tourists advised to take maximum precaution in India

India Travel Advisories

European, US tourists advised to take maximum precaution in India

Following the bomb blast at the German Bakery a famous eatery frequented by foreigners in Pune on Saturday, tourists arriving from Europe are advised to take maximum precaution, while travelling ...

Costa Rica: More European tourists wanted

Costa Rica

Costa Rica: More European tourists wanted

Every day more and more Europeans make Costa Rican their vacation destination.

Agoda.com announces its top 5 European hot spots for winter 09/10

Best Hotel Deals

Agoda.com announces its top 5 European hot spots for winter 09/10

By eTN Staff Writer

Agoda.com, a leading Asia-based hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline.com, singles out some of Europe’s best off-season destinations with the top 5 European hot spots for winter ...

European travel industry cautiously optimistic in the wake of massive losses

Preliminary Travel Statistics For 2009 From ITB

European travel industry cautiously optimistic in the wake of massive losses

By eTN Staff Writer

In the calendar year following the worldwide economic and financial crisis the international travel industry has experienced a serious decline but nonetheless has survived this period in better ...

World Travel Awards announces line up for European event

Entertainment Confirmed For WTA Ceremony In Obidos, Portugal

World Travel Awards announces line up for European event

By eTN Staff Writer

Senior management and decision makers from Europe’s travel and tourism industry will gather at the five-star Marriott Praia D’El Rey on October 17 for a weekend of high-level networking and ...

European competence centers for health & medical tourism

Health And Medical Tourism

European competence centers for health & medical tourism

By Dr. med. Robert Gerl, Leonore Boscher, Tomas Mainil, Prof. Kunhardt

The concept of health tourism is not new.

AMAWATERWAYS launches river cruise sale featuring savings up to US$3,000

World’s Largest River Cruise Sale

AMAWATERWAYS launches river cruise sale featuring savings up to US$3,000

By eTN Staff Writer

Award-winning European river cruise line, AMAWATERWAYS, announced its World’s Largest River Cruise Sale featuring savings up to US$3,000 per stateroom on select cruise departures in 2009 and ...

ETOA announces campaign on tax reform

European Tour Operators Association

ETOA announces campaign on tax reform

By David Browne

On January 1, a series of new measures on the indirect taxation of travel services are coming into force throughout Europe.

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