Tag: Europe
Digitization in the focus of the German National Tourist Board’s recovery strategy
The German National is focusing its evidence-based recovery strategy in incoming tourism on digital tools for intensive customer communication. Brand awareness and inspiration are the focus here. In various stages of its customer communication, from empathy campaigns during lock-down phases in international markets, digital events and workshops with the travel industry, and targeted product […]
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SriLankan Airlines strengthens presence in U.S. and Europe through Qatar Airways codeshare
SriLankan Airlines is strengthening its presence in the U.S. and European markets through the expansion of its existing codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, with additional connections to serve various cities in these regions. Vipula Gunatilleka, Group Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines said, “The expansion of our partnership with Qatar Airways is an important element […]
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Global DMC Network by JTB focuses on Indian travellers through roadshow
The Global DMC Network by JTB Group focuses on the Indian market by organising a multi-city roadshow in January 2019. The host cities are New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai respectively on January 21, 23 and 24. The purpose hereof is to introduce the Group’s services to Indian travel agencies and help them to plan long-haul […]
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WOW air’s maiden flight takes off from New Delhi
WOW air, the recently launched Icelandic low-cost long-haul airline began its operations from New Delhi with its inaugural flight being flagged off from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airline will operate three weekly flights from New Delhi, connecting passengers to North America and Europe through their hub in Iceland (KEF). Post the announcement of the […]
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San Marino becomes fastest growing travel destination in Europe
According to data released by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), San Marino is the fastest growing travel destination in Europe. San Marino, a 23 sq mile country situated entirely within Italy with a population of 33,000 has been a hot favourite amongst travellers in recent times. The data states that San Marino saw a […]
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Europe sees 7% growth in international travellers
According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘European Tourism – Trends & Prospects 2018’, 32 out of 34 reporting destinations registered some form of growth over the summer period, with one in four enjoying double-digit expansion in arrivals. Europe saw a seven percent increase in international tourist arrivals in the first half of […]
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Air Arabia launches new route to Prague in Czech Republic
Air Arabia has announced the introduction of its new European destination, Prague in Czech Republic, direct from Sharjah, UAE. Air Arabia’s inaugural flight to the city will commence on December 11. Flights to Prague will operate five times a week from 13 destinations in India including Jaipur, Kochi, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Goa, Kozhikode, Hyderabad, New […]
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India gears up for Holland Sales Mission 2018
Holland Sales Mission 2018, a three-day event, is being held from August 28 to 30 in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. The Mission aims to bring all travel trade partners together to update them about Destination Netherlands, educate them on what the country has to offer that will be of great interest to their Indian clientele […]
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Chaîne des Puys – Limagne fault Tectonic Arena now on the UNESCO World Heritage List
On July 2, 2018, during the 42nd session, the 21 States composing the World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe the Chaîne des Puys – Limagne fault Tectonic Arena on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This unique landscape now joins sites such as the Grand Canyon, the Okavango Delta, Kilimanjaro and the Great Barrier Reef on […]
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MMT report: 24% of more Indians are travelling this summer
According to a report by Make My Trip(MMT), most Indians are planning for long-haul international destinations with booking going up by 25% compared to last year. The report also stated that about 50% of the booking is made by travellers on the 25-35 age groups. “Long-haul destinations have registered higher growth this year compared to […]
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