Switzerland is running a six-month to close three Italian border crossings at night. Pictured is a closed border checkpoint in Ponte Cremenaga, Switzerland. Pablo Gianinazzi / Associated Press Swit…
Conrad Bora Bora Nui opens in French Polynesia
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has welcomed guests to Conrad Bora Bora Nui, the destination’s first five star resort to debut in ten years.Conrad’s first property in French Polynesia is id…
Amadeus signs partnership with bus travel leader Distribusion
Hotel room? Check. Flight? Check. Taxi to the airport? Check.What about getting from the airport to your hotel in the city centre?An airport transfer bus could be the best option.Chances are, if yo…
Bacall Associates to represent JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay in UK
Luxury travel agency Bacall Associates has signed the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay as its latest client.The first international luxury hotel brand on Phu Quoc Island, the resort opened its door…
St. Petersburg Subway Explosion Kills at Least 10, Shuts Down Entire System
At least 10 people were killed in explosions in two train carriages at metro stations in St. Petersburg on Monday, Russian authorities said.Interfax news agency quoted an unnamed source as saying o…
We’re All Set: Discussing the Future of European Travel on April 4
We are looking forward to welcoming 450 of you that are coming from all parts of Europe, North America, and Asia for this.Europe is the center of the world of travel— THE CROSSROADS — i…
Why the UK Travel Industry Isn’t Yet Suffering a Brexit Slowdown
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May signs the official letter to European Council President Donald Tusk invoking Article 50. The economic impact of Brexit has been limited so far. Christophe…
Lufthansa Will Expand Its Eurowings Brand as Budget Carrier Fight Heats Up
Deutsche Lufthansa AG wants to add long-distance airplanes to its low-cost Eurowings arm as competition for discount travelers from Europe to the Americas intensifies.“We need aircraft beyond…
British river cruise company launching U.S. sales
U.K.-based river cruise company Riviera Travel is introducing its fleet of European river vessels to the U.S. market with a sales office opening in Fairfield, Conn., and a U.S.-facing website launc…
Crowne Plaza Paris – Neuilly opens in France
InterContinental Hotels Group has welcomed the opening of Crowne Plaza Paris – Neuilly.Located in the prestigious residential neighbourhood of Neuilly, close to the American Hospital of Paris…