Deutsche Lufthansa has made the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union a new offer to resolve the present industrial dispute.The move follows days of strike action in recent weeks with hundreds of…
Airbnb, HomeAway each fined by Barcelona officials
Airbnb and Expedia’s HomeAway division were each fined about $635,000 last week by Barcelona government officials for facilitating accommodation rentals for units that the officials said are …
Booking Platforms In Germany May Expect More Regulations
The German Minister of Economic Affairs, Sigmar Gabriel has called for a stronger regulation of booking platforms and portals such as Airbnb.The minister said that many companies of the “shar…
Iberia returns to Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport has announced further development in its continuous growth and progression with the welcome return of Iberia next summer, with an expanded flying program.Following the success of t…
Switzerland Tourism launches two new campaigns for Winter and Summer
Switzerland Tourism announced the launch of its winter campaign for 2016 and ‘Nature wants you back’ campaign for summer 2017. The winter campaign will focus on all the action and adven…
Best of British as BA launches own brand gin
British Airways is introducing its very own exclusive brand of gin for premium customers.The specially made tipple – British Airways Gin – will only be served to the airline’s Fir…
Bath Priory to welcome first L’Occitane Spa in UK
The Bath Priory will welcome the new spa later this monthThe Bath Priory has announced it is to open the UK’s first L’Occitane Spa: The Garden Spa by L’Occitane.Opening this month…
U.S. State Department: ‘Heightened Risk of Terrorist Attacks’ in Europe During the Holidays
The State Department is advising U.S. citizens traveling in Europe to be aware of a “heightened risk of terrorist attacks” during the holiday season.The advisory issued Monday says &ldq…
British Airways upgrading U.S. lounges
British Airways will spend $110 million upgrading its lounges and boarding areas at seven U.S. airports, including $65 million at New York’s Kennedy Airport.British Airways will improve its c…
Switzerland’s Rhätische Bahn organises a sit-down dinner for travel trade in Mumbai
Swiss transport company, Rhaetian Railways, recently hosted a close-knit dinner for leading travel trade agents from Mumbai at the Magazine Street Kitchen, which was attended by thirty-five travel …