The meetings industry continues to grow. The number of participants in conferences and conventions has almost tripled in the past 15 years: While Berlin welcomed 4.2 million participants in 2001, t…
Hotel Reservations in Nice Fell 30 Percent After Bastille Day Attack
Hotels and retailers on France’s Mediterranean coast have suffered in the days since the terrorist attack that killed 84 people in Nice on July 14, Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said.Hotel…
Emirates introduces the world’s first amenity kit in Economy class
Emirates introduces the world’s first amenity kit in Economy class Emirates has launched the world’s first interactive amenity kit in Economy Class providing a more comfortable travel e…
U.S. is Among the Worst in Paid Vacation, Malta the Best
Maltese workers get the best deal when it comes to vacation time , racking up the most days off, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Mexico, Turkey and the U.S. …
Visit Faroe Islands Creates ‘Sheep View’ Because Google Street View is a No-Show
The tourism board of the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago between Iceland and Scotland, wants Google Street View badly. Street View is used by travel planners all over the world, and without tha…
FAA bars air service between U.S. and Turkey
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday decreed a ban on all commercial and private flights between the U.S. and Turkey, following the Turkish military’s failed coup attempt.Flights f…
Following Tragedy in Nice, France, EasyJet, Marriott Waive Their Fees
Airlines, tour operators and hotel companies are allowing guests to rebook or cancel trips to Nice free of charge after a terrorist driving a truck mowed down Bastille Day revelers in the French co…
French Coco resort opens in Martinique fishing village
French Coco, a resort near the fishing village of Tartane in Martinique, opened July 1.French Coco has 17 suites (16 with private pools), a restaurant and on-site herb and vegetable gardens.“…
Europe Is Still Threatening to End Visa-Waiver Travel by North Americans
The European Union kept in check a threat to require visas for Americans and Canadians traveling to Europe, seeking more time for a diplomatic solution to a nagging trans-Atlantic dispute.The Europ…
Crystal Mozart christened In Vienna, launching Crystal River Cruises
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, in another milestone for the expansion of Crystal, the luxury travel and lifestyle brand portfolio, Crystal Mozart was officially welcomed to the Crystal River Cruise…