Croatia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to implement almost 70 unique projects, focusing on both niche and mainstream tourism trends, diversifying the countries offering yet further in the coming …
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BRITS SPEND-UP BIG IN ITALY: +15% IN FIRST HALF OF 2019
In the first half of 2019, travellers from the United Kingdom spent €1.7bn in Italy, an increase of 15.6% over the same period in 2018. Spending per capita per night …
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MAJOR NEW REPORT RELEASED ON CHINESE TOURISM IN EUROPE
A big data report on Chinese tourists traveling to Europe in the first half of 2019 reveals a 7.4% rise over 2018. The China Outbound Tourism Research Institute and Ctrip …
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UNITED ANNOUNCES FLIGHTS TO THE COTE D’AZUR
Beginning May 2, 2020, United Airlines will offer customers daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Nice, France – the gateway to the French Riviera.
GASTRONOMY AND URBAN EXPERIENCES BIG DRAW CARDS FOR EUROPE
Interests and hobbies are significant factors when it comes to selecting a travel destination, according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest research on “Tourism Passion Communities”. The study aimed …
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HILTON MUNICH GETS MAJOR FACELIFT
Hilton Munich City is celebrating completion of a €45m hotel-wide renovation.
CLUB MED ALPE D’HUEZ SET TO OPEN AFTER MAJOR REFURB
Club Med has announced details of the upcoming opening of its reimagined ski resort in the French Alps, Club Med Alpe d'Huez.
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VENICE BANS CRUISE SHIPS
Large cruise ships are to be banned from entering Venice's historic centre, the Italian government says.
CTRIP SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SICILY
Ctrip has announced a strategic partnership with Sicily that promises to bring a bigger share of the world’s largest outbound tourism market to the Mediterranean island.
INTERCONTINENTAL BERLIN GETS MAJOR REFIT
Owners, Union Investment, are investing €60m in modernising the iconic Berlin property managed by IHG.