International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global …
Category: EUROPE
EUROPE OUTBOUND
During the first eight months of 2019, outbound trips from Europe rose by 2.5%, according to the latest statistics from IPK.
EUROPEAN TOURISM DEMAND REMAINS STABLE DESPITE WOBBLY WORLD ECONOMY
European tourism demand remained in positive territory, albeit with a slower expansion rate compared to the past two years, according to the European Travel Commission's (ETC) report "European Tourism - …
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CROATIA STEPS OUT AT WTM
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 …
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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