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The European skies continue to fill, with a significant increase in flight traffic approaching pre-pandemic activity levels. Leading airlines and the continent's largest airports recorded remarkable weekly growth, with low-cost airlines notably expanding rapidly
At the international forum "Horizon 2030" held in Burgas, senior representatives discussed ways to enhance connectivity and tourism in the region, with an emphasis on sustainability and integrated transportation development
More than 100,000 visitors from 190 countries, impressive Israeli presence, and a special sponsor: Everything you can expect at the world's largest tourism fair, coming March 4-6, 2025
Eurostar, the popular European train, bolstering the Route between London and Amsterdam and serving ski enthusiasts on their way to the French Alps, has decided to cancel the popular summer Route to the Mediterranean coast
1.4 million tourists from GCC countries: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait will visit the UK this year and spend £3.5 billion
The ver.di union has called on workers at the Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn Airports to hold a one-day warning strike. A 24-hour strike is planned at Düsseldorf Airport on Monday, February 24, and at Cologne/Bonn Airport on Sunday, February 23. All the details
IHG Hotels & Resorts has acquired German hotel chain Ruby, with plans to expand the brand to over 120 hotels worldwide by 2030, including new markets in the USA and Asia
Operating over 125 destinations, including 8 daily flights on the Dubai-Tel Aviv route, Flydubai has earned yet another global recognition. CEO of APEX: "Excellence is the hallmark of Flydubai"
The small city-state has become the most popular tourism destination in Southeast Asia, with the industry contributing more than $66 billion to the country's economy last year. The number of tourists this year is expected to surge by nearly 10% compared to 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic
With upgraded rooms, enhanced facilities, and stronger air connections to Israel, Hilton Sofia cements its status as a luxury leader. With CEO Stefan Reiter back at the helm, the hotel enters a new era of premier hospitality in the heart of Sofia
Franz Liszt Airport saw its busiest January ever, with rising traffic. By February, six new routes were added, and major Terminal 2 renovations will begin soon
The hotel chain strengthens its presence in the Italian market with the opening of Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Monti, its ninth property in Italy. Yoram Biton, CEO of Leonardo Hotels Central Europe: “We are not only strengthening our presence in Rome but also continuing our strategic investment in developing the Italian market.”
The award honors the hotel's luxury and top-tier service. Stefan Radstrom, CEO: "A testament to our commitment to exceptional hospitality and personalized comfort."
A 32% surge in passengers, a record $476 million profit, and over 20 new destinations – Etihad Airways wraps up a year of exceptional growth and innovation
Air Seychelles will launch a new route between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi. The company offers the option to combine a direct flight one way or another and flexibility in planning the vacation, alongside full service on the flight
In a ceremonial event today, Sofia Airport was officially renamed Vasil Levski International Airport of Sofia. The unveiling of the new name took place in front of Terminal 2, where the updated signage was revealed on the building’s facade
Iberia strengthens its presence in North America with additional flights to key destinations and the integration of the innovative Airbus A321XLR - the first narrow-body aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, offering an advanced, comfortable, and eco-friendly flying experience
Etihad will operate three weekly flights—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—utilizing its modern Airbus A320
The new route is intended to operate year-round starting in May, providing travelers from Hungary direct access to one of Kazakhstan's main economic and cultural centers
According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic
Ryanair: "Belgium is taking a regressive step by increasing taxes on ordinary passengers. This will only further damage Belgium’s air connectivity, traffic, and economy"
After the airlift by Israeli airlines to the neighboring island, Qatar Airways also discovers Cyprus. It will operate 10 flights a week this coming summer on the Doha-Larnaca Route
Starting from June 24, 2025, until October 25, 2025, Qatar Airways will operate 10 flights per week, up from the current seven
Vignette Collection of the international hotel chain continues to expand rapidly and conquer the field of luxury and lifestyle hotels in Europe. Now, the brand announces the expected opening of its first hotel in France, a significant move that strengthens its presence on the continent, alongside the 12th luxury hotel of the IHG chain
Local police reported that a vehicle drove into a group of people. About twenty injured with conditions not yet known. Some victims are being airlifted
The new Route, connecting between Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta (ATL), is the only direct connection from the UAE to Atlanta
A History of Elegance: Air France's story unfolds in Toulouse from February 16, featuring historic crew uniforms by Dior, Balenciaga, Ricci, and Lacroix
Hermes Airports Pioneers a Greener Cyprus: Cutting Emissions, Boosting Sustainability, and Driving Environmental Innovation
The European Union announced that the ETIAS system will launch 6 months after the entry/exit system (EES), expected to begin operations sometime this year
The new flight route Abu Dhabi - Varna will operate from March 31, 2025, with a frequency of three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
