At HOTCO 2025 in Vienna, European tourism shows strong recovery, with occupancy and ADR nearing pre-pandemic levels, while Albania shines as a success story despite rising costs and challenges
The important and leading conference focuses on hot spots for hotel development in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Among the important trends presented: Albania as a tourist destination with the launch of direct flights to Tel Aviv and a significant increase in tourism to Austria
Montenegro removes fuel tax for yachts at all ports to boost visits.Tony Brown, Marina Manager at Porto Montenegro: "The tax removal is a game-changer for yacht owners and operators"
After the airport, the main sea port of Greece also reports record-breaking passenger numbers. All the details and the optimistic forecast for the new year
Tourists continue to stay away from Israel due to the ongoing war. In December, only about 76 thousand tourists entered the country. All the data
Galilion Hotel is back on January 9th, after investing 5 million shekels in upgrading and renovating rooms and facilities during the war. Erez Moshe, Galilion CEO: "A moving and defining moment for us." How much will a night cost during the launch?
Israel's aviation and tourism leaders joined Passport Group to light the first Chanukah candle, unveil new Passport Group initiatives, and explore 2025 trends
The tourism company is expanding its international presence with plans for a €10 million resort in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. The project will include a luxury hotel with 76 uniquely designed Finnish cabins, a spa center, and a restaurant, offering guests an exceptional experience
Three airlines, Air France Group, KLM will simultaneously operate flights to Saudi Arabia. Air France-KLM CEO, Benjamin Smith: "Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a leading global destination and strategic gateway. We are excited to expand our routes to strengthen existing connections."
At the festive meeting held in Tel Aviv, Nicholas Lutrotte, the Austrian Ambassador to Israel, and Marcus Haas, the commercial consul, reviewed the trade between the countries in the past year and highlighted the strong tourism to Austria this year as well
