Europe
Hotelplan UK publishes its second Planet and People Report
Hotelplan UK – the parent company of Inghams, Explore Worldwide, Inntravel and Santa’s Lapland – has published its second annual Planet & People Report.
Kenya Tourism Board onboards SLC Representation in the UK
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have appointed SLC Representation as its new UK agency, a strategic partner in charge of promoting and enhancing the destination’s growth in the UK travel market.
Cathay Pacific to resume HK-Rome flights in June
Cathay Pacific announced the expansion of its global network this year via the relaunch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome beginning 5th June.
Singapore still on top in updated Henley Passport Index
The latest update to the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore reclaimed its crown as the most powerful passport in the world with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide.
Lylo to launch European expansion of pod hotel concept
LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its innovative pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property.
a&o Brussels Centrum opens with eventually 377 rooms and 1,368 beds
Europe's hostel chain has opened its 42nd European hostel, located in Belgium's capital, Brussels.
ETA not to dampen business travel growth to the UK
Corporate Traveller is urging businesses to be aware of the UK’s new 'Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for visa-exempt travellers from 8 January 2025.
Riviera Travel take ‘onboard’ important agent feedback
Riviera Travel is stepping up its game for 2025 by enhancing sales commissions, cementing its position as the easiest and friendliest team in the travel industry.
Spain to stop its Golden Visa Program by April 2025
On January 3, 2025, Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) published Organic Law 1/2025, officially confirming the abolishment of this program.
Italy makes fingerprint collection mandatory
Starting on 11 January 2025, candidates for long-term Schengen visas to Italy, including visas issued for employment and study purposes, among others, are required to visit the nearest embassy in their home country, where they will have their biometrics collected, including their fingerprints
Melting Glaciers are shifting National Borders
In Europe and around the globe, melting glaciers are transforming both landscapes and national borders.
Top tech trends for tourism in 2025
Katie Robertson, Digital Product and Technology Director at 360 Private Travel has shared her predictions of the technology trends she thinks we’ll likely see influencing the travel industry in 2025.
Germany launches online portal for visa applications
The new digital platform aims to help people looking to work, study or join family in Germany, and is available to applicants from all over the world.
The Emirates A350 officially takes flight to Edinburgh
Emirates marked a significant milestone as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.
China anticipates travel surge for the Lunar New Year
With the Lunar New Year slated between 28th January and 4th February, several Chinese travel agencies forecast an upward trajectory for both inbound and outbound travel.
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