Europe
Macau gears up for its return to ITB Berlin
Through its tourism officials, Macau is slated to make a stunning comeback at this year’s ITB Berlin from 4th to 6th March.
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to debut in the heart of the Alps with NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas announces the upcoming addition of NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso to the portfolio of the upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy.
ABTA launches ‘Destinations to Watch’ report for 2025
ABTA has launched its annual ‘Destinations to Watch’ report. The report features 10 destinations that ABTA believes will inspire UK travellers looking for their next holiday and aims to offer food for thought as we enter one of the busiest booking periods of the year.
Wizz Air to resume flights between Israel and various European destinations
The low-cost Hungarian airline company Wizz Air will resume flights between Israel and mainly 10 European destinations beginning 15 Jan.
Russia introduces “Tourist Tax”
From 1 January, 2025, travellers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 per cent of their lodging costs, marking the start of a phased plan to bolster regional tourism infrastructure.
Exploration, wellness and wildlife top Brits’ 2025 resolutions
Over half of Brits (58%) aim to visit a new country in 2025, with travel plans focusing on exploration, relaxation, and unique experiences.
Emirates A380 returns to Copenhagen for the first time since 2020
The A380 touched down just in time to celebrate the airport’s jubilee, marking 100 years of operational excellence.
Germany to roll out Digital Schengen visas for Indians by 2nd quarter 2025
Germany will be rolling out Digital Schengen visas for Indian nationals by the second quarter of 2025, said its Chennai-based Consul General Michaela Küchler.
Blenheim Palaces launches annual deep clean ahead of groundbreaking £10.4m roof restoration
In preparation of the monumental £10.4 million undertaking to preserve Britain’s Greatest Palace’s historic architecture and safeguard its heritage for future generations, Blenheim Palace, has announced that its annual deep clean of the stately home is underway.
Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys launch peaks campaigns
Gold Medal and dnata Travel Group UK’s specialist brands Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys have launched into the new year with four exciting peaks campaigns to inspire travel into 2025 and beyond.
Virgin Voyages rides the wave of success into 2025
The world’s best cruise line from global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is setting its sights on 2025 with an irresistible WAVE offer, collection of specialty voyages, incredible new ports of call, and the long-awaited debut of the fourth and final ship in its award-winning fleet, Brilliant Lady.
Germany and Italy to issue more Work Visas for Foreign Workers in 2025
As the European countries are increasingly dealing with labour shortages, two countries have enhanced their efforts to address this issue.
Edinburgh to initiate charging Scotland’s first tourist tax
The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax.
Sweden’s connectivity increases as SAS boosts domestic traffic
A new phase in Swedish aviation begins as SAS significantly expands its route network on January 2, 2025.
1.301.343 people visited the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in 2024
2024 was a very positive year for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao thanks to the support obtained from the public, as shown in its 1.301.343 visitors, barely 2% under the all-time record of 2023.
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