Travel booking platform Booking.com is preparing to challenge a historic fine imposed by the Spanish authorities. – Advertisement – Booking Holdings announced on Thursday the company’s intention to challenge the draft decision of the Spanish competition authority, which proposes a staggering fine of $530 million, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Having completed its[…]
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Spain’s tourism industry experienced growth last year, while amongst others marking an increase in visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and expenditures from travellers from these countries, according to data published by Turespaña and the National Institute of Statistics (INE). – Advertisement – Data also reveals that GCC[…]
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In the latest statistics published by the Spanish tourism office (Turespaña), it has been revealed that last month saw an increase in international air travel, with 5.9 million passengers arriving in the country. This figure marks a rise of 12.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. –[…]
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VFS Global has said that an increased number of Indians will apply for Schengen visas this year, with the visa outsourcing company expecting higher levels than during the pre-pandemic period. – Advertisement – According to VFS Global, the surge in interest among Indians in applying for a Schengen visa is[…]
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Italian authorities have recently announced the opening of a new airport just an hour’s drive south of Naples International Airport. Known as Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport, it is scheduled to begin operations on July 1, 2024. – Advertisement – According to the Pinelli Group, Italian Air Navigation Service provider ENAV has[…]
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A total of 38 per cent of individuals residing in the European Union aged 15 and over abstained from engaging in tourist activities during 2022. – Advertisement – As the latest report of the EU Statistics Agency explains, this figure shows that a significant part refrained from starting any personal[…]
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A recent European Travel Commission (ETC) study explored travel sentiment for the first four months of 2024, revealing that international travellers planning to visit Europe this year are prioritising safety and affordability. – Advertisement – Focusing on seven overseas markets, ETC revealed that of all travellers, those from Brazil, Australia,[…]
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In a recent announcement, the top global travel destinations for 2024 have been revealed, with a notable presence of European destinations dominating three of the top five countries. – Advertisement – According to Booking’s Traveller Review Awards, the ranking for this year has been made from reviews gathered from over[…]
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The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently issued a ‘Call to Action’, urging key stakeholders within the European Union to rally behind a sector that currently supports employment for over 22 million individuals and injects €1.4 trillion into the economic circulation of the EU. – Advertisement – Such[…]
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Latvia welcomed 2.4 million visitors in 2023, which is 12.1 per cent more than in 2022, the country’s Central Statistical Bureau has revealed. – Advertisement – Of those, 1.4 million were international tourists, whereas one million amounted to resident visitors, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Despite an increase compared to 2022, the statistical[…]
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