Travel in city Athens

If you are planning a trip to Japan this summer, you’re not alone. New research has revealed the most popular destinations for the coming peak travel season – and there are a few surprises.

Ever heard of “fifth freedom flights” and “the freedoms of the air”? The latter may sound more like poetic prose than legal jargon, but this phrase—unbeknownst to most casual fliers—actually denotes the five official rights that make international air travel possible.

Spain is proposing a short-haul flight ban for routes where a train journey is possible under 2.5 hours. It's a similar proposal to the one that France has enshrined in law. As many EU countries try to reach ambitious 2050 climate targets, many are making similar moves to discourage flying and encourage train travel.

There’s an old joke where a travel consultant asks a customer, “Are you interested in a world cruise?” The customer responds, “No, I’d rather go someplace else.”

When Norse Atlantic released its results for 2023, it was a celebration of several milestones. These included completing its first full year of operation and carrying over a million passengers on more than 4,000 flights.

Cruise travel has never been more popular as the industry is expected to achieve record levels in 2024.

Often misunderstood as a chaotic urban jungle or a mere pit-stop before hopping the islands, Greece’s capital is having a shining moment. Driven by young Athenians who have moved back to the city following years of financial crisis, Athens is experiencing a renaissance in its arts and culture scene. While the Cyclades have made Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the Best Places to Go in 2024, for those en route to the islands, Athens and its bon vivant attitude await, and demand more than just a single night to be discovered.

As its mythical Sirens were reputed to do, Greece has long lured travelers to its scintillating shores.

RoomPriceGenie integration will ensure hoteliers get booking value right.

Annual State of the Food & Beverage Tourism (SOTI) Industry report serves as a bellwether of food and beverage tourism industry trends, and is one of our industry’s most anticipated annual reports.

The “Sombor City Card” project was presented at this year’s 45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade.

Ras Al Khamiah is one of the fastest growing destinations in the world. Last year was a record breaking year which saw a 24% year-on-year rise in international visitors to reach an incredible 1.2m.

With its own professional field guide and safari vehicle, guests have complete flexibility on safari.

Currently, 17 airlines operate at Quito airport, connecting to 18 international and 8 national destinations. An average of 15,000 passengers per day and 5.4 million passengers per year are transported through the airport.

Anna Payne holds more than 15 years’ experience in the luxury and hospitality sectors; having achieved success with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Firmdale Hotels, where she worked across multiple markets and hotel openings in London and New York.

This training programme targets Directors-General to help them better manage safety related challenges post-COVID and to provide a closed-door platform to discuss topical challenges.

Industry-leading hospitality organization unveils its first new brand in 10 years

Susan Hanlon’s appointment is effective immediately.

MFG will also support restaurant concept creation for Hard Rock properties in development like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens.

Among other initiatives, Sustainable Aero Lab serves as a platform where it openly discusses and promotes zero-emission aviation technologies, including developments such as SAF and hydrogen.

The dairy free range of desserts is now available on the Meetings for Change Plus event packages – with carbon labeling as standard.