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OECD’s Youth Advisory Board Youthwise brings together young people from 24 OECD countries to make sure their perspectives and ideas are being heard

Cairo is one of the biggest budget-friendly cities on the planet – where else can US$11 buy you entry to a wonder of the world? The capital of Egypt – and the country as a whole – is a great destination for travelers on a budget, with reasonable prices for accommodation (even high-end properties if you time it right), food and activities.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, December 8. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Europe’s airports are regularly ranked from best to worst to help travellers make informed choices.

German train drivers have announced a last-minute strike, starting tonight. 

Renowned Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota has shared her unique vision with Château Mouton Rothschild's 2021 label, creating a captivating artwork titled "Universe of Mouton." In this piece, Shiota masterfully captures the delicate relationship between humanity and nature, emphasizing the winery's commitment to embracing the natural conditions that influence grape growth.

Klook, an online travel agency for tours and activities, transport, and travel services, said it had raised $210 million (about $290 Singaporean dollars) in capital with a mix of venture equity and bank financing.

Happy Tuesday, folks! Welcome to a brand new week. 

Welcome to a brand new week, folks! I would say I hope you’re keeping warm, except I find myself wiping droplets of sweat off my keyboard on this 89 degree day in Mumbai. 

Good morning, folks! Remember the story yesterday on the UK’s housing crisis?

Of the 800 hotels in Europe to be GreenSign certified, a&o Venice joins 18 others across the continent in achieving Level 5 certification.

Airline will open its newest UK base at Birmingham International Airport early offering more flights across 29 routes. Flights on 16 new routes from the base will go on sale on Thursday 30 November at easyJet.com.

Leading FX provider invests heavily into retail portfolio as global travel rebounds.

In September New York City introduced stringent restrictions on short-term rentals leading to news very quickly that Airbnb bookings in the city had “dried up”.  And this is by no means new, cities like Barcelona and Berlin already have strict restrictions on short-term rental properties, requiring hosts to obtain a licence to operate.

Seven travel tech startups have raised more than $171 million over the past two weeks. 

As 2023 draws to a close, there's a slew of new U.K. and European routes launching in December and the not-so-distant future of 2024.

Berlin has long had a reputation for its nightlife from the techno clubs in bunkers and abandoned buildings following the fall of the Wall to dance parties with no closing times and hedonistic dens like the infamous KitKatClub. In recent years, the dining scene has also surged in variety and quality, offering showcases often in tucked away spaces for creative, international chefs.

The holidays are here and so are the travel savings.

Earlier this year, Germany introduced a new €49 public transport ticket that is valid on trains, buses and metro systems across the country.

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal. 

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