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Go Türkiye rejoins Europe’s association of national tourism boards from 2024. ETC welcomes new associate members from the private sector – the Hilton Group, Mastercard, Miles Partnership and Queer Destinations.

Europe’s tourism in Q2 2024 surpasses 2019, driven by a 6% rise in foreign arrivals and 7% in overnights, fueled by intra-regional travel.

75% of Europeans plan to travel between May and October 2024, with interest in leisure travel rising 5% compared to last year. Older age groups are especially eager to travel, while younger travellers are more likely to book in advance.

A thought leadership event exploring the significant untapped potential of retail tourism took place at La Roca Village, part of The Bicester Collection, in Barcelona, concluding with a resounding call for attention to the importance of retail tourism. The event featured the launch of a ground-breaking report, “Global Retail Tourism: Trends and Insights”, a collaborative effort between the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), The Bicester Collection and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With a strong focus on data and insights, the report seeks to define the future of retail tourism, highlighting the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector.

Financial concerns are not changing Europeans are traveling, but rather when and where they are traveling. A new study by the European Travel Commission, based on survey data collected in May 2023, highlights a shift in consumer behaviors towards cheaper options.

Chinese airlines have upped the number of weekly flights to Spain by more than five times since the end of China’s zero-COVID policy in December, filling most of the gap left by European rivals due to a ban on flying over Russia.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, July 7. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travellers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat, tourism bodies and experts predict.