Turo Saw Rise in Electric Vehicle Demand Over Summer

It wasn't exactly a vacation, but it was still summer.

At 18 years old, I moved to Madrid, Spain, to become an au pair for the summer. 

Hilton said Thursday that it plans to install at least six electric vehicle chargers per property at 2,000 hotels in North America, and will buy devices from Tesla. Once it fully installs them, Hilton will own more electric vehicle chargers than any other U.S.-based hotel group.

Summers in my hometown of Geneva, Switzerland used to bring sunny spells, but also long, rainy periods during which one wondered whether July had suddenly morphed into November. No longer. Climate change and its resulting heat waves have transformed the aquatic landscape, and more importantly the relationship between people and Lake Geneva (also known as Lake Léman). Along the quays, outdoor bars and cafes have sprung up, and on the water, sail boats, yachts, but also kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and even floating mattresses lend a new Mediterranean feel to this Alpine scenery.

One of the significant developments this year is the collaboration between SIP and the Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) programme.

International tourist arrivals in Albania are experiencing significant growth rates, accompanied by an expansion of the markets showing preference towards the destination.

2,800 employees from eight TUI companies under one roof.

Passengers on a flight from the UK to an island in Greece said they were left in a "boiling" hot plane on the ground in Athens for hours with "babies crying" after there wasn't room for their flight to land and it was diverted more than 300 miles away, the Manchester Evening News reported.

Royal Caribbean Group received a strong boost in its booking volume thanks to relaxed Covid protocols, the cruise company’s executives said on an earnings call Thursday. 

Ryanair on Monday posted its largest ever after-tax profit for its key summer season and said it expected very strong passenger and fare growth for years to come as customers switch from higher-cost rivals.

Destinations and businesses may have an opportunity to grow their tourism economies and brands with electric vehicle drivers. Large sums of newly available federal funding could help them install charging stations at locations that bring visitors — and revenue.

Global airports expect smoother travel this summer as staffing improves, but surging passenger demand during peak periods in Europe and North America could still bring long lines, baggage piles and delayed flights, an industry group said.