During the first month of 2024, the total number of passengers that were recorded on the Malta International Airport (MIA) reached 465,482. This saw it surpass the milestone of more than 400,000 passengers in the month of January for the first time since 2020. The increase According to the latest […]
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WTTC advises EU to Improve Travel and Tourism amid Employment Surge
The World Travel and Tourism Council, also known as WTTC has recently taken to advise the European Union regarding its travel and tourism industry. According to the organization, the relevant authorities and stakeholders in the industry should support their sector, which is responsible for employing a large number of people. […]
Read MoreTravel Disruptions to Arise due to Eindhoven Airport’s Temporary Closure
One of the busiest international airports located in Eindhoven, Netherlands, has announced that it will be temporarily halting operations. This is mainly due to the airport authorities wanting to significantly improve its services and operations in the near future. Consequently, they have devised a plan to undergo substantial renovations at […]
Read MoreFraport Welcomed 4.1 Million Passengers in January despite Pandemic Impact
Last month, there was a notable increase in passenger traffic at the Frankfurt Airport (FRA), as almost 4.1 million travelers passed through its terminals. As compared to 2023, this number marks an increase of about 11.1%, but despite the growth, the number of passengers is still 12.6% below the levels […]
Read MoreETC Report Reveals Return of European Tourism to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Despite pressures from inflation, the tourism in Europe has made its comeback and swiftly rebounded in the last couple of months of 2023 in a robust manner. Consequently, the year ended with signals of a promising recovery, meaning that the numbers would soon hit the levels recorded before the pandemic […]
Read MoreEuropean Corporates Hike Spending on Flights
AirPlus, the corporate payment specialist, revealed that European companies are willing to pay higher travel prices, as there is an increasing number of business travelers flying in business class cabins. Based in Germany, the company analyzed the flight bookings in eight markets in Europe, which include the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, […]
Read MorePM Says Greece’s Golden Visa Investment Threshold Could Increase
Recently, there was an increase announced for the Golden Visa Program in Greece, which could have an impact on its upper limit. The lower limit of the program is expected to stay at €250,000, but the upper limit could go as high as €800,000 in some cases. The announcement Kyriakos […]
Read MoreTravel Strikes in Europe Disrupt Train and Flight Schedules
Strikes have become a regular occurrence in Europe, and employees have started to withhold their labor to stand up for better conditions and pay. While some walkouts are planned and announced months in advance, there are those that are revealed at the last minute. Therefore, the relevant authorities in the […]
Read MoreEU Airline asks Passengers to Weigh-In before Boarding
Hundreds of passengers traveling by Finnair have taken to voluntarily weigh themselves alongside their carry-on bags before they board. This is done prior to traveling, which is now being introduced as a practice by various airlines across the continent. The aim of this new rule is to ensure that the […]
Read MoreDisagreement in Lisbon over Tourist Taxes
The City Council in Lisbon has given its approval for a proposal designed and submitted by Social Democrats. According to the proposal, the relevant authorities of the government should bring about a significant change in the taxes levied on tourists. As a result, the proposal aims to eliminate and reduce […]
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