Articles tagged “europe”

Tourism

New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 day ago

New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Mergers and Acquisitions

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 1 week ago

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

Hotels

Marriott and IHG to Add About 100 Hotels Each in Europe

The hotel giants are reluctant to wait to grow through new construction. They're instead speeding along by rebranding existing buildings. In IHG's case, it means out with the old, in with the "Holiday Inn — the Niu."

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Marriott and IHG to Add About 100 Hotels Each in Europe

Airlines

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Cruises

Cruise Lines Not Ready for Europe’s Upcoming Border Controls

Cruise lines have work to do to prepare for the European Union's new border control measures coming this year and next.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Cruise Lines Not Ready for Europe’s Upcoming Border Controls

Short-Term Rentals

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Raises $45 Million 

Proceeds will be used for more expansion in Europe and improving its tech stack.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Raises $45 Million 

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Plan Fewer Trips to Europe in 2024

European destinations need to come up with new strategies to attract Chinese tourists.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Chinese Tourists Plan Fewer Trips to Europe in 2024

Tourism

7 Underrated European Countries Saw Tourism Soar in 2023

2023 was a solid year of growth for tourism to Europe. It's finally bouncing back from the pandemic.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

7 Underrated European Countries Saw Tourism Soar in 2023

Tourism

Turkey Adds Tourist Fee For Hagia Sophia

Using a new fee and rules for tourists, Turkey is trying to preserve and improve the experience of worshippers at Hagia Sophia.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Turkey Adds Tourist Fee For Hagia Sophia

Tour Operators

Adventure Travel: 7 Sector Trends to Track in 2024

Group trips with friends and family, particularly during quieter travel periods, are among the trends defining multi-day adventure itineraries this year.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Adventure Travel: 7 Sector Trends to Track in 2024