Articles tagged “europe”

France may be a saturated market, but for Dusit, it’s a strategic starting point: high visibility, high risk, and just enough white space for a small player with a clear point of view.

While it may be a bit early to call IndiGo a global player, it's no longer just India’s largest domestic airline. It’s steadily working to be something more.

China’s travel agents are rebuilding their outbound business with a blend of old-school connections and new-age tech. The pivot to AI and the renewed interest in Europe aren't just trends, they’re a response to how traveler expectations have changed.

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s fastest growing airports this summer. Scheduled seat capacity in the Danish capital is up 7% y/y, according to Cirium Diio. Surprisingly, Copenhagen is growing without much help from Europe’s low-cost airlines. It's legacy player SAS that’s responsible for most of the rise, as we explain in this week’s feature story.

The global airline sector is in a growth phase, projected to reach $949 billion by 2026, driven by strong leisure demand and the significant rebound of business travel.

For today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s Playa Hotels real estate play, leadership moves at Six Senses, and Europe’s brutal summer heat.

It’s too early to say how much extreme heat will disrupt early summer travel in the region, but the season has kicked off with a stark reminder: It is now part of the holiday landscape in southern Europe.

Carriers that use Middle East airspace are facing flight disruptions as they resume operations.

Even with Americans eager to visit Europe this summer, weak consumer confidence and currency headwinds at home are weighing down the broader recovery.

Europe’s third largest low-cost carrier (after Ryanair and easyJet) just reported another dismal quarter. In this week's feature story, we explore the key factors causing problems for the LCC and examine plans to get Wizz Air onto a stronger, more strategic, flight path.