Articles tagged “european travel commission”

Airlines

Air New Zealand’s Swift Move

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at more Taylor Swift tourism, U.S. international tourism recovery, and European travel costs.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Air New Zealand’s Swift Move

News Blog

European Travelers Won’t Slash Trip Budgets in First Half of 2023: European Travel Commission

Despite rising household expenses, nearly 60 percent of European travelers won’t cut back on traveling or spending on trips in the next six months, according to a survey by the European Travel Commission. The commission surveyed over 6,000 European travelers in December 2022 who took at least 2 overnight trips during the last three years.…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Tourism

Europeans Plan to Vacation and Fly at Record Levels This Summer

Backyard tourism continues to dominate as predicted — most Europeans will stick even closer to home this year. But their increased preference for air travel versus train, according to the report, is concerning and comes just as the European Union aims to crack down on emissions.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Europeans Plan to Vacation and Fly at Record Levels This Summer

Tourism

Europe’s Tourism Demand Holds Steady But Ukraine War Anxieties Loom

A prolonged Russia-Ukraine war could quickly shift this cautious optimism and cause more devastating impacts for Europe's tourism industry. For now, getting ahead of the right messaging and ensuring seamless movement amid an ongoing pandemic will be key in boosting consumer confidence.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Europe’s Tourism Demand Holds Steady But Ukraine War Anxieties Loom

Overtourism

Europe to Weigh New Ways to Measure Tourism Success

A lot of talk has surfaced these past two years, but this fresh report from the European Commission affirms EU tourism boards' agreement to implement new tourism metrics, and to prioritize both residents and tourists when it comes to travel services. It seems to indicate a turning point for the future of EU tourism.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Europe to Weigh New Ways to Measure Tourism Success