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Coronavirus
The UK is considering disrupting trade flows from France. But is this going to be effective in stopping the spread of new Covid variants?
Kate Holton, Reuters | 3 years ago
The European Commission may have agreed on a proposal for a new Covid pass to allow easy travel across the EU, but Germany's tourism industry may need a bigger boost than that as its leaders consider tougher travel restrictions.
Klaus Lauer, Reuters | 3 years ago
Airbnb has launched campaigns in recent weeks to woo back hosts who left its platform throughout the pandemic. In Europe, the online lodging platform is likely to continue facing a declining host base throughout the high summer season.
Victoria Waldersee, Reuters | 3 years ago
Online Travel
A new study highlights Barcelona's recent growth as a hub for travel startups. A rich tourism history, a sun-dappled location, and a favorable cost-of-living. The pitch is certainly attractive.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago
This investor backing will help Omio speed up its quest to become a global booking brand for so-called multi-modal-trip booking.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago
Ground Transport
What a saga!
Gabriela Baczynska, Reuters | 4 years ago
Austria's continued plans to enforce travel restrictions against Italy show shared borders don't mean automatic admittance to a travel bubble during the coronavirus recovery.
Francois Murphy, Reuters | 4 years ago
Tourism
Germans don't just want time in the sun. As a high-savings country, it relies on its citizens to spend cash in higher-borrowing European countries to help keep the eurozone's finances in balance. Without travel, Germany may have to lead a bigger bailout of countries like Italy.
Michelle Martin, Reuters | 4 years ago
Travelers love nothing more than a good deal, and that's exactly what much of Turkey is offering right now. A cooling economy has travelers striking while the iron is hot.
Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago
Hotels
If you want to predict what the international hotel scene will look like in 10 years, it’s probably wise to focus on what’s happening in Europe right now.
Accor Group + Skift | 6 years ago