Articles tagged “france”

From overarching trends to the ever-increasing impact of mobile and online technology — and offering a deep look at what’s happening in every critical travel vertical — this is the state of the travel industry in Europe in 2015.

A mix between Couchsurfing and home-swapping, Cosmopolit Home will become a better, more reliable travel resource as its user base and nightly availability expand.

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No doubt governments want to make cuts to salaries and staffing, but the current system of air traffic control in Europe is a relic.

Bourdain appears relaxed, grateful and truly happy to be in the company of Lyon's great chefs showing that his true love remains cooking and food, more so than the media game that's built him into he is today. It's a treat for viewers to see Bourdain enjoy an experience so thoroughly.

Viking River Cruise is reinventing river cruising, not just from a marketing perspective, but from a up-to-date customer experience that the brand's older and better-traveled customer base appreciates -- voyages are full for months.

Most travelers do not travel frequently enough to note changes in VAT taxes, but gradual increases over time lead to spiked rates that impact guests' perception of their ability to visit a particular place.

Tourist dollars are shifting to new destinations, largely in Asia, but shopping and world-renowned attractions are still the largest factor influencing where travelers spend.

The case is a signal of the growing tension between hotel operators and online-booking companies that help fill rooms, but take a piece of the profits in the process.

The tourism group is figuring out how to add an element of urgency to tourists' French aspirations as well as make it accessible to a broader group of tourists who aren't interested in expensive wine and cheese. All things considered, this is a struggle more destinations wish they had.