Articles tagged “paris”

Tourism

London Worries It’s Losing Luxury Shopping Tourists to Milan and Paris

One more negative blowback from Brexit, but one perk that went away after 2020 is being considered again: sales-tax free shopping to woo back all those wealthy tourists.

James Davey and Sarah Young, Reuters | 1 week ago

London Worries It’s Losing Luxury Shopping Tourists to Milan and Paris

Hotels

Ace Boutique Hotels Have a New Owner

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Ace Group’s sale, a new kind of Olympics tourism, and New Mexico’s decade-long tourism campaign.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Ace Boutique Hotels Have a New Owner

Tourism

Olympics Organizers Mix Vacation Packages With Sports in New E-Commerce Concept

Get ready for a fusion of traditional French tourism and elite sports during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024. A lot of responsibility now rests with new hospitality provider, On Location.

Matthew Parsons | 2 months ago

Olympics Organizers Mix Vacation Packages With Sports in New E-Commerce Concept

News Blog

Accor Expects Fatter Earnings Than Forecast and Plans to Sell HQ for $450 Million

Accor, the Paris-based hotel group, said on Wednesday it would return to breakeven before the end of the year for its sales, marketing, distribution, and loyalty activities for owners of its branded hotels. Accor said robust sales and earnings this summer along with tight control of costs had led the group's management to raise its…

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

Airlines

Paris Airport Workers’ Strike Adds to European Flying Mayhem

There seems to be no end in sight for airlines' summer of misery — especially as the industry is failing to solve the problems driving staffing shortages and flight cancellations.

Caroline Pailliez, Reuters | 9 months ago

Paris Airport Workers’ Strike Adds to European Flying Mayhem

Airlines

Air France Looking to Make Even More Job Cuts — Reports

At a time when the aviation industry is struggling to cope with demand, the airline's plan to axe 300 ground-staff positions isn't well-timed.

Richard Lough, Reuters | 9 months ago

Air France Looking to Make Even More Job Cuts — Reports

Tourism

France and Spain Stay Hopeful and Agile as Global Tourism’s Titans

Some international travelers have been reconsidering their planned trips this year, even to countries safely far from the Ukraine war. Tourism leaders in France and Spain have been reacting in innovative and nimble ways.

Sean O'Neill | 12 months ago

France and Spain Stay Hopeful and Agile as Global Tourism’s Titans

Business Travel

Remote Workers Prompt Adventure Tour Operators to Switch Up Itineraries

Great news for destinations that can now welcome tourists who want to immerse themselves, rather than just tick off a box. At least until their next Zoom meeting, that is.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Remote Workers Prompt Adventure Tour Operators to Switch Up Itineraries

Online Travel

Evoking Travel Inspiration Online to Combat Covid Anxieties

Trip.com Group, Airbnb, and other online travel agencies have all made commitments to up their travel inspiration games. Pandemic uncertainties and anxieties will bolster their efforts.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Evoking Travel Inspiration Online to Combat Covid Anxieties

Short-Term Rentals

Paris Squeezes Short-Term Rentals With New Restrictions on Commercial Spaces

Airbnb and competitors continue to feel the pressure from large European cities that are committed to seeing traditional commerce survive, especially after Covid.

Mimosa Spencer, Reuters | 1 year ago

Paris Squeezes Short-Term Rentals With New Restrictions on Commercial Spaces