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Financial discipline: FTI wants to pay hoteliers more punctually again: Following the announced takeover by the US investor Certares, the FTI Group has ...
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Reinforcement for the management team: Andreas Weber moves from Aldiana to Derpart
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Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji: TOKYO: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Thailand Pitches to Host Formula One Race to Bolster Tourism: Thailand is staking claim to host a Formula One race, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching ...
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Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists: VENICE, April 25 (Reuters) - Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-overcrowded-venice-introduces-first-payment-charge-for-tourists/
Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
Holding with 32 agencies: Suedwest Touristik wants to take over more travel agencies
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Thousands rally in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism: Protesters demand curbs on tourists numbers and uncontrolled development in the Spanish ...
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Sales team: Christina Göhrl moves to Bentour Reisen: The long-standing Öger Tours sales manager is moving to Bentour Reisen. The organizer reports another ...
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Burden on travel agencies: Obligation for organizers to provide information regarding baggage rules
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Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Venice begins charging day-trippers to enter city: Venice has begun to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world-first intended to ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0425/1445542-venice/
Quick Glance: Venice: Protests Over New 5 Euro Fee for Day-Trippers
- Hundreds of locals protest against the new entry fee
- City aims to reduce overcrowding and restore balance
- Introduces tickets required on specific days and times
- City plans further measures to combat mass tourism
Thailand Extends Longer Visa-Free Stay for Russians Until July to Boost Tourism: Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to allow Russian tourists who enter the ...
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Tanzania tourism: World Bank suspends funding for Ruaha National Park project: It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion ...
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The persistence of an old anti-Semitic myth: The dark legacy and ongoing body count of an ancient anti-Semitic myth
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-persistence-of-an-old-anti-semitic-myth/678184/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of an Ancient Anti-Semitic Myth
- Mary Antin recounts the false accusations against Jews regarding the Passover festival in a 1911 article in The Atlantic.
- The 'blood libel', rooted in medieval beliefs, continues to have deadly consequences, exemplified by the case of Russian Jew Menachem Mendel Beilis.
- Contemporary dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murders persists, as evidenced by recent events.
- Despite the historical backdrop, the Passover celebration remains a traditional festival unrelated to the false accusations.
Visiting Saudi Arabia's AlUla Illustrates the Kingdom's $1 Trillion Tourism Bet
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Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
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Fines for Bremen's tourism magnets: The ships at the Schlachte are part of the maritime flair of the strolling mile. Accordingly, they are not missing from any ...
weser-kurier.de/bremen/politik/knoellchen-fuer-bremens-tourismus-magneten-doc7v2bpab408w19y4u6ck8
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
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Investment of 125 million euros: Certares consortium takes over the FTI Group: A consortium led by the US financial investor Certares is taking over all shares ...
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Dertour Group Manager: Laura Steden joins the Futouris Board: The board of the Futouris initiative has a new member, Laura Steden, Director of Corporate ...
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Venice to make day trippers buy entry tickets from Thursday, a world first: Venice will this week begin requiring day trippers to pay for entry ...
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Quick Glance: New Entry System in Venice
- Venice's city government initiates an experiment to manage visitor influx.
- A 5 Euro entry fee required on 29 days a year, QR code and ticket necessary.
- Exceptions for locals, children under 14, and specific groups.
- Debates on the plans, criticism of the measures, and approval from hoteliers.
German Bundestag: Committee debates possible RTI debt relief: Because the pandemic caused heavy losses in the travel industry, FTI was only able to survive with ...
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Parisians struggle to cash in on Olympic Games rentals: A glut of apartments available in the French capital this summer is pushing down prices
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Fight against mass tourism: Tens of thousands of people demonstrate on the Canary Islands
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What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities: Britain's Prince Harry said it was crucial the travel industry did better by the local ...
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees: The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/travel/airline-refunds-fees.html
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Looking for investors: FTI appeals to travel agencies for trust: The Munich tour operator sought discussions with cooperations and associations in order to ...
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Around the World in 24 Days: Is a Luxury ‘Jet Cruise’ for You?: With the “stop-and-see” appeal of boat cruises, these once-in-a-lifetime trips on custom planes ...
wsj.com/articles/around-the-world-in-24-days-is-a-luxury-jet-cruise-for-you-ea66dd1f
Big Daddy dune: Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari: Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
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Northland students get enough donations to attend US competition: The students from Motatau School will travel to an international aquabotics competition in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515090/northland-students-get-enough-donations-to-attend-us-competition
Use on the Rhine and Danube: Phoenix Reisen christens new river ship: An addition to Phoenix Reisen's riverboat fleet: the Amina has now been christened in Bonn ...
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Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center for the pilgrimage trip
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European vs American schools: differences and similarities from US mom: Our son is homeschooled, and as we travel, he joins classrooms. He's been to schools all ...
businessinsider.com/differences-europe-vs-us-primary-school-2024-4
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time: South Africa's newest millionaire says his PowerBall Plus winnings means he and his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-lottery-winner-can-travel-abroad-to-meet-grandchild-for-the-first-time/
Annual conference in Turkey (with gallery): This is how TLTU wants to advance mobile advice
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Tourism in Africa: Hotel chains have big plans: International hotel chains are planning more than 500 hotels in Africa. Tourism is becoming increasingly ...
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Tourism with rationed water and jerricans: “The tourism sector has to adapt to the situation we are experiencing, which is absolutely abnormal ...
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Balance sheet after two years: Leav has already visited 150 airports: One of Germany's youngest airlines, Daniel Broda's Leav Aviation, takes stock: Within two ...
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Cooperation with E-Confirm: My travel agency 24 introduces smart search: The stationary online platform Mein Reisebüro 24 announces the introduction of the ...
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Was Shakespeare Really Born in This Stratford-upon-Avon House?: Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/travel/shakespeare-birthplace-stratford-upon-avon.html
Stationary travel sales: Best-Reisen joins the BTW: Best-Reisen has joined the Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW).
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'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV: As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of ...
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Relaxation and comfort for explorers on car trips: Going on vacation in a group with a touring car can be extremely pleasant - and by no means boring.
zueriost.ch/50plus/2024-04-17/entspannung-und-komfort-fuer-entdecker-auf-carreisen
Going on holiday by train: TUI is pursuing plans for a rail travel portal: The calculation with the night trains, which TUI actually wanted to use more ...
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Türkiye (with pictures): Side reinvents itself as a cultural holiday destination: The historic core of the holiday resort on the Turkish Riviera ...
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Airlines will now give automatic refunds when your flight is delayed: The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked ...
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Tourism Committee: RTI debt relief is off the table, according to report: According to a media report, there will apparently not be a haircut for Europe's third ...
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flydubai temporarily suspends all departing flights from Dubai: Due to severe weather conditions in the UAE today, April 16th, we regret to announce the ...
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Strengthening the sales team: Sascha Neuß back on board at LTA: Sascha Neuß is back on board with the travel protection provider LTA. He will take on a position ...
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Protesters in Spanish Canary Islands on hunger strike over mass tourism: The demonstrators are calling for a halt to the construction of a hotel and a beach ...
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Dubai airport continues to struggle amid travel chaos after the storm: World’s busiest international airport saw airlines cancel more than 1 ...
ft.com/content/01298bac-c915-432f-af7d-34223335461c
Tycoon landowner to build new Royal Deeside mansion as Balmoral Estate gives blessing
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6433453/abergeldie-mansion-approved/
Travelers Trust Sales: Travel Agencies Drive Cruise Growth: The cruise business is growing strongly. The number of guests now exceeds the pre-pandemic level ...
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fvw|TravelTalk table discussion: Christopher Alexander has the courage to start again
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Tourists could start paying 'tax' to visit Cornwall: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors ...
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Due to staff shortages: Holiday Land wants to hire “counter seniors”: Tourism companies have been looking for solutions to stem the shortage of skilled workers ...
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Dr. Fried & Partner: Study examines German travel sales: The management consultancy Dr. Fried & Partner is launching a large-scale study on travel sales in ...
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Service Value: FTI leads the tour operator category: The analysis- and consulting company Service Value surveyed customers about the service quality of companies ...
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US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid fears of Iran attack: Iran is believed to be planning retaliation after an Israeli strike on its consulate in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68795021
'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV: As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1245301983/conan-obrien-must-go-review-max-travel
Glasgow Airport introduces ‘baby room’ to help parents travelling with young children
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Brazil-bound US travelers will need to show bank statements to visit country next year
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/brazil-bound-us-travelers-will-need-to-show-bank-statement-to-visit-country-next-year/
Travelling solo? Three Australian women share their experiences and tips for going it alone
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-13/solo-travelling-abroad-women-experiences-tips/103608696
Meet The Billionaire Betting Big On An Idyllic Island Retreat In The Philippines: Inside Andrew Tan's $720 million eco-tourism project in the country’s pristine ...
forbes.com/sites/jonathanburgos/2024/04/20/megaworld-billionaire-andrew-tan-720-million-eco-tourism-palawan-philippines/
Ratehawk bosses Shpilman/Proschek: “As a travel agent, I wouldn’t book with Booking.com”
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Internet sensation Grandma Joy, 94, takes on new travel challenge: Viral sensation Joy Ryan, 94, conquered the internet last year when she completed her goal of ...
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More offer: Eurowings announces Spain summer: The airline Eurowings likes to call itself the largest holiday airline in Germany. The airline run by Jens Bischof ...
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Tourism players fault Mutua over hotel classification: Stakeholders in the tourism industry have hit out at Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493658/tourism-players-fault-mutua-over-hotel-classification
Workation: This is how tour operators regulate working abroad: Combining work and vacation, i.e. workation, is becoming increasingly popular ...
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My week | Week 16: The completely different attractiveness of Gran Canaria: Whether Mallorca, Ibiza or the Canary Islands: Some popular holiday areas are ...
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LCC boss Markus Orth: “Sales still has a lot of work to do”: LCC boss Markus Orth says why travel agencies should be increasingly looking for customers right now ...
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Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time: South Africa's newest millionaire says his PowerBall Plus winnings means he and his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-lottery-winner-can-travel-abroad-to-meet-grandchild-for-the-first-time/
Three brothers killed in WA crash remembered by their church: Siblings Rhys Davies, Ambrose and Strahn, along with a family friend, were killed when their ute ...
9news.com.au/national/wa-wheatbelt-crash-brothers-remembered/515a4975-3949-40ee-94b0-bd8584716927
Proposed plans to introduce free public transport in Glasgow would cost £95.7m for nine week pilot
news.stv.tv/west-central/proposed-plans-to-introduce-free-public-transport-in-glasgow-would-cost-95-7m-for-nine-week-pilot
Dubai's Global Village announces extension for another week - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/travel/uae-attractions/dubais-global-village-announces-extension-for-another-week
Carolyn Hax: Can one spouse tell another to stop traveling so much for work?: Husband’s work travel has increased, and this letter writer is burned out from ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/04/25/carolyn-hax-spouse-stop-work-travel/
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