The Swedish government has announced that the tax on airline tickets will be abolished from the summer of 2025. This decision was announced by the government, with the support of the Sweden Democrats, a radical right-wing political party. This measure reverses an earlier tax, which was introduced in 2018 by a centre-left coalition. The abolition of the airline ticket tax is … [Read more...] about Sweden scraps airline ticket tax from summer 2025
TravMagazine – The Podcast: € 6 billion for pimping Schiphol!?
In the latest episode of 'TravMagazine – The Podcast', T.J. van Apeldoorn, Tijn Kramer and Arjen Lutgendorff talk extensively about a number of current developments in the travel and aviation sector. The planned investment of 6 billion euros in Schiphol, which will be used to renovate the airport on a large scale over the next five years, is discussed in detail. And what are … [Read more...] about TravMagazine – The Podcast: € 6 billion for pimping Schiphol!?
Major investment plan of 6 billion euros to improve Schiphol
Schiphol announces the largest investment plan in the history of the airport to improve infrastructure, working conditions and services to passengers and airlines. Schiphol will invest 6 billion euros over the next five years. More passengers (+9%) found their way back to Royal Schiphol Group airports. In the first half of 2024, airports welcomed 36.1 million passengers. 31.8 … [Read more...] about Major investment plan of 6 billion euros to improve Schiphol
Elie Bruyninckx leaves TUI Group
Elie Bruyninckx, CEO of the Western Region at TUI and member of the Group Executive Committee, has decided to leave TUI Group to take on new challenges outside the company. Sebastian Ebel, CEO of TUI Group, stated: "Elie Bruyninckx was the driving force behind TUI in the Western Region. Today, we have a strong position in the Netherlands and Belgium with our tour operators and … [Read more...] about Elie Bruyninckx leaves TUI Group
TravMagazine – The Podcast: D-reizen/Prijsvrij vs Consumentenbond, Schiphol, female-friendly airline, F1
In this episode of TravMagazine – The Podcast, T.J. van Apeldoorn, Tijn Kramer and Arjen Lutgendorff dive into the current affairs of the travel industry. Plenty to discuss in this episode. What is the status of Schiphol and its downsizing plans? How to proceed with the Consumers' Association and Prijsvrij/D-reizen? What actions should the sector take? Travel industry party at … [Read more...] about TravMagazine – The Podcast: D-reizen/Prijsvrij vs Consumentenbond, Schiphol, female-friendly airline, F1