Under the slogan "Utrecht week long the center of the travel world," the Jaarbeurs officially announced the first edition of the Dutch Travel Week. The Holiday Fair is the most important part of this. The Dutch Travel Week, from January 10 to 14, is a new multi-day event focusing on the (international) travel industry. These include the 53th edition of the Vakantiebeurs, the … [Read more...] about ‘Utrecht the center of travel for a week’
JetBlue fights for position at Schiphol Airport
On the first nonstop flight from New York to Amsterdam at the end of August this year, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stated that he was not worried about the slots from Schiphol for summer 2024. In the meantime, the American airline has called in the help of the US Department of Transport. During a press conference at Schiphol, Hayes, who had flown in from New York on the first … [Read more...] about JetBlue fights for position at Schiphol Airport
MSC Cruises changes winter cruises due to Israel situation
MSC Cruises has canceled the entire winter program of MSC Orchestra, scheduled to operate in the Red Sea from Nov. 8, 2023, to April 17, 2024. This is done in light of the current geopolitical situation and to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew, MSC said. For the same reasons, the shipping company is also making changes to some of its other routes. MSC Cruises said … [Read more...] about MSC Cruises changes winter cruises due to Israel situation
Live To Travel launches partnership with 1TIS
Live To Travel has started a collaboration with automation company 1TIS. ́As a tour operator with a penchant for unique travel experiences, we at Live To Travel regularly look for tools that simplify our processes," says Hans van der Stock, director of Live To Travel, specialist for travel to Africa, Oceania and exotic beaches. Switching to a new back-office system is always a … [Read more...] about Live To Travel launches partnership with 1TIS
European tour operators: refund obligation should also apply to airlines
Better coordination is needed between the Package Travel Directive and the EU regulation protecting air passenger rights. So says ANVR president Frank Oostdam in his position as president of ECTAA, the European ANVR. Due to the volatile situation in Israel and possible further complications in the region, tour operators are experiencing massive cancellations of booked package … [Read more...] about European tour operators: refund obligation should also apply to airlines