Thousands of people have taken part in a protest in the southern Spanish city of Málaga against the consequences of mass tourism. According to the organization, about 25,000 residents walked through the city center on Saturday. According to local media, there were far fewer, around 15,000. Earlier this year, there were similar protests in Barcelona and Madrid, the Canary … [Read more...] about Protest in Malaga against the consequences of mass tourism
Wet month of May boosts bookings
After a period in which the growth in the number of bookings slowed down, May is bringing a rebound. Bookings showed an 11 percent growth in May compared to the same month last year. The drizzly and wet weather will undoubtedly have played a major role, says the ANVR in an explanation of the new figures from the GfK/ANVR monitor. In total, 6 percent more bookings were made in … [Read more...] about Wet month of May boosts bookings
KLM launches 21st destination in North America
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add the 21st direct destination to North America to its network in the coming winter season. It is Portland, (Oregon) in the northwest of the US. As of 27 October, KLM will operate three times a week (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday) in winter and five times a week in summer (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) between Amsterdam and … [Read more...] about KLM launches 21st destination in North America
Sunweb wins prizes at Dutch PR Awards
Sunweb has been named the winner in the category Best Travel PR Campaign of 2023/2024 at the presentation of the Dutch PR Awards. The tour operator won an award for its early bird campaign, in collaboration with PR agency Team Lewis. 'Through the use of PR, Sunweb has succeeded in moving the brand that was previously known for competitive prices to a brand that revolves around … [Read more...] about Sunweb wins prizes at Dutch PR Awards
Frank Oostdam at farewell: from now on I will be ‘the other Frank’
With a well-attended reception, Frank Oostdam said goodbye as director of the ANVR on Thursday evening. More than 200 industry colleagues had traveled to Hooge Vuursche Castle in Baarn, where the ANVR's New Year's reception took place for years. Various speakers shed light on 17 years of Oostdam and ANVR, often interspersed with teasing humour, but warm and sincere. 'I found … [Read more...] about Frank Oostdam at farewell: from now on I will be ‘the other Frank’