Dubai received 11 percent more international visitors in the first quarter of this year than in the first three months of last year. A total of 5.18 million international overnight visitors were counted from January to March. In the same period last year, there were 4.67 million. According to Dubai's Ministry of Economy and Tourism (DET), the growth is in line with policies to … [Read more...] about More visitors to Dubai in first quarter
Maartje Dollevoet is the first to win long weekend in Sunny Cars T-Roc
The giveaway launched by Sunny Cars a month ago, under the motto Let's Roc & Ride, has resulted in a first winner. Maartje Dollevoet of TUI Waalwijk will be driving the famous Sunny T-Roc for four days this summer. Sunny Cars launched a new booking promotion a month ago. By guessing in which European city the car rental specialist's T-Roc is located, travel sellers have a … [Read more...] about Maartje Dollevoet is the first to win long weekend in Sunny Cars T-Roc
New acquisition: Nordic buys Dutch Norway specialist Norske
The Belgian Nordic has acquired the Dutch Norway specialist Norske from Dick and Annemarie van Kooi. It is Nordic's sixth acquisition in six months. Nordic speaks of a 'strategic move', strengthening its position as market leader in the sale of Hurtigruten in the Netherlands. The two companies have each been working with Hurtigruten for a long time. This shipping company is … [Read more...] about New acquisition: Nordic buys Dutch Norway specialist Norske
IPW: ‘Tourism to the US is recovering, but is still below 2019 levels’
Travel should become a national priority, obstacles to visitor growth (entry visas, ed.) should be solved and the United States should become the most visited nation in the world. That's the plea of Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association at IPW 2024 in Los Angeles. "It should be nothing less than our national goal to be number one in terms of number of … [Read more...] about IPW: ‘Tourism to the US is recovering, but is still below 2019 levels’
Corendon also charges money for larger cabin baggage
Following in the footsteps of Transavia, Corendon will also charge for larger cabin baggage. The surcharge applies to bookings made from Wednesday, May 8, a spokeswoman told TravMagazine. Small hand luggage, with a size of 40x30x20 centimeters that fits under the seat, remains free of charge. This often involves a personal item, such as a handbag or beauty case. For cabin … [Read more...] about Corendon also charges money for larger cabin baggage