Australia's Qantas has reached a settlement with the national consumer watchdog ACCC worth 61 million euros. The reason: even though Qantas knew that flights had been canceled, it still continued to sell tickets, reports the German dpa. After the coronavirus pandemic, Qantas Airways sold tens of thousands of tickets, although some flights had been cancelled weeks before. This … [Read more...] about High fine for selling tickets for cancelled flights
‘Inbound tourism in the US is heading positively’
The inbound travel sector in the U.S. is on a positive trajectory, with strong visitor numbers and positive sentiment among consumers. This was stated by Chris Thompson, president and CEO of Brand USA (the national marketing organization of the United States) at the opening of the American tourism trade fair IPW in Los Angeles. The fair has visitors from more than 60 countries. … [Read more...] about ‘Inbound tourism in the US is heading positively’
Venice exceeds its own expectations with entrance fees
The introduction of a five-euro entrance fee for day trippers is not doing Venice any harm. During the first eleven-day test phase, which was completed on Monday, the Italian city raised almost a million euros. Day trippers visiting Venice have had to pay an entrance fee of five euros per person since April 25. During the eleven-day test period, more than 195,000 tickets were … [Read more...] about Venice exceeds its own expectations with entrance fees
Belgian Nordic: after the Netherlands and Germany, also active in France
After the Netherlands and Germany, Nordic, originally from Belgium, is also entering the French market. After the recent acquisition of Askja Reizen on the Dutch market, the acquisition of the French Nord Espaces now follows. This travel company specializes in trips to Scandinavia, with more than 30 years of experience in the French market. In addition to this new acquisition, … [Read more...] about Belgian Nordic: after the Netherlands and Germany, also active in France
Ryanair: new destination from Eindhoven
Ryanair has started flights from Eindhoven to Tangier in the north of Morocco. The first flight took off on Saturday. Ryanair will offer four flights a week to Tangier this summer. Tangier is one of the 39 routes that Ryanair will offer to/from Eindhoven Airport this summer. Destinations include Bologna, Edinburgh, Faro, Madrid and Zagreb. (Photo Shutterstock). … [Read more...] about Ryanair: new destination from Eindhoven