Expedia is cutting 1,500 jobs worldwide. That corresponds to about nine percent of all employees. The booking platform announced this in a press release. CEO Peter Kern had already cut thousands of jobs during the corona period. The publicly traded company, based in Seattle, says it has 17,100 employees in more than 50 countries. Kern, who has been at the helm since the year … [Read more...] about Expedia cuts 1,500 jobs worldwide
Not cholera but stomach flu; cruise ship is still allowed to go to Mauritius
The cruise ship with more than 3,000 people on board that was not allowed to dock at Mauritius has been given permission to visit the East African island. After about 15 passengers on board had reported with gastrointestinal complaints, the authorities were afraid that they were infected with cholera. After investigation, this does not appear to be the case. It's a common … [Read more...] about Not cholera but stomach flu; cruise ship is still allowed to go to Mauritius
ANVR’s response: ‘Travel companies have already made huge strides’
Applying agreed new rules in the field of travel offers takes time. The ANVR therefore asks for more patience. In short, that is the reaction of the ANVR to the accusation of the Consumers' Association that many travel organizations still do not have their offers in order. In a press release on Monday, the union announced that it would go to court. The ANVR says: 'Travel … [Read more...] about ANVR’s response: ‘Travel companies have already made huge strides’
Price-free/D-reizen: ‘Consumers’ Association investigation misleading and tendentious’
In the study published on Monday by the Consumers' Association, the association misleads its readers by not or not fully interpreting results. For example, the Consumers' Association wrongly states that these are 'baits' and in that context the prices of Prijsvrij Vakanties and D-reizen would not be correct in 100% of the cases. This while the same study by the Consumers' … [Read more...] about Price-free/D-reizen: ‘Consumers’ Association investigation misleading and tendentious’
Consumers’ Association calls travel providers ‘hard-headed’ and goes to court
Many travel organizations still do not have their offers in order, says the Consumers' Association in a statement on Monday. Two-thirds of the investigated travel offers are still incorrect, the union reports on the basis of research. Some of the points mentioned: the price changes during the booking process, mandatory costs are added during or after booking or essential … [Read more...] about Consumers’ Association calls travel providers ‘hard-headed’ and goes to court