This year's Reiswerk Travel Challenge will take place in a part of the Algarve that is still unknown to many: Serra de Monchique. In the middle of the mountains, between the woods and a short distance from the beach; according to Reiswerk, there is no better backdrop for the tenth edition of this event. After the successful Travel Challenge in Fuerteventura last year, no fewer … [Read more...] about The destination for the Reiswerk Travel Challenge 2024 has been announced
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Voigt Travel supports nature project in Salla, Finland
Voigt Travel will donate 10 euros per booked trip to Salla, Finland, to a project that focuses on restoring and preserving the unspoiled beauty of Finnish Lapland. The project, supported by the Finnish Nature Heritage Foundation, aims to restore and nurture the local nature in Salla. Voigt Travel says it is committed to the preservation of the breathtaking landscapes and … [Read more...] about Voigt Travel supports nature project in Salla, Finland
Chinese owner wants to sell Thomas Cook again
Thomas Cook, perhaps the most famous name in British mass tourism, is almost back in European hands. Chinese owner Fosun is in talks to sell Thomas Cook to a Polish online travel company. Britain's Sky News reports that Fosun Tourism Group is in advanced negotiations to sell Thomas Cook to eSky, which is majority-owned by MCI Capital, a private equity firm focused on Central … [Read more...] about Chinese owner wants to sell Thomas Cook again
TUI expands city offering with Toronto, Chicago and Boston
TUI starts offering city trips to Toronto in Canada, and to Chicago and Boston in the United States. That's what Antoin Klein Hofmeijer (Product Lead City Western Region) tells Travmagazine. These cities are now bookable with TUI and are offered in partnership with various airlines. 'For example, you can fly to Toronto with Air Transat, KLM and Air Canada, to Boston with KLM … [Read more...] about TUI expands city offering with Toronto, Chicago and Boston
Hertz slams on the brakes on electric cars
Car rental company Hertz will sell a third of its U.S. fleet of electric cars again. The proceeds are used to buy cars with a conventional combustion engine. In total, Hertz is selling 20,000 electric cars. The reasons are the low demand for electric rental cars and the high repair costs. Hertz has many Teslas in its fleet whose repair costs are high in case of damage, reports … [Read more...] about Hertz slams on the brakes on electric cars