KLM is canceling its flights from early this afternoon until the end of the day due to storm Ciarán. KLM's analyses show that the expected wind force 9 combined with gusts of 95 to 110 kilometers per hour could lead to unsafe situations on the platform. 'The safety of colleagues on the ground comes first. That is why it has been decided to cancel the arriving and departing … [Read more...] about Storm Ciarán: KLM cancels flights
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Three-quarters of customers intend to book with tour operator again
Over three-quarters of tour operator customers intend to book another trip with the same party. The frequency with which customers book travel with the same party is 1.6. TUI scores higher than average on frequency (1.88) and intention (77%). Providers of intercontinental travel score lower than average on frequency. This is according to the National Benchmark Tour Operators, a … [Read more...] about Three-quarters of customers intend to book with tour operator again
Bucket list destination Alaska spearheads HAL’s offerings
Tuesday morning and afternoon, some 50 travel agents and other industry professionals gathered for a special presentation and luncheon held by Holland America Line. The day focused on HAL's distant cruises and took place at the Hortus Botanicus botanical garden in Leiden. Two extensive presentations were given alternately by Pascal Driever (sales manager) and Christine van … [Read more...] about Bucket list destination Alaska spearheads HAL’s offerings
Silverjet draws full houses with sales run
Silverjet is drawing full restaurants this week with its sales run at five locations in the Netherlands and Belgium. More than 250 travel vendors registered for the five presentations. The starting signal was given Monday evening a dinner at Hotel Karel V in Utrecht, with nearly 50 travel agents and partners. Preceding the three-course dinner were presentations from … [Read more...] about Silverjet draws full houses with sales run
ANVR: No negative travel advice for Suez Canal
The recently updated travel advisories for the areas around the mouth of the Suez Canal do not apply to the canal itself. So says the ANVR in a note. Following the adjustment of travel advisories for the areas around the mouth of the Suez Canal some time ago, ANVR received many questions about what this means for the conduct of cruise vacations using the canal's passage. When … [Read more...] about ANVR: No negative travel advice for Suez Canal