Brussels Airlines has achieved a profit of 11.6 million euros (EBIT, earnings before interest and taxes, ed.) in the second quarter of this financial year. This is less than in the second quarter of last year. According to Brussels Airlines, this is mainly due to lower production. In the meantime, the Belgian airline has added an additional Airbus A330 to its fleet and Nairobi … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines expects a strong summer season
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Tourism in Turkey is on track; towards 60 million visitors
Turkey received almost 14 percent more visitors in the first six months of this year than in the first half of last year. The number has risen to 26.1 million. Tourism revenue in the same period grew 9.3 percent to $23.7 billion. Visitors spend an average of $98 per day. Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism presented the results of the first half of 2024 at a press … [Read more...] about Tourism in Turkey is on track; towards 60 million visitors
Venice limits size of groups of tourists
In the fight against nuisance caused by mass tourism, Venice will limit the size of groups of tourists to a maximum of 25 participants. In addition, the accompanying guides are no longer allowed to walk through the city center with loudspeakers. The measures were supposed to come into force in June, but have been postponed to August. Those who do not comply with the rules risk … [Read more...] about Venice limits size of groups of tourists
Booking exceeds its own expectations in second quarter
Booking Holdings, the company behind the well-known hotel booking site Booking.com, has had a good second quarter. Thanks to the strong demand for travel and hotel stays, both turnover and profit were on the rise. The number of overnight stays booked through Booking Holdings' platforms grew by more than 7 percent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. The total number … [Read more...] about Booking exceeds its own expectations in second quarter
Rules for liquids in hand baggage tightened again
From 1 September this year, air passengers will not be allowed to carry liquids in containers larger than 100 millilitres in their hand luggage. Despite the earlier relaxation due to the introduction of CT scanners, Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport are returning to the international standard of a maximum of 100 millilitres per package. This change is … [Read more...] about Rules for liquids in hand baggage tightened again