The ANVR-GfK figures for June this year show that the growth in bookings has come to an end (0 percent). The total market growth in the first half of 2024 will thus be 5 percent. At 72 days (plus two), the accounting period was almost the same as last year. As far as destinations are concerned, the picture is mixed. Interest in destinations outside Europe was somewhat smaller, … [Read more...] about Booking figures ANVR-GfK: the growth is over
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Mexico presents itself at event in Amsterdam
Under the motto This is Mexico, the Ministry of Tourism of Mexico is holding a B2B event in Hilton Amsterdam on Wednesday 4 September. The seminar will be held in the morning, with presentations by the Mexican Ambassador to the Netherlands, Carmen Moreno Toscano, and the Minister of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marqués. This will be followed by presentations from various … [Read more...] about Mexico presents itself at event in Amsterdam
Beach from The Beach closed to tourists again
Closed, open and yet closed again. The famous Maya Bay in Thailand, known from the movie The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio, will once again be closed to tourists. The well-known beach on the Thai archipelago Ko Phi Phi will be closed to tourism again for two months from Thursday. During the rainy season from August 1 to September 30, no visitors are allowed so that the bay and … [Read more...] about Beach from The Beach closed to tourists again
Transavia avoids Lebanon’s airspace as a precaution
As a precaution, Transavia is temporarily avoiding Lebanon's airspace. This is happening in response to recent developments and the increased tensions in the border region with Israel. Transavia reports this on Wednesday in an update on its website about the situation in the Middle East. Specifically, flights to Beirut will be suspended at least until August 5. Flights to and … [Read more...] about Transavia avoids Lebanon’s airspace as a precaution
European air traffic finally recovered from corona crisis
The European aviation sector has fully recovered from the difficult corona period. Airports in Europe had 0.4 percent more passengers in the first half of this year than in the first half of 2019. This was reported by the European trade association for airports, ACI Europe, in a message on Wednesday. Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI Europe, says: "With total passenger … [Read more...] about European air traffic finally recovered from corona crisis