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TUI is launching a new destination in Finland for next winter. It concerns the town of Kajaani, just south of Lapland, in the Arctic Lakeland region. With this, TUI is further expanding its range of active winter holidays. TUI already has trips to Sweden and Norway via Scandinavian Mountains airport and to various places in Finnish Lapland: Kittilä, Ivalo, Kuusamo and … [Read more...] about TUI will go to new destination in Finland next winter

Booking .com strongly disagrees with the outcome of the CNMC investigation, the Spanish competition watchdog that has imposed a fine of more than 413 million euros on the booking platform. Booking says it plans to appeal this 'unprecedented decision'. A spokesperson for Booking said this in a statement. "As we have said before, the EU's Digital Market Act is the right forum to … [Read more...] about Booking.com considers appeal against mega fine

From November, Corendon offers holidaymakers a new combination: a stay in Zanzibar with an adventurous safari in Tanzania. Travelers can choose from an optional one-day safari or an extended three-day safari. The price is from 1,799 euros per person. According to Corendon, this vacation option is ideal for families with young children or for travelers who want to have their … [Read more...] about Corendon launches new combination: Zanzibar with safari in Tanzania

Erik Ebens, founder of Travel Agency Ebens in Utrecht, passed away in the night from Monday to Tuesday. He was, certainly a few years ago, a familiar face in the travel industry. His former fellow entrepreneur Pieter Kuijs (Zonvaart Reizen) wrote the following in memoriam. Erik Ebens had been the owner and founder of the travel agency on the Oudegracht in Utrecht since 1974, … [Read more...] about Erik Ebens (73), founder of Travel Agency Ebens, passed away

The Spanish competition watchdog CNMC has imposed a fine of more than 413 million euros on Booking .com. It is the highest fine ever received by the booking platform. The award of the mega fine was announced on Tuesday. According to the watchdog, Booking has abused its dominant market position and has violated European competition law. As a result, other hotels and (online) … [Read more...] about Mega fine for Booking from Spanish regulator