KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has decided to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv for an extended period of time. There will be no flights to the Israeli city until at least October 26. After the Hamas attack on 7 October last year, KLM also stopped flights. These resumed in April. A month later, flights to Tel Aviv were suspended again due to 'the ongoing unrest'. Several … [Read more...] about KLM suspends flights to Tel Aviv
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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
Booking figures ANVR-GfK: the growth is over
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