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
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Mega fine for Booking from Spanish regulator
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
European Commission investigates German state aid for Condor
A few years ago, the German holiday flyer Condor received more than 300 million euros in support from the German state. Competitor Ryanair objected to this, and with success. Now the conflict is entering a new round, reports the German dpa. The German state had saved Condor from collapse in 2019 with a loan from the development bank KfW, after Condor's then-parent company, … [Read more...] about European Commission investigates German state aid for Condor
Schiphol starts second phase of self-driving bus trial: ‘Increasing confidence’
The second phase of the electric self-driving bus trial has started at Schiphol. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground Services, is testing a fixed pre-programmed route to and from the apron. KLM Cityhopper crew arriving at Schiphol can make use of the shuttle service. Earlier this year, Schiphol carried out a successful first trial with … [Read more...] about Schiphol starts second phase of self-driving bus trial: ‘Increasing confidence’
Calamity established for Jasper and Jasper National Park (Canada)
The Emergency Committee has determined a calamity following the recent forest fires in the city of Jasper and Jasper National Park (Canada). This calamity, based on a natural disaster, applies from July 22, 2024 to those parts of Jasper and Jasper National Park that were affected by wildfires. These are those parts of Jasper and Jasper National Park where tour operators … [Read more...] about Calamity established for Jasper and Jasper National Park (Canada)