Under the motto 'Tourists welcome', a group of entrepreneurs in Mallorca has started a counter-action against the recent anti-tourism protests. The dissent could be heard in the run-up to Sunday's second major anti-tourism protest. 'Mallorca has always been a hospitable island, which the inhabitants were proud of and were happy to show to the rest of the world. But today, some … [Read more...] about Mallorca entrepreneurs voice dissent: tourists welcome
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Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors
RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened a new hotel in downtown Chicago. The Riu Plaza Chicago is the Spanish chain's fifth urban hotel in the United States and the eleventh in the world. The new four-star hotel with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago, in the famous and globally known shopping district Magnificent Mile. 'The Rooftop' bar on the 27th floor, … [Read more...] about Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors
Jozef Verbruggen (Untamed Travelling) surprises top bookers
Tailor-made specialist Untamed Travelling is once again putting its best booking travel agents in the spotlight this year. This summer, director Jozef Verbruggen will traditionally visit the ten top sellers of the past period. Not only to delight them with a surprise package, but also to personally invite them to travel with us to a still secret destination at the beginning of … [Read more...] about Jozef Verbruggen (Untamed Travelling) surprises top bookers
Frank Radstake (ANVR): ‘Disruption could not have come at a worse time’
The global computer outage could not have come at a worse time for the travel industry in the Netherlands. This weekend, the north of the Netherlands will also be on holiday, making it one of the busiest weeks of the year at Schiphol. "It's the middle of the summer holidays. This couldn't have come at a worse time', says ANVR director Frank Radstake to TravMagazine on Friday … [Read more...] about Frank Radstake (ANVR): ‘Disruption could not have come at a worse time’
De Jong Intra Vakanties first in Transavia’s sustainability partner programme
De Jong Intra Vakanties was the first to join Transavia's sustainability partner programme. The travel organization from Ridderkerk purchases more sustainable aviation fuel through the program, with which the two companies work together step by step to make aviation more sustainable. The sustainability partner programme offers travel organisations that purchase seats from … [Read more...] about De Jong Intra Vakanties first in Transavia’s sustainability partner programme