Under the motto 'Summer Reading', TUI and the CPNB (Foundation for Collective Propaganda of the Dutch Book) have started a campaign to promote reading during the holidays. There's even a Summer Reading Gift: the book Flamingo Beach by bestselling author Suzanne Vermeer. The CPNB and TUI conducted research among TUI customers about their reading behaviour on holiday. This shows … [Read more...] about TUI and CPNB launch ‘Summer Reading’ campaign; with free book
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Despite the risk of extreme weather; Flying holidays to the sun remain popular
More than half of the Dutch people want to take a sun/sea/beach holiday by plane in the next three years. Spain is the most popular destination. Among the faraway sun destinations, Curaçao is the most popular. This is evident from a large-scale consumer survey conducted by research agency Trends & Tourism in May into the market for flying/sun holidays. Remarkably, despite … [Read more...] about Despite the risk of extreme weather; Flying holidays to the sun remain popular
Transavia earns ‘more than expected’ with baggage fees; ANVR is now milder
The surcharge for hand baggage introduced by Transavia in April will generate more than 100 million euros per year for the Dutch and French branches of the airline. This is what the FD writes on the basis of conversations with financial director Steven Zaat of parent company Air France-KLM and Transavia CEO Marcel de Nooijer. "The flow is better, because less luggage is carried … [Read more...] about Transavia earns ‘more than expected’ with baggage fees; ANVR is now milder
Air France-KLM provides Dutch economy with 21.9 billion euros and 267,990 jobs
The Air-France-KLM Group makes a substantial contribution to the Dutch and French economies. The annual economic contribution is more than 70 billion euros and more than 820,000 jobs. This is the conclusion of a study commissioned by Air France-KLM on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the airline combination. The airline combination generates 2.3% of the Dutch gross … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM provides Dutch economy with 21.9 billion euros and 267,990 jobs
Aruba asks for one-off sustainability contribution
From 1 July, anyone visiting Aruba will pay a one-time sustainability fee of 20 US dollars per person. This contribution supports various projects that promote sustainable development on the island. This was announced by the Aruba Tourism Authority on Wednesday. The surcharge applies to visitors coming to the island by air. The contribution does not apply to residents of Aruba, … [Read more...] about Aruba asks for one-off sustainability contribution