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Berlin hotel demand set to grow six per cent in 2012
The European hotel market reported overall positive revenue per available room growth 12-months to January, according to hotel data provider STR Global. Despite the economic conditions a majority of the 157 cities and destinations tracked in Europe, only 15 saw declining demand while demand growth is expected in Berlin, London and Vienna in 2012.
New models of sustainable development for cities of art
This will be one of the themes featured in the 10th edition of Euromeeting, which will take place in 2012 as part of Art&Tourism: 250 delegates from all over Europe are expected.
US travel to Europe: set for recovery or still in the doldrums?
As the global economic situation remains volatile and the demographic make-up of the USA alters, we can expect changes in the way Americans travel.
European leaders agree new framework to promote destination
Antonio Tajani, vice-president of the European Commission and Petra Hedorfer, president of the European Travel Commission, have signed a historic Joint Declaration between the two organisations, which sets out the basis for strengthening the image and promotion of ‘Destination Europe’ in the future.
Roaming costs fall as EC offers tourists protection
Travellers in Europe are set to see the cost of calls and texts fall as the European Commission introduces limits on charges. Under the new rules – which came into effect over the weekend – the maximum retail prices for roaming calls will fall from the current 39 cents to 35 cents per minute for calls made and from 15 cents to 11 cents per minute for calls received.
Estonia welcomes the Euro and becomes a European capital of culture
January 1st 2011 sees the northern European country of Estonia become the latest country to adopt the Euro and enter its 12 months as one of two European Capitals of Culture in 2011, the largest cultural event in the history of Estonia with over 7000 cultural events planned.
European hoteliers on an upward path to recovery
Hoteliers in Europe have seen revPAR growth accelerate each month since December last year, with September posting the strongest yet, up 16.8 percent. This enabled the region to secure a 9.5 percent revPAR rise year-to-September to €64, compared to €58 during the same period in 2009, with occupancy the main driver of growth.
Med package holidays a third cheaper
Package holidays to European destinations are being cut by up to a third as tour operators bid to lure cash-strapped customers. Family favourites Cyprus, Spain and Turkey have experienced the biggest cuts, whilst the fall of the euro against sterling has led to budgets in resort now stretching further.
OAG reports rise in airline traffic
Overall global airline capacity grew for the sixth month in succession during February, according to the latest figures from OAG Aviation.
London tops European hospitality
London has come out top in study into European hotel occupancy rates. The quarterly report by Deloitte proved grim reading, with revPAR rates across Europe down 19.2% over the past quarter to €58, with Glasgow and Edinburgh the only two cities to show positive occupancy growth.
US step closer to visitor fee
The US has moved a step closer to charging travelers who do not require a visa a $10 fee to enter the country.
First Rate Exchange reveals UK international Travel Trends
With the peak summer travel period now underway new research from First Rate Exchange Services has revealed some interesting variations in the UK’s international travel trends.