Ryanair to enter Accommodation sector
Ryanair, like many other airlines, has been partnering up with accommodation providers to offer their customers an opportunity of a 1-stop-shop for their travel arrangements. In fact such partnerships extend...
The birth of a Boutique Hotel
by Anson David
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In the past few weeks I could not find the time and focus to share some words on this blog. Not because I was on vacation but rather the opposite!...
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Malta to introduce new tax on accommodation
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As announced last November, a new tax called “Environment Contribution” (read Tourist Tax) will be introduced on all accommodation in Malta & Gozo as of 1st June 2016. Travellers and even...
16 Years of TripAdvisor
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TripAdvisor is a whopping 16 years in business this year and its longevity is testament to its business model which was revolutionary when it first started out. At the...
(Don’t) Do it the Greek Way!
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Tomorrow, Thursday 7th April, the Greek public sector unions will be bringing the country to a standstill as workers will take a 24-hour walk-out. Beyond the “reason” behind such actions,...
Luxury Vacation Rental platform sold to AccorHotels
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Today, some €150 million left the coffers of hospitality leader AccorHotels to acquire the six-year-old luxury home rental platform onefinestay.com Onefinestay CEO and co-founder Greg Marsh writes in an official...
Top 5 Family Travel Trends 2016
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According to the Family Travel Association’s U.S. Family Travel Survey, family trips are one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism industry, and parents are willing to spend money on something they feel...
Where are the Chinese holidaying in 2016?
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Encouraged by rising disposable incomes, growing direct flight lines, and an extended period of appreciating Chinese Yuan, the Chinese have became the world’s most prolific travelers. In 2014, China outpaced...
40% of Travellers’ Plans Influenced by Terrorism
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A recent survey by IPK International shows, amongst other things, how international tourism in 2016 will be influenced by fears of terrorism and political unrest. The following is an extract...
Easyjet adds more Med routes
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Low-cost carrier Easyjet has recently announced 2 new routes for Summer 2016, both aimed at carrying passengers from the UK towards Mediterranean destinations. The new routes which start in May...