AEGEAN Airlines has just announced increasing its fleet with the order of 7 new Airbus A320’s. According to the news, Aegean continues to grow under favorable conditions for the overall Greek travel economy. The deal with Airbus will see at least 5 Α320’s delivered on an accelerated schedule, with the remaining 2 aircraft coming before early 2016. Each airliner […]
August Is for Celebrating the Garazo Citrus Festival
Every year, toward the end of summer, the local villages around Crete celebrate a variety of festive occasions. In the Rethymno area, the tiny village of Garazo is not exception, locals and visitors each year celebrate a wonderful Citrus Festival there. Organized by the Cultural Association of Garazo, participants were treated to our island’s best traditional citrus recipes and more there last weekend.
Herbs’ Garden in Heraklion Offers Free Lunches for Kids
Tweet: If you are in #Heraklion #Crete with family, children eat free at Herbs’ Garden: http://ctt.ec/8f57Z+ One of the most celebrated rooftop restaurants in Heraklion, Herbs’ Garden, welcomes the foliage season with a special offer: each child under 9 eats free, when an adult orders a full lunch menu. The offer, launched today on the […]
Will Ryanair Snap Up Cyprus Airways?
New that Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary may be considering Cyprus as a Middle East with an expected acquisition of Cyprus Airways has Europe airlines buzzing. The top low cost player, may take a bite out of territories of AirAsia, Air Berlin, and even Air India Express.
Abacus Becomes First Foreign GDS in China
Abacus, a leading Asia-Pacific leader in travel tech, has announced being the first foreign global distribution system (GDS) to issue airline tickets customized for China.
BOC Aviation Orders $8.8 Billion of Boeing Planes
Boeing has just announced an order from BOC Aviation worth $8.8 billion. According to the news, BOC is to get 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) aircraft making it the largest order ever or the airline.
La Tomatina Festival Starts This Week
This week the city of Buñol in Spain turns completely red with the annual La Tomatina Festival. The world’s biggest tomato fight this year starts August 27th.
Motel One Expands Europe Footprint
German budget hotel group Motel One has just released its 2014 half year performance results. The hotel group, which has grown to offer more than 50 hotels in 4 countries, also reached €114 million euro in sales versus €95 million in the previous year.
The group also reported on four new hotels and occupancy rates in excess of 72% across their prope
Winter of Russian Traveler Discontent Arrives
In news from St. Petersburg, apparently another tour operator is going belly up. Atlas, another of Russia’s leading tour companies is expected to go insolvent, suspending operations and perhaps stranding still more Russian tourists abroad.
Iceland’s Bardarbunga Volcano Orange Again
Status Iceland’s huge Bardarbunga volcano is now threat level orange again after having been elevated over the weekend to red . On Saturday, the Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a red alert, which suggests an eruption of the massive volcano is imminent. Later, erroneous reports of sub-glacial lava led to the threat level being reduced.
Sonata Software Boosts Travel Arm with Travel SAAS Rezopia
In travel tech news, Sonata Software, a global IT services company, has announced having acquired a controlling share in Rezopia Inc., cloud based distribution platform. A first of its kind end to end reservations, contract, and operational system for travel providers, Rezopia is a solution for large and small travel companies.
FRHI Hotels & Resorts Expands Their Hotel Footprint
FRHI Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company for luxury hotel brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, has announced the development of seven new hotels in the MEAI. According to the news, the group unveiled their plans at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as key for FRHI’s goal of doubling its regional footprint by 2020.
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown East Lowers Its Prices
Guests reserving accommodations from three to 21 days in advance will receive some of the best rates of the year starting now through May 31, 2015.
Scandic Poland Hotels Raise Enviro Bar
The Scandic hotel chain in Poland become the first there to meet the European Union’s environmental criteria. Scandic Wroclaw and Scandic Gdansk having just received their EU Ecolabel certification.
Iceland Evacuates Area Around Bardarbunga Volcano
In the latest news on the Iceland volcano emergency, the area around the Bardarbunga volcano is being evacuated and all tourism activity inside the national park surrounding the volcano have been suspended.
Sterling Value Gives Europe Vacations Sense
According to a report from Insuremore, the effects of a strong pound are being felt in the European travel market. Over the last twelve months, according to the news, the average price of family holidays in Europe have plummeted.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Adds Eight Europe Hotels
Leading US hotel management company, Interstate Hotels & Resorts has just announced having opened or signed eight new hotels in the European and CIS markets. The properties, spread across the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belarus and Kazakhstan, are all under top international franchise brands.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Grow 2X
Currently the largest air hub in Russia and Eastern Europe by passenger traffic, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has will now add additional capacity. A contract to build a second segment for passenger departures and arrivals is slated to be completed by 2016 according to the news.
Armenia Welcomes Iran Travelers 2014
According to news from Armenia’s Economic Ministry, some 35,000 Iranian tourists visited the country in the first half of this 2014. Over 495,000 tourists from Iran came to Armenia, an increase of some 17.3% compared to the same period last year.
ADfel in Bucharest This Week
This week in Bucharest, Romania the latest edition of the ADfel unconventional advertising festival at Fabrica terrace takes place.
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