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Ryanair announced Riga to Cologne flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the news, the flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturday, uitilizing the ‘Boeing 738 aircraft. In other Ryanair news, the low cost champions resumed flights between Riga-Brussels (Charleroi) and Riga-Bradford (Leeds) earlier this month. on October 26.

11 years ago

Aeroflot flies your ski gear free

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia’s biggest airline, Aeroflot has announced still more incentive to fly with them. Starting November 1, 2014 till March 31, 2015 the air carrier will have free extra baggage piece for carrying one set of skiing equipment under 23 kg. According to the press, passengers get one set of skiing equipment including one baggage piece with one pair of skis (or snowboard) […]

11 years ago

Sabre Introduces HRS Properties Content

Aleksandr Shatskih

Sabre has just announced the addition fo HRS content, giving agents far more flexibility and choice for serving clients.

11 years ago

Norwegian tops passenger numbers for September

Aleksandr Shatskih

Norwegian, one of Europe’s leading budget airlines, has just announced their September passenger figures. According to their news, the airline ferried some 2.2 million passengers in September 2014, which was an increase of 16 per cent over the previous year.

11 years ago

Vienna’s 2020 Tourism Strategy: 1 Billion Euro by 2020

Aleksandr Shatskih

Vienna’s 2020 Tourism has announced their strategy to turn over €1 Billion in the hospitality sector, plus some 18 million bed/nights by the year 2020. The Vienna Tourism Board is setting its sights high based on the news thematic, “Global.Smart.Premium” according to the news.

11 years ago

Italian B&Bs Barter Week

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of Europe’s most interesting and original tourism promotions, this year’s sixth edition or “Bartering Week” is organized annually to promote Italian B&Bs. Participants get to stay at great Italian accommodations, while paying in any way they can. Put on by www.bed-and-breakfast.it, this wonderfully unique bartering idea is inspired by the site’s virtual marketplace, which […]

11 years ago

Eurail Global & Select Passes Discounted Fall & Winter

Aleksandr Shatskih

Fall and winter shed a different light on the European continent and every destination. From the changing colors, to the famous Christmas markets, Eurail destinations are often best observed from a train. For customers of Eurail that are searching for warm weather destintation to get away from the snow, the company also offers discounted passes to the south of Europe.

11 years ago

Ryanair and Amadeus hook up on ticketing ease

Aleksandr Shatskih

Today low cost airline champ Ryanair has paired with Amadeus via the latter’s light tickeing technology, to offer customers more choice and value.

11 years ago

InterContinental Hotels Group Europe adds 2 properties

Aleksandr Shatskih

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the signing of InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both hotels will be run from agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. InterContinental Lisbon is to open in a few weeks, while Park Atlantic Hotel Porto is to become Crown Plaza Porto later this Autumn.

11 years ago

Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates “Global Coffee Day”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Dunkin’ Donuts just announced a special deal for coffee lovers in Europe. September 29th , all participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants across the continent will give guests a free small hot or iced coffee with any food purchase.

11 years ago

AEGEAN expanding flight services this winter

Aleksandr Shatskih

This winter, AEGEAN, a Star Alliance member, is adding more destinations and frequencies to its existing network. AEGEAN announces the operation of nine additional international flights from Athens, (compared to winter 2013), contributing thus significantly to the development of tourism and the extension of the tourist season.

11 years ago

SAP ventures into the clouds with Concur deal

Aleksandr Shatskih

Enterprise software giant SAP has announced their acquisition of management tech company Concur for a reported $8.3 billion. The deal is expected to finalize Q4 of this year.

11 years ago

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