BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) supports dialog and intensive exchange with system partners from the aviation sector in order to jointly meet the challenges of the…
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced the launch of Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content and…
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Dresden Zentrum – its first together with ownership group LRO Hospitality,…
Located in Stuttgart’s tallest building opposite the renowned Stuttgart Theater, the new Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city…
Vistara inaugurated non-stop, 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, commenced from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…
Emirates and Condor announced the activation of their reciprocal interline agreement which will boost connectivity for customers to 70 routes operated by both airlines across Europe, Africa,…
Air India has entered an intermodal interline agreement with WorldTicket, the exclusive distributor for Europe’s largest railway operator, Deutsche Bahn.
The STAY WYSE Hostel Conference brings together annually the leading buyers, sellers and service providers involved in the youth travel accommodation sector for two days of trading,…
Between now and the end of 2025, the Lufthansa Group hopes to hire almost 2,000 additional pilots to serve on its airlines’ growing aircraft fleets. The Group’s new ‘flybig’ recruitment…
Lufthansa German Airlines returns the A380 to Bangkok, increasing capacity on the direct connection between the Thai capital and Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
Passengers at Munich Airport can enjoy the advantage of a more technologically advanced pre-departure experience. Passengers may manually enter their flight information or scan their…
Lufthansa passengers flying on short- and medium-haul flights will get the opportunity to experience a new cabin design. It provides a level of comfort and style that is significantly…
The Lufthansa Group has developed an exceptionally environmentally friendly offer package for customers attending this year’s UN World Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai: They can take…
Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Board, announced a drastic growth in the number of visitors in the month of April 2023 and May 2023 with May being its best month yet.
Due to factors such as delayed deliveries of new Boeing 777-9s, Lufthansa intends to continue flying its recommissioned Airbus A380s into the late 2020s or early 2030s.
According to…
The Lufthansa Group has developed a particularly sustainable offer package for passengers traveling to this year's UN World Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai: From Germany, Austria,…
European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its 2024 catalogue featuring more than 280 cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Seine; plus the launch of…
The GLÜCKSGEFÜHLE Festival will take place at the Hockenheimring for the first time. True to the motto "The Happyness is coming home", for four days everything revolves around music to…
Germany saw a 209 percent increase in overnight stays by Indians in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board.
Seatrade Europe – Cruise and River Cruise Convention, the bi-annual event for the European cruise and river cruise community, announces its awaited 2023 State of the European Cruise Industry…
The first "Mallorca Airbus" landed at Düsseldorf Airport: a brand-new A321neo with the registration D-AEEA. With this addition, Germany's largest leisure airline is consistently continuing…
Vistara, India's full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has expanded its codeshare partnership with Lufthansa, one of Europe's premier airlines,…
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced an exciting addition to their presence at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)
Outletcity Metzingen organized a familiarisation tour to Europe’s largest outlet, located just 30 km south of Stuttgart, two hours’ drive from Munich, Frankfurt, or Zurich for Indian luxury…
FutureLog offers streamlined ordering process, easy-to-use in-house ordering system and automated e-invoice management that give hotels greater control, transparency and accuracy.
Dubai Business Events (DBE) has kicked off its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, bringing its largest ever delegation of co-exhibitors from across the city and engaging in a full…
Hilton has announced a franchise agreement with Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Event Hotels to open DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm. The hotel is set to…
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) presented a campaign update for their vision of ‘Making Tourism More Sustainable’ to GCC travel professionals at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023.
With AIDAluna, the first AIDA ship arrived in Kiel this season on April 21, 2023. Three ships in the AIDA Cruises fleet are expected to call at the Kiel Fjord 64 times during the 2023…
The founders of German airline, Hahn Air have announced the launch of a new global payment orchestration platform, FinMont, specifically for Travel Merchants.
The Lufthansa Group’s newest airline, City Airlines, has a new website ready for business. The airline has yet to announce its formal launch date, but it is expected to begin service to…
Abu Dhabi-based leading travel and tourism entity, Tourism 365, part of ADNEC Group and its subsidiaries, announced at ITB that Etihad Holidays and Capital Holidays, the fully-fledged tour…
The Lufthansa Group is investing in additional cutting-edge long-haul aircraft. The Group Executive Board has ordered ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger planes, five Airbus A350-900 planes,…
As the German outbound market recovers and evolves, travel intelligence provider Mabrian has conducted an analysis of how this is impacting demand for Mediterranean destinations.
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls, an utterly closable door, a huge table, and two wide…
Karnataka Tourism aims to promote its inbound tourism, particularly its wildlife, heritage, culture, beaches, and adventure activities at ITB Berlin, the trade show to be held on 7 to 9, …
The flag carrier Germany, Lufthansa, plans to cancel around 34,000 flights scheduled for this summer season as the airline is dealing with staff shortages
In order to modernize its own IT landscape from the ground up and thus drive forward the digitalization of all processes and systems, trendtours Touristik GmbH has entered into a strategic…
Leaders from Sabre Corporation will take the stage at this year’s ITB Berlin Convention to share insights on the latest trends and developments in the travel industry, the evolution of…
The new river cruise operator, Riverside Luxury Cruises, owned by the German hotelier Seaside Collection, has added four more vessels to its fleet.
Crystal Cruises designed and…
The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport.
Swan Hellenic and Helsinki Shipyard recently announced the float out of the Swan Hellenic Diana, marking a significant advancement in the construction of one of the last cruise ships…
Arival – the global leader of events, insights and community for the travel experiences industry – has released its updated program and speaker roster for its annual Arival 360 Conference…
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils its second property in Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin.
Owned by…
JW Marriott, a luxury hotel brand owned by Marriott International, announced the arrival of its second property in Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin.
JW Marriott Hotel…
On the day, the Chinese Government is opening up for tourism and travel again, the US, Germany and other countries impose warnings.
WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China
Germany’s much-discussed Right to Residence and other laws making it easier for foreigners in the country to make their stay legal, move to the country or gain permanent residency there, has…
Hahn Air added 14 new carriers to its leading network of more than 350 airlines throughout 2022.
With Hahn Air’s solutions, the partners can sell their flights in 190 markets,…
SIHOT, one of the world’s modular hotel management systems with over 3,500 installations, has acquired ADDIPOS to expand its hardware portfolio in the hospitality market.
Hotelbeds has announced a new strategic partnership with one of the largest and fastest-growing hotel operating companies in Germany, the HR Group.
The Berlin-based company has 145 hotels…
At the end of each year, the IMEX Group traditionally announces a Talking Point for the coming year ahead.
IMEX introduces new 2023 Talking Point ahead of IMEX Frankfurt
An exciting new ‘tribrid brand’ accommodation option has arrived in the Bavarian capital city. From today, business and leisure guests can choose from flexible short and long stay travel at…
New research reveals that Iceland is America's dream Christmas destination. The study by Iceland.org, the travel and tour management company in Iceland, examined Google Ads data to discover…
Seychelles’ participation in ITB Asia Singapore held in October at Marina Bay, provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the destination.
Seychelles leaves a lasting impression on South…
The Lufthansa Group is looking for new employees. The group has already brought several thousand people on board in the current year – the company is planning to hire 20,000 people in…
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Düsseldorf in Germany landed at Düsseldorf International Airport on Tuesday, 15th November, marking the launch of the airline’s latest German…
Full-service carrier Vistara has increased frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris. Vistara is now operating 6 weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and 5 weekly flights between Delhi…
Bucher is extremely proud to present its newest member of the flexible helicopter emergency equipment line: the AC70 flex for the H145, at European Rotors in Cologne from 8 to 10 November…
In August of 2022, international visitor arrivals to the United States of America totaled 5,697,087 - an increase of 158.6%.
US international arrivals up 158.6 percent
SKY express launched the Athens-Munich direct connection on Thursday, October 27, offering passengers a new travel proposal, five days a week on the most competitive terms. Representatives…
Oktoberfest is back after two years of pandemic cancellations, with the same bicep-challenging beer mugs, fat-dripping pork knuckles, pretzels the size of dinner plates, men in leather…
he Center Runway will be taken out of service between October 3 and 17 – Asphalt surface on the sides of the runway to be replaced – Installation of energy-saving LED lighting
Frankfurt…
Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit have agreed to maintain confidentiality regarding additional topics and the talks
No strikes: Lufthansa and pilots’ union reach agreement
Lower Saxony, located in the north-west of Germany, has called for eliminating upfront payment for air tickets after thousands of cancellations this summer.
Bernd Althusmann, the…
China and Germany hold onto second and third position while UK sees significant drop in the global Travel & Tourism GDP rankings
Domestic travel keeps US world’s biggest Travel…
Reaching its weakest point since 2002, common European block currency nosedived below $0.99 for the first time in 20 years
European currency sinks to twenty-year low
German airline Lufthansa had to cancel its flights to India due to a one-day strike staged by its pilots, resulting in hundreds of passengers stranded at Delhi International Airport.
The decision by the German Federal Cabinet to extend and to even tighten the current obligation to wear masks in aircraft is met with sheer incomprehension by the Board of Airline…
German holidaymakers are set to be back in full swing by 2024, according to GlobalData, which expects the country’s outbound travel to recover to 117.9 million tourists, surpassing…
Build-up of 787 fleet starts with today's addition of D-ABPA – a total of 31 more 787 deliveries expected by 2027
First Lufthansa Boeing 787 lands at Frankfurt Airport
According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “Putin’s war, not the war of the Russian people,” hence Germany will not join the calls of numerous other…
Starting from 30 October, the airline will operate 6x weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, up from the current 3x weekly frequency; while connectivity between Delhi and Paris goes up…
Germany’s government has outlined plans for new coronavirus measures for the coming autumn and winter, anticipating an increase in virus cases during the colder season.
From October…
Strikes and staff shortages have already forced airlines including Lufthansa to cancel thousands of flights and caused hours-long queues at major airports
Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide (Fraport) said in a new report that it intends to reduce the number of take-offs and landings at Frankfurt Airport to 88 movements per hour from next…
From Michelin star dining to stylish spa breaks, new research reveals the most luxurious travel destinations - without the hefty price tag
World’s most affordable luxury travel…
Non-U.S. Citizen Air Passenger Arrivals to the United States from foreign countries, totaled 3.530 million
Air passenger travel between US and Europe up 443%
While travel and tourism deal activity improved in several key global markets, some markets experienced decline
Travel and tourism deal activity up in first half of 2022
Flying on a train is becoming a new reality for passengers that are members of a frequent traveler program at a Star Alliance Airline.
Star Alliance benefits from traveling on the German…
Airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns, travel bans and other restrictions
Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by…
Flying on a train may become reality soon in Germany. Star Alliance is ready to welcome German Rail (DB) into its alliance of 26 airlines.
Star Alliance lets you fly the train in Germany
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…
The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…
On the outside of the aircraft, instead of the Lufthansa livery, it will be “Lovehansa”, which is painted in the colours of the rainbow to symbolise the pride flag
German National Tourist Board is debuting its brand-new Embrace German Nature campaign that focuses on highlighting sustainable, open-air activities and targeting GCC visitors
Air passenger travel between USA and Europe up 1,003% -
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in April 2022: U.S.-International air traffic…
The strategic partnership between Trip.com and AXA Partners continues to develop in Europe. The collaboration, started 7 years ago in China focused on creating insurance products adapted to…
Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft -
The Lufthansa Group is buying more state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The Executive Board has decided to purchase: –…
Cutting-edge learnings at IMEX in Frankfurt -
“I believe that when each of us grows then our teams and organizations grow. Organizations change person by person.” Dawn Wray from the…
Lufthansa and Eurowings Discover offer special flights to the UEFA Europa League final -
Eintracht Frankfurt has been in the final of the UEFA Europa League since yesterday evening. It is…
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Munich city authorities announced that after a two-year break caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, world-famous Oktoberfest festival will return to the Bavarian capital…
The Best Student-Friendly Countries to Visit -
Modern students have all opportunities today to quench their wanderlust. Besides, many of them can easily afford it, and more and more young…
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Packing up and moving to a foreign country is something we all consider from time to time. Work is a major factor that must be considered when looking at moving to a new…
Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking -
With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight…
Christened in its home port of Düsseldorf (Germany) VIVA ONE will be offering a variety of exciting itineraries on the Rhine and Moselle rivers throughout this year
Dubai-based Vista Global Holding, a leading private aviation group, has entered into an agreement to acquire Air Hamburg's operating platform and maintenance services
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore, but also the widest recorded global mobility gap…
Germany has relaxed restrictions on travel from the UK, South Africa and seven other southern African countries that were imposed following the emergence of the new omicron coronavirus…
The Passport Index by Global Citizen Solutions ranks global passports not just by visa-free access but by building mobility, investment opportunity and quality of life offered by each…
International tourists have lauded Germany’s COVID19 safety precautions with the country ranking lowest for risk of infection in a new survey, while more tourists are now staying in Germany…
Deutsche Hospitality has developed a new hotel brand ‘House of Beats’ aimed at guests who feel at home on and in front of the catwalks and stages of this world
Customers who are fully vaccinated in Singapore and Germany will soon be able to travel between the two countries quarantine-free on Singapore Airlines, thanks to the new Vaccinated Travel…
Germany’s health agency has announced it would lift a ban on most travellers from the UK, India and three other countries hit by the Delta variant of Covid-19
Lufthansa has announced that it will order ten brand-new wide-body jets to support its long-haul network, five Airbus A350-900 and five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Deutsche Hospitality and Huazhu are planning a further hotel project in China in the form of a new Steigenberger Hotel in Kunming, a location which is nicknamed the ‘City of Eternal Spring’…
Eurowings is first German airline to dedicate an aircraft from its fleet with an exclusive design to its own employees to symbolically thank the ‘best team in the world’
Hamburg - a city that merges old with new, industrial with digital, and work with play - as an exciting alternative for young professionals looking to escape the slog of the British capital…
The innovative platform solution for individualised feature-based room sales, supports hotel operators with a unique customer-centric retail approach focusing on the needs of the guest
Eurowings took off for the first time at the new capital city airport Berlin Brandenburg – three times in a row with flights to Cologne, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf
The German airline Eurowings will replace about 95% of the programme at Düsseldorf Airport, which will no longer be offered after the withdrawal of the Irish Ryanair as of 24 October
Despite of being hit hard and being brought to a complete standstill by the ongoing pandemic, there are start-ups that are holding strong and raising fresh round of investments, too
Responding to a changing aviation world, Eurowings is the first German airline to launch a free middle seat that can be booked in advance of the flight
The five-star Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar, which is operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group, officially reopened for business on 1 July following weeks of…
It is expected there will be a rise in the number of domestic tourists participating in adventure tourism such as climbing, surfing, hunting, caving, diving, cycling, rafting, and hiking…
Michael Erfert, currently head of global sales in steering, products and processes in Hub Airlines' Lufthansa Group, will join Eurowings as head of sales on 15 August 2020. In addition…
Joachim Marusczyk will hand over executive responsibility for IntercityHotel to Christian Kaschner with effect from 14 September. Marusczyk, who is stepping down of his own accord, has…
Lufthansa passengers can now get tested for COVID-19 at Frankfurt and Munich airports to avoid being quarantined, when arriving in Germany and Austria. In Frankfurt, the airline has…
Just as most Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts are starting to reopen, a new cooperation agreement has been concluded between the hotel chain and Kensington Art. Over the coming weeks…
Eckart Pfannkuchen has now been appointed general manager of the 131-room Steigenberger Hotel Treudelberg Hamburg. In this new capacity, he will be responsible in future for all…
Eurowings is strengthening its position as Germany’s largest holiday airline. The Lufthansa subsidiary is expanding its route portfolio in the direction of South-East Europe and will be…
Europe’s leading multi-modal travel booking platform Omio is reigniting travel by launching a new online resource to help travellers easily understand where they can travel to within…
The first post Covid-19 cruise of leading river cruise operator, Scylla, has successfully come to an end after 13 days of sailing along the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. The cruise…
Eurowings Holidays, the tour operator brand of Eurowings, has expanded its product portfolio and now also offers customers holiday homes and apartments. Just in time for the start of the…
Denis Hüttig, the long-serving vice president of operations at Steigenberger Resorts, is taking charge of leadership and vision for all hotels operating under the Steigenberger brand…
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the reopening of number of hotels and resorts in Italy and Germany this month. Rocco Forte House, Rome reopened on 2 June. It will be followed by Hotel…
Ruby Hotels, pioneer of the ‘lean luxury’ philosophy, has announced expansion plans for Vienna property Ruby Lissi, as the hotel reopens in the city’s 1st district. The expansion…
VIVA Cruises has launched new four-night cruises in Germany, which will be ready for the imminent summer season. Throughout July and August, two of VIVA Cruises’ ships, MS TREASURES and…
Considering the restrictions on international tourism being dropped out and the gradual opening of borders, Eurowings is significantly expanding its flight schedule from June 2020. The…
Travel giant TUI has announced plans to slash 8,000 jobs worldwide after reporting a group loss of EUR 740.5 million (USD 802.7 million) in its second quarter results - a major hit…
Starting in June, Lufthansa, Eurowings and SWISS will be offering monthly restart schedules to significantly more destinations in Germany and Europe than in the past few weeks. The…
Ruby Hotels will launch its first Stuttgart property in spring 2023. For the first time, it will combine its lean luxury philosophy for a hotel and a co-working space under one roof, at…
Eurowings lets private and business travellers actively shape the future of air travel. The airline, as part of the Lufthansa Group, has launched an innovation competition in the middle…
Oetker Collection has introduced its new chief executive officer, Dr. Timo Gruenert. He took over leadership of the company on 1 May 2020, succeeding Frank Marrenbach.
He began his career…
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…
In today’s society, being aware of your eco-footprint is increasingly important. Whether it’s during your commute, in the office, or even during your lunch break, some cities are better…
After just over a month, the repatriation programmes of various European governments and numerous tourism providers have almost been fully completed. All airlines in the Lufthansa Group…
Polish Aviation Group is withdrawing from its proposed takeover of the German airline Condor. The parent company of Polish flag-carrier LOT revealed the decision earlier in the wake of…
Eurowings has begun a programme to transport harvest workers to Germany. Over the coming weeks the low-cost carrier is seeking to brings tens of thousands of workers from elsewhere in…
The leadership of Lufthansa is not expecting the aviation industry to return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels swiftly, if at all. And, according to its assessment, it will take several…
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against…
Lufthansa has announced that it will extend its repatriation flight schedule, which was originally scheduled to run until 19 April, to 3 May. This also means that all remaining flights of…
Due to the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the resulting drop in bookings and extensive border restrictions, Eurowings has adjusted its flight schedule.
The flight…
TUI has received the approval of the German government for a bridging loan of EUR 1.8 billion (USD 1.98 billion) from the KfW. The funds of Germany’s state-owned development bank are to…
The spread of the coronavirus has placed the entire world in an unprecedented state of emergency. At present, no one can foresee what further consequences will ensue. What is certain,…
The IMEX Group has announced the cancellation of IMEX in Frankfurt, one of the biggest travel industry events of the year, due to the coronavirus. The event had been scheduled to take…