6 marzo, 2012
ITB Berlin: Gay & Lesbian Travel section is booming
The Gay & Lesbian Travel Pavilion is becoming increasingly popular. Thus at this year’s event more than a dozen exhibitors will be presenting the latest trends and products in this market on a record display area covering 200 square metres in Hall 2.1a. In... Seguir leyendo...
6 marzo, 2012
ITB Berlin 2012: Taking the political pulse of the industry
The 46th ITB Berlin, which takes place from 7 to 11 March 2012, is a more political event than ever before: the European debt crisis, turmoil in the Arab countries, climate protection and sustainability, as well as EU emissions trading. All these topics will be discussed... Seguir leyendo...
1 marzo, 2012
No unnecessary overregulation of the business travel sector, Gebta says
At a workshop meeting organised by GEBTA in Brussels on 29 February 2012, business travel management companies (TMCs) explained to the Commission and Members of the European Parliament why there is no need to include business travel in the European legislation regulating... Seguir leyendo...
23 febrero, 2012
U.S. Mobile Travel Bookings to Top $8 Billion by 2013
Distribution is just one of numerous opportunities that mobile creates for travel organizations. But for many executives, the true test of mobile's influence is simple: show me the money. A new report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright, Mobile... Seguir leyendo...
22 febrero, 2012
Three in 10 travelers in Europe have no interest in using phones for travel activities
A new study released today by travel industry research authority PhoCusWright,Empowering Inspiration: The Future of Travel Search, identifies trend-setting consumers' behavior and motivations when shopping for travel online, and identifies their experience during the destination... Seguir leyendo...
16 febrero, 2012
ITB Berlin Convention: Think tank for the topics of tomorrow
Once again, topics including tourism, marketing, technology, politics, the economy, sustainability and health await visitors to this year’s ITB Berlin Convention. From 7 to 9 March 2012, for the seventh time, experts, scientists and practitioners will meet at the world’s... Seguir leyendo...
12 febrero, 2012
Air Plus Ultra to start with Madrid-Buenos Aires
New Spanish long-haul carrier Air Plus Ultra will start its operations with the route Madrid-Buenos Aires, preferente.com has known from sources closed to the airline. Air Plus Ultra plans to open another route between Spain main city and La Habana after the starting... Seguir leyendo...
3 febrero, 2012
Malév ceases its operation
Based on the Board of Directors’ decision Hungary’s National Airline ceased its operation to minimize its losses. According to this statement, after nearly 66 years of continuous operation, Malév aircrafts will not depart from 6 am 03 February. “Unfortunately,... Seguir leyendo...
29 enero, 2012
Spanair suspends operations
Financial problems have grounded loss-making airline Spanair, for good. This weekend alone 380 domestic and international flights with the Barcelona-based firm have been cancelled. Its main shareholder, Catalonia's regional government, says it can no longer provide... Seguir leyendo...
17 enero, 2012
Barceló, in talks to buy a troubled chain
Barceló Hotels & Resorts, third Spanish hotel group, is in talks with different “troubled” hotel chains to adquire them, Barceló CEO Raúl González has told to Travel News Magazine Preferente. González has said that one of these conversations are advance,... Seguir leyendo...