Tourism
Japan Airlines to offer 50,000 free round-trip domestic flights to foreign tourists
Japan Airlines Co. has said it will launch a campaign to offer free round-trip domestic flight tickets to up to 50,000 foreign…
Tourists stay away from Taj Mahal, other Indian attractions as protests flare
India’s tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests against a new citizenship law that have rocked several…
Tourist bookings to Venice down 40 %
Hotel bookings in Venice are down by 40 per cent as images of the city under water during last month’s record flooding…
EU court rules Airbnb is not an estate agent
The accommodation-booking service Airbnb does not need an estate agent's licence to operate in France, Europe's top court has ruled. The French…
Thomas Cook brand sold to Club Med owner Fosun for £11m
The Thomas Cook brand has been saved from obscurity after the Chinese owner of Club Med said it would buy the name…
Kraków chosen as best city break destination in Europe for third year running
Members of leading British consumer association Which? have chosen Kraków as Europe’s best city break destination for the third year in a…
Strike by Lufthansa subsidiaries staff in Germany
View of empty check-in desks in Tegel airport in Berlin, Germany, 20 October 2019. According to the Independent Flight Attendants Union (UFO),…
Saudi Arabia opens tourist visas to U.S., European visa holders
Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia are now available online and on arrival to holidaymakers who already hold a visa from the United…
Ship passengers protest after missing stops on ‘Norwegian Spirit’ cruise
Cruise passengers upset about being forced to miss several scheduled stops in Europe erupted in protest aboard the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship.…
Thailand to demand proof of health insurance for ‘risky’ long-term visitors
Reuters reports that foreigners in the “risky” over-50 age group will have to present proof of health insurance when applying for Thai…
Over 200 Alitalia flights cancelled because of pilot, cabin crew strike
Alitalia pilots and cabin crew staged a 24-hour strike called by the Anpac, Anpav and Anp unions on Wednesday. See full list…
Thomas Cook UK store estate sold to Hays Travel
Hays Travel has agreed a deal to buy all 555 Thomas Cook stores in the UK, offering hope of work to former…