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Number of overnight stays in Vienna increased significantly
The year 2022 was significantly more successful for Vienna's hotels and guesthouses than previous years, which were characterized by lockdowns and travel restrictions. 13,2 million overnight stays were booked in the previous year

Trend: Almost every second vacationer books all-inclusive
In recent years there has been repeated discussion as to whether all-inclusive holidays are still up-to-date in terms of sustainability and environmental protection. But customers seem to have a clear view, because

Vienna: Twin City Liner had 143.000 passengers
The Twin City Liner was able to sell around 2022 tickets in the 143.000 season. This contrasts with the fact that in 2020 and 2021 there were only around 14.000 passengers. To the

Europe Assistance under new management
The Austrian branch of the travel insurance company Europ Assistance has been under the management of Wolfgang Lackner since the beginning of the year. The previous managing director, Besim Akinci, now works for the group in Switzerland.

Melia Group opening soon in Seychelles
From 2025, the Melia Hotel Group will be the first Spanish chain to be represented in the Seychelles. Melia Sea Front Mahe Island will be part of a new complex on the

EU-wide entry and exit system is postponed again
Actually, a new EU-wide entry and exit system should be introduced in May 2023. This date will not be kept, because numerous - still unresolved - problems have arisen. The EU Commission is leaving
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The Canary Island alternative: In the Canaryfly ATR72 from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria
The terminal at Fuerteventura Airport is completely empty on this January morning. Shortly after 7, in the only café open at the time before the security checkpoint, I had a

Tried it out: Inexpensive spa holidays in Bosnia
The destination Banja Luka is a typical "visiting friends and relatives" destination in the route networks of the low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air. In terms of tourism, the region only plays a subordinate role, since for

BlaBlaCar Bus: The French Flix challenger in the test
For some time now, the French long-distance bus operator BlaBlaCar Bus has been challenging the German top dog Flixbus. Both providers want to bring their passengers from A to B at low prices. How does it cut?

The Spanish "value carrier": In the Vueling A320 from Málaga to Ibiza
It's a beautiful morning in August when, at 10:30 a.m., it's already 34 degrees in the shade, and I'm having my freshly squeezed orange juice in the "La Canasta" cafeteria, right next to the beach section

Corendon: Any signs of growth? What is the carrier offering this summer?
This time we went to Nuremberg with Corendon's (own) Boeing 737-800. Hardly any trip report has subsequently caused such a large number of reactions as the trip report six months ago

"Hunger drives it in...": In the Wizz Air UK Airbus321neo from Gran Canaria to London-Luton
“…and their café con leche. Then make everything together 8,80 euros, please.” It is late Saturday afternoon when the waiter brings me the coffee I ordered along with the bill. Another
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Flight cancellations: Airhelp sees no prospect of improvement
Im letzten Jahr gab es europaweit mehr als 244 Millionen verspätete Fluggäste. Verloren gegangenes Gepäck, lange Wartezeiten und Flugausfälle stellten viele Reisende auf die Probe. Tomasz Pawliszyn, Chef der weltweit

Strike in France: train and flight cancellations expected
Due to the general strike against the pension reform, rail and air traffic will be severely restricted in France tomorrow. Massive travel restrictions will be repeated on January 31, 2023

Valencia introduces tourist tax
A tourist tax will be introduced in the Spanish region of Valencia: The tax is expected to be payable from the end of 2023. Holidaymakers in Valencia are expected to have to travel by the end of June

Tourism in Thailand on course for recovery
Tourism in Thailand made a surprisingly strong recovery from the coronavirus crisis last year: 11,15 million foreign visitors came to the Southeast Asian country. 202, as far-reaching because of the pandemic

Strike at BER: Passengers are entitled to these rights
The Verdi trade union has announced a strike by workers in ground handling services, the airport company and aviation security at the German capital's BER airport for next Wednesday, January 25th. Verdi expects one

Ticket refunds: Swiss suffers a defeat before the OLG Vienna
The Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss suffered a legal defeat before the Higher Regional Court of Vienna due to a lawsuit brought by the Association for Consumer Information. Three clauses concerning the refund of ticket money have been declared illegal.
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