Lufthansa Relies On The A380s To Grow Its Network
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.
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Lufthansa Group offers special fare for passengers traveling to the UN World Climate Conference in Dubai
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,…
VIVA Cruises releases 2024 programme
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…
AIDA Cruises is partner of the Festival “GLÜCKSGEFÜHLE”
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…
Indian overnights to Germany more than tripled in 2022
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.
Shopaholics must visit Outletcity, Metzingen while travelling in Germany
Outletcity Metzingen is one of the leading shopping destinations in Europe with luxury and premium brands.
Seatrade Europe announces panel for 2023 state of the European Cruise Industry keynote
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…
First “Mallorca Airbus” lands in Düsseldorf
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 expands bilateral codeshare with Lufthansa
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,…
Arrivals into German airports are projected to reach 75% of 2019 levels: Cirium
Cirium have revealed data showing the number of scheduled flight arrivals into Germany this month and how they compare to pre-pandemic.
dnata introduces ground-breaking cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced an exciting addition to their presence at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)
Hahn Air drives change with innovation
Airline distribution provider, Hahn Air, is creating an innovation node for companies looking to advance their innovative projects.
Outletcity Metzingen hosted a familiarization trip for Indian luxury travel agents
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’s procure-to-pay solution enables hotels to focus on what they do best
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 underlines record presence at IMEX 2023
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…
DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm to open next month
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…
GNTB to focus on sustainable inbound tourism at ATM 2023
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.
AIDA Ships Have Started The Summer Season 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…
Top Ten world’s most powerful passports
Global Citizen Solutions unveils a list of the 10 most powerful passports in the world in 2023.
Founders of German Airline launch new global payment orchestration platform for travel merchants
The founders of German airline, Hahn Air have announced the launch of a new global payment orchestration platform, FinMont, specifically for Travel Merchants.
Lufthansa preparing to launch new low-cost subsidiary
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…
Tourism 365 launches Capital Holidays in 2023
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…
Lufthansa Orders 22 Long-Haul Aircraft
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,…
Uneven and slower recovery of German demand for Mediterranean destinations
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 Unveils Its New Allegris Long-Haul Premium Product
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 to participate in ITB Berlin 2023
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, …
Lufthansa to cancel 34,000 flights for summer
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
trendtours uses IT solutions from ISO Travel Solutions as their digital nervous system
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…
Sabre to share latest insights and present product highlights at ITB Berlin
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…
Four New Ships Join Riverside Luxury Cruises
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…
Frankfurt airport teams up with SITA and NEC for biometrics
The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport.
Hahn Air appoints Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business
To further strengthen the support and guidance for its airline partners, Hahn Air appointed Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business.
Swan Hellenic “Diana” Floats as Expedition Cruise Market Surge
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…
Germany drops mask requirement
Germany on 2nd February 2023, officially dropped the mask requirement on long-distance trains as well as on buses.
Explore the Future of Travel Experiences at Arival 360 Berlin
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 Hotel Berlin makes its mindful debut
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 Hotel debuts in Berlin
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…
WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China
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 new right of residence becomes effective from 1 Jan
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 expands network with 14 new partner airlines in 2022
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 acquires Pos Hardware company
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 signs strategic agreement with German hospitality chain, HR Group
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…
IMEX introduces new 2023 Talking Point ahead of IMEX Frankfurt
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
Revo Group launch first new ‘tribrid hotel living’ concept in Munich
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…
America’s dream Christmas destinations
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 leaves a lasting impression on South Asian market
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…
Lufthansa Group hires 20,000 employees
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 Touches Down in Düsseldorf
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…
Vistara increases frequency to Frankfurt & Paris
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 introduces AC70 flex
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…
US international arrivals up 158.6 percent
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
Athens – Munich direct flights have started
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…
MICE Associations to meet at Cvent CONNECT Europe from 4 – 6 Oct
More than 2,300 industry professionals have registered for the multi-day hybrid experience of Cvent CONNECT Europe from 4 - 6 October.
Germany to apply relaxed Covid entry rules till 31 Jan
The German government has announced that the country will continue to apply relaxed entry rules for all travellers until 31 January.
After Two Years Hiatus, The Oktoberfest Is Back
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…
Frankfurt Airport’s Center Runway to Close for Two Weeks due to Essential Maintenance
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…
No strikes: Lufthansa and pilots’ union reach agreement
Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit have agreed to maintain confidentiality regarding additional topics and the talks
No strikes: Lufthansa and pilots’ union reach agreement
Germany Pushes For ‘Pay As You Fly’ Model
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…
Domestic travel keeps US world’s biggest Travel & Tourism market
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…
European currency sinks to twenty-year low
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
Mayhem at Delhi International Airport as Lufthansa cancels flights
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.
Mandatory mask-wearing in aircraft continues for Germany
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…
Germans return to international travel
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…
Lufthansa Strike Tomorrow
Lufthansa is the largest airline in Europe. A stike by its pilots will have enormous consequences for airline passengers.
Lufthansa Strike Tomorrow
First Lufthansa Boeing 787 lands at Frankfurt Airport
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
Germany Will Not Stop Issuing Russian Tourist Visas
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…
Team Malizia partners with SamBoat
Boris Herrmann’s offshore sailing team and the world’s largest boat rental platform are announcing a one-year partnership.
Vistara to boost frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris, ropes in 3rd Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
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…
Going green! Lufthansa unveils ‘green fare’ for CO2-neutral flying
The Lufthansa Group is the first international aviation group to offer its customers a separate ‘green fare’ for CO2-neutral flying with SAF
Lufthansa Returns To Profit As Travel Surges
Last Thursday, Lufthansa reported that it expects demand for short-haul flights in Europe to drive growth at its passenger airlines this year.
Germany To Re-Introduce COVID Measures
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…
Lufthansa cancels over 1,000 flights due to ground staff walkout
Strikes and staff shortages have already forced airlines including Lufthansa to cancel thousands of flights and caused hours-long queues at major airports
Viva Cruises unveils new ship, rolls out 2023 itineraries
The company will also give a fresh new look to two of its ships, VIVA VOYAGE and VIVA GLORIA, and offer new and innovative routes next year
Frankfurt Airport caps movements to 88 per hour
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…
World’s most affordable luxury travel destinations
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…
Air passenger travel between US and Europe up 443%
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%
Travel and tourism deal activity up in first half of 2022
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
Amadeus River Cruises christens new ship in Cologne
The latest addition to the Amadeus fleet, the five-star Amadeus Cara, was christened against the backdrop of Cologne Cathedral
Star Alliance benefits from traveling on the German Rail network
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…
Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by 2026
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…
Star Alliance lets you fly the train in Germany
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
New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time
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…
71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer
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…
Love is in the air! Lufthansa takes off as ‘Lovehansa’
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
Hello Berlin! Lufthansa to receive first ultra-modern Dreamliner
Lufthansa said that it will receive its first ultra-modern long-haul Dreamliner Boeing 787-9 aircraft following certification by the FAA
Germany rolls out new nature tourism campaign
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
JW Marriott debuts in Germany
JW Marriott has made its debut in Frankfurt, Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt.
Air passenger travel between USA and Europe up 1,003%
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…
VIVA Cruises unveils free cabin upgrades in VIVA ONE
After its christening last month, VIVA Cruises' first new-build ship, VIVA ONE, has began its schedule of Rhine and Moselle voyages
AXA Partners and Trip.com announces new travel insurance products in Germany, France and the UK
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…
Work flexibly worldwide! Lufthansa launches Global Spaces
Finding a place to work quickly and easily anywhere in the world – that’s the goal of Lufthansa's new ‘Lufthansa Global Spaces’ offer
Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft
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
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
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…
Oktoberfest festival returns to Munich this year
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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…
Lufthansa’s green mission gets a boost with ‘carbon neutral’ options
German airline Lufthansa is offering customers the chance to minimise carbon emissions from their flights through the booking process
The Best Student-Friendly Countries to Visit
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…
Germany extends current entry rules until May-end
The German authorities have decided to prolong the existing Coronavirus entry restrictions until the end of May
World’s top countries with the best working conditions
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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
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…
VIVA Cruises unveils first new build ship, VIVA ONE
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
Eurowings and Cologne Airport join hands to plant 6000 trees in Königsforst
The initiative is the first of its kind in which a German airline and a domestic airport are working hand in hand
Eurowings launches base in Stockholm
For the first time, Eurowings is now offering its passengers direct flights from Sweden to numerous attractive destinations
Global tourism expected to achieve 80% of pre-pandemic turnover in 2022
The global tourism industry is expected to achieve 80 per cent of the pre-pandemic turnover this year
Vista acquires charter operator Air Hamburg
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
VIVA Cruises unveils new themed cruises for 2022
River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has already welcomed its 2022 season with two cruises along the Rhine, which returned to Düsseldorf this year
New deal alert: Lufthansa to buy 40% stake in Alitalia’s successor ITA
Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline, is set to buy a 40% stake in Alitalia's successor ITA Airways and a deal could be unveiled next week
These are the world’s most and least powerful passports for 2022
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 relaxes restrictions for 8 nations
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…
Finavia unveils maiden Eurowings flight between Düsseldorf and Rovaniemi
Direct Eurowings connection from Rovaniemi to Düsseldorf has been launched for the first time for the Christmas season
Lufthansa Cuts Economy Complementary Alcoholic Drinks
On long-haul flights, Lufthansa will no longer provide complimentary alcoholic beverages for economy and premium economy passengers.
Lufthansa returns to profit in the third quarter
Following the relaxation of travel restrictions in Europe, Lufthansa has experienced a rise in demand, resulting in the company returning to profit.
UPS begins first direct flight from India to Europe
A UPS 747 flight is now flying from India directly to Europe and connecting UPS customers to North and Latin American markets five days per week
These are the world’s strongest passports
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…
Because sometimes being there means everything! First major Eurowings campaign since start of pandemic
The new Eurowings campaign "Just be there" stages these special experiences emotionally and authentically in various online video formats
89% uplift in corporate travel bookings to Germany, says FCM
Travel management company FCM has reported an 89% uplift in corporate travel bookings from Singapore to Germany
Vacationer confidence in Germany’s COVID-19 safety soars as it ranks lowest in infection risk
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…
Germany removes India from high-risk areas list, quarantine not needed on arrival now
As the COVID-19 situation seems under control, Germany has removed India and 13 other countries from its list of high-risk regions.
Fashion, music, lifestyle! Deutsche Hospitality unveils new upscale lifestyle ‘House of Beats’ brand
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
Sea Cloud Spirit Is christened and ready to cruise
The Sea Cloud Spirit has officially been named and christened at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca.
Singapore Airlines launches quarantine-free flights from Germany
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…
Tui River Cruises unveils in Germany
Tui has launched its latest venture, Tui River Cruises, after an 18-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Germany’s ‘Feel Good’ campaign boosts sustainable travel
The GNTB is promoting Destination Germany’s wide range of sustainable tourism offerings
Porsche and Steigenberger usher in new luxury brand
Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels will be launched in selected international metropolises in the future
Germany eases curbs on travellers from India and UK
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 orders 10 brand-new Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets
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.
Eurowings flies to Russia and Georgia for first time
Starting in summer with Eurowings non-stop to Russia and Georgia, the airline launches three new direct connections starting in July
Lufthansa phases out A380 and 747’s & launches new business class
The airline will retire their A380, B747-400s, A340-600s, along with A330-200s, B 767-300s operated by other Lufthansa Group airlines.
Steigenberger comes to China’s City of Eternal Spring
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’…
Flights between Munich and Singapore resume
Singapore Airlines is once again operating three flights per week between Singapore and the Munich hub
Trivago acquires weekend.com
Online travel company Trivago has acquired weekengo and weekend.com, a start-up focused on finding travellers inspirational getaway packages
Eurowings plays Santa, gifts staff their own aircraft this Christmas
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: The affordable alternative to London
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…
Hard Lockdown Order for Germany
The German government by Chancellor Merkel officially decreed a “hard lockdown” from Wednesday, December 16 to January 10.
Lufthansa witnesses 400% rise in holiday booking
Lufthansa has witnessed a sharp increase in intercontinental and intra-European bookings for the upcoming Christmas and New Year travel season
Revolutionising hotel booking experience, the GauVendi way
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
Lufthansa starts first trial run for Covid-19 rapid tests
On 12 November, Lufthansa will start the first test runs for comprehensive Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on selected routes between Munich and Hamburg
Second lockdown thwarts travel
As some Brits prefer immediate travel, second lockdowns affect the travel demand incurring losses to the hospitality industry.
Eurowings takes off for first time at new Berlin Brandenburg airport
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
New Berlin Brandenburg airport to open October 31
Germany’s third largest airport, Berlin Brandenburg “Willy Brandt” airport BER, is scheduled to open on 31 October 2020
Eurowings takes over Ryanair programme in Düsseldorf almost completely
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
Raising a toast to Dirndls and Oktoberfest
Lufthansa is holding on to the beautiful tradition of the Trachtencrew flights from 22 September
Heat up, prices down: Eurowings unveils unique weather campaign with temperature discount
The airline is defying the crisis in air travel with new services, entertaining campaigns and attractive offers
Holding strong: How these two European travel startups not only survived the COVID-19 crisis but raised funding
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
Eurowings makes free middle seat bookable from USD 21
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
COVID-19 rekindles rail journey
As people are still wary of flying, the recent pandemic is bringing back travellers’ love for rail journey.
World’s five largest airlines lost over USD 40 billion since January amid COVID-19
The world’s largest airline companies are witnessing staggering losses in their market capitalisation
Britta Beringer takes over as director at Steigenberger in Mallorca
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…
Summer travel plans cancelled? This Bavaria-based company urges you to indulge in the Great Outdoors act
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 to steer sales growth for Eurowings
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…
A change at the helm of IntercityHotel after more than three decades
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 opens walk-in COVID-19 testing facilities at Frankfurt and Munich airports
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…
Steigenberger gets art-savvy
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…
Steigenberger Hamburg gets new GM
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…
Varna and Burgas: Eurowings adds new Bulgarian hotspots to summer 2020 network
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…
Travel-planning app Omio unveils new index to fast-track return of travel
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…
First post Covid-19 river cruise comes to successful end
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…
New offerings from Eurowings Holidays launched
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…
New vice president at Steigenberger to spearhead launch in new markets
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 announces first hotel reopening post lockdown
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…
Expansion plans for Ruby Lissi as property reopens in Vienna’s historic 1st district
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 launches new four-night cruises in Germany for summer 2020
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…
Jens Bischof: “We are ready when you are”
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…
TUI to cut 8,000 jobs globally
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…
Lufthansa Group airlines to take off again with 160 aircraft from June
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 to open new Stuttgart location in 2023
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…
Ideas get wings! Eurowings urges customers to cha(lle)nge the future of travel
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 introduces new CEO
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…
Lufthansa lands twice daily with protective equipment from China
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…
5 eco-cities for conscious commuters
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…
Lufthansa Group almost completes repatriation flight programme
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…
LOT Polish Airlines pulls out of Condor deal
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 welcomes harvest workers to Germany
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…
Lufthansa to reduce flight operations long-term
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…
Airbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors in fight against Covid-19
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 reworks global services to get people home
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…
10 movies to satisfy your thirst for travel during home quarantine
Here are 10 movies you can binge on during quarantine that will tour you around the world on your couch.
Eurowings drastically reworks service schedule
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 secures USD 1.98 billion loan from German government
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…
Taking social responsibility seriously! Lufthansa staff with medical training released from work to help
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,…
IMEX Frankfurt cancelled
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…
Radisson Red Cologne to take brand into Germany
Radisson Hotel Group has signed first Radisson Red hotel in Germany with developer Gerchgroup. The new Radisson Red Cologne will be located in a central city location, just a stone’s…
Click&Boat acquires its German competitor Scansail
Click&Boat has acquired Scansail, one of its main competitors in German-speaking markets. The German company will continue to operate as a separate brand, based in its current HQ in…
First Zleep Hotel in Czech Republic will open in 2024
Deutsche Hospitality is set to continue its expansion into new markets by launching Zleep Hotels in the Czech Republic for the first time. The new Zleep Hotel Prague is scheduled to open…
Lufthansa cuts capacity in Europe by 25%
Late yesterday, aviation big beast Lufthansa has announced that it has cut approx 7,100 of its flights in Europe, nearly a quarter of its total capacity in the region.
However, to…
Bamboo Airways connects Munich with Vietnam
Bamboo Airways will launch two direct routes connecting Munich – Germany’s third-largest city - with Vietnam’s Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the middle of this year. The announcement…
Three ITB events cancelled so far; ITB Asia to push through
At the heels of ITB Berlin 2020 cancellation, ITB India has been postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing health crisis prompted by the new coronavirus.
International Hospitality Investment Forum postponed to May
On the back of ITB Berlin cancellation and the threat of the coronavirus spreading further in the country, Questex has confirmed it will postpone the International Hospitality Investment…
Handover in Cologne: Jens Bischof to steer Eurowings
Jens Bischof has taken over as chairman of the management board of Cologne-based Eurowings from 2 March 2020. The 54-year-old will thus become CEO of the second largest airline in the…
What’s next after ITB Berlin 2020 cancellation?
For the first time in its 54-year history, ITB Berlin tradeshow has been cancelled due to rapid spread of the new coronavirus following the recommendation of the Federal Ministry of Health…
The effects of ITB Berlin 2020 cancellation
It’s official! ITB Berlin 2020 is cancelled.
IHIF 2020: Sustainability Council to meet in Berlin
Hospitality groups, both large and small, have announced policies to address environmental concerns, and real estate investors are increasingly considering it in their decision making.…
Big ideas from CWT and GBTA: “In the end, pressure from the traveller will translate into positive action”
CWT and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have unveiled their new report ‘The Big Idea: How Can We Make Business Travel More Sustainable?’. The report was based on the findings…
GIATA unveils new platform for quantum leap in hotel sales
GIATA, the Berlin-based travel technology provider, is now offering hoteliers a central platform that gives them visibility on which online channels are used to sell their hotels, and…
Lufthansa curtails recruitment in response to coronavirus
In order to counteract the economic impact of the coronavirus at an early stage, Lufthansa is implementing several measures to lower costs: among other things, all new hires planned for the…
Deutsche Messe inks pact with STB to set up new regional headquarters
Deutsche Messe, one of the world’s leading exhibition organisers, and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish its first Southeast Asian…
ITB Berlin 2020 still happening – organiser
After reports claimed that this year’s ITB Berlin will be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, the organiser of the event, Messe Berlin adamantly said that event is still happening.
SWISS takes delivery of first A320neo
Swiss International Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. Named ‘Engelberg’, the plane is the first of 25 aircraft…
Eurowings: Europe’s most punctual European airline
The German airline Eurowings has started punctually into the year 2020. With an on-time performance of 93% in January 2020, it was the most punctual airline in a comparison of European…
5 most popular destinations for UK business travellers
Latest research has revealed the locations most popular with those travelling overseas for business in the last year.
