Hilton expands Rotterdam Portfolio with two new hotels
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a franchise agreement with Annexum to develop two hotels totalling 480 rooms in Rotterdam. Mainport Hotel Rotterdam Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree…
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John Snyder to step down as CEO of BCD Travel after 30 years
After more than 30 years with the company, BCD Travel President and Chief Executive Officer John Snyder will step down on July 1, transitioning his responsibilities to current BORON CEO…
New Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport Hotel opens with 180 keys
The new Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport Hotel, owned by Borealis Hotel Group, has officially opened its doors to the public.
Air France and KLM now available on Verteil’s NDC Platform
Air France and KLM (AFKL) and Verteil, a leading NDC technology provider for 40+ global airlines since 2016 announced that AFKL's offers are now live on Verteil Direct Connect.
MarketHub Europe to welcome 400 tourism leaders
Europe’s leading names in travel and tourism will gather in Amsterdam this week for the MarketHub Europe. Organised by Hotelbeds, the event combines a conference and trade show at the nhow…
Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights
Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
No easy ‘weed’ in public spaces of Amsterdam anymore!
The Dutch capital of Netherlands has limited cannabis use only to the Red-Light District and designated coffee shops in an effort to save residents from tourists that come to have fun in the…
American Airlines to transport over 417 tonnes of flowers from Europe to USA
American Airlines will fly over 417 tonnes of flowers from Amsterdam to the U.S. this Valentine’s Day, transporting the equivalent of 35 London buses of fresh tulips and roses for the…
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer opens with 99 keys in the Netherlands
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites…
Turkish nationals will need a Transit Schengen visa to cross Netherlands as of 1 Dec
The majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and…
68,000 Ukrainian refugees have got a residence permit in Netherlands
Dutch authorities have revealed that a total of 68,000 refugees from Ukraine have been granted permits of residency so far.
Automated In-Stay Upselling via Oaky: Increased convenience and efficiency for hotel staff and guests
Oaky, the hyper-personalised hotel upselling software, recently launched its new automated in-stay upselling feature. This addition to the platform allows hoteliers to automatically…
Europe’s aviation chaos crushes confidence in flying
Scheduled intra-continental airline seat capacity has seen a reduction of 5 percent across the European continent
Europe’s aviation chaos crushes confidence in flying
Oaky, Duetto pair up to enable hotels to provide personalised upgrade offers
Duetto and Oaky, two of hospitality industry’s best in class Revenue Strategy and Upselling platforms, have announced a strategic partnership that delivers analytically-powered, highly…
Airports are a mess in the UK
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This past weekend, 159 flights were cancelled just at Gatwick Airport with EasyJet accounting for half of the flights cancelled with 80 trips off the tote boards on Sunday.…
Making innovative hotel management easier
Implementing the latest hotel technology solutions to optimise operations is essential for a hotel’s success in today’s dynamic and competitive market
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…
The Netherlands’ dramatic increase in airport charges threatens aviation recovery
IATA warned that a proposed 37% increase in airport charges in the Netherlands risks significant damage to the recovery of air connectivity in the country
How Oaky-Duetto partnership will lead to automated pricing for room upgrades
Oaky, the hyper-personalised hotel upselling solution, and Duetto, the leading revenue management software provider for hoteliers, are working now as strategic partners to enable dynamic…
Scenic cruises on European river programme
Luxury all-inclusive cruise line, Scenic has set sail on the Rhine River from Amsterdam with its eight-day Rhine Highlights itinerary – marking the first sailing in the brand’s return to its…
Netherlands imposes testing rules for all travellers
The Dutch authorities announced new entry rules for third-country nationals and EU member states travellers, following the government’s national lockdown
Oaky rolls out chain dashboard to upsell management across hotel chains
Oaky has launched a Chain Dashboard feature, which allows bulk editing and adding of upsell deals and provides a broad overview of upselling initiatives across all properties in a chain or…
Amsterdam is open! Dutch travel restrictions ease and Amsterdam Dance Event returns
Fully vaccinated travellers no longer have to quarantine on arrival in the capital city of The Netherlands from this week onwards
There is a new world’s busiest airport
For the first time ever, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been named the world's busiest international airport, according to aviation data analysts OAG.
Quarantine on arrival and sudden lockdowns add to business travellers’ woes
Business travellers are raising concerns about the reliance on screen-based interaction as their primary meeting method
Vaccine distribution as a key to unlocking pent-up travel demand, says Booking.com CEO
Glenn Fogel, president and CEO at Booking Holdings and CEO, Booking.com talks about post-covid travel, how business has changed in the past one year and vaccine distribution as a key to…
The Pavilions becomes first hotel group to accept cryptocurrency
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has enhanced its guest experiences by becoming the first international boutique hotel group to accept cryptocurrencies from any country for hotel bookings,
Amsterdam red light district to be moved from the city centre
From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Amsterdam Red Light District has it all.
KLM to Halt Long-Haul Operations to Stem COVID-19 Spread
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is set to fall rather quiet today as Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will bring most of its flying to a halt.
India adds Netherlands and Tanzania in air bubble arrangement list
India has now entered into an air bubble agreement with the Netherlands and Tanzania
Unveiling private luxury palace ‘The Mayor’s Residence’ at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is unveiling The Mayor’s Residence, a private nine-bedroom palace with the services of the renowned five-star hotel
citizenM unveils minimal-fuss contactless experience
Using a mobile device, guests at citizenM hotels can open their rooms or create a key card
France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba removed from UK’s safe travel list
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced six more countries that have been added to the UK's travel quarantine list.
Routes launches new hybrid event for 2020
A new event by Routes, Routes Reconnected, will provide an innovative platform for the aviation industry to rebuild air services in the post-pandemic era
Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport ensures safe way to meet
In order to ensure people have a safe way of meeting up with friends and family in person, Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport has renovated their connecting rooms by installing a plexiglass…
10 destinations where Brits want to go post lockdown
Coronavirus may have halted the nation’s short-term travel plans, but it hasn’t stopped British holidaymakers dreaming of the destinations they’ll visit as soon as the lockdown is lifted.
November dates for IATA’s 76th AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the…
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…
IoT tech takes strain off hotels, quarantine facilities
Tech firm Essence Group, along with partner FocusCura, are installing their remote monitoring tele-care technology to provide support to COVID-19 patients who have been discharged from…
76th IATA AGM And World Air Transport Summit postponed
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has postponed the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23…
Nominations open for 2nd diversity and inclusion awards: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that nominations have opened for second edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards which recognise and encourage…
Turkey to allow visa-free travel for six European countries
Citizens of six more European countries will be able to travel to Turkey without a visa starting next month. The country will lift visa restrictions for tourists from Austria, Belgium,…
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.
Cosmopolitan social hub nhow Amsterdam unveiled
The first nhow hotel in Amsterdam has opened its doors, with cultural influences from around the world on display throughout its 24 storeys. A vibrant mix of colours, lights and patterns…
Eurostar transforms London-Amsterdam link
Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, announced that from 30 April its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the…
Sail on exclusive river cruise with Aled Jones
The Travelmarvel Capella is set to sparkle brighter in April 2021, as classical singer and presenter Aled Jones MBE steps aboard for three days of exclusive events. Cruising along the…
BCD Travel acquires Milan partner to grow events biz
Leading global travel management company BCD Travel has acquired the business travel and meetings and events activities of its long-time Milan-based partner in Italy, Ventura Spa. The…
Nostalgia sojourn: CMV sails back to the ’80s
Rewind ‘back to the 80s’ with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) on its special themed cruise on board Magellan with Spandau Ballet, Simply Red and Blondie tribute bands. The two-nights…
Art metropolis for business
Set in the historic Museum Square district, Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam’s central location is ideal for business travellers. Roy Tomassen, general manager of the Conservatorium Hotel…
Jet Airways to sell Netherlands business to KLM
Bankrupt Indian airline Jet Airways said it had agreed to sell its assets in Netherlands to Dutch airline KLM. If the deal is finalised, it will only involve a sale of part of the…
Booking.com debuts digital guide for cities CityBook
Booking.com is committed to making it easier for everyone to navigate and experience the world with its new product Citybook. It is a responsive digital guide for cities that seamlessly…
Hotelbeds inks deal with citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao
Hotelbeds, the bedbank company, has announced a strategic partnership with citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao, a Shanghai based property of the Netherlands-based hotel chain citizenM. The deal…
10 most expensive European cities to spend New Year’s Eve 2020
Where’s the best place to ring in the New Year? TicketLens is releasing a study that reveals the Most Expensive European Capital Cities To Visit on New Year’s Eve.
Where are Brits flying to this Christmas?
As Christmas is just a few days away, people are packing their bags gearing for the holidays. Peer-to-peer travel money provider WeSwap has commissioned research from its 500,000-strong…
Top 10 destinations for UK holidaymakers in 2020
Online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has analysed booking data from over 18 million customers to predict the top destinations consumers are set to visit next year in its annual European…
Conservatorium: Hotel for lovers of design, history and finer things in life
Built in the late 19th century, the Conservatorium in Amsterdam, was originally a bank before becoming a 20th-century music school and now has been transformed into five-star Leading…
YOTEL: “We’re planning to shake up the scene in Noord”
Innovative hospitality brand YOTEL has announced Amsterdam, as the location of its latest property to come online. As of 4 November Amsterdam Noord will fling open its doors to welcome…
Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch in codeshare partnership
Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing from 27 October 2019. The announcement follows the…
Now, Grab a ride across Southeast Asia through Booking.com app
Booking.com has launched its on-demand ride-hailing service in partnership with Grab, giving the online travel agency (OTA) app users access to the largest fleet of drivers across eight…
PREM Group inks pact with IHG for Benelux and Germany
Irish based PREM Hospitality has signed a multiple development agreement (MDA) with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The deal will see PREM Hospitality sign franchise agreements for…
Bidroom members enjoy discount from 16 new travel and lifestyle brands
Bidroom members can now enjoy special offers from 16 travel and lifestyle brands that will define the future of travel in Europe.
Let’s talk sustainable river business, says CLIA
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has revealed its speaker line up for this year’s River Cruise Conference, taking place in Amsterdam from 10-11 November.…
Going Dutch: Ottawa Tourism and Hague Convention Bureau MICE partnership
Senior representatives from Ottawa Tourism and The Hague Convention Bureau gathered this week to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will bring the two cities’…
Hotel booking wars? No-Commission Bidroom announces arrival in Asia Pacific
Bidroom, a no-commission membership-based hotel platform, is looking to expand its portfolio within the Asia Pacific region. Launched in 2014 in the Netherlands, Bidroom currently offers…
10 countries perfect for a backpacking trip
Ever get the urge to grab your backpack and go explore new places, new cultures and meet new people? Backpacking is an amazing way to see the world without the expensive price tag.
OYO Vacation Homes to hire 1,000 employees in Europe by 2020
OYO Vacation Homes, vacation rental companies in Europe, has announced it will hire at least 1.000 employees in Europe by 2020. This decision follows the recently stated commitment to…
10 airports perfect for business travellers
Travelling for business and for leisure obviously have different requirements for a traveller; luggage will generally be a lot less in volume, different items will need to be packed and even…
10 last-minute inexpensive city break destinations
Summer is here and everyone is bound somewhere for a holiday, especially in August bank holiday.
Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time
Maestro of MICE Cvent, has unleashed its yearly list of the top meeting destinations for meetings and events in Europe.
For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one…
Eurostar expands hotel inventory with 70 new hotels
Eurostar has announced it will get a boost to its hotel inventory following the expansion of its its partnership with WebBeds. Seventy new hotels will be added to its rail and accommodation…
BCD Travel unveils new version of TripSource app
Global travel management company BCD Travel will launch a new version of its mobile app, TripSource, later this month. Built from the ground up, the entirely new TripSource app leverages…
Room rate growth paves the way in Amsterdam
With international and domestic visitation to Amsterdam growing by nearly 7% a year over the past 10 years, hotels in the Dutch capital have experienced robust growth with rooms revenue…
World Economic Forum launches Canada-Netherlands paperless travel
The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and Canada launched the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two countries at Montreal Airport. Known…
Pack your bags! These are the top 10 countries for expats
Globehunters has analysed 34 OECD countries based on 11 factors to know the best place to relocate as an expat.
Brits pay the most traffic tickets in Italy
According to data collected by PayTicket, British tourists receive the highest of traffic tickets in Italy and the Netherlands. The report revealed that 88% of traffic tickets are issued…
Virgin Atlantic joins Air France-KLM’s Bluebiz rewards programme
Virgin Atlantic is now part of Bluebiz, a rewards programme for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which also includes KLM, Air France, Delta and Kenya Airways.
Going Dutch: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in…
KLM to unveil new flights to India as it steps up to fill Jet’s slots
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be expanding its network to include Bengaluru. The airline will launch a thrice-weekly direct service from Amsterdam to Bengaluru from 31 October. These…
Tiqets bets big on East Asian powerhouse of Japan
Tiqets.com, the global platform for cultural venues and attractions, headquartered in Amsterdam, is now entering Japan.
Alternative European breaks to avoid overtourism
When planning a summer getaway, a number of classic European cities spring to mind. However, some destinations like Paris, Amsterdam and Burges are roamed by crowds of tourists.
Travix signs new GDS agreement with “trusted technology partner”
Amadeus and Dutch based OTA Travix, compounded their existing relationship today with the announcement that the companies have enhanced the long-standing partnership by signing an agreement…
Netherlands to halt promotions to curb overtourism
While countries like Sri Lanka and Lithuania are actively promoting their destinations and attractions, the Netherlands has taken the opposite road as the country’s tourism board will halt…
5 countries with the biggest increase in popularity
Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.
“The ideal environment”: Deutsche Hospitality thrives in the Netherlands
Deutsche Hospitality drives its expansion forward in the Netherlands with a second IntercityHotel in Amsterdam, set for 2021.
Going Dutch: KLM and Tata celebrate 25 years of innovation
Dutch airline KLM and tech partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) marked the quarter century of doing business together this week.
easyHotel expands portfolio with new property in the Netherlands
Online booking platform and owner of ‘super budget’ branded hotels, easyHotel, has expanded its international portfolio to 28 hotels with the opening of a new hotel in Maastricht,…
Amsterdam is UK’s favourite holiday destination: SEMrush
New UK search data from online data provider SEMrush found that the Dutch capital beat the likes of New York, Barcelona, Paris and Dubai, to claim the top spot on the list of total searches…
The River Cruise Line new brochure unveils new ships and itineraries
Following its takeover last year by Arena Travel, River Cruise Line has unveiled its latest line-up of new itineraries with the launch of its 2019 brochure which, compounded by seven fresh…
Playful, high-tech and bold: Moxy Hotels hits Amsterdam
Following the opening of its Malaysian location in October last year, Marriot International’s experiential brand Moxy Hotels has returned to Europe by opening Moxy Houthavens in Amsterdam,…
Eurostar debuts London to Amsterdam train route – we look at the pros and cons of ‘The Chunnel’ versus flying
Eurostar’s new service from London to Amsterdam made its maiden voyage on 5 April - despite the French rail industry doing everything they could to ruin the party with their strike.
Crystal unveils 45 new Crystal Getaways for 2018, set to sail between May and November
Two years on from announcing their entry into the river cruise market with the unveiling of the repurposed Crystal Mozart. Crystal River Cruises has created new ‘Crystal Getaways’ for…
Amadeus wins contract for Flight Centre’s distribution business in EMEA and Asia
Two industry heavyweights come together today as Amadeus and Flight Centre announce their strategic partnership to drive progress for compliance with IATAs' NDC (New Distribution Capability)…
7 pod hotels to catch some rest on World Sleep Day 2018
Today, 16 March, we celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep - it's World Sleep Day!
Good skin, a clear mind and better memory, these are only some of the benefits of a good night’s…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
KLM adds additional frequency on Dublin route
From 10 July, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate an additional frequency on the Dublin to Amsterdam route, further increasing the capital’s connectivity with Amsterdam, and the world.…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Australia, Maldives and more…
Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
Where to Stay: New hotels in China, the US, Vietnam and more
The St Regis Changsha
Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 188
Facilities:…
China Airlines flies brand new jet to Amsterdam
China Airlines has started flying its latest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Amsterdam.
The Taiwanese national carrier commenced a new non-stop service to the Netherlands in…
Vistara eases international connections through Delhi
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has moved to streamline international connections at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
While Vistara does not currently operate…
Jet flies first class to Amsterdam
Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin.
Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…
Oman Air expands codeshare with KLM
Oman Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to provide additional travel options between Oman and Europe.
With immediate effect, Oman Air’s customers…
First Business Travel Summit hailed a success
Organisers of the Business Travel Summit Amsterdam have hailed the inaugural event a success, with 182 attendees attending the two-day conference and exhibition. A follow up edition has been…
Iconic Pulitzer Amsterdam officially reopens
Pulitzer Amsterdam has celebrated its Grand Opening after the completion of a quintessentially Dutch redesign.
The re-opening of Pulitzer Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal side of the…
Marriott marks opening of new Rotterdam hotel
Located in the Millennium Tower opposite Rotterdam Central Station, the hotel was formerly known as The Manhatten Hotel Rotterdam.
It has undergone extensive renovation of its interiors…
Jet flies largest aircraft to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has confirmed plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on its the Mumbai-Amsterdam route.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will upgrade the…
DFDS launches ‘2 for 1’ ferry deal
DFDS is offering Early Booking bargain deals for groups on its Newcastle-Amsterdam service this autumn to help mark the company’s 150th anniversary.
The special 2 for 1 deal means that…
Marriott confirms new hotel deals in Amsterdam
Two new Marriott International hotels will be constructed on the Danzigerkade in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam following the signing of a deal between the international hotel chain,…
Business Travel Summit Amsterdam launches
The team behind the Business Travel Show has launched Business Travel Summit Amsterdam, the first two-day conference and exhibition created specifically for travel buyers and managers from…
China Eastern goes Dutch with new route
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will expand its European network this month with the launch of direct flights to Amsterdam.
Effective 26 June 2016, the Chinese carrier will…
New Hampton by Hilton hotel opens in Amsterdam
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Centre East.
The property, offering 75 guestrooms, is managed by WIN Hotels and joins a further seven…
Mövenpick Amsterdam boosts MICE credentials
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is now offering extended new Mövenpick Conference & Events Services to MICE planners, ranging from (onsite) registration, delegate or abstract…
Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam.
The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…
KLM flies Dreamliner to three Chinese cities
KLM will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to three cities in China later this month.
On 27 March 2016, the Dutch national carrier will deploy the new long-haul jet on its…
Air France-KLM team up with Air Astana for Kazakhstan flights
Air France and KLM have expanded their operations in Central Asia with the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana.
Effective 11 March…
Jet Airways offers special fares for new Amsterdam flights
Jet Airways has started taking bookings for its new services to Amsterdam, which get underway in March 2016.
The Indian carrier will commence two new daily services to Amsterdam's…
Iconic Amsterdam hotel to reopen in February
The newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam will reopen in February with a new interior design that showcases the building’s heritage. It follows a phased restoration of the former 45-year-old…
SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route
Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.
The airline will welcome the first of 63…
evolution to provide GDS to Dutch hotel group
Fletcher Hotels, the largest hotel group in the Netherlands, has chosen evolution, the London-based hotel technology company, for its GDS representation.
Yunna Takeuchi, managing…
airBaltic confirms new Amsterdam route
Latvian airline airBaltic has confirmed it will launch a new route between Tallinn and Amsterdam on 27 March, 2016.
Commenting on the launch, Christophe Viatte, chief commercial officer…
W Amsterdam to open in September
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the new W Amsterdam will open its doors to guests in September.
W Amsterdam will feature 238 guestrooms, including 23 suites, three WOW…
Xiamen Airlines goes long-haul with Amsterdam launch
China's Xiamen Airlines launched its first ever long-haul flights on 26 July 2015, connecting Xiamen with Amsterdam.
The inaugural flight departed Xiamen’s Gaoqi International Airport…
Amsterdam’s hotel sector eyes suburban growth
Tighter planning regulations in central Amsterdam will mean future hotel development will continue to be concentrated outside the city centre where properties in non-tourist locations face…
China Southern flies A380 to Amsterdam
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its daily Beijing-Amsterdam service next month, with the deployment of an Airbus A380 aircraft on the route.
From 20 June 2015, the 506-seat…
SACO launches innovative serviced apartment concept
Oaktree Capital Management and The Serviced Apartment Company (SACO) have announced a new merger deal, and launched a new serviced apartment concept targeting millennial travellers.…
Ms Koningsdam to homeport in Amsterdam
Holland America Line’s new ship ms Koningsdam will homeport in Amsterdam next summer following its launch.
The new ship will first offer seven and 12-day sailings in the Mediterranean…
Xiamen Airlines to launch European flights in July
China's Xiamen Airlines will commence its first ever flights to Europe this summer, with a new route to Amsterdam.
The airline recently received permission from the Civil Aviation…
1m extra passengers on ferries
British ferry companies carried an additional one million passengers on services in 2014, surpassing 39 million.
New statistics from Discover Ferries show a 2.6% increase on passenger…
Cathay Pacific adds more UK connections
Cathay Pacific has expanded its codeshare agreement with Flybe, offering new connections to destinations in the UK.
Last month, the Hong Kong-based carrier started codesharing on…
Malaysia, Netherlands want justice for MH17
Malaysia and the Netherlands have pledged to bring those responsible for the crash of flight MH17 to justice.
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, met with his Dutch…
Pilot strike dents Air France KLM’s Q3
Air France KLM has estimated the 14 days of pilot strike cost the carrier EUR416 million in revenues and EUR330 million on operating result as it released its third quarter figures.…
Eurostar’s passenger numbers rise 3%
Eurostar has seen a 3% rise in passenger numbers for the third quarter of the year with sales revenue up 2%.
The rail operator carried 2.8 million people in the three months up to 30…
KLM’s Elbers named new president & CEO
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced Pieter Elbers as its president and new chief executive officer.
Elbers, who is currently deputy CEO and COO of the airline, has replaced Camiel…
Air France KLM lays out first Transavia plans
The first plans to grow Air France KLM’s low-cost Transavia brand have been revealed in the airline group’s winter schedule.
Capacity for Transavia will increase 13.3% for the winter…
Strikes to cost Air France KLM €500m
Continued strikes at Air France could cost the airline group up to EUR500 million (GBP393m) as cancellations caused its passenger numbers to drop 16.3% in September.
The airline group…
Flybe announces UK-Amsterdam routes
Flybe has announced new flights to Amsterdam from Manchester and London City.
The carrier will be taking on KLM and low-cost rivals with the new year-round routes, which will start…
Air France KLM reduces outlook blaming long-haul overcapacity
Booking trends for Air France KLM have shown an overcapacity on some long-haul routes, prompting the carrier to reduce its outlook for the year.
The airline group said results…
Dutch footballers to become space tourists – if they win World Cup
Space tourism company SXC has promised the Netherlands football team a free space flight if they win the World Cup.
The Dutch company has pledged to make every member of the national…
UNESCO World Heritage List expands with 20 entries
Twenty new cultural and natural sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List for this year.
The list includes several sites in Europe, Asia, Middle East and South America…
Six things we learnt about KLM during a Turin trip
Our editor Amanda Greenwood just spent two days with KLM in Turin to mark new flights to the city from Amsterdam. Here's what we discovered in a chat with the airline's deputy CEO…
KLM returns to Turin after 10-year absence
KLM has introduced three new destinations to its network.
The Dutch carrier has restarted flights from Amsterdam to Turin for the first time in 10 years, with a twice daily service…
Amadeus aims to replicate Altea success for rail
Amadeus has said it hopes to replicate the success of its Altea products for airlines within the rail industry with a new community platform.
The travel technology company has…
Uniworld announces new ship for 2015
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced it will launch a new ship in spring 2015.
The SS Maria Theresa will sail the 15-day ‘European Jewels’ cruise from Budapest to…
Turnaround plan benefits Air France KLM
Air France KLM has reduced its EBITDA in its first quarter as it continues with its Transform 2015 plan.
The airline group has seen its EBITDA, earnings before taxes, interest and…
CityJet announces new Cambridge routes
CityJet has announced two new routes from Cambridge International Airport.
The airline will offer flights from the airport to Dublin and Amsterdam on 12 May, both operated by a Fokker…
Amsterdam benefits from river cruise boom
Amsterdam is benefitting from the boom in river cruising as the number of ocean cruise ship calls falls.
The Dutch cruise port, along with Ijmuiden, has revealed the number of ocean…
Garuda postpones direct London-Jakarta route
Garuda Indonesia has postponed direct flights between London and Jakarta, with the service to run through Amsterdam instead this summer.
Despite healthy sales for the route the…
easyJet Holidays to become tour operator
easyJet Holidays will become a tour operator through a new partnership with TUI Travel’s OTA Hotelopia.
The company has completed its contract with lowcostbeds and will now work with…
Air France cost-cutting helps reduce loss
Air France-KLM achieved an improved financial result in 2013, as the airline's restructuring strategy started delivering cost-savings.
The European airline group achieved a 3.8%…
Hyatt announces Europe airport hotels
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of two airport-based properties in Europe.
A Hyatt Place-branded hotel has been signed to open near London Heathrow in spring…
“Use social media more for international reach”: report
Travel brands should use social media more outside of normal office hours if they want to gain an international audience, eDigitalResearch has said.
A new benchmark by the research…
Thomas Cook signs into Brand USA
Thomas Cook Group has signed a co-operative marketing agreement with Brand USA to promote the destination to European holidaymakers.
The multi-million dollar partnership will see the…
Which destination was most searched for on Google in 2013?
Italy’s capital Rome was the most searched travel destination on Google.co.uk in 2013, the search engine has revealed.
European cities featured heavily in the list compiled of what UK…
KLM offers onboard gift service
KLM has launched a new service where people can buy onboard gifts for those flying on its services.
The service, named KLM Wannagives, will allow people to buy items such as a glass…
Avalon names Olympic godmother for Poetry II
Gold medal Olympian Dr Katherine Grainger CBE has been announced as the godmother for one of Avalon Waterways' new ships.
Grainger, who won gold in the rowing double sculls at London…
Croisieurope unveils new itineraries
River cruise operator Croisieurope has unveiled several new itineraries Germany, Holland, Switzerland and France.
As part of the new offering the cruise line will offer three new…
Avalon prepares ship delivery
Avalon Waterways is preparing for three Suite ships to come into service next year to sail on European rivers.
The new ships, Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Illumination and Avalon…
Air France KLM increases operating result
Air France KLM’s board said it is ‘very encouraged’ by its transformation plan after seeing an improvement in its operating result for Q3.
The group posted an operating result of…
Eurostar announces London-Amsterdam
Eurostar has announced it will launch services between London and Amsterdam in 2016.
The new route will be launched as part of enhancements on the Dutch high speed line and will run…
transavia signs up to Travelport platform
European low-cost carrier transavia.com has signed up to use Travelport’s Merchandising Platform.
The agreement means travel agents using Travelport’s GDS will be able to see the…
Darwin Airlines signs Etihad interline deal
New UK carrier Darwin Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Etihad Airways, boosting flight connectivity from Cambridge Airport.
Darwin’s services from the airport to…
Emirates adds second daily to Amsterdam
Emirates has announced plans to boost its Amsterdam services.
Effective 4 December, the airline will serve Amsterdam with a second daily non-stop flight. The route will be operated…
Passengers up for Holland ferry route
Stena Line has seen a 5.9% increase in passenger traffic on its route from Harwich to the Hook of Holland.
The ferry operator carried 246,000 people on the route in the first six…
Air France-KLM sinks to another billion-dollar loss
Air France-KLM improved its financial performance in the first half of 2013, but still recorded a heavy loss of more than a billion dollars.
The European airline group registered a…
Casa400, Amsterdam
There are certain psychological mechanisms one can use to decipher whether a hotel is worth your time or not. Everyone will have their own markers for this, with some being far more…
Air France-KLM launch in-flight Wi-Fi
Air France and KLM have started trialling in-flight connectivity on long-haul flights.
The new service commenced on Wednesday 29 May 2013, with two Boeing 777-300 aircraft having been…
European expansion for Interstate
Hotel management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts has expanded its offering in Europe with the signing of several new hotels.
The firm is behind the opening of the new 120-room…
Etihad Airways’ takes off to Amsterdam
The inaugural flight of Etihad Airways to Amsterdam took off recently from Abu Dhabi airport.
The launch of the service marks an important development in the strategic partnership…
European airports attract Indian airlines
European airports are looking at attracting Indian airlines to fly to their destinations.
Airports like Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Gatwick and Munich are attracting Indian airlines…
KLM unveils new business class
Asian passengers flying to Europe with KLM will soon be offered a new business class experience, following the launch of the Dutch national carrier's revamped World Business Class cabin.…
An Alsatian journey on the Panache
To many industry experts, the rise of river cruising comes as small surprise. The amount of people who were looking for an alternative to ocean cruising – and were willing to pay for a…
KLM commences first biofuel flight schedule
KLM has commenced its first flight schedule using biofuel between Amsterdam Schiphol and New York JFK.
Weekly services using the cooking oil fuel started last week and will operate…
Marriott moves into economy sector
Marriott International has announced its move into the economy hotel sector with new brand MOXY HOTELS.
MOXY will debut in Milan next year with a “contemporary stylish design,…
39 teams sign up for charity race
Thirty nine companies have signed up to take part in the first Travel Trade Crusade race to Amsterdam, its organisers have announced.
Advantage Travel Centres, Avis, Beachcomber Tours,…
Air France sinks to another US$1bn loss
Air France-KLM has fallen to a second consecutive billion-dollar net loss, as restructuring costs and a weak operating environment hit the carrier in 2012.
Europe's second biggest…
BA adds new fare to compete with LCCs
British Airways has become the latest airline to announced new “hand baggage only” fares on selected routes as traditional European airlines battle it out with low-cost carriers.
BA’s new…
Etihad Airways to connect Amsterdam
Etihad Airways will soon launch daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam.
The new service will begin from 15 May 2013 and carry the KL code of Dutch national carrier, KLM. The daily…
Air France-KLM upgrades Amadeus content
Air France-KLM has renewed its content agreement with Amadeus to include some of its optional services.
The deal sees travel agents have continued access to fares and inventory including…
Durham Tees rolls out new KLM campaign
Durham Tees Valley Airport and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are to unveil the second phase of their marketing campaign this week after seeing month-on-month increases on the route.
Passenger…
Garuda Indonesia activates Jakarta-Abu Dhabi-Amsterdam service
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrated the start of operation of Garuda Indonesia flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia and Amsterdam, Holland.
The new route brings four…
Holland passenger boost for Stena Line
Traffic on the Harwich-Hook of Holland route has continued to rise this year, according to operator Stena Line.
The company saw the number of cars carried on the route grow up 7.1% (up by…
KLM announces Manston-Amsterdam flights
KLM has continued its regional expansion across the UK with new flights between Manston, Kent and Amsterdam.
The carrier will launch twice daily flights from 2 April onboard a Fokker 70…
KLM, Etihad sign Aussie codeshare
KLM and Etihad have started codesharing on routes between the Netherlands and Australia, via the UAE.
Part of a new global partnership between Etihad and Air France-KLM, passengers…
Emirates flies A380 to Amsterdam
Emirates has become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to Amsterdam.
The new service, which launched yesterday (Wednesday 1 August) will now operate daily to the city's Schiphol…
Air France-KLM slumps to billion-euro loss
Air France-KLM has posted a EUR1.26 billion net loss for the first half of 2012, as rising costs as a struggling cargo sector heaped further problems on the Franco-Dutch airline.
The…
Hertz moves into boat rental
Car hire company Hertz has moved into the maritime sector with the launch of 'Hertz Rent a Boat'.
Launched in the Netherlands in partnership with Boot Amsterdam BV, the new boat…
KLM to boost KL flights
KLM has announced plans to add more flights to its Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur route.
From 29 October 2012, the Dutch airline will add three weekly flights to the Malaysian capital, taking…
China Southern adds Dutch cabin crew
China Southern Airlines has added more multilingual cabin crew to its new 'Canton Route', connecting Europe with Australia.
Following the recent recruitment of Sydney-based cabin crew…
Air France-KLM losses continue
Air France-KLM has posted a EUR368 million (US$5.65 million) net loss for the first quarter of 2012.
The result marks a continuation of poor financial results for the Franco-Dutch airline…
Viking Invasion as four Longships are Christened on one day
Viking River cruises created history by christening four of their new Longships at once last week in a glittering ceremony in Amsterdam. Viking chairman Torsten Hagen jokingly said ,…
150 agents sign up for ACE River Expo
More than 250 delegates have signed up for ACE's River Cruise Expoin Amsterdam this weekend. Around 150 travel agents are signed up to attend theshow, where they will be able to visit five…
KLM aims to boost Amsterdam MICE market
KLM has signed a new partnership agreement to boost the MICE market in Amsterdam. The Dutch airline penned a multi-year contract with Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands' largest exhibition…
Mint Hotel acquired by Blackstone
Mint Hotel has been acquired by investment and advisoryfirm Blackstone.
The hotel company's eight properties will continue to operateunder their brand name under the new owners and could…
Uniworld launches to UK travel trade
River cruise company Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced its move into UK trade sales following the continued popularity of the market. The high-end cruise operator,…
SAS back in the black
SAS Group enjoyed a strong performance for the second quarter of 2011, posting net profits of SEK551 million (US$85.3 million), compared to a loss of SEK600 million the same period last…
KLM flights almost full in Q2
Increasing customer demand and careful capacity management has seen KLM record impressive cabin load factors in the second quarter of 2011. The Dutch airline's flights were, on average 87.3%…
ACE expands places at River Cruise Expo
ACE has made more places available to its River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam due to high demand. One hundred travel agents have signed up for the expo, which will be held on Sunday 20 and Monday…
Hurtigruten’s port-to-port prices go online
Travel agents can now book port-to-port journeys with Hurtigruten online. The new function makes it easier for agents to book a section of a Norwegian coastal journey as part of a wider,…
SAS signs codeshare deal with ANA
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed a codeshare agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA). The deal will place a SK code on flights between Narita International Airport and Sapporo, Osaka…
