Author Archives: Oleg Lazarov

A Deeper Look at Oktoberfest in the Context of Overtourism: sustaining the mega festival’s economic engine while shrinking its social and environmental footprint

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Millions of visitors pack Munich’s Theresienwiese festival grounds each year during Oktoberfest, bringing both economic boom and logistical challenges. Key takeaways: Biggest upside is economic, not volume growth. Oktoberfest injects €1B+ into Munich’s economy, supports ~12–13k seasonal jobs, and boosts brand equity across Bavaria. 2025 demand is record-high but manageable. Expect ~90%+ hotel occupancy and… Read the full news article

Oktoberfest 2025: Discovering Hidden Highlights in the Wiesn Traditions, Tents and Cultural Gems

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Dates: Oktoberfest 2025 runs from 20 September – 5 October in Munich Hidden Tents: Discover Zur Bratwurst, Café Kaiserschmarrn, and Kuffler’s Weinzelt Tradition: Watch the crossbow competition in the Armbrustschützenzelt Agriculture: The Central Agricultural Fair (ZLF) returns with livestock and farming showcases Local Favorites: Experience the Augustiner-Festhalle, Wildstuben, and the nostalgic Oide Wiesn Culture: Concerts… Read the full news article

NYFW SS26 Wrap-Up: How Fashion Week Moved NYC’s Travel Economy

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(NEWS) NEW YORK, 2025-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — From packed public screenings at Rockefeller Center to peak-season hotel compression and subway surges, New York Fashion Week SS26 (Sept 11–16, 2025) showed strong tourism pull across Midtown and Tribeca, while museum programming and brand activations broadened access beyond insiders. If interested, here’s our Visitor’s Guide… Read the full news article

Visiting NYC during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026? Noteworthy events, gatherings, activities and things tourists can attend to, visit and do in the city during the show

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Dates & vibe: NYFW SS26 runs September 11–16, 2025; the whole city turns into a fashion playground for visitors. See shows without a badge: Public tickets are available via independent platforms (e.g., Runway 7, hiTechMODA, SMGlobal); buy early as popular slots sell out. Free front-row energy: NYFW Live at Rockefeller Center streams major shows daily… Read the full news article

UK ride-hail and taxi apps in 2025: the biggest challenges, issues and barriers—and how they compare with Ireland

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VAT split: London vs rest of UK creates uneven pricing rules. Licensing gap: Wolverhampton effect sparks safety concerns. Rising costs: congestion, ULEZ, insurance and airport fees squeeze margins. EV strain: mandates outpace charging and vehicle affordability. Driver status: worker rights, backlogs and safeguarding under scrutiny. Ireland contrast: national system, regulated fares, no surge pricing. Next… Read the full news article

New challengers muscle into UK ride-hail: co-ops, luxury fleets, bidding models and airport transfer apps test Uber’s grip

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Challengers rise: UK ride-hail market splinters beyond Uber and Bolt. Cabbidder launches: bidding model cuts costs on airport and long-distance trips. Sherbet expands: £40m boost for electric black-cab fleet and AI booking. VAT ruling: Supreme Court shields rivals from Uber’s tax burden. More choice: on-demand, fixed-fare, luxury, and bidding apps now compete. Driver focus: lower… Read the full news article

New UK app Cabbidder brings competitive bidding to airport transfers, aiming to cut costs for passengers and reduce dead mileage for drivers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A new travel app, Cabbidder, has entered the UK market with the aim of reshaping how passengers book airport transfers and long-distance taxi journeys, according to a press release just published on TravelPRNews.com. Instead of calling multiple firms and comparing inconsistent quotes, customers can now publish their… Read the full news article

Spain’s Tourist Crime Index Highlights Stark Safety Divide Between Hotspots and Northern Regions

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(NEWS) MADRID, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Spain’s reputation as one of the world’s most visited destinations is under sharper focus after new crime data revealed a clear split between its riskiest and safest holiday regions. Figures from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, analysed by Private Investigations UK, show that while Ibiza, Mallorca… Read the full news article

Kazanu Goes Greener in Saint Martin

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(NEWS) SAINT MARTIN, 2025-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Kazanu, the boutique naturist retreat nestled in Oyster Pond, is taking substantial steps toward sustainability with a series of eco-conscious upgrades that elevate both guest comfort and environmental stewardship, according to a recent announcement made on Travel PR News. The property has introduced a reverse osmosis… Read the full news article