Tag Archives: Germany

Jordan Welcomes Eurowings’ First Flight from Stuttgart with New Pathways for Culture and Tourism

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(IN SHORT) Eurowings has inaugurated direct flights between Stuttgart and Amman, introducing a twice-weekly connection that enhances travel between southern Germany and Jordan. The new route strengthens Eurowings’ medium-haul network while supporting Jordan’s broader tourism strategy focused on improved air connectivity. Executives from both Eurowings and Jordan’s tourism authorities praised the collaboration, noting that it… Read the full news article

From Lyon to Bangkok: Radisson’s Worldwide Growth Push Defines 2025’s Hospitality Landscape

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has continued its remarkable expansion into 2025, securing more than 210 hotel signings and openings across EMEA and APAC. The company’s flagship brands—Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Radisson RED, and Radisson Individuals—have all played pivotal roles in driving growth, particularly in markets like France, India, and China. New luxury and sustainable… Read the full news article

Agoda and Premier Inn elevate cross-continental travel, inviting guests to explore Europe with confidence and style

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move that could reshape how travelers from Asia explore Europe, global digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with the United Kingdom’s largest hotel chain, Premier Inn, to list more than 900 of its hotels across the UK, Germany, and Ireland. The collaboration is expected to give… Read the full news article

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

Budapest Airport Expands German Connections with New Condor Service to Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) From 1 May 2026, Condor will launch three daily flights between Budapest and Frankfurt using A320s with 180 seats, increasing weekly capacity on the route to 10,000 seats alongside Lufthansa. This move strengthens Budapest Airport’s network to Germany—currently featuring 11 destinations—and highlights Germany as its third-largest direct seat market. Markus Klaushofer of Budapest… Read the full news article

Blue Islands Kicks Off Seven-Week German Charter Service, Aiming for 33,000 Visitor Nights in Jersey

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has launched its 2025 inbound European charter programme by flying its first German holidaymakers from Erfurt and Münster/Osnabrück into Jersey. This marks the beginning of a seven-week series of flights from Germany—alongside charters from Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland—designed to deliver up to 33,000 visitor bed nights to the Channel Islands…. Read the full news article

Emerging Eastern European Destinations Lead Growth in Amadeus & UN Tourism’s Travel Insights 2025

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(IN SHORT) Travel Insights 2025: Focus on Europe, co-published by Amadeus and UN Tourism, reveals that emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe—led by Azerbaijan’s 26 percent year-on-year growth in air bookings—are gaining traction among international travelers. While traditional leaders like Spain, the U.K., Italy, France, and Germany continue to dominate (accounting for 71 percent… Read the full news article

67 RIU Hotels in 18 Countries Win Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, 12 Earn Best of the Best

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(IN SHORT) Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards recognize 67 RIU hotels across 18 countries for outstanding guest reviews and service quality. Twelve of these properties—representing the platform’s top 1%—received the “Best of the Best” title, including leading resorts in Cape Verde, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. The broader Traveller’s Choice roster highlights top-performing RIU… Read the full news article

Eurowings Adds New Winter Route to Kittilä from Berlin, Strengthening Links Between Germany and Finnish Lapland

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(IN SHORT) Eurowings will launch its inaugural flight on January 31, 2026, from Berlin to Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland, continuing until March 21, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights. This new route strengthens Eurowings’ already extensive network from Germany to Finnish Lapland, complementing other destinations like Ivalo, Rovaniemi, and Kuusamo. The launch comes amid growing… Read the full news article

KLM and Belfast City Airport Celebrate 10 Years of Growth with Record-Breaking International Travel

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(IN SHORT) KLM and Belfast City Airport are celebrating a decade of partnership with the successful expansion of KLM services. Since the introduction of a second daily flight, passenger numbers to Europe have doubled, while long-haul bookings surged by 159 percent. The largest growth has been seen in bookings to China, with a 751 percent… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Strengthens Its Ties to Milan: Title Sponsorship of Record-Breaking Milano Marathon Boosts Accessibility and International Appeal

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has reaffirmed its commitment as the Title Sponsor for the Milano Marathon for the second year in a row, celebrating the record-breaking 23rd edition of the race. With over 10,000 runners—including 5,500 international participants—the event showcased a dramatic increase in entries and cemented its reputation as one of Europe’s premier marathons…. Read the full news article

Marriott Accelerates Growth of Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Targeting Over 50 European Properties by 2026

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has announced plans to double its affordable midscale brand, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, across Europe by the end of 2026, aiming to reach over 50 properties in the region. Launched in the EMEA region in September 2023, the brand now includes 25 hotels and more than 2,700 rooms in countries… Read the full news article

IHG Launches Garner Hotels in the UK with Opening of Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury

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IHG’s midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, has rapidly expanded since launching in 2023 with more than 117 hotels now open or in the pipeline (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, into the UK with the opening of Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury. The hotel, part of IHG’s partnership… Read the full news article

Swissport Begins Ground Handling Operations at Frankfurt Airport, Expanding Its Presence in Germany and Europe

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International has officially launched its ground handling operations at Frankfurt Airport, expanding its presence at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The company began serving flights from KLM, Air France, and LOT at Terminals 1 and 2, with plans to increase capacity and recruit additional staff throughout 2025. The expansion follows… Read the full news article

Blue Islands Expands 2025 European Charter Programme, Boosting Tourism to Jersey and Guernsey

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands is expanding its European charter programme for 2025, bringing up to 4,690 visitors from Austria, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland to Jersey and Guernsey, generating up to 33,000 bed nights and benefiting local hospitality businesses. The initiative includes new routes such as flights from Vienna to Jersey and Bern to Jersey,… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Ratingen to Open in Late 2025 as IHG Expands in Germany

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Holiday Inn Ratingen set to open in the second half of 2025 (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Germany with the upcoming opening of Holiday Inn Ratingen in 2025, in collaboration with tristar GmbH. This new property will undergo a full renovation and become a prime example of the Holiday… Read the full news article

Garner Hotels Expands to Europe with Three New Openings in Germany, Partnering with NOVUM Hospitality

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IHG Hotels & Resorts and NOVUM Hospitality cut ribbon on first three Garner hotels outside of the Americas (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has successfully launched its Garner brand in Europe, opening its first three properties in Germany in collaboration with NOVUM Hospitality. The hotels, Garner Hotel Hamburg Nord, Garner Hotel Elmshorn, and Garner… Read the full news article

IHG Accelerates Garner Brand Expansion with New Hotel Signings Across Europe and Türkiye

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Germany, Netherlands, Austria, UK and Türkiye to welcome new midscale conversion brand (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of four new Garner properties across Europe, expanding the brand’s presence in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Türkiye. Launched in 2023, Garner focuses on providing a flexible, midscale conversion option for hotel owners… Read the full news article

Swissport Secures Ground Handling License at Frankfurt Airport, Enhancing Its Market Presence in Germany

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG has secured a seven-year license to provide ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport, starting in February 2025. This expansion strengthens Swissport’s presence in Germany, making Frankfurt one of its largest operations in Europe. The company will invest in electric ground support equipment to align with its environmental goals and complement… Read the full news article

Emirates Enhances Business Class Dining with Pre-Order Meal Service in Germany

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has expanded its Business Class pre-order meal service to all four of its German gateways: Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, and Duesseldorf. This service, allowing passengers to choose their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure, is now available on over 100 routes worldwide. Since its launch, more than 135,000… Read the full news article

IHG and NOVUM Hospitality Forge Strategic Partnership, Doubling Presence in Germany

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with NOVUM Hospitality, announces a landmark agreement poised to double IHG’s footprint in Germany, a pivotal market for hospitality. This partnership, spanning 30 years with the option for renewal, will see up to 108 NOVUM Hospitality hotels, along with 11 under development, integrated into IHG’s system by… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with RB Leipzig to Offer Exclusive Rewards for Loyalty Members

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IHG One Rewards invites its loyalty members to access exclusive club matches and experiences to remember (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with German football club RB Leipzig to provide unforgettable experiences for its IHG One Rewards members, offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities throughout the season. Members can now redeem their loyalty points for… Read the full news article

TAP Launches Early Black Friday Deals on Flights to Various Destinations

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(IN SHORT) TAP, the Portuguese national airline, is kicking off Black Friday promotions earlier this year, offering round-trip flights starting at 49 euros to its destinations in Portugal, Europe, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, and Africa. Business class travelers can also enjoy discounts, with prices starting at 319 euros. These promotional tickets are… Read the full news article

British Airways Expands European Network with New Destinations in Latvia, Serbia, and Germany, Offering More Travel Choices and Affordable Fares

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Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia are among the latest additions to British Airways’ short-haul route network Milan Linate re-joins London City’s network while San Sebastian is extended into the winter Heathrow operations to Ljubljana and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport have also been extended into the winter to become year-round destinations London, UK, 2023-Aug-05… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group and HCS Group Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Germany, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Aviation

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Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year SAF is a decisive technological key for more sustainable flying Cologne, Germany, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Launches First Direct Air Link Between Northern Ireland and Germany from Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated in Northern Ireland. The service, which is the only direct air link between Northern Ireland and Germany, will operate up to four times a… Read the full news article

Munich Airport to welcome new airline and routes for summer 2023 schedule, including Lufthansa’s Osaka and Mexico City flights

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China opens up for flights from Germany again Lufthansa flying to additional destinations from Munich ANA is back and Fly One comes to Munich for first time MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The summer flight schedule will begin on Sunday, March 26, 2023, and end on Saturday, October 28. Munich Airport is… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Presence in Germany with Market Debut of Vignette Collection’s Alte Post in Reit im Winkl

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Demonstrates IHG’s exciting growth agenda in Germany’s luxury hotel sector Frankfurt, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, continues to evolve its luxury presence in Germany as they sign Alte Post in Reit im Winkl, a market debut for Vignette Collection, the company’s newest luxury brand…. Read the full news article

Discover Fresh and Exciting Tourism Products Across England, Wales, and Scotland with VisitBritain’s Educational Visits

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain. The educational trade visits, underway from 28 January, are a mix of three-to-five-day itineraries to destinations across England, Wales and Scotland, showcasing the latest tourism products to… Read the full news article

New Record Set in Christmas Flights to Lapland as Finavia’s Air Traffic Soars 187% in 2022

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — According to Finavia’s latest annual statistics on air traffic, 15.4 million passengers passed through Finavia’s airports last year. A new record was set in Christmas flights to Lapland, and Helsinki Airport’s European flights have recovered excellently. “We are actively working with airlines and tourism organisations to strengthen… Read the full news article