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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

easyJet Marks 24 Years at Bristol with 80 Million-Passenger Milestone and Expanded Network

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(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport and easyJet are celebrating 80 million passengers transported since easyJet began services in May 2001. To mark the feat, two Cardiff travellers received surprise return flights anywhere on easyJet’s route map. The airline’s base at Bristol now hosts 19 Airbus A320neos, reinforcing strong demand in the South West. Recent expansions include… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Leads the Way with Unprecedented Sponsorship of Both UEFA Champions League Finalists

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways is making history as the official sponsor of both finalists, PSG and FC Internazionale Milano, as well as the UEFA Champions League, marking a rare “sponsorship treble.” In addition to its branding efforts, Qatar Airways is offering exclusive travel packages, special fan experiences, and a halftime activation with Kaká. The airline… Read the full news article

The Charles Hotel in Munich Reveals Stunning Ground Floor Renovation with Botanical-Inspired Designs

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(IN SHORT) The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Munich, has unveiled a stunning new look following a complete renovation of its ground floor. With new designs by Paolo Moschino, Philip Vergeylen, and Olga Polizzi, the hotel’s lobby, Florio Restaurant and Bar, and Circle Bar are now infused with a sophisticated botanical theme. Guests can… Read the full news article

Lufthansa City Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Brand-New Airbus A320neo “Ingelheim am Rhein” to Boost Short-Haul Competitiveness and Expand European Routes

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa City Airlines has received its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, registered as D-AIJP and named “Ingelheim am Rhein,” at Hamburg-Finkenwerder. This delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to revamp continental traffic within the Lufthansa Group, linking its current hub in Munich with the upcoming Frankfurt hub from 2026. The new… Read the full news article

Temporary A350 Deployment Bridges Delivery Gap as Lufthansa Sets Stage for Historic Fleet Renewal

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Airlines is temporarily deploying six Airbus A350-900 aircraft from Frankfurt to service routes to Seoul, Shanghai, Denver, and Seattle as a stopgap measure to counter delayed aircraft deliveries. Four of the jets began operating from Frankfurt with the summer flight schedule, with additional aircraft planned for May and July. Jens Ritter, CEO… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Expands European Network with New Direct Flights to Munich and Return to Brussels

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Hong Kong’s home airline will provide up to 93 return flights per week to 11 cities in Europe next summer (IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific is expanding its European network in summer 2025 with new direct flights to Munich starting 16 June and the return of its Brussels service on 3 August. Both routes will operate… Read the full news article

Uzbekistan Airways Launches Nonstop Flights from Munich to Tashkent

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(IN SHORT) Munich Airport has introduced a new flight connection with Uzbekistan Airways, offering two weekly nonstop flights between Munich and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Flights from Tashkent to Munich arrive on Fridays and Sundays at 9:20 a.m., with return flights departing for Uzbekistan at 10:45 a.m. The service is operated using a modern… Read the full news article

Lufthansa brings back Airbus A380 for premium flights to the US from Munich

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Significant expansion of premium services from Munich Reactivation due to strong demand Tickets bookable from March 23, 2023 Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — From June 1, Lufthansa will resume its regular flight operations with the popular Airbus A380 after a three-year interruption. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by… Read the full news article

Vienna Airport Records Double Passenger Traffic in 2022, Plans to Expand Terminal and Go CO2-Neutral in 2023

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Flughafen Wien AG reports 23.7 million passengers at Vienna Airport in 2022, more than double the previous year and already 75% of record passenger traffic recorded in 2019    Net profit guidance for 2023 improves to € 150 million   CO2-neutral operations at Vienna Airport as of January 2023   Successful comeback of the aviation… Read the full news article

ANA Holdings Inc. Announces Flight Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023: Boosting Domestic Routes and Resuming International Flights

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ANA Group has announced its flight schedule for fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). For domestic routes, ANA and Peach will increase the total available seat kilometers (ASK) than in FY2022 to fully accommodate the recovery in demand and to maximize profitability for the Group. For international routes, in response to growing demand and the relaxation of… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Hosts FC Bayern Munich for Winter Training Camp: Airline’s State-of-the-Art Facilities and Ideal Weather Conditions Prepare German Champions for Upcoming Season

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The German football giants travelled with Qatar Airways from Munich to Doha for their 6-day Qatar winter camp from 6-12 January DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern Munich, welcomed back the European football giants to Doha for their 2023 Winter Training Camp. From 6-12… Read the full news article

Emirates to serve Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt to celebrate Oktoberfest

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, Emirates will serve beloved Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well as the respective airport lounges, between the 17th of September and 2nd of October. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base, Emirates celebrates many multicultural occasions on-board such as… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to kick off ‘The Journey Tour’ featuring interactive experiences for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ fans

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Airline offers fans a chance to win multiple all-inclusive trips to FIFA World Cup™, plus match only tickets The Journey Tour will kick-off in London on 13 August before visiting 12 other European cities DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways increases flights to Berlin

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Capital of Germany to benefit from enhanced connectivity to Qatar’s global network of over 150 destinations on 787 aircraft Qatar Airways is the only Skytrax 5 Star airline flying from Berlin with flights via the World’s Best Airport to the most points in the Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Gulf region and India DOHA,… Read the full news article

Munich Airport welcomes Somon Air’s weekly flights between Munich and Dushanbe

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MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Somon Air with the IATA code SZ offers weekly flights from Munich to the Tajik capital Dushanbe. The flight lands every Monday at 09:30 in Munich and departs at 11:30 back to the Dushanbe hub. A Boeing 737-900 ER is in service on the… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces plans for the new-build Munich Marriott Hotel City West

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Slated to Open End of 2022, Munich Marriott Hotel City West will Offer a New Standard for Conferences and Events in Germany MUNICH, GERMANY, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. today (MAY 23, 2022) announced plans for the new-build Munich Marriott Hotel City West. Located in Munich’s lively Westend district, the hotel… Read the full news article

Finavia airports offers more than 130 destinations in Europe, America and Asia this summer

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights are resuming at both Helsinki Airport and regional airports after the pandemic. In the summer, there will be direct flights from Finavia airports to more than 130 destinations. “There will be new destinations for the summer, as well as flights to familiar cities and beaches in… Read the full news article

Munich Airport welcomes Eurowings Discover’s new service to Nevada

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MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A new gateway to the U.S. casino metropolis of Las Vegas has opened up with the change to the summer flight schedule. Sunday, March 27, 2022, marked the first time a long-haul aircraft of the airline, which was founded last year, took off from Munich to the… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus announces €20 off return flights to 10 top European Cities

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€20 off return flights to 10 top European Cities Destinations include Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Venice Valid for travel from April 1st and April 30th  Book by midnight Monday, March 21st Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s gold at the end of the rainbow this St Patrick’s Day with Aer Lingus, who… Read the full news article

Emirates: UAE travelers can get 25% off their bookings during the Valentine’s celebrations

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Travelers can book their next holiday to select destinations and get 25% off when travelling with their loved ones or friends Dubai, UAE, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For a very Valentine’s celebration, Emirates is inviting travelers to enjoy a romantic break, adventure out to cooler or warmer climates or simply rekindle some quality time… Read the full news article

Adina Europe names Andrea Agrusow as Chief Financial Officer

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrea Agrusow has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer of Adina Europe to help support the Australian hotel company’s long-term growth strategy and continued expansion across continental Europe. In the past two years, the Australian-based brand has opened new hotels in Vienna,… Read the full news article

British Airways adds Nuremberg to its Heathrow short-haul network

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (2 February 2022) announced that it will be introducing a new destination to its Heathrow short-haul network, Nuremberg, located in Bavaria, Germany. Flights to this European city will initially operate four times a week from March 27. The schedule will then increase to… Read the full news article

Accor announces strategic partnership SIXT

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SIXT and Accor have agreed a multi-year strategic partnership When booking a rental car from SIXT, customers will now earn points for the ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. Regine Sixt, Senior Executive President International Marketing, Sixt SE: “I am delighted to be working with Accor. This strategic partnership is the alliance of two… Read the full news article

Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full news article

Munich Airport welcomes new cargo services from Qatar Airways

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MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport welcomes a further increase in so-called cargo-only services. As of today (January 17, 2022), Qatar Airways is operating regular flights to and from Munich with a cargo version of its Boeing 777. The routing starts in Bangalore, India, and leads via Qatar’s capital Doha to… Read the full news article

Emirates’ signature premium lounge service at over 20 airports in its network reopens

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First Class, Business Class and Platinum and Gold Skywards members to have access to more than 120 Emirates Lounges and partner facilities at destinations where operations have resumed Premium customers and frequent flyers to benefit from lounge offering in airports worldwide Lounge operations resumed with health and safety measures in place Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-22 —… Read the full news article

Men’s fashion specialist Hirmer opens new store at Munich Airport

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MUNICH, Germany, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — There is now a new shopping attraction at Munich Airport: The long-established Munich company Hirmer has today (December 13, 2021) opened a new store in Terminal 1 (central area). The shop has an area of 240 m² and will be used to present a selection from Hirmer’s… Read the full news article

Munich Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s fleet expansion

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Expansion of fleet enables extra long-haul routes Supervisory Board Chairman Füracker highlights benefit for Bavaria Jost Lammers: Boost for Munich as a premium hub COLOGNE, Germany, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The decision announced by Lufthansa today (December 14, 2021) to station four additional, state-of-the-art long-haul Airbus A350s at its Bavarian hub has been… Read the full news article