Europe General Court Blocks Booking Holdings Etraveli Acquisition Dealing Major Blow to Expansion Strategy

The landscape of the European online travel sector underwent a seismic shift as Europe’s General Court officially upheld a regulatory decision to block Booking Holdings from acquiring Swedish flight-tech specialist…

Skift Brings Data + AI Summit to Europe for the First Time

London is set to host a pivotal gathering for the European travel industry on October 6, 2026, as Skift, a leading global travel intelligence platform, convenes its inaugural Data +…

Europe’s Aviation Emissions Plan Unveiled: A Deep Dive into the ETS Overhaul and its Contentious Reception

Associations across the spectrum have voiced significant discontent regarding Europe’s ambitious plans to increase the financial burden on the aviation industry for its international emissions, albeit for fundamentally different reasons.…

Ponant Unveils Extensive 2027/28 Voyage Collection Across Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Atlantic Islands

Ponant Explorations has announced its comprehensive 2027/28 season, featuring over 150 meticulously crafted itineraries spanning the iconic waters of the Mediterranean, the dramatic landscapes of Northern Europe, and the alluring…

Europe’s Cruise Conundrum: Navigating Rising Taxes and Environmental Pressures

A recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment Group (T&E), a consortium of non-governmental organizations, has ignited a fresh debate regarding the taxation of cruise ship passengers,…

Omio Acquires Rail Europe, Consolidating Fragmented Ground Transport Market and Paving Way for AI-Driven Travel Booking

Omio Group, the rapidly expanding booking platform recognized for powering rail services within applications like Uber, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Rail Europe, a venerable ticketing platform with…

Europe Airfares Plummet as Middle East Travel Routes Reopen and Competition Intensifies

The skies are once again bustling as competition on one of the world’s most crucial long-haul aviation corridors has officially returned, ushering in an era of highly competitive airfares for…

Europe’s Cruise Industry Faces Tax Scrutiny Amidst Growing Calls for Levies

A recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment Group (T&E) has ignited a fresh debate surrounding the taxation of cruise ship passengers in Europe, claiming they are…

Accor and H World Group Forge Ambitious Global Distribution and Loyalty Alliance Spanning China, Europe, and the Middle East

The global hospitality sector witnessed a significant strategic realignment last week with the announcement of an expansive partnership between France-based Accor and China’s H World Group. Far exceeding a conventional…

Europe Airfares Plummet as Middle East Routes Reopen, Competition Intensifies for Australian Travellers

The resumption of operations on one of the world’s most crucial long-haul air travel corridors has triggered a significant drop in airfares, offering Australian travellers some of the most competitive…