The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create up to eight million new jobs within the next decade. The forecast from WTTC, which represents the global travel and tourism private sector, also shows the sector will be a driving force behind…
Interrail Announces Half Price Unlimited Europe Travel Passes
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Interrail is offering 50% off all rail travel passes until May 10. For many backpackers and tourists, Interrail passes are the cheapest, most efficient, and fastest way to explore Europe without breaking the bank. Interrail will offer the flash sale until Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11.59 pm UK time. …
Travelers Will Have To Pay A New Fee to Enter Europe in 2023
The ETIAS will be required next spring and once approved will be valid for three years Traveling will be a little more expensive as more fees are emerging in different destinations. Now, European authorities have announced the implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a platform where most non-European visitors will have…
What It’s Like Traveling In Europe Right Now
Europe is a popular destination for American tourists. It’s home to some of the most famous landmarks in the world like the Eiffel Tower, The Roman Coliseum, The Brandenburg Gate, and more. As popular as Europe is for tourism, it has been very hard for Americans to enter the continent for the last couple of…
IATA Calls For An End To All Remaining Travel Restrictions In Europe
Following the waning of Omicron infections across Europe, which influenced a number of countries to finally loosen strict travel rules, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has joined the Airports Council International (ACI) in further pressuring the continent to lift all remaining restrictions ahead of the busy summer season. Although some European nations, such as…
How Travel In Europe And Asia Is Being Affected By Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has plunged Europe into the largest and bloodiest conflict it has seen since the end of World War II. And, as Vladimir Putin‘s troops continue to gather and push further west into Ukraine, there have been fears the already fragile travel industry, which was brought to its knees during Covid,…
Low Cost Airline PLAY To Start New Flights Between Europe And The U.S.
A new low-cost airline, PLAY, has announced new routes to the United States beginning this summer. PLAY is based out of Reykjavik, Iceland, and plans to offer service connecting the US to Europe. PLAY was founded in 2019 from the ashes of WOW air. The airline has been flying routes to mainland Europe for the…
Lufthansa Announces 2 New Flight Routes From The U.S. To Europe This Summer
Lufthansa, the flag carrier airline for Germany, and the second largest airline in Europe has announced new additions to their international route map, expanding to two cities in the United States. Currently, the German airline flies to 18 different cities around the United States, to places such as Los Angeles, Orlando, and New York, but…
Long-haul travellers cautious about planning trips to Europe
According to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer 3/2021 (LHTB), intentions to travel to Europe between September and December 2021 remain weak in key overseas markets. Results suggest that as long as COVID-19 safety concerns persist, many will remain cautious about visiting European destinations. However, with vaccination rates continuing to improve across the globe, there is a…
ETIAS Guide to Visa-Free Travel in Europe
We’ve all dreamed of glorious European vacations, right? Whether it’s spending a week in Barcelona, visiting Sardinia in Italy or eating our way through Paris – there are many European travel dreams. Citizens of roughly 60 countries, including the US, who can travel visa-free in Europe will soon need to make an ETIAS application electronically before entering any Schengen country.…