SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS IN FRANCE ARE DEFINITELY BANNED

Daniel A. Tanner -
With the publication of the decree in the Official Newspaper, France has formally banned very short-haul flights in the country if there is a railway trip alternative under two and a half hours for th ...

HOSPITALITY ROBOTS: ANY CHANCE OF RESURRECTING THEM?

Richard Moor -
A few years ago, some robots were introduced as revolutionary in the hospitality industry. Most of the robots used in the industry were designed for "public relations", only to greet and inform lost o ...

SOLUTIONS TO FIGHT OVERTOURISM IN ITALIAN DESTINATIONS

Nik Fes -
Italy has many popular destinations, such as Rome, Venice, and Florence, and nature areas like Cinque Terre Park. However, many of these places are struggling with masses of tourists and are searching ...

AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC INCREASED TO 84.2% OF 2019 LEVELS

Nils Kraus -
Travel demand worldwide remains strong even at the beginning of 2023. According to the most recent analysis by IATA, last January air passenger traffic (measured in passenger-kilometers) increased by ...

LOW-COST AIRLINES FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION OVER EXTRA CHARGES FOR HAND LUGGAGE

Michael Trout -
Several low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, and Volotea, have been hit with disciplinary proceedings by the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs for imposing additional charges on ...