DIGITAL MARKETS ACT TO REGULATE GIANT ONLINE TRAVEL PROVIDERS

Theodore Slate -
The Spanish competition authority (CNMC) has accused Booking, an American online travel giant, of unfair competition for abusing its leading position in the market and imposing the best rates on its p ...

THE NEW TOURISM PROFESSION - TRAVEL PLANNER

Bill Alen -
The travel industry has transformed in recent years. Travelers now seek tailor-made, atypical, or eco-responsible trips rather than mass tourism. ...

THE EU WANTS TO DIGITIZE ISSUING SCHENGEN VISAS

Tomas Haupt -
The goal is to fully digitize the visa issuance process by 2025 for citizens of the 102 third countries subject to the short-stay visa requirement. ...

GERMAN'S TRAVEL SHIFT: FEWER TRAVELERS ARE SPENDING MORE

Gregory Dolgos -
A recent analysis shows that many Germans still desire to travel despite rising travel costs and inflation. Tour operators have reported booking turnovers for the current summer and upcoming winter th ...

TRAVEL TO EUROPE: NOTICE OF CHANGE FOR VISAS AND FORMALITIES

Denise Chen -
The Council of the European Union is developing new regulations for individuals wishing to travel to Schengen area countries. Under these new rules, individuals seeking a visa for Schengen area countr ...