NEW GOOGLE MAPS FEATURES SLOWED BY E.U. REGULATORY HURDLES

Andrew J. Wein -
Google Maps has recently introduced updates to make summer travel easier and personalize trips. The aim is to inspire users by sharing travel recommendations and addresses that guides have recommended ...

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS FINALLY RETURN TO FRANCE

Larry Brain -
While the season is coming, the signals, whether they come from Ukraine or inflationary pressures, are not all likely to sustain the optimism of tour operators. On the positive side, however, is the r ...

WHAT TRAVELERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OVERBOOKING

Larry Brain -
Overbooking is common in travel, especially among airlines, hotels, and car rental companies. They sell more tickets or rooms than they can provide, expecting cancellations. ...

TOURISM IN EUROPE: RAPIDLY CHANGING SECTOR

Laura Loss -
Initially heavily penalized by the COVID-19 epidemic, the European tourism sector now seems to be recovering strongly, potentially exceeding the pre-pandemic levels as early as 2023. ...

SCHENGEN VISA FEES WILL INCREASE IN 2024

Richard Moor -
The European Commission has proposed increasing the basic fee for a Schengen visa for 2024. If the proposal is approved, the adult fee will rise from 80 euros to 90 euros, while for children, it will ...