http://www.travelindustrywire.com Travel Industry News EN http://www.travelindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.travelindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71575GBTA_Announces_Opening_Keynote_Speaker_at_GBTA_Europe_Conference______in_Prague.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71575GBTA_Announces_Opening_Keynote_Speaker_at_GBTA_Europe_Conference______in_Prague.html The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced Futurist, Author and CEO of The Futures Agency, Gerd Leonhard as the opening Keynote Speaker for the GBTA Europe Conference 2013, being held in Prague, Czech Republic on 23rd-25th September 2013. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:47:31 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71562European_Travel_Commission_Transatlantic_Conference_Explores_Brand_Europe______s_Pathways_to_Future_Growth.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71562European_Travel_Commission_Transatlantic_Conference_Explores_Brand_Europe______s_Pathways_to_Future_Growth.html The conference presented market analysis, trends and perceptions, and focus on aspects of the ETC’s European Commission-funded 'Destination Europe 2020' strategy for sustaining Europe’s position as the world’s number one tourist destination. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:04:56 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71278International_Arrivals_and_Nights_to_Europe_for_the_First_Months_of______Point_to_a_Slower_but_Continued_Growth.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71278International_Arrivals_and_Nights_to_Europe_for_the_First_Months_of______Point_to_a_Slower_but_Continued_Growth.html The European Travel Commission (ETC) announced that the first quarterly report on European Tourism in 2013 - Trends & Prospects has just been published. International arrivals and nights to Europe for the first months of 2013 point to a slower, but continued growth for most of the reporting destinations. As 2012 was a strong year for tourism, Europe’s modest upward trend confirms the health of its tourism sector against overall economic turmoil. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:06:56 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71105ITB_Academy_Webinar___How_to_Attract_Visitors_from_Germany__Austria_and_Switzerland.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71105ITB_Academy_Webinar___How_to_Attract_Visitors_from_Germany__Austria_and_Switzerland.html A two-part ITB Academy webinar taking place on 15 May and 4 June, at 10 a.m. respectively, will provide tourism companies, hotel experts and national tourism agencies in Asia with ground-breaking information on how to attract visitors from important source markets in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Wed, 1 May 2013 16:09:40 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71025GBTA_Foundation__Project_ICARUS_Announces_Sustainability_Outstanding_Achievement_Awards_for______in_Europe.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71025GBTA_Foundation__Project_ICARUS_Announces_Sustainability_Outstanding_Achievement_Awards_for______in_Europe.html Project ICARUS is looking to recognise Outstanding Achievements in furthering business travel and meetings sustainability programmes Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:16:02 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70777Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_Additions_to_Advisory_Board_for_France.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70777Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_Additions_to_Advisory_Board_for_France.html The GBTA France Advisory Board will provide guidance and leadership for GBTA in France to ensure its buyer and supplier members receive a regionalized programme of resources, training and education, market research and networking events. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:04:44 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70639European_Travel_Commission_Elects_Manuel_Butler_As_New_President.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70639European_Travel_Commission_Elects_Manuel_Butler_As_New_President.html Mr Manuel Butler succeeds Ms Petra Hedorfer of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) for a three-year term. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:25:27 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70586European_Union_Hotel_Prices_Up_by_____April_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70586European_Union_Hotel_Prices_Up_by_____April_____.html The most expensive day to book is the Saturday preceding Queen’s Day, where hotel prices are up by 87 per cent to an average of £269. There is just 12 per cent availability remaining on Saturday 27th April. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:28:28 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70539Oasis_of_the_Seas_is_Coming_to_Europe_and_Southampton_.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70539Oasis_of_the_Seas_is_Coming_to_Europe_and_Southampton_.html The world's biggest cruise ship is coming to The Med in 2014, and you can now pre book your amazing Med cruise on Oasis of the Seas with Cruise1st.co.uk. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:12:36 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70490Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_Advisory_Board_For_GBTA_Russia.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70490Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_Advisory_Board_For_GBTA_Russia.html Buyer Leadership to Develop Education, Training and Research Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:05:02 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70450European_Business_Travel_Set_to_Return_to_Stable_Growth_in______As_Trade_Levels_Recover.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70450European_Business_Travel_Set_to_Return_to_Stable_Growth_in______As_Trade_Levels_Recover.html The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has released its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook report on Western Europe as part of its semi-annual series. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:41:43 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70420Euromic_Launches_Mobile_Website.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70420Euromic_Launches_Mobile_Website.html euromic recently launched a mobile friendly version of its website tailored for use with tablets, smart-phones and other mobile technology Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:11:00 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70217Adventure_Travel_Trade_Association_and_PAN_Parks_Form_Partnership_for_Europe_s_Wilderness.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70217Adventure_Travel_Trade_Association_and_PAN_Parks_Form_Partnership_for_Europe_s_Wilderness.html In their new partnership, PAN Parks and the ATTA aim to join efforts to further develop awareness and involvement among responsible and eco-conscious tour operators. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:07:03 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69991Vienna_Achieves_Records_in_All_KPIs_in_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69991Vienna_Achieves_Records_in_All_KPIs_in_____.html Vienna's conference balance sheet shows new record figures in 2012: 7% more conferences and corporate events, 8% more overnight stays and 9% more added value across the state than in the previous year. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:15:21 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article69969Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_New_Format_for_European_Conference.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article69969Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_New_Format_for_European_Conference.html Event To Provide Key Insights for Forward Planning Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:35:42 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69963EU_Wants_to_Strengthen_Protections_for_Delayed_Fliers___USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69963EU_Wants_to_Strengthen_Protections_for_Delayed_Fliers___USATODAY.html The EU is considering beefed up measures for stranded fliers to get compensation and get home. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:28:27 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69892ITB_Berlin_______World______s_Largest_Tourism_Policy_Summit_Provides_Significant_Impetus_for_Growth.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69892ITB_Berlin_______World______s_Largest_Tourism_Policy_Summit_Provides_Significant_Impetus_for_Growth.html More than 100 ministers of tourism and state secretaries from around the world – increase in international buyers and business deals – attendance at the ITB Berlin Convention and eTravel World grew by 25 per cent Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:26:15 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69785Iberia_Cancels_______Flights_As_Workers_Strike_over_Cuts___USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69785Iberia_Cancels_______Flights_As_Workers_Strike_over_Cuts___USATODAY.html Iberia workers begin a second round of strikes to protest the loss-making company's plans to lay off almost a fifth of its workforce. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 11:05:23 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69597New_Study_from_Amadeus_Estimates_Long_distance_Rail_Traffic_in_Europe_Will_Grow_to_over______Billion_Passengers_by_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69597New_Study_from_Amadeus_Estimates_Long_distance_Rail_Traffic_in_Europe_Will_Grow_to_over______Billion_Passengers_by_____.html Study identifies six key factors will influence the growth of long-distance rail passenger traffic over the period to 2020 and outlines business potential Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:32 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69553European_Travel_Commission_Announces_Strong_Response_to_the_Challenges_Posed_by_the_Global_Tourism_Market.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69553European_Travel_Commission_Announces_Strong_Response_to_the_Challenges_Posed_by_the_Global_Tourism_Market.html European tourism has performed vigorously in recent years, although long-term projections point to a slower growth of international arrivals when compared to other regions. The European Travel Commission (ETC) announced a firm commitment to promote European destinations in overseas markets at the official opening of the 27th Annual Meeting of the ETC Market Intelligence Group (MIG) in Brussels on Wednesday, 20th February 2013. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:32:03 EST