iStockphoto Destination trends USA forecasts stable German visitor numbers US tourism representatives are optimistic about stable business this year thanks to new direct flights after a sharp decline in German arrivals in ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, August 10, 2017
Jetblue German airlines Air Berlin wins US partner as Condor seeks savings Air Berlin will cooperate with US domestic carrier JetBlue for connecting flights while Condor wants staff to forego benefits in exchange for a pay rise in order to cut costs. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, August 10, 2017
HENNING KREFT fvw Kongress Strategies, trends, technology and China This year’s fvw Kongress offers a packed programme with top industry figures, an accompanying exhibition and extensive networking opportunities. ...more by Paul Needham – Friday, August 04, 2017
Sahl Hasheesh Winter programmes German specialist tour operators diversify destination portfolios Two leading German specialists for Turkey and Egypt holidays, Bentour and ETI, are further diversifying their destination portfolios this winter. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, August 03, 2017
L´TUR Managerial appointments New faces at tour operators and tourist boards in Germany TUI, L’Tur, DER Touristik, Anex Tour and several tourist boards in Germany have named new executives and managers in recent weeks. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, August 03, 2017
Thinkstock German market trends Positive economic trends drive greater travel demand Economic growth and low unemployment in Germany are driving rising demand for travel and thus generating growth for the travel industry and destinations, according to a new survey. ...more by Paul Needham – Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Studiosus 2018 brochures Studiosus sees strong long-haul bookings Germany’s top cultural trips specialist is adding more destinations in Asia and expanding its range of small group tours after good bookings this year. ...more by Paul Needham – Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Klaus Hildebrandt Trading update Strong Germany bookings drive double-digit growth for Thomas Cook Thomas Cook Group has an 11% rise in summer 2017 bookings, with strong increases in Germany and Russia making up for slower UK sales growth, while Condor is flying back into profit. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 27, 2017
Martin Kath Fotografie M&A deals FTI and RT Group swap subsidiaries FTI has bought a luxury tour operator and sold two businesses to close partner RT Group and investor Samih Sawiris, gaining cash to invest in more hotels. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 27, 2017
fvw fvw interview “DER Touristik is back” says Germany CEO René Herzog Germany’s third-largest tourism group is targeting strong growth with major capacity expansion in 2017/18 after IT problems hit revenues and profits this year. ...more by Paul Needham – Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Maurice Weiss/Ostkreuz Detention of German activist Germany revising travel advice for Turkey Minister for Foreign Affairs Sigmar Gabriel now warned citizens travelling to Turkey they could risk arrest following the incarceration of a German human rights activist this week. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Ryanair Berlin Airport Ryanair calls for additional hub While Germany’s capital continues to struggle to complete its long-awaited new airport, Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs has suggested that Berlin needs yet another hub for air travel. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Thinkstock South-East Asia Tour operators expand programmes as bookings rise German tour operators are seeing rising bookings for South-East Asia, although with diverging trends for different markets. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Thinkstock Bulgaria Attracting families with beaches and more Bulgaria is developing into more than just an alternative to Turkey, with attractive beaches for families and better tourism infrastructure, according to German tour operators. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Thinkstock Youth travel Specialists expand in growing market segment Youth travel is a growing market segment for specialist German tour operators who are expanding their offers to win new customers. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Anassa Cyprus Mixed outlook after strong 2015 German tour operators are hoping for another good year for Cyprus bookings despite poor flight connections but regional turbulence is clouding the outlook. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Gettyimages Italy Old favourites and new discoveries Italy looks set for another good year on the German market as consumers seek alternative destinations in the Mediterranean. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Dominican Republic tourist office Winter 2016/17 Focus on long-haul destinations as demand grows Exotic destinations are in focus for winter 2016/17 as German tour operators try to profit from growing demand for long-haul holidays. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Thinkstock Portugal German tour operators head for new records German bookings for Portugal look set to grow strongly again this year thanks to new offers and more flights. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
Holger M. Jacobs USA Mixed booking trends on German market Tour operators report fluctuating trends for Germany’s top long-haul destination as the ‘Trump effect’ and stronger dollar impact business. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 20, 2017
