FVW Medien/HMJ Half-year figures Aviation industry wants reforms to ease flights chaos The German aviation industry is calling for extra staff, less bureaucracy and more digitalisation to help overcome the current dramatic handling ...more by Paul Needham – Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Vtours fvw|TravelTalk interview Vtours goes mainstream and integrates into Hotelplan Sabine Jordan-Glaab has been managing director of German tour operator Vtours since April. In her first major interview, she talks about her plans, closer cooperation with new owner Hotelplan Group and why Vtours is no longer a dynamic tour operator. ...more by Paul Needham – Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Pixabay Holidaycheck study Ethical concerns influence Germans' holiday decision Even if the prices and costs of a trip are the initial focus: Ethical and moral aspects play a major role for many Germans when choosing a destination. This is what the rating portal Holidaycheck concludes from a recent survey. ...more by Holger Jacobs – Wednesday, August 03, 2022
E. Uelitz Winter 2022/23 These are DER Touristik's top destinations for long stays After strong summer bookings, DER Touristik's tour operators are also expecting brisk business with long-term holidays in winter. In one of the destinations, the proportion of hotels offering discounts for long-term holidaymakers is 90%. ...more by Michael Krane And Holger Jacobs – Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Imago / aal.photo Ballot as a warning signal Lufthansa pilots' strike draws closer After last week's warning strike by ground staff, Lufthansa pilots are now also preparing for a strike. According to the pilots' trade union, a clear majority spoke out in favour of industrial action in a ballot. However, a strike has not (yet) been called. ...more by dpa And Holger Jacobs – Monday, August 01, 2022
Corendon Summer flight schedule Corendon boss speaks out on flight cancellations The holiday airline Corendon has cancelled flights to popular holiday destinations such as Turkey, Greece, Spain and Portugal for the months of August to October. CEO Yıldıray Karaer explained the reasons to fvw|TravelTalk. ...more by Cüneyt Yilmaz And Holger Jacobs – Monday, August 01, 2022
Lufthansa Despite numerous cancellations Lufthansa promises 99% of holiday flights will take place After weeks of chaos at the airports and numerous flight cancellations, Germany's largest airline has some positive news in store: virtually no further holiday flights are to be cancelled in the near future, says Stefan Kreuzpaintner, Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa. ...more by Oliver Graue – Friday, July 29, 2022
DER Touristik Demand trends Germans spend more on travel, book up-market offers Germans are clearly spending more on holidays this year, booking more up-market offers but also putting priority on value for money deals, according to surveys and sales data. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 28, 2022
E. Uelitz Cost surge Mediterranean hoteliers seek higher prices for next year Hoteliers in Mediterranean destinations want to secure higher rates from German tour operators for 2023 to cope with high inflation, soaring energy prices, a labour shortage and potentially higher wages. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 28, 2022
Peter Vollbrecht Tourism in the Global South New travel study pleads for eco-social compensation Many tour operators attach great importance to sustainability and encounters with locals in emerging market destinations. The approach of "eco-social compensation" will play an important role in the future. A current tourism study shows where the journey is heading. ...more by Cüneyt Yilmaz And Holger Jacobs – Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Gettyimages Travel industry gives the all-clear Monkeypox currently not seen as a danger Associations and tour operators remain relaxed: Despite the declaration of an international emergency in connection with monkeypox, the virus does not currently pose a threat to the German travel industry, they say. But a protective measure cannot be ruled out. ...more by Cüneyt Yilmaz And Holger Jacobs – Tuesday, July 26, 2022
FVW Medien/HMJ Lufthansa under pressure Trade union calls for one-day warning strike For the first time since the Covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is threatened with strikes again. While the ballot for the pilots is still in progress, the trade union Verdi is already sending the ground staff on a one-day warning strike. ...more by dpa – Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Lastminute.com After investigations Lastminute.com Group appoints interim CEO Four executives of the Lastminute.com Group are in custody. The portal operator, which also owns the German travel portal Weg.de, is therefore appointing an interim CEO. In addition, the search for a new CEO begins. ...more by Klaus Hildebrandt And Holger Jacobs – Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Anex Neckermann Bookings improve after technical problems solved It's the comeback of the year from a brand perspective. Neckermann Reisen holidays have been bookable again since April, so it's time for a review of the first 100 days. The tour operator's director Michael Nickel tells fvw|TravelTalk what went well – and what didn't. ...more by Paul Needham – Friday, July 22, 2022
Swandor Turkey in November fvw|TravelTalk Kongress goes abroad for first time Business strategies, coping with industry challenges and high-level networking: the fvw|TravelTalk Kongress is taking place in presence again – and outside Germany for the first time, with Antalya in southern Turkey as the location in early November. ...more by Paul Needham – Thursday, July 21, 2022
Fraport EU and WTTC warn Shortage of staff threatens the tourism industry In the European Union, many jobs in the tourism industry need to be filled. But there is a shortage of suitable applicants. The shortage threatens the economic development of the industry. ...more by Cüneyt Yilmaz And Michael Krane – Thursday, July 21, 2022
Crystal Cruises Parent RCL Group buys Endeavor Silversea makes a bargain with former Crystal ship The Royal Caribbean Group has bought the Endeavor, still built by the insolvent shipping company Crystal at MV Werften/Germany, for its luxury subsidiary Silversea. The price is a bargain. ...more by Klaus Hildebrandt And Michael Krane – Monday, July 18, 2022
Lufthansa Airport Frankfurt Lufthansa closes fast lane due to handling problems Lufthansa Group was able to achieve an operating profit in the second quarter, but this was mainly due to the buoyant cargo business. Problems with handling grow at the Frankfurt Main Hub. ...more by Martin Jürs, Rita Münck And Michael Krane – Monday, July 18, 2022
Travelcoup Deluxe Luxury tourism is growing Package tours are also possible by private jet Increasingly, tour operators are offering travel by private plane instead of by wide-body jet. This is more expensive, but saves the customer time and nerves. ...more by Oliver Graue And Michael Krane – Friday, July 15, 2022
Fraport Criticism of the EU Commission Iata continues to insist on flexible slot rules The rules on airlines' take-off and landing rights in Europe have been greatly relaxed since the start of the Corona pandemic. Now the EU Commission wants to return to the rules of origin. Iata does not think much of this. ...more by Martin Jürs And Michael Krane – Thursday, July 14, 2022