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πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

"The last thing we want is for the locals not to want our visits"

Danish travel agencies are actively working to address and minimize the impacts of overtourism to ensure the local population remains welcoming to tourists.

Mar 3 β€’ 06:11 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ripple effect of the Iranian invasion on the travel industry... Refund policies for trips via Dubai and other places

The recent invasion of Iran by the U.S. and Israel has significantly impacted South Korea's travel industry, forcing agencies to refund customers with travel packages linked to the Middle East.

Mar 3 β€’ 02:59 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Travel agencies in trouble will secure a hotel for at least three nights

Travel agencies facing challenges are ensuring accommodations for at least three nights for their customers.

Mar 2 β€’ 18:39 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Travel agency inundated as travelers get stranded abroad

Many travelers are affected by the inability to transit through Dubai and Qatar, leading to increased calls to travel agencies for assistance.

Mar 2 β€’ 16:30 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Travel agencies will arrange return flights for Czechs in the Emirates. Hundreds of people will return home

Czech travel agencies are preparing return flights for hundreds of Czechs currently in the Emirates.

Mar 2 β€’ 15:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Poles are returning from Israel and Jordan to the country. 'We appeal to travel agencies'

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Polish citizens are returning home from Israel and Jordan amidst rising tensions and military actions in the region.

Mar 2 β€’ 14:51 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

According to travel agencies, there is currently no major cancellation of trips due to the war

Travel agencies report that the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East has not resulted in significant trip cancellations.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Travel agencies cancel trips to the United Arab Emirates

Travel agencies in Czechia are canceling trips to the UAE due to unspecified reasons.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:08 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Conflict in the Middle East. PIT: Travel Agency Customers Are Under Full Care

The Polish Chamber of Tourism assures that clients of travel agencies unable to return home due to the Middle Eastern conflict are under their full care.

Mar 2 β€’ 07:03 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

German travel agents are earning less and less. What is eating their commissions?

The German travel agency sector is grappling with increasing operational costs, which are threatening the profitability of many firms, particularly the smaller ones.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:21 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Cashback for Travel: First Vacation, Then Money Back

Travel cashback offers allow customers to receive money back after booking vacations, raising concerns for travel agencies and providers.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Belarusian tourists continue to flock to Estonia, with some routes reaching Finland and Sweden

Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, Belarusian tourists are consistently traveling to Estonia and beyond, with various travel agencies offering group tours.

Feb 15 β€’ 13:45 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Generation Z Returns to Travel Agencies After Bad Digital Experiences: Metro

Despite having the technological tools to plan vacations themselves, Generation Z is increasingly turning back to physical travel agencies due to negative past experiences with online planning.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

The situation in Cuba creates turmoil among Danish travel agencies

The critical situation in Cuba due to a US blockade is causing significant disruptions for Danish travel agencies handling clients in Cuba.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
World

Cuba is in crisis, and tourists are starting to disappear

Cuba faces a severe crisis due to the U.S. blockade, affecting both the local population and Danish travel agencies servicing the area.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Travel agencies in Presidente Prudente estimate a 30% increase in sales for Carnival 2026

Travel agencies in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, anticipate a 30% increase in sales for Carnival 2026, fueled by early demand for travel packages.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:03 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

BBVA Mexico strengthens the tourism sector with financing and digital payments for 500 agencies

BBVA Mexico has partnered with the Mexican Association of Travel Agencies to enhance digitalization and financing for 500 travel agencies in Mexico.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:15 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EasyJet focuses on hotels and travel agencies. 'Flights are still the most important, but the future is packages'

EasyJet is expanding its strategy to include hotels and travel agencies while maintaining its core focus on flights, as stated by CEO Kenton Jarvis.

Feb 12 β€’ 08:21 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Travel agencies are monitoring the situation in Cuba, as the country reportedly halts fuel supplies to civil air traffic

Travel agencies are keeping a close eye on the situation in Cuba, where reports suggest a halt in fuel supplies to civil airlines.

Feb 9 β€’ 16:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The dwindling business of travel agencies: they need to bill 61 euros to make one euro of profit

The article discusses the struggles of travel agencies in Spain, highlighting that major players need to generate substantial revenue to achieve minimal profits due to digitalization and changing consumer habits.

Feb 7 β€’ 04:15 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

There are good reasons why Germany is the worst performing country in aviation

Easyjet has significantly reduced its operations in Germany due to poor conditions, but CEO Kenton Jarvis now aims to focus on local travel agencies as the airline attempts to re-enter the market.

Feb 6 β€’ 11:27 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Crime & Justice

New documents reveal Epstein's network of contacts in Brussels

Newly released documents show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained a network of contacts in Brussels, including communications with influential individuals and modeling agencies regarding women and travel arrangements.

Feb 5 β€’ 15:08 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

Travel and tourism agencies forecast a drop in airfares to this paradise in South America

Travel and tourism agencies anticipate a decrease in airline ticket prices to Venezuela, known for its beautiful beaches and natural wonders, despite recent airspace risks due to military activity.

Feb 4 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
World

After the OKO.press text. Auschwitz Museum changes entry rules

The Auschwitz Museum is discontinuing on-site ticket sales, requiring tickets to be purchased online starting in March, in response to concerns over tourist exploitation by travel agencies.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:15 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Epstein and the Ukrainians: Huge Money Will Be Made. I Would Like to See You as an Oligarch

The U.S. Department of Justice released over three million documents related to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, revealing direct connections to Ukraine, including correspondence with fashion agencies and travel arrangements for women from Kyiv and Odesa.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

In travel agencies, the continuation of Bulgaria's discounts and the march for the Canary Islands' record

The latest travel price report notes a slight increase in the average cost of trips to Bulgaria and a competitive trend in the Canary Islands for a new record.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:11 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
Crime & Justice

How Ukraine appears in the latest Epstein files

The article discusses the new Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice, which include emails relating to modeling agencies in Ukraine and travel arrangements for women from Kyiv and Odesa.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:48 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

"I have never experienced anything like it": Now significantly fewer Danes are traveling to the USA

Danish travel agencies report a 50% decrease in bookings to the USA from 2024 to 2025, indicating a cooling interest among Danish travelers.

Feb 2 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Travel bookings to Spain grow strongly, approaching the record of 100 million tourists

Travel bookings to Spain are increasing rapidly, nearing a record of 100 million tourists, with hotels, airlines, and agencies anticipating a strong first quarter in 2025 without signs of slowdown.

Jan 13 β€’ 04:15 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Increasing price hikes at travel agencies. Three popular destinations with new price records

Travel agency prices have risen by an average of 89 zlotys for trips departing between August 3 and 9, 2026, marking a significant increase compared to last week.

Jan 12 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Holiday prices in travel agencies are increasingly resembling those from a year ago

Last week, the average price of a trip departing between August 3 and 9, 2026, increased by 18 zloty, according to the latest report from the Traveldata Institute of Tourist Market Research.

Jan 6 β€’ 12:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Crime & Justice

The CNMC threatens to disqualify major travel service providers for the State

The CNMC has issued unprecedented sanctions against four major Spanish travel agencies for allegedly manipulating offers related to the Bank of Spain and Complutense University.

Jan 5 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Interior negotiates with hotels and travel agencies to adapt the new traveler registry

The Interior Ministry is negotiating with hotels and travel agencies to adjust the new traveler registry requirements, with initial meetings described as 'hopeful' and potential changes expected to the ministerial order.

Jan 5 β€’ 04:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Competition fines four travel agencies 3 million for sharing contracts of the Bank of Spain and UCM

The National Commission of Markets and Competition has imposed a fine of 2.91 million euros on four travel agencies for manipulating contracts awarded by the Bank of Spain and the Complutense University of Madrid between 2021 and 2022, along with a prohibition from participating in public tenders.

Dec 29 β€’ 10:20 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The End of the Year Marked by Discounts in Travel Agencies

Traveldata's latest study shows that the average price of trips with travel agencies for departures between August 3 and 9, 2026, has dropped by 37 PLN after previous increases.

Dec 29 β€’ 00:10 UTC

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