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Vienna: DDSG carried 240.000 passengers
The Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft was able to transport around 2022 passengers on its seven ships in 240.000. In a direct comparison with the previous season, you could increase significantly, because in 2021 you had

Hotelplan Group was able to increase sales figures
In the past financial year, the Swiss Hotelplan Group recorded an increase in sales of 122 percent compared to the previous year and 21 percent compared to 2019. Sales were at

Tui expects expensive last-minute offers
The tour operator Tui expects that in the summer of 2023 the prices for holidays will generally be higher. At the same time, it is assumed that the classic last-minute offer will be lower and more expensive. In

Thalys and Eurostar move together
The Thalys high-speed trains will in future appear under the uniform Eurostar brand. The reason for the renaming is that the parent company believes that Eurostar is much better known. The group strives to

Number of overnight stays in Vienna increased significantly
The year 2022 was significantly more successful for Vienna's hotels and guesthouses than previous years, which were characterized by lockdowns and travel restrictions. 13,2 million overnight stays were booked in the previous year

Trend: Almost every second vacationer books all-inclusive
In recent years there has been repeated discussion as to whether all-inclusive holidays are still up-to-date in terms of sustainability and environmental protection. But customers seem to have a clear view, because
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With Turkish Airlines on the shortest route from Bali to Vienna
After several months in Bali it was time to visit my old home country Austria again. Denpasar Airport (DPS) currently acts as the sole aviation gateway for Bali and

The Canary Island alternative: In the Canaryfly ATR72 from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria
The terminal at Fuerteventura Airport is completely empty on this January morning. Shortly after 7, in the only café open at the time before the security checkpoint, I had a

Tried it out: Inexpensive spa holidays in Bosnia
The destination Banja Luka is a typical "visiting friends and relatives" destination in the route networks of the low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air. In terms of tourism, the region only plays a subordinate role, since for

BlaBlaCar Bus: The French Flix challenger in the test
For some time now, the French long-distance bus operator BlaBlaCar Bus has been challenging the German top dog Flixbus. Both providers want to bring their passengers from A to B at low prices. How does it cut?

The Spanish "value carrier": In the Vueling A320 from Málaga to Ibiza
It's a beautiful morning in August when, at 10:30 a.m., it's already 34 degrees in the shade, and I'm having my freshly squeezed orange juice in the "La Canasta" cafeteria, right next to the beach section

Corendon: Any signs of growth? What is the carrier offering this summer?
This time we went to Nuremberg with Corendon's (own) Boeing 737-800. Hardly any trip report has subsequently caused such a large number of reactions as the trip report six months ago
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Flight cancellations: Airhelp sees no prospect of improvement
Last year there were more than 244 million delayed passengers across Europe. Lost luggage, long waiting times and flight cancellations put many travelers to the test. Tomasz Pawliszyn, head of the world

Strike in France: train and flight cancellations expected
Due to the general strike against the pension reform, rail and air traffic will be severely restricted in France tomorrow. Massive travel restrictions will be repeated on January 31, 2023

Valencia introduces tourist tax
A tourist tax will be introduced in the Spanish region of Valencia: The tax is expected to be payable from the end of 2023. Holidaymakers in Valencia are expected to have to travel by the end of June

Tourism in Thailand on course for recovery
Tourism in Thailand made a surprisingly strong recovery from the coronavirus crisis last year: 11,15 million foreign visitors came to the Southeast Asian country. 202, as far-reaching because of the pandemic

Strike at BER: Passengers are entitled to these rights
The Verdi trade union has announced a strike by workers in ground handling services, the airport company and aviation security at the German capital's BER airport for next Wednesday, January 25th. Verdi expects one

Ticket refunds: Swiss suffers a defeat before the OLG Vienna
The Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss suffered a legal defeat before the Higher Regional Court of Vienna due to a lawsuit brought by the Association for Consumer Information. Three clauses concerning the refund of ticket money have been declared illegal.
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