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Europe is back on the international travel map, with hotel operators hailing the region's REVPAR recovery.

Look who's thriving on Europe's travel upswingEurope's summer travel surge has been a boon to hotel giants Marriott International and Hilton.

Norwegian Cruise Line was an early adopter of fully vaccinated cruises.

Vaxxed or not, Nowegian Cruise Line Holdings welcomes all on boardNorwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises is set to welcome unvaccinated passengers from 3 September...

tClara founder Scott Gillespie introduces a new KPI for airline environmental performance.

Why the world needs a better CO2 metricTravel procurement operator Scott Gillespie has devised a KPI he believes will drive more responsible and greener corporate...

Master chef Angélique Schmeinck prepares a high-altitude fine dining meal.

Lobster served in a hot-air balloon? Would you like fries with that?Is this the world’s most extraordinary dining experience?

Outside the beach, tourists will be fined if found walking the streets of Sorrento, Italy bare-chested or in their swimwear.

Enough is enough with bad tourists' behavioursDestinations hit back against inappropriate dressing and disorderly behaviour by imposing high fines.

The ship’s christening will happen on 27 August in Iceland from where it will embark on its eight-day maiden voyage.

New era for Norwegian Cruise Line begins with Norwegian PrimaThe cruise line took delivery of its first Prima-class ship at the Fincantieri shipyard on 29 July.

“To honour the spirit of expedition travel, we have renamed the ship Silver Endeavour—paying testament to one of history’s most famous vessels,” said Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises.

Silversea Cruises endeavours to enter new ship into serviceCrystal Endeavour comes back to life in November as Silver Endeavour under Silversea Cruises.

For groups of five or more tourists, the Ulsan government is giving out US$15 daily to subsidise accommodation.

This city in South Korea will pay tour groups to visitVisitors staying for more than a day in Ulsan can receive financial support for travel expenses.

Spotnana's CEO Sarosh Waghmar (right) and CTO Shikar Agarwal.

Travel tech startup Spotnana hits the spot with new fundingWith US$75 million more in its war chest, corporate travel tech platform Spotnana is ramping up development of its...

The Terrace Rooms and Suites enjoy a slope-side position with balconies facing the final turn of a popular ski route.

Six Senses hits the ski slopes in SwitzerlandThe 45-key Six Senses Crans-Montana, that overlooks the Swiss alps, features three restaurants, an open air cinema and a Spa.