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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. EU Transport News

    Portugal, Slovakia and Norway Join Cross-Border Autonomous Vehicle Testbed Initiative

    At Connecting Europe Days in Brussels, Portugal, Slovakia and Norway signed the Joint Declaration of Intent on large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles. Spain signed last week, bringing the total number of participating countries to 22. Launched under the European Automotive Action Plan, the initiative brings together Member States, non-EU countries, regional and local authorities, industry stakeholders and transport operators to support harmonised commercial pre-deployment of autonomous vehicles across Europe.

Sep 15Tue
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    Austrian National Tourist Office Visits UTour Group to Deepen Cooperation

    After the Beijing stop of the Austrian National Tourist Office roadshow, the office and over ten destination resource providers visited UTour Group headquarters to discuss China-Austria market changes, product innovation, and resource collaboration. Austria, a core destination for Chinese outbound travel to Europe, attracts Chinese tourists with music culture and Alpine scenery. UTour has deep experience in the European market and offers multiple in-depth Austria products. Both sides will promote regular exchanges and product diversification.

Sep 10Thu
  1. Skift Feed

    Booking's Etraveli Deal Blocked, Giving Expedia an M&A Edge

    Europe's General Court upheld a 2023 decision prohibiting Booking Holdings' roughly €1.63 billion ($1.9 billion) acquisition of Etraveli, the Swedish flights specialist and Booking partner. The court reasoned that flight bookings are a low-margin customer-acquisition channel that feeds travelers into Booking's high-margin hotel business, reinforcing its grip on the core market where the European Commission found it has a dominant position. Meanwhile, Expedia Group acquired Tiqets and Cartrawler this year to strengthen its B2B partner business, while Booking has fewer M&A options in Europe. The ruling affects the wider M&A scene in European travel and other sectors.

Sep 9Wed
Sep 2Wed
  1. Skift Feed

    Ryanair Cuts Winter Capacity and Warns Rivals Face Survival Test

    Ryanair cut its FY27 traffic target by 2 million to 214 million passengers, mainly reducing winter flights to avoid unhedged high fuel prices. Summer demand remains strong with August traffic up 6% to 22.2 million, but margins are under pressure. CEO O'Leary believes weaker-hedged rivals may be forced to cut capacity or exit, while Ryanair builds cost advantages via Boeing 737 Max 10 and in-house engine maintenance.

Aug 25Tue
  1. Skift Feed

    Can't Afford Hoxton or Moxy? Generator's New CEO Says: We're Premium Too — But Just £40 Per Bunk

    European hostel brand Generator, acquired by Brookfield Asset Management for approximately €776 million, plans to double its 15-property footprint by 2030 by converting distressed mid-market hotels such as Novotel, Mercure, and Holiday Inn. New CEO Xavier Mufraggi says the conversion thesis is structurally compelling: four-star buildings require minimal alteration, allow four-to-six beds per room at around £40 per bed, and come with large F&B spaces that can be monetized through dinners, parties, and rooftop events, targeting at least 40% higher RevPAR than a standard three- or four-star hotel. Expansion will be mapped along Europe's high-speed rail network, with plans for multi-city passes…

Aug 21Fri
  1. Agoda Newsroom

    Agoda Data: Thailand Leads Europe's Summer Travel to Asia, Indonesia Rises to Second

    Digital travel platform Agoda has released its ranking of European travel interest to Asia based on accommodation search data from April to June 2026 for summer travel. Thailand remains the most-searched destination for the second consecutive year, Indonesia rises to second, and Japan holds third. Vietnam climbs to fourth from fifth, with Malaysia rounding out the top five. India, South Korea, and Vietnam show the highest year-on-year growth at 14%, 13%, and 12% respectively. At the city level, Bangkok and Bali top the list, followed by Koh Samui, Tokyo, and Pattaya.

Aug 8Sat
  1. Skift Feed

    GetYourGuide to Pass Digital Services Tax to Tour Operators

    GetYourGuide will begin passing its digital services tax (DST) costs to tour operators via a commission surcharge starting October 1, 2026, in five markets: France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the UK. The platform had absorbed these taxes since January 2025 and began listing them as a separate invoice line item in April 2026. Surcharges vary by market, with one UK operator quoted 1.8% on top of an existing 25% commission, while the underlying DST reaches 7% in Turkey. GetYourGuide opposes how DSTs are structured, arguing they tax revenue rather than profit and disproportionately hurt growth-stage European firms and small businesses, and is lobbying policymakers for alternatives.

Jul 22Wed
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Outdoor experiences platform Checkyeti acquires Manawa

    Outdoor activities booking platform Checkyeti has acquired Alentour SAS, parent of Manawa, for an undisclosed amount. This marks consolidation in Europe's outdoor experiences industry. Checkyeti, founded in 2014, focuses on winter and summer activities across Europe; Manawa has a strong position in France and other European markets. The deal was supported by Banque des Territoires, now a shareholder. Together they aim to build Europe's leading outdoor experiences platform.

Jul 20Mon
  1. Expensify News

    Expensify Launches Corporate Card in Europe

    Expensify has launched its Expensify Visa Commercial Card in the UK and select European markets including Spain, Ireland, Poland, and the Netherlands. The card offers real-time spend visibility, auto-categorization, spend controls, virtual cards, daily or monthly settlement, VAT support, and accounting integrations. Issued by Transact Payments, it supports GBP, EUR, or USD business bank accounts with no minimums, deposits, or credit checks. Users can save up to 50% on Expensify subscription.

Jul 15Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Report: Europe Sees Resilient Growth

    Amadeus and UN Tourism released the 'Travel Insights 2026: Focus on Europe' report. Between May 2025 and April 2026, European passenger traffic grew 2.3% year-over-year, hotel occupancy rose 2%, and ADR increased 7%. Japan emerged as Europe's fastest-growing long-haul source market, with searches up 62% and bookings up 19%. Czechia and Iceland were among the fastest-growing booked destinations. Travelers aged 46-65 account for about 30% of all travel demand in Europe. Nearly half of bookings are made more than a month in advance.

Jul 7Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    European travelers are changing the rules

    Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 reveals divergent behaviors among UK, French, and German travelers: UK travelers take more trips, Germans take fewer but spend more per trip, and France shows outsized demand for rentals, rail, car rental, and experience-led travel. Overall research decreases, with OTAs overtaking general search as the top research resource. AI usage is around 30-40%, but attitudes are polarized. Geopolitical concerns affect long-haul travel comfort, with about 40% feeling less comfortable visiting the US.

Jul 1Wed
  2. Travelport Press Releases

    Travelsoft brings Travelport airline content to 400+ agencies via Orchestra

    Travelport and travel technology SaaS company Travelsoft have completed an integration bringing Travelport's Trip Services API platform into the Travelsoft Group via Orchestra. Travelport's airline content, including both traditional EDIFACT and modern NDC, is now available within Orchestra and Travel Compositor, and will progressively extend to other group platforms including airQuest, Atcore, Tigerbay and Traffics. The move makes Travelport content available to more than 400 travel agencies across Europe.

Jun 23Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Europe Consumer Travel Report: OTAs lead, AI rises

    Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 reveals that travelers in the UK, France, and Germany are doing less research than a year ago, and OTAs have overtaken general search as the primary online resource for planning trip components. AI remains a secondary tool but is growing quickly, particularly influencing destination choice. Country nuances: UK most active, France favors alternative accommodation and rail, Germany sees biggest increases in air travel and spend.

Jun 8Mon
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA Publishes Report on Aviation Safety and Socio-Economic Factors

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published its second report under Article 89 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, assessing the interdependencies between aviation safety and socio-economic factors affecting safety-critical personnel. Based on surveys, occurrence data from the European Central Repository, and operational datasets, the report found no substantive safety concerns or systemic causal relationship between socio-economic factors and adverse safety outcomes. However, fatigue and lack of communication were consistent factors, and data limitations were identified. EASA will enhance collaboration with Member States and industry to improve data collection and safety promotion.

Jun 3Wed
Jun 2Tue
  1. Booking.com Newsroom

    2026 European Accommodation Barometer: Challenges and Outlooks

    Booking.com released the sixth edition of its European Accommodation Barometer, based on a survey of 1,240 executives and managers across 24 markets. Overall, 66% of accommodations expect positive development in the next 12 months, and 60% report a strong economic situation. However, gaps exist between large chains and small independents: 72% of chains report positive economic conditions vs 55% of independents. Cybersecurity readiness also varies, with 94% of large properties feeling prepared vs 60% of small ones.

Mar 27Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Uber partners with Verne and Pony.ai to expand robotaxi service in Europe

    Uber is partnering with autonomous driving company Pony.ai and Verne to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Europe, starting with Zagreb, Croatia. On-road testing has begun, and Uber is investing in Verne to support expansion. The partnership aims to scale autonomous ride-hailing, with plans to grow the fleet to thousands over the next few years. This move is part of Uber's broader strategy to become a major facilitator of autonomous vehicle trips, following recent partnerships with Rivian, Zoox, and others.

Nov 24Mon
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA Annual Safety Conference: Complacency Is Biggest European Aviation Safety Risk, Rule Simplific…

    At its 2025 Annual Safety Conference in Copenhagen, EASA said the biggest risk to European aviation safety is complacency arising from the industry's strong safety performance in recent years. The conference cited near-miss examples including runway incursions, erroneous altimeter settings and lithium battery fires onboard. Participants unanimously supported rule simplification and smart regulation, and EASA has launched a stakeholder survey, stressing the essential role of member states in the process.

Nov 4Tue
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA and Norway's CAA Sign Zero-Emission Aviation Cooperation Agreement

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Norway's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Norway) signed a cooperation agreement at the Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference 2025 (ZERAC25), driving innovation, research and learning through Norway's International Test Arena. The Test Arena, set up by CAA Norway and infrastructure and airspace provider Avinor, connects industry, research and regulators. The partners will work on real-world demonstration of cutting-edge solutions such as electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, coordinating joint activities on technology testing, knowledge development, regulatory gaps and professional training, aiming to fast-track the transition to zero…