Articles tagged “paris”

Europe is looking to rail to cut travel emissions, yet airlines still enjoy the tax breaks that help keep flights cheap. Rail, by contrast, is taxed and charged to use tracks, despite being the greener option. For the industry, that imbalance means airlines may keep winning on price until policymakers put climate goals above cheap tickets.

France's strategy involves targeting long-distance travelers from Asia, the Gulf region, and North America to boost spending per visitor and catch up with Spain and the UK.

On today's pod we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback.

This week’s heatwave is the latest in a growing string of climate-related disruptions across Europe’s tourism sector, from ski resorts facing shrinking snow seasons to Mediterranean destinations battling wildfires.

Major cities have gotten more expensive to visit in recent years, and here's a look at some of the factors that have contributed to them becoming pricier for travelers.

The younger generation in India are increasingly embracing an aspirational lifestyle that places a premium on travel and new experiences. This trend has led to a significant increase in first-time international travelers.

Today's podcast looks at Delta’s new free global Wi-Fi, how Paris luxury hotels won gold, and big changes at Inspirato.

Paris saw a boost in domestic and international tourism for the the weeks of the Olympics Games. When taking into account the tourists that avoided the city this past summer, growth was flat compared to last year.

Gold medals aren't the only prize in contention at Paris 2024. Airlines from around the world are using the Olympics to bolster brand recognition in a big way.

Patrick Mendes, Accor's CEO of Europe and North Africa, is excited about this year's Olympics — in large part because Accor is an official partner of this year's event.