Hotels in Paris Will Triple Prices for the 2024 Olympics, a Study Indicates
According to a recent survey conducted by the consumer advocacy group UFC-Que Choisir, hotels in Paris are raising their rates significantly; on the opening night of the 2024 Olympic Games, the average cost is expected to surpass €1,000. The report…
Scandinavian Airlines Reveals Nine New Summer 2024 Destinations in Europe
This coming summer, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, will travel to over 130 destinations in over 40 countries. As SAS launches nine new European destinations, passengers can look forward to an exciting season. There…
Enjoy Lower Fares & Quicker Schengen Visa Processing Times in the UAE as a Foreigner
Reduced airfares and accelerated Schengen visa processing times are now available to foreign nationals living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who are planning vacations to Europe. Wait periods for visas are typically two weeks or less. There has been…
In 2023, Athens International Airport Sets New Records by Receiving 28 Million Passengers
Athens International Airport (AIA) welcomed almost 28 million travelers last year, over 10% more than it did prior to the epidemic. When compared to the 25.57 million passengers in 2019, the overall number of passengers in 2023 increased to 28,174,150….
The highest court in France upholds Paris’s decision to provide Olympic workers with student housing
The Council d’Etat, the highest administrative court in France, has confirmed Paris’s decision to set aside more than 2,000 student residences for employees of the next Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, which are set to take place in 2024 from…
Poland Set Aside €34.5 Million for Remodeling Student Dormitories
Dariusz Wieczorek, Poland’s recently appointed Minister of Science and Higher Education, has revealed a plan to spend 150 million zloty (€34.5 million) on renovating and upgrading dorms for university students. Minister Wieczorek clarifies that the Ministry recognizes that 30% of…
In 2023, Croatia recorded 20.6 million visitors and 108 million overnight stays
Based on the eVisitor system, Croatia recorded 20.6 million arrivals and 108 million overnight stays last year. Additionally, the data shows a noteworthy 9% year-over-year increase in arrivals and a 3% increase in overnight stays in Croatia. In contrast to…
Russia’s Top Diamond Producer Is the Target of New Sanctions by the EU
The European Union has decided to impose sanctions on Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev, the CEO of Alrosa, the largest diamond-mining business in the world, and the Russian government due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The decision was made public by…
Special Security Line for Children Travelers Launched at Riga Airport
At the passenger security checkpoint, Riga Airport in Latvia opened a special screening line at the beginning of the year that is only for families with children under seven years old. Located between the current paid expedited security line and…
Road haulers demand a specific date for Romania’s 2024 Land Schengen Entry
The partial entry of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen Zone, which will take effect in March of this year, has received the endorsement of the National Union of Road Hauliers from Romania (UNTRR). However, the group is pleading with…