Netherlands: In 2023, 61.7 million people took flights to, from, or via Schiphol Airport
A total of 61.7 million passengers passed through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2023, up 18% from 52.5 million in 2022 and down 14% from 71.7 million in 2019. 441,963 air transport movements were registered to and from Schiphol during the…
The pre-pandemic accommodation tourist tax is reinstated in Iceland
The tourist tax, which was imposed on hotel and other lodging rooms before to the COVID-19 epidemic, has been brought back by the Icelandic government. From January 1, 2024, visitors to Iceland will once more have to pay taxes for…
Slovakian internal border controls are extended by Czechia till February 2
In the face of persistent worries about unauthorized immigration and people smuggling, Czechia has decided to prolong border controls with Slovakia for one more month. The government has announced that these restrictions, which were put in place in early October,…
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…
The Centre Pompidou in Paris will Close to Visitors for a Five-Year Renovation
The Pompidou Center in Paris, which is regarded as the third most popular monument in the French capital, is about to go through a five-year transformation. The center won’t be open for exploration at this time; after major renovations are…
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…
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….
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…
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…