Destinations
Maratea applies for a ‘green’ and ‘safe’ destination
The Blue Flag across different locations in Maratea reinforces local tourism operators’ focus on environment and safety. Reopening in mid-May.
Month: April 2021
Digital Travel
Expedia Group supports airlines with additional earnings
Expedia offers airlines an additional revenue stream to surpass the COVID-19 crisis thanks to its model-based technology, allowing travelers to add accommodations or a rental car to their flight booking.
Flights and Airlines
Ryanair: new routes from Naples for summer 2021
Starting from June, Ryanair launched new routes from Naples Capodichino Airport to Italian and international destinations.
Cruises
MSC Cruises: New Itineraries for Summer
New itineraries for MSC Cruises related to summer 2021: Mediterranean and Northern Europe for a broader restart in safety.
Digital Travel
Expedia Restarted from Travelers and Focuses on Mobile
Expedia, a leader in the online travel industry, has revamped its look focusing on a new global positioning centered on travelers’ needs.
Events and Trade Shows
TTG in Rimini Resumes In-Person with Confidence
TTG Travel Experience, UN Beach&Outdoor Style, and SIA Hospitality Design, the three events dedicated to the international tourism industry, return in person from October 13 to 15 at the Rimini fair.
Destinations
Italy’s Tourism Sector Fails to Take Off: Uncertainty Prevails
The usual FullTravel Trade update on flight searches to the country indicates that tourist Italy “is not taking off”. Searches show stability (0.3%). This reflects uncertainty and stagnation in recent weeks.
Flights and Airlines
Flights from New York to Rome without quarantine obligation with American Airlines
Good news for flights to and from Rome and New York. From May 8th, passengers on American Airlines flights from New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) will be able to avoid the quarantine period.