By Netpal Travel Bureau According to a recent announcement made by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, the EU has decided to digitalise the Schengen visa procedure. What does this mean? With this new development, the Schengen visa application process will get a lot smoother than before. This will do away […]
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ITB Berlin comes to a prosperous end
By Netpal Travel Bureau With around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show maintains its position as the leading platform for the global travel industry The industry expects 2023 to be a record year despite economic challenges – Fully booked halls on the trade show’s return: Personal contact crucial for tourism […]
Tourism Minister inaugurates SATTE 2023, SCO Travel Mart
By Netpal Travel Bureau Grand 30th edition of the travel trade event sees the presence of all Indian states, over 50 countries and 600+ hosted buyers SATTE 2023, organized by Informa Markets in India, commenced on Feb 9 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, with the aim of revitalizing the country’s travel industry […]
Sailing vacation, best way to spend holidays in 2023Â
By Staff Reporter Sailing holidays offer a range of experiences, from the excitement of the open sea to the peacefulness of a harbor, making them a perfect activity for travelers of all skill levels. With proper preparation and planning, sailing can be an enjoyable way to relax, see new places, and create long-lasting memories. Whether […]
Travel Business: No place for COVID in 2023
By Staff Reporter World Travel Market (WTM) 2022, Industry Reports that the worldwide travel industry does not see the Coronavirus pandemic as having a major effect on business for 2023. Around 5percent all travel decision makers that took part in the research, said that increased COVID infection rates would most likely have an opposing impact on […]
Technology could attract travelers notwithstanding approaching recession
By Netpal Travel Bureau Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep travel business better able to survive the economic decline, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London, 2022. Caroline Bremner, head of travel research at Euromonitor International, said that travel industry’s present key challenges were inflation stemming from the war in […]
New exhibitors descend on WTM London in Nov’ 2022
By Netpal Travel Bureau World Travel Market London (WTM) to hold on November, 7-9, 2022, expects to facilitate a record number of deals this year. The number of new and returning exhibitors grows, creating it a must-to-attend event for the travel buyers from across the globe. Across all areas of the exhibition floor, new faces […]
International tourism back to pre-pandemic levels
By Staff Reporter International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022. An estimated 474 million tourists travelled internationally over the period, compared to the 175 million in the same months of 2021. An estimated 207 million international arrivals were recorded […]
Holiday homes: Climate change and communities influence
By Netpal Travel Bureau Climate change has become a serious threat to life. The heat waves that have been experienced this summer reminded us that. The current media and political debates are too often focused on short-term solutions to the energy crisis. Any solutions to the energy crisis need to be positioned within the context […]
Legacy of Covid, vast debts, travel returning to normality though!
By Netpal Travel Bureau If you’re looking for an explanation for the chaotic scenes of cancelled flights, lost baggage and passenger number caps at airports this northern hemisphere summer, it’s worth considering the drastic cost-cutting the industry will be undergoing for many years to come. Airlines would dearly love to tempt passengers back with the […]