Kari Halonen
European Hotels File Joint Lawsuit Against Booking.com
There is a pan-European legal action against Booking.com. The lawsuit is based on the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued on 19 September 2024, which ruled that Booking.com’s parity clause violated EU competition law. The action is also supported by HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels and restaurants,…
UNWTO reported international tourist arrivals grew 5% in first three months 2025
This is full citation of an article published 27.5.2025 “International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025 Madrid, Spain, 27 May 2025 – International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions.According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism,…
The Good Travel Seal: A Strategic Sustainability Certification for Tourism Businesses
In an era where sustainability is paramount, the Good Travel Seal (GTS) stands out as a comprehensive certification program tailored for tourism and travel-related businesses. Designed with a focus on practicality and affordability, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the GTS offers a structured approach to integrating sustainable practices into business operations . What…
World Skål International Day is celebrated annually on the 28th April.
Happy Skål International Day for all Helsinki association members! Additionally here is greeting from the President of Skål International, Denise Crafton: “Dear Fellow Skålleagues around the world, Today we celebrate our beginnings and our mission to promote tourism globally, business and friendship. Today provides a platform for Skålleagues to connect. Skålleagues around the world celebrating…