Coordinating nine venues, three catering firms, and two audiovisual providers is not for the fainthearted, but ICCA went for it anyway. The association showcased a multi-venue event format at its annual meeting in Porto, Portugal, hoping to entice smaller destination member to bid for events that push their capacity limits.
Wyndham’s Super 8 expansion into the Iberian Peninsula highlights the growing focus on branded budget hotels as Europe’s middle-class travel market heats up.
The FAA says it has not approved new planes and routes for United, but the carrier said it has been cleared to begin the process of resuming certification activities.
TAP Air Portugal is one of a growing list of airlines encouraging transit passengers to explore the country during a long-haul layover. New figures show tens of thousands of travelers took the company up on its offer last year.