This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe, but it wasn’t a complete disaster either. For some cruise lines, but not all, [...]
This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe, but it wasn’t a complete disaster either.
For some cruise lines, but not all, the summer of 2009 in Europe was a summer of discontent. Some ships pulled out of port carrying far below full capacity (think luxury lines), but most managed to fill nearly every berth, although at yields that were less than hoped for but adequate nonetheless given the state of the economy. How is the summer of 2010 shaping up?
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam was chosen as Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel during the World Travel Awards 2009 ceremony, which took place in Obidos, Portugal, in October. This year’s poll was the highest in the World Travel Awards’ 16-year history, with more than 170,000 industry professionals casting their votes for what they consider to be the [...]
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam was chosen as Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel during the World Travel Awards 2009 ceremony, which took place in Obidos, Portugal, in October. This year’s poll was the highest in the World Travel Awards’ 16-year history, with more than 170,000 industry professionals casting their votes for what they consider to be the very best travel, tourism and hospitality products and services in Europe.
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in all sectors of the global travel industry. Over the years they have become among the most prestigious awards in the travel industry, referred to by the Wall Street Journal as the travel-industry’s equivalent of the Oscars.
The 2009 cruise season in Stockholm set a new record. More than 440,000 cruise passengers visited Stockholm this year, which is an increase of 60,000 compared to 2008.
The 2009 cruise season in Stockholm set a new record. More than 440,000 cruise passengers visited Stockholm this year, which is an increase of 60,000 compared to 2008.
Yesterday’s bomb threat at Copenhagen International Airport reportedly was caused by an electric toothbrush that was inadvertently activated inside of luggage left unattended at the train station directly beneath the airport. To the person responsible or to anyone traveling with an electric toothbrush, may I recommend toothbrush travel cases for your next trip?
Yesterday’s bomb threat at Copenhagen International Airport reportedly was caused by an electric toothbrush that was inadvertently activated inside of luggage left unattended at the train station directly beneath the airport.
To the person responsible or to anyone traveling with an electric toothbrush, may I recommend toothbrush travel cases for your next trip?
It’s not yet clear to me as to where the bomb threat is aimed. I am now inside Terminal One at Copenhagen International Airport. It is crowded but not chaotic. Police have set up a few blockades outside the airport, but traffic is being allowed in and out. Police are also prohibiting people to pass [...]
It’s not yet clear to me as to where the bomb threat is aimed. I am now inside Terminal One at Copenhagen International Airport. It is crowded but not chaotic. Police have set up a few blockades outside the airport, but traffic is being allowed in and out. Police are also prohibiting people to pass to the train station underneath the airport (pictured), indicating the threat is at the train station.
UPDATE: I talked with an airport security screener who said that the threat is because of luggage left unattended at the train station beneath the airport. The airport itself appears to be operating normally, with the exception of getting to and from the airport by train.
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A reported bomb threat at Copenhagen’s International Airport has stopped trains traveling to the airport. I am on one of those trains, and we’ve stopped one stop shy of the airport (at Tarnby). All trains to the airport have been cancelled until further notice. A flight attendant headed to the airport on my train said [...]
A reported bomb threat at Copenhagen’s International Airport has stopped trains traveling to the airport. I am on one of those trains, and we’ve stopped one stop shy of the airport (at Tarnby). All trains to the airport have been cancelled until further notice. A flight attendant headed to the airport on my train said in 11 years of traveling to and from the airport, he has never experienced such or heard of previous bomb threats at the airport.
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