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Amid soaring kerosene prices, Volotea will charge a surcharge on tickets already purchased

Amid soaring kerosene prices, Volotea will charge a surcharge on tickets already purchased

Amidst surging energy costs, including kerosene, low-cost airlines are taking drastic measures. This is the case for Volotea, which, in addition to canceling some of its flights, has decided to implement a new pricing structure allowing it to charge a surcharge to customers who have already purchased their tickets.

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Tourism: Closer, Cheaper… French Summer Holidays 'Under Economic and International Constraints'

French people are favoring accessible and perceived-as-safe destinations: 71% choose France (+3 points compared to 2025), compared to 23% for Europe and only 9% for distant destinations. ©Photo credit: ATIENZA

In a context marked by international geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs, and sustained inflationary pressure, French summer holidays 'are increasingly defined by a focus on proximity, moderation, and re-centering,' according to a study.

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In Corsica, the Scandola Reserve is preparing to crack down on nautical over-tourism

CHRISTIANE BENDER / Christiane - Stock.Adobe

The Scandola Reserve, Corsica's only UNESCO World Heritage site, will begin testing regulations and new rules for boat management this summer. Licenses, quotas, QR codes: what's being prepared for 2027.

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Whitbread succumbs to pressure from a predatory fund and sells off part of its estate

DominicPaul, Whitbread CEO

While its latest fiscal year, which ended in February, anticipates a decline in revenue and a plunge in profit, the British group, under pressure from Corvex Management, a fund that has acquired a 6% stake, will sell off part of its portfolio to distribute capital gains to its shareholders.

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Dog-friendly travel: What if your next trip was a duo adventure, with your dog and without a worry?

Traveling with your dog also means rediscovering the simplicity of a shared break, free from constraints. Photo: Léa Montbrun

Today, traveling with your dog is meeting an increasingly widespread demand, and many tourism professionals have understood this well by adapting their offerings. Where dogs are welcome, arrangements are simply made so that everyone can have the best possible time! In Dinant, Les Ambassadeurs went out with a magnificent Setter named Coole, to experience "toutourisme" or doggy tourism!

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The Mandarin Oriental announces its transformation in Paris

© Mandarin Oriental

This autumn, the Mandarin Oriental Paris will embark on a major transformation at the heart of a rapidly evolving luxury hotel market. This renovation project aims to meet the new demands of an international clientele seeking unique experiences and meaningful living spaces.

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