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German market news week 13

German market news week 13 Dear all, Please find hereby the weekly market news: Market News: - Rules for mask wearing as of 2 April: The Corona rules in Germany have been greatly relaxed. However, the incidence rate is still high in most federal states. Will the mask requirement be abolished everywhere from 2 April onward? The dispute over the so-called hotspot regulation for more extensive corona requirements in critical areas is not abating. The states are only allowed a ...

European Capital of Smart Tourism

The Smart Tourism Experience: València & Bordeaux Leading the Way

Brussels (ots) - The 2022 European Capitals of Smart Tourism, Bordeaux and València embark on their year fostering smart tourism growth and experiences in Europe. With a shared culture of excellence in the digitalization, sustainability, accessibility as well as cultural heritage and creativity, both cities are the forefront of shaping the future of smart tourism in ...

Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG)

Holidaying in Germany – Visit Hannover / Hannover Marketing and Tourism GmbH (HMTG) is launching its spring campaign in March with the slogan “Holiday in Germany”.

12.18. Investment Management GmbH

EV Leisure Hotel Fund 1 acquires first properties for new European luxury hotel fund from 12.18. Group

Fengdu Digital Media Center

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Fengdu County begins a new chapter in sustainable development

European Capital of Smart Tourism

EU launches European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition / EU awards innovative, sustainable and accessible tourism paving the road to recovery

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition. This initiative rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. The tourism sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs in the EU, and still holds ...

WalkWithMe Tours

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Tourism via video call - Live Tours enable enjoyment of the world, during the pandemic and beyond

Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG)

Travelling without moving - Europe travels to Hannover - virtually

Saudi G20 Presidency

G20 Riyadh Summit: Release of Leaders' Declaration

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (ots/PRNewswire) - G20 Leaders endorsed their declaration at the end of their summit today November 22, 2020, including agreements on steps to be taken to protect lives and shape a better future. "We, the G20 Leaders, meeting for the second time under the Saudi Presidency, stand united in our conviction that coordinated global action, solidarity, and multilateral cooperation are more necessary today ...

G20 International Conferences and Events

Restoring Growth via Tourism at the 'Future Hospitality Summit'

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (ots/PRNewswire) - Under the auspice of the G20 International Conferences and Events, and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia "The Future of Hospitality Summit" concluded today after two days of conversations. Key players of the travel and tourism industry, from both the public and private sector, gathered to discuss reshaping the tourism landscape for recovery by promoting sustainable and ...

Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG)

Recovery of Incoming Tourism: Ich freu mich auf... [I'm Excited About] Hannover!

Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG)

Travelling without moving - Virtual Hannover vacation

European Capital of Smart Tourism

The 2020 European Capitals of Smart Tourism Gothenburg and Málaga at ITB Berlin

Brüssel (ots) - The EU is supporting European cities to develop and promote smart tourism. The 2020 European Capitals of Smart Tourism Gothenburg and Málaga will be taking part in this year's ITB in Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show. On 4 - 8 March 2020, the two cities will be showcasing their smart tourism initiatives and best practices at the European ...

Tbilisi City Hall

Tbilisi - Europe's New 'City of Lights' Breaks Tourism Record With Former Milan Football Star as Mayor

Tbilisi, Georgia (ots/PRNewswire) - Kakha Kaladze, Mayor of Tbilisi and former Milan footballer, makes it possible for the capital of Georgia to break the tourism record in 2019.The city was recently painted with spectacular light displays for the new year, making it Europe's official new city of lights. Tbilisi is ...

Wirecard AG

Wirecard wins GetYourGuide as new client for global digital payments

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - Wirecard to simplify and accelerate payment processes between GetYourGuide and its thousands of business partners worldwid - GetYourGuide is a portfolio company of the SoftBank Vision Fund Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, and the travel experience booking platform GetYourGuide have announced their collaboration. As part of the cooperation, Wirecard will ...

Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)

Bahrain EDB Appoints Khalid Humaidan as New Chief Executive

Manama, Bahrain (ots/PRNewswire) - The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) - the investment promotion agency tasked with attracting investment into the Kingdom - today announced the joining of its board member, Khalid Humaidan as Chief Executive, effective immediately. Prior to joining the EDB, Mr Humaidan, a Bahraini national, was the Head of Global Markets MEA at BNP Paribas. He has over 20 years of experience ...

Büros für Kultur und Tourismus Peking

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The Second "Beijing Tourism Global Distribution Partnership Summit" held in Beijing with continuous efforts made in inbound market promotion

Wirecard AG

Wirecard wins SunExpress, one of Europe's leading leisure airlines, as new client

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - SunExpress most recently welcomed almost 10 million passengers annually - Wirecard processes credit card payments in six countries via the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) - SunExpress benefits from growing numbers of package holiday bookings - Wirecard already processes online and POS payments for over 90 airlines worldwide Wirecard, the ...

Wirecard AG

Wirecard expands digital payment services within Nordic retail market with multiple new customers

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - Recently signed clients for China payment acceptance include fashion and jewelry brands, and designer furniture retailers - Wirecard provides a comprehensive digital financial technology platform for retailers, enabling unified commerce and an enhanced customer experience Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial ...

Booking.com B.V

Booking.com Announces the Award Recipients of its 2019 Accelerator Program for Startups in Sustainable Tourism

Amsterdam (ots/PRNewswire) - Okra Solar from Australia and IMPULSE Travel from Colombia are both awarded this year's highest grants of EUR400k from Booking.com's EUR2 million fund Today leading digital travel platform Booking.com announced the sustainable tourism startups receiving scaling grants as part of its 2019 ...

City of Qingdao

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Qingdao: Building a maritime city and fashion capital, and sharing the benefits with more and more people

European Capital of Smart Tourism

European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 competition launched

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launched the competition for the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020. This initiative rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. Tourism is the EU's third largest socio-economic activity, representing around 10% of the EU's GDP. The sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs, but still holds untapped potential. ...

Wirecard AG

Wirecard and Tirol Werbung launch joint China Pay Initiative

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - Chinese payment solutions to be introduced in Tyrolean businesses thanks to Wirecard - 150 Tyrolean merchants are already on board with the implementation to expand their service offering Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, and Tirol Werbung, the tourism organization of the Austrian state of Tyrol, are launching a new China Pay Initiative together with ...

Wirecard AG

Wirecard and Ctrip, China's largest travel company, launch multi-currency Visa travel cards

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - The Ctrip branded Visa cards will be issued by Wirecard, and offered to all Chinese Ctrip customers - Ctrip has 110 million active monthly users in China - Cards can be loaded with seven different currencies, eliminating need to convert currency abroad - Need for cash while traveling is reduced, furthering the trend of digital cashless ...

Wirecard AG

Wirecard partners with Cimple Marketing to offer Alipay for Venue Retail Group, one of Sweden's leading fashion and accessories enterprises

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - Chinese travelers are able to use Alipay at the 124 stores operated by Venue Retail Group in Sweden and Norway Wirecard, the global innovation leader in digital financial technology, has announced a cooperation with Cimple Marketing to offer Alipay at stores operated by Venue Retail Group ...

Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi

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IBTM World Announces Premier Partner for 2019 event

Wirecard AG

Wirecard enables Stuttgart to be the first official China Pay City in Germany

Aschheim (Munich)/Stuttgart (ots) - - The partnership facilitates the use of Chinese mobile payment solutions Alipay and WeChat Pay in local businesses throughout the city - Around 50 locations in Stuttgart, including restaurants, retailers and museums, now accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, with many more to be added soon - Tourists can find Stuttgart attractions and ...

European Capital of Smart Tourism

Helsinki and Lyon awarded titles of 2019 European Capitals of Smart Tourism

The European Travel Commission

European Travel Commission Reports Sustained Expansion in Europe Over the Summer Months

Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - European destinations reported healthy growth this summer despite rising political risks and less relaxed financial conditions posing a threat to the global economic outlook. Growth momentum was boosted by robust intra-European demand and improved air connectivity, notably from China. According to the European Travel Commission's latest ...

Wirecard AG

Wirecard wins KaDeWe, Oberpollinger and Alsterhaus as customers for Alipay payments

Aschheim (Munich) (ots) - - Integration of the mobile payment technology into the KaDeWe department stores' central checkout system, just in time for Golden Week - Fully digitized payment solution at the point of sale enabled by Wirecard Wirecard, the global innovation driver for digital financial technologies, wins KaDeWe Group GmbH as a new customer for Alipay ...