Europe news: Vienna encourages longer stays, with locals' blessings

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EUROPE May 17, 2017 INSIGHT BY FELICITY LONG Vienna encourages longer stays, with locals' blessings A survey reveals that nine in 10 residents see tourism as important to the economy, and three-quarters feel they are important in shaping visitors' impressions of the city. READ MORE NEWS Industry braces for an expanded laptop ban The travel industry called for the Department of Homeland Security to explain the rationale behind a possible expansion of the current laptop and electronics ban in carry-ons aboard flights from Europe to the U.S., a move that is expected to have an outsize impact on corporate travel. READ MORE AmaWaterways building Europe's largest river cruise ship The AmaMagna, scheduled to launch in 2019 on the Danube, will be twice as wide as AmaWaterways' current ships, enabling the construction of larger cabins. READ MORE Novotel debuts in London's East End The 313-room hotel in the Canary Wharf district features 26 individually designed suites, nine meetings rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, a swimming pool and a sauna. READ MORE Loen Skylift set to open in Norway Billed as the world's steepest aerial ropeway, the cable car will carry visitors more than 3,300 feet up Mount Hoven for panoramic views of the fjords. READ MORE Advertisement Advertisement FEATURED STORY Sampling culture, cuisine on Barcelona call Known for its mild climate, delicious cuisine and cosmopolitan atmosphere, more North American cruise passengers traveling to the Med will start or end their cruise in the city than any other port in Europe. READ MORE Advertisement ADVENTURE TRAVEL: IT’S NOT JUST FOR GROWN UPS Family and adventure travel are two of the most lucrative and fastest-growing sectors of the industry—learn how to combine these two segments for a wealth of selling opportunities. Sponsored by Discover The Palm Beaches. Read More MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY In the Hot Seat: Scenic's Glen Moroney Travel Weekly's Michelle Baran caught up with the founder and chairman of Emerald Waterways' parent company to talk about the growth and the challenges of the river cruising market. READ MORE EUROPE Editor: Felicity Long Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Europe newsletter.