The attacks in Catalonia may hit tourist numbers, but the recent experience of other European countries hit by jihadist violence suggests it will likely be brief, industry experts said.
Cancellations, early departures, fewer reservations: the impact of a terror attack on an European city can last from three to six months, said tourism professionals.
But the effect is dissipating quickerRead more
Ride service Uber, which enables users to instantly hail a taxi ride using their smartphone, will allow customers to book trips days or weeks in advance in London, the first European city to get the option.
Uber began offering scheduled rides in June in Seattle, targeted particularly at business customers.
Earlier this year, the San Francisco-based app avoided having aRead more