JW Marriott Muscat has opened, setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital.Located in the heart of Muscat’s new business hub, within the sultanate’s larg…
Southern Africa on high alert but no COVID-19 cases reported
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reiterated South Africa’s readiness to deal with an outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), highlighting that, to date, no cases of the vir…
Antarctic tourism, a chilling dilemma with no solution in sight
The cold, silence, animals and plant life make Antarctica a unique landscape, as hard as it seems to imagine. But this place, which most people know through images, stories, movies and documentaries, …
Flores-Garcia takes up UK leadership role with Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has appointed Jorge Flores-Garcia as area manager for the UK and Europe.He will take up the role with effect from April.Flores-Garcia, who has been with the airline since 2015, succeed…
Scholefield appointed chief digital officer with Marriott
Marriott International has appointed Jim Scholefield as chief information and digital officer.He will take up the role next week.In this position, Scholefield will be responsible for leading all aspec…
Hullah appointed chief executive with Riviera Travel
The board at Riviera Travel has appointed Phil Hullah as the new chief executive of the company, effective March 2nd.He will succeed David Clemson, who will stay with the business as a shareholder and…
ATM 2020: Low-cost aviation set for Middle East boom
Low-cost carriers are driving growth in the Middle East aviation market, recording a 9.3 per cent increase in seat capacity in 2019, according to CAPA Centre for Aviation.Indeed, the share of total se…
Dusit signs with Metro Pacific Investments for new Philippines venture
Dusit International has signed an investment agreement with major Filipino infrastructure holding company, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.The deal will see the pair jointly develop and manage h…
New viewing platform for Zim national park
A new viewing platform/picnic spot is set to open in May in Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park (GNP).It was designed to create an additional attraction in the park and Chivilila Falls. GNP Seni…
Dpanish language tourism is a gold mine for the country
Recent studies suggest that Spanish language tourism is a growing trend – more and more people travel to learn Spanish and get to know the culture. The sector generates 2 billion euros a year.Th…