Could accreditation and registration by an independent private sector tourism association be the answer to the ongoing delays in obtaining a tour operating licence from the National Public Transport R…
Nicaraguan seeks to woo UK travellers with new campaign
The Latin American Travel Association, in collaboration with the Nicaraguan Tourism Board, has launched a #NicaraguaisOpen tourism campaign.The campaign aims to promote Nicaragua’s widespread to…
American Airlines to launch increased New Zealand connections
American Airlines has unveiled plans to launch the only non-stop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch, New Zealand, next October.The airline is also adding the only direct se…
Hornblower to acquire City Cruises
City Cruises has been acquired by Hornblower UK, an American dining and excursion cruise operator based out of San Francisco.The sale of City Cruises, formerly owned by Gary and Rita Beckwith, chairma…
Krakow rated best city break destination in Europe by Which?
Britons have rated the Polish city of Krakow the best in Europe for a short break, beating more well-known destinations such as Amsterdam, Rome and Paris for the third consecutive year, a Which? Surve…
Muren appointed head of global sales with British Airways
British Airways has appointed Mark Muren to the role of head of global sales.He will report to Andrew Brem, British Airways’ chief commercial officer.Muren joins later this year from United Airl…
TUI to return to Sharm El Sheikh for summer 2020
TUI has announced holidays to Sharm El Sheikh will be back on sale on Thursday, November 7th.Sticking with its commitment of offering more flexibility and choice for its customers, TUI will reintroduc…
Cape parks increase conservation tariffs
The yearly conservation tariffs for Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain, Tankwa Karoo, and West Coast National Parks were increased from November 1, which means an increase in daily conservation fees.Th…
Chablé Maroma Lives Up to the First in the Yucatan Peninsula
Back when the original Chablé Resort & Spa opened outside of Merida, Mexico, it got high praise from our reviewer for its sleek modern design that upended the typical hacienda hotel aesthet…
Jumeirah reshuffles leadership pack across key markets
Jumeirah Group has announced four new appointments for prominent positions in key markets, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London and Frankfurt.In London, the Carlton Tower, Jumeirah has welcomed Aaron Ka…