Etihad Airways is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening month.Travellers flying through the capital of the UAE…
Unique two-day tour along Cape West Coast
A unique two-day tour has been launched in the Western Cape that promises to immerse visitors in the best of the picturesque, culinary and culture-rich Cape West Coast.Called the Port Owen Experience,…
Nowlis takes up leadership of Sofitel London St James
Marie-Paule Nowlis has been appointed general manager of Sofitel London St James.Nowlis, who brings with her 30 years’ experience with the Sofitel brand, and a career shaped by international rol…
UKinbound welcomes government landing cards decision
Trade body UKinbound has welcomed a government decision to expand its plans to scrap landing cards for visitors to the UK.Authorities had originally planned to scrap the cards for visitors from seven …
US guests lead growth in Antigua & Barbuda visitor numbers
Antigua & Barbuda attracted a record number of visitors in April, with 27,301 guests arriving into the country according to the latest statistics from the ministry of tourism.Last month saw an inc…
Millon assumes leadership of Molitor, Paris
Molitor has announced the appointment of Gregory Millon as general manager.Millon takes the helm during an exciting year for Molitor as it celebrates its 90th anniversary and commemorates a rich, vibr…
Amadeus holds successful biometric boarding trial in Ljubljana
With passenger numbers on the rise year-on-year, airport infrastructure is being pushed to its limits and, unless addressed, is likely to result in increasingly lengthy queues.The industry recognises …
Rydin to lead Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, Dubai
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate has appointed Ian Rydin as its new general manager.Rydin will oversee the overall operations and strategic direction of the 396-room, five-star property in Dubai,…
SA’s Minister of Tourism meets with Airbnb
Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom recently met with representatives from Airbnb to discuss the regulation of short-term rentals, amongst other policy issues.The meeting took place as part of the current …
Celebrity Flora heads for Galapagos following delivery ceremony
The first ship designed specifically for the beautiful Galapagos Islands – Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Flora – is preparing to embark on her transatlantic journey to her new home fo…