RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When people usually think of Rio de Janeiro, they often picture the gorgeous sun-drenched sands and blue skies that make it onto the postcards and promotional material f…
Garuda Indonesia moves to cancel Boeing 737 Max order
Stephanie Holmes is better with two wheels than two paddles.Recognising your own weaknesses is a key part of becoming the best person you can be. It’s not easy — we don’t always want…
Garuda Indonesia moves to cancel Boeing 737 Max order
Garuda Indonesia is set to become the first airline to officially cancel an order for the Boeing 737 Max 8 after two crashes involving the plane.The flag-carrier has 49 of the aircraft on order from t…
Barcelona: Business Tourism Drop Alarms Hotel Owners
The Barcelona Hotels Union reported that business tourism has been declining in recent years. Several factors would explain this significant decrease.The hotel owners in Barcelona call for action. Acc…
Dublin To Regulate Its Cruise Tourism
Of the 160 ships scheduled to dock in Dublin, only half can do so. The goal is to prevent port saturation.Dublin follows the path of Dubrovnik and Amsterdam, putting a brake on the cruise tourism boom…
Apurva Kempinski Bali opens in Indonesia
Kempinski Hotels has welcomed the opening of the Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious property in Indonesia.The resort, which has opened in the upmarket Nusa Dua area of Bali, has 475 well-appointed gue…
Tourists play their part in Uganda eco-tourism project
The eco-tourism project launched by Volcanoes Safaris in Uganda, will allow guests to enjoy guided walks in the private reserve surrounding the Kyambura Gorge Lodge, as well as in the Kyambura Gorge B…
Brazil dropping visa requirement for U.S. visitors
Following last year’s easing of visa restrictions, Brazil will soon allow American travelers to enter the country without a visa.Beginning June 17, citizens of the U.S. as well as Canada, Austra…
Etihad $7 billion loss may run UAE airline off the runway in Australia
In September 2018, a sign on the outside of a stadium in Melbourne was removed and discarded. Aside from some footy fans in Victoria, the removal of the Etihad name from the Docklands arena, now calle…
Oakland Airport deploys new screening tech to fight internal threats
OAKLAND, Calif. — A new-generation screening machine is aiding in Oakland Airport’s quest to fend off insider threats from employees and airline staff.Waltham, Mass.-based Evolv Technology…