JW Marriott has announced the grand reopening of JW Marriott Seoul.Following an extensive eight-month renovation, the hotel’s transformation embraces the revolutionary city of Seoul through cont…
Malawi cuts cost of tourist visas and announces e-visa
Malawi plans to cut the cost of tourist visas and roll out a tourist visa application process online in a bid to boost tourism.Isaac Kapotola, Malawi’s Director at the Department of Tourism, sai…
AHIF 2018: Marriott accelerates expansion plans across Africa
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa.Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunitie…
Staying at the Lomani Island resort, Fiji
Tracey Bond checks into the Lomani Island resort, Fiji.Location: Mamanucas, FijiCheck-in: We were met at the Plantation Resort pier and driven to reception in an electric golf cart. Cold flannels and …
Generator Miami takes brand into North America
Generator has opened its first US property, Generator Miami.A blend of high design, low price points, and magnetic social environments, Generator Miami has created a destination unlike anything in hot…
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for Amaala ultra-luxury resort
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Amaala, a project designed to become an uber-luxury destination on the north-western coast of the country.It aims to create an al…
Martinique Reported A Record Of More Than 1.04 Million Visitors
Martinique welcomed more than 1.04 million tourists in 2017, representing a 16.4% increase in the number of visitors. A record figure for Martinican tourism that brought in €424 million in revenu…
In-flight Internet Connection In China Experiencing Problems
It has been a year now since China announced the installation of in-flight Wi-Fi on board their passenger planes. The goal was to provide internet access to 500 million passengers by 2022. The governm…
Clarity needed on travel regs – Acsa CEO
There was a lot that still needed to be clarified concerning changes to the immigration regulations, Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) CEO, Bongani Maseko, told media and members of the aviation in…
Quiport announces US$90m three-year investment plan
Quiport has announced an expansion and improvement plan at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport.The plan, which runs until 2020, involves nine projects structured around three key areas – in…