Strong gains in international tourism will help Australia continue to move towards attaining the lower bound of its Tourism 2020 growth target (USD 115 billion per year) for overnight visitor expendit…
Belmond would find plenty of takers for its properties
Although luxury hospitality group Belmond has been plagued by financial woes, robust demand for upscale properties could make Belmond an attractive acquisition for the right buyer.The company recently…
City Lodge looks to African expansion to boost revenue
In the financial year ended June 30, 2018, the City Lodge Hotel Group reported a decrease in average occupancies to 59% from 63% in the previous financial year. Group revenue decreased by 1% to R1,5 b…
New afternoon tea from the Sanya Edition Hotel
The first hotel to enter China from the Edition brand, the Sanya Edition Hotel has been praised by guests for its stylish design style and exciting multi-functional activities.Inspired by the Edition …
Alipay rolls out tax refund service to South Korea travellers
Alipay Group has announced that it has partnered with Global Tax Free, a tax refund agency, to launch the world’s first paperless mobile tax refund function in South Korea.Alipay has consistentl…
The Aquila Collection expands with new reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa has acquired Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve in the Western Cape. Both reserves will continue to function as normal.Inverdoorn, founded in 1994, offers visitors the…
Where to Find Five of the Best Feijoadas in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Anyone who’s been to Brazil is bound to have at least heard of feijoada. Hearty and rich, feijoada is an acquired taste and a surprising favorite for tropical Rio,…
New Zealand witnesses an increase of 5.3% international visitor arrivals
There was an increase of 5.3% in the year ending May 2018 for international visitor arrivals in New Zealand. The number of holiday arrivals increased by 6.5%. Off-peak season too witnessed about 5.6% …
Air France-KLM hires Air Canada executive as CEO
Air Canada president and chief operating officer Benjamin Smith will take over as CEO of Air France-KLM no later than Sept. 30.The hire ends more than three months of uncertainty that began with the M…
Expedia becomes official partner of UEFA Champions League
Expedia Group is kicking off an agreement with UEFA to become the official travel partner of the UEFA Champions League.The three-season agreement also includes the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League Fi…