Hilton has announced the opening of its first tri-branded property, which includes Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place and Home2 Suites by Hilton C…
Signature Lux Hotels to open property in Cape Town
Signature Lux Hotel by ONOMO, is set to unveil its second property, a R120 million development in Cape Town, September 2018.The first Signature Lux Hotel opened in 2017 in Sandton, Johannesburg.The ho…
Lithuanian capital Vilnius launches risqué new ad campaign
Go Vilnius, the official tourism organisation for Lithuania’s capital city, has launched a new ad campaign – Vilnius; the G-spot of Europe.A multimedia advertising campaign, it will be dir…
Star Clippers alters Indonesian itinerary after quake
Star Clippers has changed two Indonesian itineraries following the earthquake near the island of Lombok.The tall ship Star Clipper will do a modified itinerary for the next two sailings. There’s…
Poachers kill 40 elephants in Botswana
Poachers have broken into Botswana’s prime tourism concession, killing more than 40 elephants.Michael Chase, Founder of Elephants without Borders (EWB), said in a report that the elephants were …
Traditional Hospitality Services Still Have an Edge Over the Sharing Economy
Based on all the chatter in the news, you’d think everyone under 40 was rushing to use services such as Uber and AirBnB every time they went on vacation. Based on a recent survey, however, inter…
Flying from Queenstown to Auckland aboard Jetstar
Winston Aldworth flies from Queenstown to Auckland aboard Jetstar’s JQ298.The plane: A Jetstar A320. The bustling little beauty that has knocked down the price of travel between New Zealand…
Carroll takes up sales leadership role with Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group has appointed Glenn Carroll as vice president, sales and marketing Europe and Americas.Carroll, who takes up the role with immediate effect, will oversee a complex and expansive sales r…
Schoonewagen to lead Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica
Kempinski has continued is expansion in the Caribbean with the upcoming Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica.Set to open in 2019, this luxurious island hideaway is surrounded by Cabrits Nationa…
Brittany Ferries celebrates Honfleur keel laying
Brittany Ferries has welcomed a second milestone in the build of its next ship, Honfleur.Keel laying is the point at which the first hull blocks are lowered onto a slipway.After they are joined, Honfl…