Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia is suspending its lone service to Canada amid an escalating diplomatic dispute between the two countries.The carrier made the announcement that it will hal…
Cape Town adds picturesque cycling lane
The City of Cape Town has added a dedicated 5.58km cycling route between Bloubergstrand and the West Coast village of Melkbos, which is home to Africa’s only nuclear power plant.The lane is said…
Peru’s Nazca Lines: The big picture from the side of the Pan American Highway
A hair-raising flight over a Peruvian desert puts work of the ancients into perspective, writes Eleanor HughesOn the side of the Pan American Highway in the middle of nowhere stands a red metal viewin…
Staying at the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Winston Aldworth checks in to the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.Getting there: As the name suggests, this hotel sits near the Queenstown waterfront. It’s less than a 10-minute ride from the airpor…
Sunset Tower reopens following restoration in Los Angeles
Sunset Tower in Los Angeles has completed a major multi-million-dollar transformation.Led by owner Jeff Klein, the Art Deco property is located on Sunset Boulevard and has been an exclusive hub for th…
Travel agents welcome boost in consumer spending for July
Figures from Barclaycard suggest spending at travel agents in the UK increased by ten per cent in July.Consumers spend 11.7 per cent more online, while high-street agents saw growth of seven per cent,…
Grifco to merge with US-based MMGY Global
London-based PR operation Grifco is to merge with MMGY Global, the world’s leading integrated travel and hospitality marketing company.Along with sister company Ophir PR, Grifco will become part…
Hauck takes up leadership of Galle Face Hotel, Sri Lanka
Louis T Collection has named Robert Hauck general manager of the iconic Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.He will also take up the tole of area vice president for south Asia.In this new role, Hauck…
New Tsitsikamma entrance to open in Spring
The entrance gate to the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) is expected to be completed in spring this year, announced South African National Parks (SANParks) on August 6.Acc…
The Best Glamping Destinations In Latin America
The term “glamping” was formed by the combination between the words glamor and camping; this new trend is an accommodation in which you can enjoy beautiful natural environments, such as pa…