Hotelbeds Group has announced the sale of its destination management division to Tui as a continuation of its strategic focus on its bedbank core.TUI will acquire for an enterprise value of €110 …
Half Moon to unveil renovated property in November
Half Moon is investing $75 million to renew its legacy as the Caribbean’s most iconic resort, in celebration of its upcoming 65th anniversary.Enhancing the property and delivering transformative…
UNWTO secretary general Pololikashvili visits Kazakhstan
The secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili, has paid an official visit to Kazakhstan where he discussed with national authorities the Kazakh Tourism Strategy 2030.Po…
ASIA DMC takes cross-cultural collaboration to South Africa
ASIA DMC has opened a new chapter in its global story by forming a partnership with SEEZA Destination Network based in Johannesburg.As part of this co-operation, Septi M. Bukula, SEEZA’s Directo…
American Airlines adds five Latin America routes
American Airlines will become the sole carrier offering service between Buenos Aires and the U.S. West Coast.The carrier will launch thrice-weekly service between the Argentina capital and Los Angeles…
Qantas launches new non-stop kangaroo route from Perth to London
Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe.The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 cr…
Silversea guests getting unlimited free internet
Silversea Cruises make unlimited access to basic internet service free on its ships starting in April.The luxury cruise line had previously offered one hour a day of access to standard suite guests, w…
Rosewood Luang Prabang opens in Laos
Rosewood Luang Prabang opens today as an ultra-luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest in north central Laos, where guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history, spiritual…
Nova Scotia celebrates best year on record for tourism
Nova Scotia’s tourism industry had its best year in history in 2017 and its fourth consecutive year of growth.In all, a record 2.4 million visitors came to the Atlantic Canada province last year…
Kempinski Hotel Muscat welcomes first guests to Oman
Kempinski Hotel Muscat has opened its doors to guests from around the world.As a key part of Kempinski’s Middle Eastern growth strategy, the hotel aims to blend the brand’s timeless Europe…