Radisson Blu has opened its third hotel in Nigeria, and its second hotel in the country’s largest city, Lagos.Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group now has a portfolio of 85 hotels, and over 17,800 rooms …
Oman Air takes delivery of first 737 MAX from Boeing
Boeing and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX airplane, one of 30 that Oman Air will operate as it expands its fleet and service.The flag carrier of the Sultanate of…
Ecotourism loses one of its legends
Russel Friedman, Founding Partner of Wilderness Safaris and Chair of the Wilderness Wildlife Trust, died from a heart attack on Sunday morning, February 4, while mountain biking on the outskirts of Jo…
Living Like A Former Guerrilla Member?
Former members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC, in Spanish) are building a hotel that aims to attract tourists interested in living a few days “as rebels”. The hotel of…
November 2017: German arrivals ahead of the pack
Foreign arrivals to South Africa increased by 3% from 1 294 020 in November 2016 to 1 329 025 in November 2017. However, they dropped by 2% from 1 351 940 in October 2017 to 1 329 025 in November 2017…
Etihad Airways introduces new baggage policy
Etihad Airways has introduced a new baggage policy tailored to varying customer requirements in the international markets it serves.The changes allow for a simpler baggage structure as the allowance f…
airBaltic signs codeshare deal with Air Malta
airBaltic and Air Malta have concluded a codeshare agreement.The partnership will enable airBaltic passengers to reach Malta every day via common gateways in Europe as well as additional destinations …
Flybe sees passenger revenues increase for third quarter
Regional carrier Flybe has recorded 8.5 per cent growth in passenger revenue to £159 million, for the three months ending January 31st.The news comes as the airline also saw a 4.2 per cent reduc…
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One to open this summer
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Embassy Group will open a new Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences later this year in Bengaluru, one of India’s fastest growing cities.Located within…
SAA reduces London frequency
SAA has announced plans to introduce the new A330-300 on the London route from March and to adjust frequencies to a single daily service.At the end of last year, SAA announced network remediation on t…