There is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.The birds’ elegant bodies and bayonet-like beaks draw admiring crowds from around the world.Okarito is a magical s…
NYC expects record arrivals this year
New York becomes one of the most preferred destinations for the travellers heading to the United States.The city is expected to welcome 61.8 million visitors this year, with just over two percent from…
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort debuts in Mauritius
Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius has undergone a three-month renovation and re-opened as Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort.The member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World re-launched a…
Monarch airport slots to go under the hammer
KPMG has won the right to sell airport take-off and landing slots from the defunct Monarch airline after a high court decision.The organisation was appointed administrator by the carrier after it ceas…
Tourism Council of Bhutan launches new website
To facilitate the tourists with easy access to information on tourism products and experiences, the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) launched its new official destination website on the World Tourism D…
Mugabe’s resignation, a win for tourism
Following the resignation of Robert Mugabe, can tourism return to be a major earner for Zimbabwe? Tourism Update finds out from the industry.Sean Kritzinger, Co-Owner and General Manager at Giltedge A…
Alaska Airlines quits Cuba, blames Trump
Alaska Airlines will halt its lone route to Cuba on Jan. 22, citing tougher travel restrictions put in place by the Trump administration.The airline launched Los Angeles-Havana service on Jan. 5, shor…
AVANI Hotels & Resorts debuts in New Zealand
AVANI Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand by Minor Hotels, is all set to debut in New Zealand with AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences. Located on Kitchener Street, the property seamlessl…
Primera Air to add new Spanish leisure routes out of UK
After announcing direct flights to New York, Boston and Toronto from Birmingham and London Stansted, Primera Air is adding three more leisure destinations – Mallorca, Alicante and Malaga.Primera…
Sherwood Suites opens new residential property in Ho Chi Minh City
Sherwood Suites, a plush apartment-only property in a prime location near the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, aims to offer travellers luxury and flexibility as it celebrates its grand opening this month.T…