South American tourism hotspot Peru has been nominated in 29 categories in the global edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards.The World Travel Awards Grand Final will take place at the JW Marri…
Staying at the Matakana Castle
Tim Roxborogh checks into the Matakana Castle.Location:At the start of the Tawharanui Peninsula; a five-minute drive from Matakana village and 15 minutes from Warkworth.Rooms: Three suites, the premie…
Delta introduces Prosecco to economy class cabin
Every flight can now be a special occasion as Delta customers raise a glass of Prosecco to toast the start of their journey after the airline introduced the Italian favourite in the main cabin.Custome…
AHIF 2017: Nigerian hotels identified as most valuable on African mainland
Nigerian hotels are the most valuable hotels on the African mainland, according to the African Hotel Report 2017.Despite the economic problems experienced by the market in recent years that have seen …
CAA seeks to pay Monarch ATOL claims in 28 days
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is gearing up for a huge number of claims from Monarch’s ATOL protected customers following the collapse of the airline.As the first week of the CAA’s &lsqu…
Israel invites tenders to operate Eilat flights
Following Monarch Airlines’ entry into administration, the Israel ministry of tourism is inviting flight operators to tender in operating direct flights from the UK to Eilat, Israel.The ministry…
AviaDev 2017: African aviation industry gathers in Rwanda
Founder Jon Howell has welcomed over 100 industry leaders to Rwandan capital Kigali for AviaDev 2017.Taking place at the newly built Kigali Convention Centre, the gathering is the only dedicated air s…
What Kind of Experience Does the Adventure Traveler Want?
Do you consider yourself an adventure traveler? What does “adventure travel” mean to you?I’ve been on adventure tours that felt like they were going to kill me, then others where I b…
Travel bucket list: UNESCO sites to behold
The Daurian Steppes and ancient city of Yazd may not figure on many bucket lists yet but that probably is about to change. The sites are among 26 new or expanded entries added to the World Heritage re…
Vegas security experts ponder whether attack was preventable
Even before Oct. 1, when a gunman in a hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay sent a hail of bullets down on the Route 91 Harvest Festival, killing 58 and wounding 489, Las Vegas had lived w…