Passenger traffic at Dubai International surpassed 43 million in the first half of 2017, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.DXB handled a total of 43,054,268 passengers …
City Sightseeing launches new Winelands tour
Wesgro and City Sightseeing South Africa launched the new Cape Explorer Winelands tour on Monday, July 24.The iconic red tour buses operated by City Sightseeing across Cape Town and Johannesburg, run …
Visit Casa Dois Irmãos in Rio’s Hillside Santa Teresa
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The pousada Casa Dois Irmãos in Santa Teresa was opened in 2015 by siblings Kristopher and Josephine Jennings-Bramly, who are from Vancouver Island in Canada, and…
Australia expects 8% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in 2017
Due to faster visa processing and direct connectivity, Australia is expecting about eight percent growth in Indian tourist arrivals this year, up to 2,80,000.As per the data released by Tourism Austra…
Big Sur’s Ventana Inn to reopen as Alila’s first U.S. hotel
When the Ventana Inn reopens this fall, the Big Sur hotel will be Alila Hotels & Resorts’ first U.S. property.The hotel closed in February after heavy rain caused a mudslide that dislodged o…
Harry Potter roller coaster coming to Universal Orlando
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is getting a roller coaster.The ride will be built in the Hogsmeade section of the Harry Potter attraction in Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure.Univers…
AccorHotels reports strong increase in revenue for early 2017
AccorHotels has reported revenue up increased 33.5 per cent, to €922 million, during the first half of 2017.This was an 8.3 per cent increase on a like-for-like basis.Sébastien Bazin, chai…
Qatar Airways adds new frequency to Colombo, Sri Lanka, route
Qatar Airways has announced it will introduce a fourth daily non-stop service from Doha to Colombo from August 1st.In addition two of the four daily flights will be serviced by the B777-300ER aircraft…
World’s biggest private plane jets into Maasai Mara
Crystal AirCruises, a Hong Kong-based luxury private jet and resort operator, recently announced that its inaugural flight would depart on September 30, and will feature South African chef, Francois V…
Exploring Afro Brazilian Culture and Heritage in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On July 9th, the Valongo Wharf, in Rio’s Port Zone, was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Being the largest entry point for African slaves in the Americas,…