I had a happy childhood in Auckland, in Kohimarama. The yacht club was just down the road and I sailed a P class there and Dad used to take us fishing and sailing in his dinghy. It’s still a gre…
Priceline believes it has edge on Expedia in vacation rentals
The Priceline Group plans to continue its efforts to bolster alternative accommodations, all of which are instantly bookable, something CEO Glenn Fogel feels is an advantage.Fogel spoke to the topic d…
Poll: Price primary travel concern of 90% of students
Price is the primary decision-driver for students when booking their travel, according to a survey released by StudentUniverse, a Boston-based travel-booking service.Most young travelers would sacrifi…
The Gore London celebrates new Pink Floyd exhibition at V&A Museum
The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione has announced the launch of a new rock ‘n’ roll experience celebrating the opening of The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains at the V…
TUI Group expands presence in China with new CTS Group deal
TUI Group is strengthening its presence in China, with the joint venture with the Chinese CTS Group extended by 15 years to 2033.TUI China was established by CTS and TUI in 2003, with the new deal rev…
New lodge to open in Namibia
The Zambezi Mubala Lodge, 40km east of Katima Mulilo on the Namibian side of the Zambezi, will open in November.The lodge is currently being rebuilt on the site of what used to be Kalizo Lodge.Accommo…
Touring Peru and the Galapagos in Less Than Two Weeks
We’ll be the first to say you should take your time and not hurry through Peru. What you’ll see on a leisurely cruise of the Galapagos is far different than what you’ll see on a few …
Flight check: Christchurch to Singapore aboard Singapore Airlines
The plane: A Boeing 777-200ER, 14 years old. Venerable workhorse of the SIA fleet. It’s been wearing a track between Christchurch and Singapore for a while and is looking a bit tired inside now.…
Two Majestic Princess cruises made available for non-Chinese
Princess Cruises has added two 2018 sailings of the Majestic Princess that are open for purchase by non-Chinese passengers.The two 14-day Grand Asia voyages sailing between Shanghai and Singapore will…
Europcar sees strong increase in revenue for first quarter
Europcar has announced results for the first quarter 2017, revealing the group generated revenues of €439.3 million during the period.This is up 6.6 per cent at constant exchange rates compared w…