The Minister of Tourism of South Africa, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, has noted and expressed concern over the report on the decline in visitors traveling to South Africa. The data on Tourism and Migrati…
Oceania
Air New Zealand’s inaugural Singapore-Christchurch service takes flight
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight between Singapore and Christchurch took off from Changi Airport on December 1, 2019, marking the start of its five times weekly seasonal service, which will op…
Le Meridien Hyderabad appoints Rakesh Upadhyay as General Manager
With 2020 less than 30 days away, the leading travel show in Asia-Pacific, OTM has revealed its line-up for next year and it looks promising as ever. Many esteemed participants from the past have rein…
Princess Cruises wins Cruise Critic Shore Excursion award in spite of ‘insensitive’ Tauranga pōwhiri
Cruise Critic, the worlds’ most visited cruise review website, has announced the winners of its twelfth annual Editor’s Picks Awards.With twenty awards for excellence, the consumer review …
Strong Growth, Increased Competition And Higher Customer Expectations In Apac Villa Rental Market
Comparing to 2017, Villa Finder found that the villa rental market in the Asia Pacific has grown by 12%, reaching US$440m. More villas are being built across markets like Bali, Thailand, New Zealand, …
Domestic Tourism Sector Of Brasilia Growing The Most
The tourism sector of the Brazilian capital, Brasília, expects an increase of 20% in travel packages sold for the period between December and March.School holidays, Christmas festivities, New Y…
Hyatt Hotels unveils ambitious 2020 expansion plans
Hyatt Hotels has revealed more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to join its portfolio worldwide by the end of 2020.The additions include new properties under the Park Hyatt, Andaz, A…
Paparoa Track Great Walk partially open, in spite of landslide
New Zealand’s tenth Great Walk is now open.The Paparoa Track welcomed its first set of walkers this weekend in spite of landslips and setbacks that have dogged its construction on the wild West …
Harrington takes up corporate marketing role with Flight Centre
Claire Harrington has been appointed head of corporate marketing, Europe, by Flight Centre Travel Group.She will be responsible for overseeing marketing strategy for Flight Centre’s corporate br…
Air New Zealand brings Les Mills workouts to flights
Bad news for people who use lack of time as an excuse not to make it to the gym because now all those hours on the plane can be put to good use by working up a sweat with a Les Mills class.Air New Zea…