Dubai welcomed a record 16.73 million tourists in 2019, up 5.1 per cent on 2018.The improvement was driven by increasing numbers of Chinese, Russian and Omani visitors.The emirate – which will t…
Cape Town youth get a chance in the tourism industry
Formerly unemployed youths who were placed with Cape Town tour operators are now confidently working in the tourism sector.Over 13 young people from Atlantis, Mamre and Langa who qualified as tour gui…
Dubai Exhibition Centre to launch alongside Expo 2020 in October
The all-new Dubai Exhibition Centre is set to open on October 20th this year as a focal point of Expo 2020.Operated by the Dubai World Trade Centre, the new facility will become a new 45,000 square me…
How to do the Great Beach Drive road trip in 5 days
With its endless stretches of coastline, World Heritage listed landscapes and quirky, colourful towns, Queensland is tailor-made for roadies. And they don’t come much better than the Great Beach…
Vacation Do Over winners get Disney cruise to Alaska
The Freemyer family of Sweetser, Ind., will enjoy a Disney cruise in Alaska and a stay in a Vancouver treehouse when they take a trip planned by an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor this May.The Freemyers …
Record visitor figures for two Caribbean destinations
Building on record 2018 arrivals and supported by continued public relations and marketing efforts to attract target audiences, Grenada has maintained its growth momentum in 2019.The destination &ndas…
LOT Polish Airlines announces Washington DC as new long-haul destination
Effective June 2, LOT Polish Airlines will launch a new route from the Polish capital and Star Alliance hub Warsaw to Washington DC operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a 3-cabin configuration.The new…
Fall in love with ShuiQi Spa at Atlantis, the Palm
With ShuiQi Spa’s all-encompassing package, which costs AED675 per person, guests can now treat themselves to a full-day of rest and relaxation.The deal includes a welcome drink, a 90-minute tre…
South Africa announces launch of pilot e-visa programme for Indian travellers
With the aim of reinforcing and strengthening tourism ties between India and South Africa, South African Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane and Sthembiso Dlamini, Chief Operating Officer &n…
Cape verde tourism: prices fell 4.4% in the last quarter
According to the National Institute of Statistics, compared to the same period in 2018, tourism prices in Cape Verde fell 4.4% in the last quarter of 2019.The institute also stated that accommodation …