A luxury hotel ship has been moored at its original destination for just over a year: the John Brewer Reef in Australia, about 70 kilometers from Townsville, Queensland. The floating hotel has 200 roo…
U.K. considers reducing air tax to help Flybe
Flybe will continue full operations after its owners reached an agreement with the British government Tuesday.Following discussions with the faltering carrier over the past couple of days, the U.K. Tr…
Bolt adds new functionality to UK app
Bolt has added new functionality to its ride-hailing app, allowing users to request rides with stops at up to three locations with an estimated fare for the entire journey.The multiple destinations fe…
Aeroflot reaches New Distribution Capability milestone
Aeroflot has received level four status under the New Distribution Capability programme developed by IATA, the global airline association.The programme offers Aeroflot and global aviation new air serv…
Qatar Airways launches Deutsche Bahn codeshare
Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Deutsche Bahn, offering travellers seamless connections to and from eight key destinations in Germany.The codeshare partnership with Deutsche B…
Kenya tourism sees good growth
The Kenya Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has reported a 3.9% increase in its 2019 tourism earnings to KSh157.4 billion (€1. 39 billion).Cabinet Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala, …
The Top Cusco Luxury Hotels in Peru
When we first started Luxury Latin America nearly 13 years ago, there weren’t all that many high-end hotels to choose from in Cusco, Peru. I had just been through the region for the first time a…
Hotel review: Oaks Wellington Hotel
Pamela Wade checks into the recently-opened Oaks Wellington Hotel.Check-in experience: The lobby is typical of the whole hotel — light, airy and contemporary. Set back from the bustle of Co…
U River Cruises delays start of 2020 season
U River Cruises is postponing the start of the 2020 season due to low spring demand.A spokesman for the line confirmed the delay, saying that “with strong demand skewing toward the summer and fa…
Elieson appointed chief operating officer with Travelport
Travelport has welcomed John Elieson to the role of chief operating officer.Elieson will be based in Travelport’s global headquarters in Langley, Berkshire, UK.As chief operating officer, he wil…