Ghana’s economy has benefited from a revenue of $1.9 billion through activities linked to the Ghana Tourism Authority’s ‘The Year of Return, Ghana 2019’ marketing campaign.The …
Chile expects strong fall in international visitors this summer
The Chilean tourism industry expects a fall of 38.2% in international visitors this summer due to the protests in the country, as well as the economic crisis in Argentina, one of the country’s m…
Air New Zealand world’s second safest airline 2019
In spite of Boeing taking roasting over the 737 MAX safety issues following a high-profile passenger jet crash in Ethiopia, 2019 was one of the safest years for air travel on record.According to Dutch…
Judge dismisses Cuba-related lawsuits against MSC, Norwegian
A federal judge this week dismissed lawsuits against MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings that sought damages for docking at Cuba’s largest seaport.Havana Docks Corp., the company that…
Newborn giraffe brings hope to conservation efforts
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of the first giraffe in the Wild Tomorrow Fund-managed Ukuwela Conservancy in Kwa Zulu Natal.“This is tangible proof that Wild Tomorrow Fund’s wo…
Ryanair launches new Armenia connections from Greece
Ryanair has announced Greece as its newest direct link with Armenia.Two new, twice weekly routes from Gyumri to Athens and from Yerevan to Thessaloniki will start in May, as part of the low-cost carri…
Zim sets out to woo Indian market
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will enhance destination awareness and foster market visibility in the Indian market this year through exhibitions and roadshows.As part of this greater initiative…
Lamu gets the all-clear following attack
The situation in Lamu Island is calm and the rest of the country is stable and secure, according to the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF).This follows what is being referred to as an “attempted sec…
Garuda Indonesia tops OAG punctuality tables
The results of the annual OAG Punctuality League have been revealed, with Garuda Indonesia takes the top spot globally and regionally.The airline recorded an on-time performance 95 per cent for 2019.A…
Island Hopping: Hot springs and stargazing in the Hauraki Gulf
A Herald series discovering the secrets of the best New Zealand islands to visit this summer.You might want to allocate more than a day if you want to experience all that Great Barrier Island has to o…