Pullman Khao Lak Resort has opened its doors, introducing a new era of elegant Thai hospitality, ancient heritage and intuitive design to this hot and up-and-coming beachfront destination.The hotel ta…
New Botswana lodge blends art and nature
Set to open in January, Xigera Safari Lodge is said to be the culmination of a lifelong dream of South African-born hoteliers, the Tollman family, and their love letter to the African bush.Xigera, pro…
Royal Caribbean disposes of two ships to Asia-based buyer
Royal Caribbean International has announced Empress and Majesty of the Seas will depart its fleet later this month.“Empress and Majesty of the Seas made indelible marks on the cruise industry wi…
Terra and Tide: Back down to earth at Waiheke Island
“When you’re stuck in the city you don’t realise what treasures are right on your back doorstep.”Terra and Tide owner Gabrielle Young summed up our tour with that very sentence…
Updated: Travel industry lauds stimulus bill as much-needed step
The U.S. Travel Association called a nearly $1 trillion, pandemic-era economic relief bill “desperately needed,” but it said the travel industry will need more.“Washington is deliver…
Royal Caribbean to make interest-free loans available to travel advisors
Royal Caribbean Group will make $40 million available to give travel advisors interest-free loans of up to $250,000 to help keep their businesses afloat.The Pay It Forward program, which will offer th…
IATA unveils plans for new Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) had unveiled key design elements of the IATA Travel Pass.The pass is a mobile app to help travellers easily and securely manage their travel in line …
Higashiyama Niseko Village joins Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan
Higashiyama Niseko Village, the newest resort in the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, has welcome its first guests to the top winter sports destination in Japan.Located in the country’s northern-…
Regs amended to clear up confusion around occupancy levels
The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has issued amended regulations (dated yesterday, December 17) clarifying that accommodation establishments – including hotels, lodg…
Uruguay closes borders from 21 December to 10 January to help contain its Covid-19 first wave
Uruguay announced it will regulate the constitutional right to assembly when a sanitary emergency, lockdown access to the country from 21 December to 10 January, limit the number of passengers in long…