Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, is expected to brief media this week about the safety and security of tourists visiting South Africa.“We will at the beginning of December, jointly…
Hilton London Heathrow Airport honoured with prestigious World Travel Awards title
Hilton London Heathrow Airport is flying high, having been named the World’s Leading Airport Hotel at the annual World Travel Awards Grand Final.The announcement was made at a gala dinner at the…
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…
Crystal adds more ‘Getaway’ cruises
Crystal said it has added 10 more “Crystal Getaway” ocean cruises in 2019 and 2020.Getaway cruises are shortened versions of longer itineraries. They range from four to 10 days.The closest…
DFDS wins global title at World Travel Awards
Ferry operator DFDS has scooped the title of World’s Leading Ferry Operator for the ninth year in a row at the World Travel Awards.The awards were handed out at a gala ceremony at the Royal Oper…
Keel laying for latest Holland America Line vessel in Italy
Holland America Line has celebrated the keel laying of its new 2,668-passenger ‘Ryndam’ at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy.A 505-ton block, measuring 14 by 34 meters, was lo…
New sales director for Amilla Fushi Maldives
Amilla Fushi Maldives has welcomed the appointment of Nasrulla Adam as the resort’s new director of sales.Nasru, as he is known to colleagues, will oversee all sales operations and implement key…
Silverstone suspension lifted, yet ops halted
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has lifted the suspension of Silverstone Air’s Dash 8 fleet following an audit.A statement from KCAA confirms that, effective November 19, the fleet can resume…
Binter welcomes first Embraer E195-E2 to Europe
Binter has celebrated the incorporation of the first E195-E2 jet into its fleet at a ceremony in São José dos Campos.The Spanish airline is the first European customer to receive the big…
Cruising: What you need to know for your next holiday
Cruise virgin or cruise veteran? Ewan McDonald looks at the new ships, hot destinations and the reasons why you should take a cruise holiday in 2020.The biggest myth about cruise ship holidays is that…