Kenya Railways will add five coaches to the Nairobi-Mombasa morning train and the Mombasa-Nairobi afternoon train from August 19 to 22, due to high demand for Madaraka Express tickets.During this peak…
CasaMolle is a Great Atacama Hotel Alternative With Golf
Did you know that you can play golf or lush fairways and greens in northern Chile, then sleep nearby in a well-equipped boutique hotel? Thanks to the addition of CasaMolle in the Elqui Valley of north…
Avani unveils plans for two new Australia properties
Building on the success of its debut on the Gold Coast and central Melbourne, Avani Hotels & Resorts will welcome guests to two new properties in Australia.Avani Adelaide Residences and Avani Melb…
U.S. delays implementation of group fee for national parks
The National Park Service has delayed an expanded implementation of new fees on tour operators.The application process has been moved back from Oct. 1 to Jan. 1 for entrance after April 1. Tour operat…
Waterman takes up sales leadership at Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando chief executive, George Aguel, has announced industry veteran Michael Waterman has been appointed chief sales officer for the organisation.Waterman will oversee the travel industry and c…
Hurtigruten unveils plans for hybrid powered expedition ships
Hurtigruten has revealed it will makeover three of its vessels to transform them into hybrid powered expedition cruise ships.Equipped with battery packs and other green technology, the three ships wil…
Jamwal appointed to lead Hilton Durban
Vikram Jamwal has been appointed general manager of Hilton Durban in South Africa.Jamwal most recently served as Hilton’s regional director of revenue for Africa & the Indian Ocean while bas…
New extension opens at luxury Cape property
The new extension to the Delaire Graff Estate, Owner’s Villa, has opened.The estate, part of the Classic Portfolio, is in South Africa’s Western Cape, with views of the Simonsberg Mountain…
Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton opens in Mexico City
Hilton has announced the opening of Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut in Mexico City.The modern 59-room boutique hotel is the latest addition to Curio Collection…
Travelport takes first New Distribution Capability bookings for Qantas
As the next step in its continuing support for Qantas’ distribution capabilities, Travelport has begun handling its first bookings with the carrier using IATA’s New Distribution Capability…