Kempinski Hotels has announced Roberto Simone as the new general manager Villa Rosa Kempinski in Kenya.Described by the company as a well-rounded luxury hospitality professional, he will also take up …
Bushtracks refurbs River Safari boat
Bushtracks Africa has refurbished its river safari boat, Darter, to improve the experience for guests.Megan Conn, Brand Manager of Bushtracks Africa, said the seats, which all previously faced forward…
7 Things You Should Know About Taking a Patagonia Cruise
The name Patagonia conjures lots of spectacular images: soaring mountains, dramatic coastlines, massive glaciers and thick forests. This legendarily beautiful region at the southern tip of South Ameri…
Australia to launch a new campaign to boost Indian tourism
Tourism Australia has received a $5 million funding boost to promote the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup being held in Australia for the first time next year, to fans in India. More than one millio…
Vietnam Airlines moves into United States with expanded Delta codeshare deal
Vietnam Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed a two-way codeshare agreement to expand their joint venture.The agreement has been made possible by a recent decision by the United States Federal Avia…
Tate Modern recognised as top attraction for first time in ten years
Visits to England’s attractions rose by two per cent in 2018, with revenue also up by two per cent on the previous year, according to figures from VisitEngland’s annual Attractions Survey.…
Deer to take helm at Fred. Olsen in September
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Peter Deer as its new managing director.Deer, who will take up the role at the start of September, will take over from Mike Rodwell, who will be retiring from Fr…
Swiss-Belhotel International seeks Vietnam expansion
Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans for a major expansion of its hotel collection in Vietnam.At present, the group operates one hotel in Vietnam, Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam, an upscale retr…
Uganda to increase tariff for Gorilla tracking permits
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that the tariff for gorilla tracking will be raised from the current US$600 to $700 from July 1, 2020.The increase is due to the high demand for goril…
Mama London set to open in September
Mama Shelter is bringing its brand of accessible hospitality to the UK capital with the launch of new hotel, Mama London.The property will open next month in east London, a short walk from Cambridge H…