Jetting off to the Greek islands or booking a Gold Coast beach pad can seem out of reach when family finances are tight.But by thinking outside of the box, planning ahead and doing your homework, trav…
Improved NCL groups program gives agents pricing flexibility
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Norwegian Cruise Line is relaunching its affinity group sales program, offering travel advisors discounts of up to 15% on prevailing rates depending on how far in advance the b…
Sri Lanka cuts visa charges to boost tourism sector
Sri Lanka has revealed it will offer free visas to travellers from India, China and the UK, among others, as it seeks to rebuild its tourism industry.A recent report illustrated the stark challenges f…
Aparthotels Adagio reveals UK expansion plans
Aparthotels Adagio has announced plans to quadruple its UK portfolio over the next four years.The brand will strengthen its presence in central locations across the UK, with a new opening planned in L…
Aston Martin partners with Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm for driving experience
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah will offer holidaymakers a once-in-a-lifetime driving opportunity this winter.Guests at the property will be invited to a one-off weekend of luxury driving on Novem…
Kenya sets up Tourism Satellite Account
Kenya is setting up a tourism satellite account (TSA) to ensure that investors and stakeholders have the latest data to help them prepare and market their businesses. Geoffrey Manyara, Senior Regional…
American Airlines reports strong profits for second quarter
American Airlines has reported a second quarter 2019 pre-tax profit of $882 million and net profit of $662 million.Excluding net special items, pre-tax profit and net profit rose more than five per ce…
Why will the guests of the Copa América continue to be from Asia?
Many of us were surprised at the end of last year when Conmebol announced that Qatar and Japan would be the two guests of the present edition of the Copa América Brasil 2019. This was because t…
Royal Caribbean raises earnings forecast for 2019
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) raised the midpoint of its forecast for 2019 earnings by $31 million after reporting higher second-quarter net income.The company said it earned $472.8 million in t…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new passenger app
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced an interactive new app to assist its guests in making the most of their cruise experience.The app is of use both while on board Fred. Olsen’s four ocean s…