The expenses of Russian tourists on holidays abroad this year amounted to 31 billion rubles (about 345 mln. EUR). Russian outbound tourism thus decreased by 61% compared to last year.These data come f…
Saxon Hotel undergoes overhaul during Covid-19 lockdown
The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa in Johannesburg has unveiled a fresh new face to its communal spaces following a major refurbishment throughout the lockdown period.The main reception area, Qunu rest…
Delta delays flights to SA again
Delta Air Lines has again delayed its return to South Africa. According to the airline’s new schedule, flights to Atlanta will now commence on March 28, 2021.When South Africa’s borders re…
GO NZ: Michelle Langstone visits Hamilton, New Zealand’s prettiest city
The mist has settled in the trees atop Maungatautari as we arrive late morning. The forecast promises rain, and the grey sky makes the green of the trees almost electric, they’re so vivid. Maung…
Southwest warns 7,000 staff of possible furloughs in 2021
Southwest Airlines has formally warned nearly 7,000 employees that they face involuntary furloughs in the early spring unless their unions can reach an agreement with management for temporary wage cut…
Coalition urges Congress to pass Covid-relief legislation ‘now’
A coalition made up of public- and private-sector organizations, including the American Hotel and Lodging Association and the U.S. Travel Association, renewed its call to Congress to take immediate ac…
Nobu opens a second London property
The Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has opened in London’s Marylebone neighborhood.Among the amenities at the 249-room property are a year-round terrace; a fitness center and wellness facilitie…
Qatar announces more US flight options
Qatar Airways will operate four weekly flights from South Africa (via Doha) – including Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town – to San Francisco from December 15.The San Francisco service wil…
Comment of the Week: Ramaphosa keeping it real and getting it right?
This week’s top comment comes from Colin J Fryer in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest address to the nation.“What struck me the most in his address this evening was a se…
Attracting tourists amid pandemic is challenging for Cuba
After being closed for almost eight months, Havana reopened its doors to international tourists, but travelers still need to be convinced to return. Cuba is confident that it will be successful in att…