Air Arabia has launched its direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sharjah.The seven-hour flight between the two cities is the first direct flight by a low-cost carrier connecting Malaysia with the Un…
Swiss Tourism Recovering After The Currency Shock
The Swiss tourism industry has been in a crisis since the euro-franc shock in January 2015 but there are signs of recovery and it seems that the situation is gradually turning around. As a reminder, t…
Thailand: Tourism Authority Revises The 2019 Forecast
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised down its growth forecast for this year, bringing the estimated number of international arrivals to 40.2 million, below the 41.3 million targeted wit…
East-to-west copper trail makes a comeback
On July 16, Rovos Rail will embark on a new 15-day journey, traversing Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.The journey sets off from Dar es Salaam and includes a game vis…
3 South American Pacific islands that are not from this world
South America is already recognized worldwide for the exuberance of its nature, its tropical forests and mountains where indigenous populations live. There are well-known destinations such as the Amaz…
Jellyfish swarms: How travellers can prepare for a pandemic of beach stingers
An estimated 150 million people are stung by jellyfish each year – with numbers on the rise, here’s how to cope with the invasion of the jelliesMillions of jellyfish are headed toward Isra…
Gran Destino Tower opens at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Walt Disney World has completed a multiyear revamp of the Coronado Springs Resort, with the new 545-room Gran Destino Tower as the centerpiece.Named for the Disney animated short film “Destino,&…
Cameron returns to lead Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
Huvafen Fushi has welcomed Noel Cameron back to the position of general manager, nine years after his first appointment.With an impressive track record in the hospitality industry, including leadershi…
Number Of Italians On The Road On The Rise
The number of Italians who will go on vacation this summer is expected to reach almost 32 million according to an official survey. This represents an increase of 1.3 million people compared to 2018.Th…
van Beugen-Mayr handed Middle East communications role with Radisson
Radisson Hotel Group has promoted Katharina van Beugen-Mayr to the role of regional PR and communications manager for the Middle East.She joined the group in 2016 as PR and marketing communications ma…