While Chinese tourist inflow has increased exponentially since visas were lifted in 2016, the air demand has run its course and the growth is more moderate now. According to experts, Morocco tourism b…
Partnership to boost tourism skills in SA
SA’s travel and tourism industry will be getting a skills boost from grassroots level, through the Travel and Tourism Excellence Academy – an initiative driven by Amadeus IT Group and SA&r…
“Veste Rio” this Weekend Gathers the Best of Fashion in Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In Rio de Janeiro, one of the most fashionable cities in the world, the Seventh edition of Veste Rio (“Dress Rio”) will open to the public at Pier Maua from …
Flying from Auckland to Tokyo with Air New Zealand
Alex Robertson flies aboard NZ95 from Auckland to Tokyo Narita.Plane: A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. These are the pride of the Air New Zealand fleet, capable of delivering 300-plus customers over great d…
Southwest confident it will assuage fears about Boeing 737 Max jets
Southwest expects to encounter wary customers when the airline is eventually able to put grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft back in the air.“There are certainly going to be some people who will pr…
FCO advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised against “all but essential” travel to Sri Lanka.The move is likely to deal a body blow to the tourism industry in the country and …
MSC Cruises partners with Martha Stewart
In a new partnership, home design expert Martha Stewart will work with MSC Cruises to develop curated Caribbean shore excursions, celebration surprise gift packages and holiday dinner menus.The excurs…
Bali & Beyond Travel Fair to return to Indonesia
Bali & Beyond Travel Fair is set to return for the sixth year, taking place from June 25th-29th at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre.Organised by the Bali chapter of the Indonesian Association o…
Accor seeks to leverage portfolio for Africa growth
Accor is seeking to fast-track its development plans in Africa, leveraging its expanded portfolio to consolidate its leadership position in the north and west of the continent.The France-based group i…
Tejado appointed head of American Express Meetings & Events
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Gerardo Tejado as general manager of American Express Meetings & Events.In his new role, Tejado will report to Global Business Travel’s …