SAA has launched 24 additional non-stop charter flights from Johannesburg to the Maldives between April and October this year.The decision is part of the airline’s turnaround strategy, says SAA …
Tianguis Turistico set for Acapulco, Mexico
Acapulco is set to host Tianguis Turistico, the most important travel industry event celebrating the destination of Mexico.Tianguis Turistico is now in its 44th edition, and will run from April 7th-10…
Flying from Auckland to Rēkohu with Air Chathams
Elisabeth Easther flies aboard Air Chathams flight 3C591 from Auckland to Rēkohu, Chatham Island.The Plane: A Convair 580, the fastest multi-engine turbo-prop aircraft operating in Aotearoa.Durat…
After bumpy start, Marriott’s Edition brand gains momentum
After a slow and somewhat rocky start, Marriott International’s Edition luxury lifestyle brand looks to finally be hitting its stride.Launched amid much fanfare in 2007, the Edition concept was …
Azerbaijan: Arabic Tourists Come In Lower Numbers
Azerbaijan is currently dealing with a decrease in interest in the country and a much lower number of tourists arriving in the country. This is especially a problem with the Arabic tourists, who repre…
The Swiss Hotel Industry Is Not Afraid Of Brexit
Brexit does not disturb the Swiss hotel industry, nor the tourism authorities: loyal and enthusiastic British customers are expected to continue to flock to the Swiss Alps, particularly thanks to the …
Japanese Temples To Close Down For Groups Of Foreign Tourists
The impoliteness of foreign tourists forces Japanese temples to ban the entry of tours with large groups.Several temples in Japan ran out of patience with cruise tourists. The lack of courtesy of thes…
Zim lodge and eatery close for renovations
Halfway House, in Zimbabwe’s Manicaland province, is undergoing a full refurbishment that will see the lodge close until the second quarter of this year.The renovations, which commenced in early…
Norwegian takes off for Brazil with new Rio de Janeiro route
Norwegian has commenced its first route to Brazil with a brand-new non-stop service from London Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro.The new flights offer consumers in the UK an affordable way to travel to Brazi…
Stewart Island: For the raw rugged up
A three-day school holiday family trek on Stewart Island is the way to go for Ben Taylor.As usual, the school holidays arrive too quickly. Many families pack their togs and head north to warmer climes…