Etihad Airways has successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation global aeronautical distress and safety system recommendations for flight tracking.Etihad Airways now not only…
Building itineraries beyond the bucket-list safari
Sub-Saharan Africa offers wilderness experiences that are completely different to anything off the continent and the family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tessa Reed chats to the local ind…
New report urges destinations to uncover invisible burden of tourism
A report published today describes how destinations must uncover and account for the hidden costs of tourism, referred to as the “invisible burden”, to protect and manage vital destination…
Royal Central Hotel, the Palm, invites guests to celebrate Earth Hour
Royal Central Hotel, the Palm, has invited diners to celebrate Earth Hour with two special dining promotions on Saturday, March 30th from 20:30 onwards.Guests can enjoy unlimited BBQ with a glass of w…
Ascott debuts Citadines Connect business hotels
The Ascott has launched Citadines Connect, a line of business hotels with selected services, to widen its short-stay offerings as it continues to grow its portfolio.A sub-brand of Ascott’s well-…
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem in $3.1bn deal
Ride hailing giant Uber has reached a deal to acquire Dubai-based rival Careem for $3.1 billion.The deal consists of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash and is subject to applic…
Tate Modern takes top spot among UK visitor attractions
Tate Modern has become the most visited attraction in the UK, with 5,868,562 visits last year, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.The news comes as the organisation reveals me…
Call for entries ahead of World Spa Awards 2019
World Spa Awards – the spa and wellness sector’s most trusted annual awards programme – has announced its 2019 call for entries.The programme is open to brands from around the globe …
Delta/Kulula agreement eases U.S. connections
Delta Air Lines and kulula.com have announced an interline agreement, that will offer connections for customers flying between South Africa and the United States.Through this agreement, passengers wil…
Pakistan International Airlines signs distribution deal with Travelport
Travelport has reached a full content agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines.Under the new multi-year agreement, Travelport will expand availability of PIA&r…