American Queen Steamboat Company has closed on its acquisition of the Victory brand and its two ships, the Victory I and Victory II, which sail the Great Lakes.AQSB said the ships will spend the winte…
Cruise-Ship Jobs Have Their Pros And Cons
Many cruise-ship jobs take advantage of how desperate people can be for not being able to find a decent job in their countries of origin. But as bad as it sounds, these offers have their advantages.Th…
Air France to close low-cost carrier Joon
Air France has revealed it will look to close low-cost airline Joon after it failed to catch the imagination of passengers.Originally planned as a carrier for millennial travellers, its staff and airc…
In 2018, Chinese Tourists Traveled In Greater Numbers
Despite the economic slowdown that is the subject of much discussion in China, domestic tourists did not reduce their foreign travel in 2018, quite the contrary. Thus, according to data from the Chine…
Akagera National Park records 20% visitor increase
Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda, on the border of Tanzania, received 44 066 visitors in 2018, a 20% increase compared with 2017’s figure of 37 284.The park generated $2 043 546 nett in p…
Bolivia: In Search For Tourist Recognition
According to a recent study, Bolivia is not among the five most attractive destinations in the continent. The country plans to change it to achieve some tourist recognition.A recent survey conducted b…
Eight alternative Auckland holiday walks to the Waitākere Ranges
With the Waitākere Ranges largely off-limits to hikers after a rāhui that was placed over the West Auckland bush, many tourists and Aucklanders are looking for alternative walking tracks to …
Air France leans toward pulling plug on Joon
Joon, the Air France subsidiary promoted as a hip new airline for millennials, appears to be on the verge of closure, just 13 months after launch.“After much discussion with employees and custom…
Vic Falls skydiving firm expands offering
Vic Falls-based Skydive Tandem Company (STC) has expanded its offering from the beginning of this year to offer scenic flights of the Falls. This brings the number of companies that offer such a servi…
UK tourism expects boost from growing Japanese visitor numbers
Japanese tourism to the UK is expected to grow this year to its highest level since 2007, as the two countries continue to strengthen economic and cultural ties.National tourism agency VisitBritain ex…