“One abandoned village for sale, complete with eight houses” reads the headline “Perfect for the apocalypse.”Since when did New Zealand become a paradise for “preppers&rd…
Brunch with a drag queen: Virgin Voyages’ unique dining experiences
NEW YORK — As the Scarlet Lady moves from concept to full-fledged cruise ship, the next frontier — and the next reveal — for Virgin Voyages is dining.The cruise line presented the lo…
McCormack appointed to lead Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Iain McCormack has been appointed general manager of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, the luxury hotel group’s first property in the island nation.With over 36 years in the hospitality busines…
WTM 2018: Europcar highlights new approach to mobility at Excel
Europcar Mobility Group is at World Travel Market 2018 to showcase its fully joined up approach to mobility.With a focus on giving international travel industry professionals the opportunity to find o…
WTM 2018: So Sri Lanka brand unveiled in London
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has announced a new brand identity, under the creative platform So Sri Lanka.Revealed at the World Travel Market trade show in London, the new brand platform, cr…
Yoga retreat on Lake Victoria, Kenya
Governors’ Camp Collection will be hosting a Mindfulness Yoga Retreat at Mfangano Island Camp, a luxury lodge on Lake Victoria in Kenya, from January 13 to 19.The retreat is designed for those w…
Virgin Voyages headed for Cuba in augural season
Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady, will feature Cuba as one of her voyage destinations during her inaugural season in 2020.The decision to sail to Cuba was influenced by customer and trav…
Western Australia promotes itself as an all-round destination for the Indian market
People from India are flocking to Western Australia (WA) with the State’s attracting more visitors from the market than ever before. The destination has seen a 38% growth in Indian visitors from…
MSC Cruises’ Bimini private island begins to take shape
MSC Cruises said it has planted the first of 75,000 trees, shrubs and native plants meant to landscape its Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island in the Bahamas.Plans call for Ocean Cay to ope…
Kazakhstan to host PATA Travel Mart 2019
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan in September.The event will be hosted by the ministry of culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakh…