A new, multinational-body to promote the hospitality sector in Africa has been unveiled during World Travel Market in London.Created by the International Coalition of Tourism Partners, itself based in…
WTM 2018: Egypt showcases renewed offering to UK travel trade
Egypt minister of tourism, Rania Al-Mashat, is in London to highlight the country’s revitalised tourism offer to UK audiences at the World Travel Market.With tourism firmly placed as one of Egyp…
New luxury lodge to open in Serengeti
Tanganyika Wilderness Camps (TWC) has announced that it is building a new tented lodge in central Serengeti, Tanzania.Lahia Tented Lodge, as it will be known, will be located behind the Musabi Plains,…
The Best Places to Find Craft Beer in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the craft beer market in Brazil growing at around 30 to 40 percent every year, and with an estimated 200 establishments in the Cidade Maravilhosa now serving beer f…
More than cricket: Queensland’s Season of Sport is a jolly time of the year
Did you know Queensland has its very own silly season? Forget the Christmas cheer, we’re talking cheering on our sporting champions! From international and home-grown heroes to our local have-a-…
Non-air business helps Travelport through ‘challenging’ quarter
Travelport says its non-air business helped it face challenging market conditions in its latest financial report.In its Q3 results, the distribution giant says Beyond Air, which includes its eNett pay…
Pyrenean Tourism Body Invested Eur 15 Million Marking Its 100th Anniversary
The Pyrenean Tourism Confederation, an organization that brings together 38 ski resorts and 16 thermal baths and hydrotherapy centers in the French Pyrenees, has invested 15 million euros in this seas…
Tourist Tax Across Europe Differs Considerably
In many countries of the world tourists are charged the so-called “tourist tax”. It is mostly aimed at developing infrastructure or minimizing damage from vacationers, including cleaning b…
Thailand Losing Chinese Travelers Due To Security Concerns
Thai tour operators have begun to lay off employees and close some parts of their businesses after several weeks of waiting for Chinese travelers. The most affected facilities include restaurants, sou…
Clico Boutique Hotel undergoes refurb
Clico Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Conferencing – a luxury venue in Rosebank, Johannesburg – is currently undergoing a major make-over.Completed are a full refurbishment of the functio…