Chris Schulz checks into the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara.Getting there: A week ago, we’d never heard of Paparoa, but after being persuaded to check it out, we headed up for a quick weekend trip. It&r…
AccorHotels completes acquisition of SBE stake
AccorHotels has completed its acquisition of a 50% stake in lifestyle hospitality group SBE. Announced in June, the deal enables SBE to tap into Accor’s loyalty program, which has some 45 millio…
Al Manara takes Luxury Collection into Jordan
The Luxury Collection has welcomed the opening of its first property in Jordan.Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 207-room Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is in the heart of Aqaba’s newe…
Busiest ever September at London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport experienced its busiest-ever September last month, as more than 1.5 million passengers used the airport.This marks an increase of 3.9 per cent compared to September 2017 and is th…
Boudicca kicks of Qatar cruise season
Hassan Al Ibrahim, acting chairman at Qatar Tourism Authority, commented: “It continues to be an exciting period of rapid growth for Qatar’s cruise tourism sector, which will witness more …
SA Express resumes Hoedspruit and Walvis Bay routes
SA Express will resume its Johannesburg-Hoedspruit service, effective October 11, following the resumption of its Johannesburg-Walvis Bay flights on September 24.This brings the airline’s total …
Mayu Spa opens at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas is now home to the newest Inkaterra organic spa at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.Inspired by the nearby Urubamba river and traditional Andean architecture, th…
Three for the kids: Adrenaline Junkies
For the kids who need to burn off some energy, try one of these daredevil activities with minimal age restrictions, writes Grace Ellis.1 Discovery Jet — RakaiaGorge, Canterbury For the adventure…
Caesars to welcome Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club to Las Vegas next spring
Next spring, Caesars Entertainment will open Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The Linq Promenade in Las Vegas.The new club will showcase comedians ranging from up-and-coming talent to household nam…
Louvre Hotels Group takes over property in Ethiopia
Louvre Hotels Group has signed a management agreement to convert the WaterFall Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to a Tulip Inn.Current owner, M.S.A Oils, Seeds and Cereals Exporting, spent Br60 million…