RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Often skipped by visitors in favor of the beach-side neighborhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema or the nightlife hotspots of Lapa and Botafogo, Rio’s city center is t…
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: Set sail for the Norwegian fjordsCruise the Norwegian fjords on the Queen Mary 2 for a seven-night round trip from Southampton, England – a cruise package that starts at $2139p…
Nexion tweaks name, launches Mexico division
ABOARD THE HARMONY OF THE SEAS — Host agency Nexion has rebranded to Nexion Travel Group and unveiled a new logo, while announcing the network’s expansion into Mexico.President Jackie Frie…
Singapore Airlines to welcome first A350-900 ultra-long-range to fleet
Airbus has delivered the first A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft to launch customer Singapore Airlines.The aircraft is being prepared for flight and is scheduled to depart Toulouse for Singapore late…
Utopian Hotel Collection launches in Europe
Utopian Hotel Collection, a collection of luxury, independent hotels, as launched.With 24 hotels currently in the portfolio, and growing rapidly, the hotels are characterised by a youthful mindset, in…
Board selected for Saudi Red Sea Project
The Red Sea Development Company has announced its international advisory board of twelve world-leaders in business, tourism, environmental sustainability and conservation.The company is a wholly owned…
AirKenya announces Mara-Entebbe route
AirKenya’s subsidiary airline, Regional Air Services, Tanzania, will add a Dash 8 service between Serengeti and Zanzibar, effective December 1.From June 1, 2019, subject to regulatory approval, …
Dominican Republic joins Central America Tourism Agency
The Dominican Republic has joined the Central America Tourism Agency as a fully participating member, further diversifying the region’s multi-destination offering for UK travellers.The addition …
Flight check: Auckland to Singapore with Singapore Airlines
Winston Aldworth flies aboard SQ286 from Auckland to Singapore.The plane: A 777-300ER. This plane first flew in July 2014, so it’s relatively new.Class: Premium Economy.Seats: This was more like…
Southwest testing short-haul strategy in CaliforniaSouthwest testing short-haul strategy in California
When the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to a stricter, slower airport security process at U.S. airports, short-distance flying lost much of its appeal for airlines. Now, Southwest Airlines believes the ti…