1. CAPE REINGA AND NINETY MILE BEACHAvoid the winter by heading for the Winterless North. All Kiwi kids need to experience the fun of sand boarding down the dunes of Ninety Mile Beach. While you&rsquo…
1 more thing to hate about flying: Shrinking lavatories
Lavatories, too, are trending smaller as airlines, aided by manufacturers, find ever more ways to add seats within aircraft.“There’s kind of a limit on the space they can save by using sli…
Hotel bookings outlook: Day Zero impact
While the fundamentals affecting tourism to South Africa remain favourable, helped by an improving global and local economy, the key impediment is the Cape Town water shortage, according to Pricewater…
CLIA claims near €50bn contribution from cruise sector to European economy
The cruise industry contributed a record €47.86 billion to the European economy in 2017, according to new figures released by Cruise Lines International Association in its updated European Econom…
English cities target Chinese travellers with Qunar deal
Three of the England’s leading cities have announced a joint tourism campaign to make it easier than ever for Chinese visitors to explore England.The partnership will see London, Manchester, Bir…
Airlink to increase Walvis Bay capacity
From July 30, Airlink will increase capacity on its Johannesburg-Walvis Bay services, in response to market demand.The airline will introduce one of its newly acquired 74-seat Embraer 170 E-Jets to th…
How to Enjoy Buenos Aires During the World Cup
With a few weeks left before the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, visitors who find themselves in Buenos Aires during this time (June 14 – July 15) can take advantage of the Porteño obsessi…
Robyn Yousef: Trials of tandem travel
Years of familiarity can breed passing contempt but go with the flow, says Robyn Yousef.“Where is that little fecking orange pill? You repacked — where did you put it?”Picture this s…
SA Tourism to market destination South Africa at Imex America and WTM London
SA Tourism is gearing up for two upcoming trade shows. The organisation will be flying the country’s flag at Imex America from October 16-18, and WTM London from November 5-7.Tourism Update spok…
Belgian Travelers Opt For The Mediterranean Destinations
The number of Belgians going on holiday by plane is 35% higher than 5 years ago and has even doubled since 2010. Compared to the summer of 2017, TUI still records an increase of 7%. Three quarters of …