RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the World Cup in full swing, Brazil’s manager Tite recently told reporters that after each victory he traditionally allows himself one reward: he drinks a cai…
Fiji: Life’s a beach on Beachcomber Island
Stephanie Holmes enjoys the relaxed, shoes-off vibe of Fiji’s party island.A distinct early childhood memory is walking through a large sandpit in my oh-so-stylish new pink jelly sandals and bec…
W Washington DC getting a makeover
The hotel says the project is the first full overhaul of the hotel since W took over the property in 2009. The W is in a 1917 Beaux Arts building across from the White House.Renovations to the 317 gue…
TUI rolls-out chat function on customer app
TUI is leading the way for holidaymakers to be able to reach out to a TUI trained local expert while on holiday.Whether it’s to ask what time their coach pick up is or find out about the excursi…
Hekkala to lead Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort has appointed Katja Hekkala as its new general manager.With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality and travel industries, working in luxury hotels in Portugal…
Ras al Khaimah to host AITO 2018 conference
The Association of Independent Tour Operators has announced that it will be heading to the Ras al Khaimah for its annual conference, to be held from November 22nd-25th.AITO chairman, Derek Moore, said…
Two new bike tours to explore Eswatini
Saddle Skedaddle, a UK-based cycling holiday specialist, has added two new routes in Eswatini (Swaziland) to its portfolio.Cycling Safari is an 11-day tour with stops at the well-known Ngwenya Glass f…
International Tourists Spent US$ 429 Million In Brazil In May
The international tourists spent more in Brazil in May, comparing to the homologous period of 2017, reports the Ministry of Tourism. The Brazilian expenditure abroad also increased during this month.I…
Home slice: World’s best cities to eat pizza are no longer Italian
What may have begun in a small enterprise in Italy in has expanded to conquer the hearts and minds (and taste buds) of the known world. It raises passions, divides opinions, and has been cut into many…
Washington joins Culture Trip as start up seeks expansion
Culture Trip is being joined by industry luminary Andy Washington to drive the launch of its new online travel booking division.Washington, former chief executive of dnata, joins a roster of recent se…