Hard Rock International has announced the appointment of Graham Kiy as area vice president of operations, hotels, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.His appointment at Hard Rock International will …
Etihad suspends Dar es Salaam service
Etihad Airways, the national carrier and second-largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be suspending flights between Abu Dhabi and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.The airline responded to a…
Exploring the Five Best Cachaçarias in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For most foreigners, cachaça is the primary ingredient in that most quintessential Brazilian cocktail, the caipirinha. For many Brazilians it is often underrated …
Japan’s ‘Jurassic Park’ a source of pride for tourist town
Dinosaur figures meticulously handmade at the Kanna Dinosaur Center in Kanna, Gunma Prefecture, have grown to become a new local specialty item. Their sales have increased year after year, contributin…
AmaWaterways sets course to attract new cruisers
AmaWaterways executives said the expansion is a testimonial to a river cruise market that continues to see healthy growth in U.S. passengers as well as in emerging markets, such as family travelers, a…
Heathrow expansion likely to face judicial review
DAC Beachcroft, legal advisers to the consortium proposing an extended runway at Heathrow Airport, have written to secretary of state for transport, Chris Grayling, highlighting what it calls serious …
Grand Central tops satisfaction ratings in UK rail
Grand Central has taken top honours for passenger satisfaction in a national survey of rail users.Transport Focus today released figures for its twice yearly National Rail Passenger Survey for spring …
Rove La Mer to open in Dubai ahead of Expo 2020
Rove Hotels has announced Rove La Mer, located in the heart of La Mer, Dubai’s new beachfront.Set by the Arabian Gulf and with views of the city skyline, the 366-room Rove La Mer marks the newes…
Portion of wildlife-rich Masai Mara region earmarked for military facility
Over 1 000-hectares of Kenya’s Masai Mara region has been targeted by government for purchase to set up a new military facility.This was announced late last week in a gazette notice posted by th…
airBaltic signs codeshare deal with TAP Portugal
airBaltic and TAP Air Portugal have signed a codeshare agreement.This partnership will enable airBaltic passengers more options to travel within the network of TAP, including Brazil, Portugal and Afri…