The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the tourism industry worldwide. This is obviously also the case of German tourism. However, one sector of the industry, in particular, is currently voicing …
Global travel industry on pace to lose 174 million jobs
LONDON (AP) — The global travel and tourism industry is on course to lose 174 million jobs this year if current restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in place, a leading indu…
Township tourism needs new areas of focus
To develop, township tourism needs new areas of focus, according to stakeholders in the tourism sub-sector.The areas of product diversity and destination marketing were highlighted during a webinar fo…
Finding serenity in the Coromandel Range
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve driven through Thames, usually only stopping for forgotten grocery items before journeying further up the coast. This time however, Thames is th…
Peru’s Machu Picchu reopening Sunday after pandemic closure
MACHU PICCHU, Peru (AP) — Except workers repairing roads and signs, Peru’s majestic Incan citadel of Machu Picchu is eerily empty ahead of its reopening Sunday after seven months of closur…
Princess Cruises cancels its largest-ever Australia season
Citing the uncertainty around when Covid-related travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises canceled what was to be its largest deployment ever in Australia and New Zealand.Princess will de…
JetBlue is the latest airline to retreat from seat blocking
The days of airlines blocking seats to make passengers feel safer about flying during the pandemic are coming closer to an end.JetBlue is the latest to indicate it is rethinking the issue. A spokesman…
Atlantis Aquaventure launches new events options
The coolest season is here, and Atlantis Aquaventure is keeping the party going by introducing some top talent to enhance its water-based fun.Starting today, some of the most popular DJs in the Middle…
Heger to return to Swan Hellenic ahead of relaunch
Hans Heger has joined the team at returning cruise brand Swan Hellenic.Having previously worked with Abercrombie & Kent, Club Med, Harmony, Pearl, Phoenix Reisen, Seven Seas, Scenic, Silversea and…
Kooij takes up culinary leadership at Emirates Palace
Emirates Palace has confirmed the appointment of Tom Kooij as the new director of food and beverage at the property.With over 12 years of experience on the culinary scene, he brings a wealth of knowle…