Poaching of elephants is reportedly increasing in Botswana.A recently released report from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) shows that 62 elephants were killed in 2017-2018 compare…
LATAM to connect Israel and Latin America for first time
From December, LATAM Airlines will launch a new flight connecting Tel Aviv, Israel, to Santiago, Chile, via São Paulo in Brazil.Tickets are now available for LATAM Airlines’ latest intern…
Queenstown: Always in season
Helen Van Berkel gets the balance right during a colourful four-day stay in Queenstown.The leaves are turning, the air is cooling. It’s autumn in Queenstown and along with summer, spring and win…
Seven Seas Mariner returns to service following extensive overhaul
In the final phase of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ $125 million refurbishment programme, the company has completed its bow-to-stern upgrade of Seven Seas Mariner.The company hopes the investment h…
Messi appointed to UNWTO ambassadorial role
Considered by many the best football player of all time, Lionel Messi has joined the World Tourism Organisation to promote the value of responsible tourism.UNWTO secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvil…
Positive long-term outlook for Barcelona hotel investment, argues HVS
The hotel sector in Barcelona will continue to attract global investors looking for long- to medium-term growth, despite restrictions imposed on new developments in the city and uncertainty following …
Gulf Air showcases new livery with Dreamliner flypast during Bahrain Grand Prix
Gulf Air has seen its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner conduct a flypass during the Bahrain Grand Prix.The display showcased not only the airline’s newest, state-of-the-art aircraft, but also the n…
Livingstone Island closed, bookings cancelled
Livingstone Island, situated in the middle of the Zambezi River at the edge of the Victoria Falls just before the 103-metre drop, has been closed due to the persistent rise in the level of water, maki…
Conservatória: the Land of Serenades in Rio’s Coffee Valley
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Located in the countryside of Rio state, Conservatória is one of those places that takes you back to the past, known for its country town feel and coffee farms da…
Whakatane: A brief time of plenty
There is much to enjoy here on a mother-and-daughter getaway weekend, writes Lorna Subritzky.It’s officially autumn in Aotearoa — well, everywhere except Whakatane. In this Eastern Bay of …