Airbus has delivered the world’s first A350-1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways at a delivery event in Toulouse, France.The aircraft is the first of 37 A350-1000s ordered by …
Air Namibia to relaunch Accra flights via Lagos
Air Namibia will reinstate its Accra route in June after cancelling it in 2013.“What is different this time around is that we are combining Accra with Lagos and we also have traffic rights for p…
Colombia Achieved A Record Hotel Occupancy Rete
In 2017, the hotel occupancy rate in Colombia reached 56.3%, the highest percentage since 2004, according to the data provided by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). The occup…
Perth: West’s best
Bars and restaurants are among the shining stars of a regenerated Perth, writes Danielle McGrane.Perth has been harbouring some secrets.The first is the idea that it’s far away. In actual fact, …
Levi to head up tourism portfolio at Empire State Development
Empire State Development has announced that Ross Levi has been promoted to executive director of tourism.He will lead the iconic I Love New York tourism program and help coordinate marketing efforts t…
IAG calls on government to introduce competition into Heathrow expansion
The transport select committee should ensure the Civil Aviation Authority is given powers to force Heathrow Airport to introduce competition as it expands, International Airlines Group has argued.Will…
Cadau appointed head chef at Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi has appointed Aldo Cadau as the island’s new executive chef.Cadau joins the Gili Lankanfushi team in an exciting phase of the island’s gastronomic journey, as he spearhead…
Emirates to launch Dubai-Bali-Auckland service this summer
Emirates has announced plans to launch a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali, Indonesia, starting from June 14th.The new service will offer global travellers a total of thr…
Sun International to open first multi-star-rated hotel in SA
Sun International will open The Maslow Time Square hotel in Pretoria on April 1, the first multi-star-rated hotel in South Africa.The hotel will have three-, four-, and five-star accommodation and fac…
Favela Tourism In Rio Hit By Increased Violence
During the Rio Carnival of 2018 taking place between 9th and 19th of February many tourists who come to enjoy the ‘Marvelous City’ may wonder if visiting some of the poorest neighborhoods …