The Intrepid Group has chosen Costa Rica as the location for its Central America operations base with the aim of growing sustainable tourism beyond its borders.Peak Central America was opened by Intre…
Blenheim: Race against wine
Ash Davey will be one of the yachties tearing across Cook Strait in a contest to deliver new vintages, writes Belinda Feek.Ash Davey gave up life in the air for a life on the sea.Now the former Royal …
64% of luxury sellers say bookings are up this year
Business is good for Travel Leaders Group’s luxury agents, with 64% saying bookings are higher now versus this time last year.Twenty-nine percent of respondents reported luxury bookings are even…
Grenada Tourism Authority launches new awareness campaign
The Grenada Tourism Authority is reviving the mantra ‘Tourism is Everybody’s Business’ with the launch of its new awareness campaign.The campaign is a multi-pronged programme aimed a…
Ryanair moves for Berlin Tegel slots following airberlin collapse
Ryanair has confirmed that it has applied for slots to base nine aircraft at Berlin Tegel.The new planes will be in addition to the nine Ryanair aircraft based at Berlin Schonefeld.The low-cost carrie…
Centara launches new Cosi format in Samui, Thailand
The new Cosi Hotel on Samui Island is now officially open and welcoming independent, tech-savvy travellers.It is as different from a traditional hotel as a new smartphone is from the mobile phones of …
Cape Town to increase safety ahead of festive season
With the festive season fast approaching, the City of Cape Town has released its public safety operational plan for the holidays.The plan has been designed to ensure public safety over the December an…
Argentina removes reciprocity rate for Canadian visitors
Tourists from Canada who have ordinary passports will no longer have to pay the reciprocity rate to enter Argentina.The elimination will take effect on January 1st, 2018.Argentine minister of tourism,…
Forget the beach, Kiwis are flocking to Auckland for the holiday season
Most Aucklanders dream of escaping the big smoke for the festive season – but the City of Sails is Airbnb’s most popular holiday destination for Kiwis this summer.More than 5860 Kiwis are …
Hilton opens dual brand property in Long Beach, California
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach Airport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport.The new location brings a total of 241 …