UK hospitality operators have offered a mixed response to the decision to freeze air passenger duty on short-haul and economy class flights.The move was revealed earlier by Phillip Hammond, chancellor…
Banyan Tree makes move into residences sector in Middle East
UAE-based developer Sweid & Sweid has partnered with Banyan Tree to develop and deliver the first Banyan Tree Residences in the Middle East.Located on a large island site where DMCC, the Montgomer…
Register now: Open discussion opportunity with SA Tourism CEO
November 2017 marks a full year since SA Tourism started its open engagement with the trade through monthly webinars.They have covered a range of topics, including empowering women in tourism, importa…
Slum Tourism In Rio De Janeiro Faces Increased Violence
Rio de Janeiro shows its slums to the world, and, of course, the carelessness of the government when it comes to dealing with social inequality. Slum tourism is growing in popularity.Deprived of a pro…
Queenstown: A region for all seasons
Many know Queenstown as New Zealand’s skiing hub, but it has much more to offer as Jane Jeffries finds.With spring in the air, my daughter and I decided we needed some girl-time, so set off to Q…
NYC & Company launches True York City global ad campaign
NYC & Company has revealed a new global tourism campaign entitled True York City, with advertisements and promotion now live around the world.True York City showcases the unique culture produced b…
Ascott opens third property in Shenzhen, China
Ascott is expanding its presence in China with the opening of its third property in Shenzhen.Located in Nanshan District, the city’s technology and industrial hub, Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen i…
Thomas Cook shares slide as UK profits fall
Shares in Thomas Cook have fallen by nearly ten per cent this morning after the travel firm reported a drop in profits at its UK business.Earnings at its UK division fell by 40 per cent in the year to…
Etihad Airways goes all-Dreamliner on Swiss connections
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi-Geneva route, effective from March 2018.The D…
Airstrip in the Masai Mara to close temporarily
Olkiombo Airstrip, in the centre of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, will close for part of the day for the next two weeks for repairs and maintenance work.The closures will be from 05h30 to 10…