Which airline and airport in Latin America will give you the least annoying experience? OAG, a flight information provider, has released its On-Time Performance (OTP) Star Ratings.And the winners in L…
Staying at the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua
Jason Reeves checks into the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua.Getting there: A nice, easy, relaxing drive from Auckland via Matamata and the beautiful Fitzgerald Glade into Rotorua.Check-in experience: Fast…
2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism held in Mendoza, Argentina
The 2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism was held in Mendoza, Argentina in September to highlight the importance of wine and gastronomy as the crucial aspect of tourism development. The Confere…
Qatar Airways takes $662m stake in Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways has entered into an agreement to purchase an amount of 378,188,000 shares of Cathay Pacific Airways, being approximately 9.61 per cent of the total issued share capital.Completion of the…
WTM 2017: Food tourism comes under microscope
Food tourism is once again primed to take a top slot at WTM London.It’s now accepted that travellers from the four corners of the world are seeking an experience while on a trip and the food ele…
WTM 2017: Maldives unveils ambitious infrastructure expansion
Mohamed Anil, Maldives attorney general, has announced several new tourism developments taking place in the country for 2018 during a press briefing at World Travel Market in London.The announced plan…
Durban Tourism tackles accommodation fraud with app
In a bid to reduce fraudulent accommodation establishments, the tourism authority launched the Durban Tourism Accommodation app which contains information of 732 eThekwini accommodations, ranging from…
Battleground Brazil: Uber fights latest threat to business
SAO PAULO (AP) — Thousands of drivers from Uber and cabbies faced off in Brazil’s capital Tuesday as the Senate considered imposing new regulations that the ride-sharing app said would sin…
Tongariro Crossing: Here be giants . . . pass with care and respect
Greta Umbers takes on the country’s most popular day hike.In the beginning there was darkness. Ranginui (Sky father) and Papatuanuku (Earth mother) held fast in a loving embrace so tight it kept…
WTM 2017: Mexico confirmed as headline sponsor
Mexico has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for visitor registration at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry.The agreement is part of the destination’s …