Fugitives’ Drift lodge in KwaZulu Natal closed in May this year, the first time in 28 years, to start eight weeks of renovations.Five new guest rooms were built to replace the demolished rooms, …
Meliá hotels reopening in Cuba following Hurricane Irma
Meliá Cuba has announced the reopening of hotels affected by Hurricane Irma in Cayo Santa María, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo and Varadero.Cooperation with the Cuban tourism authorities and…
Bar review: Speight’s Brewery, Dunedin
The evolution of Dunedin’s Speight’s Brewery continues with a redesigned tour, writes Daniel Simmonds.Winston Churchill said it best: “History is told by the victors” and who b…
New York and Toronto doing reciprocal tourism promotion
NYC & Company and Tourism Toronto have formed a two-year alliance to help boost tourism to their cities.The partnership is the first city-to-city partnership for Tourism Toronto. It’s the fi…
British Airways extends codeshare deal with Finnair
British Airways will place its codes on several of Finnair’s European destinations including the new non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Kittilä and Ivalo.The flights will begin operati…
First A330neo takes flight over southern France
The first A330neo took off this morning at Blagnac in Toulouse for its maiden flight taking place over south-western France.The aircraft, MSN1795, is a A330-900 and the first of three certification fl…
Thailand Health and Wellness Promotes medical tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently organised the 4th Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism Showcase with the theme of ‘Thailand: Paradise for Longevity’ to endorse the…
SA Department of Tourism launches monitors to improve traveller safety
Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, today (October 17), launched the National Tourism Monitors Programme as part of a department initiative to enhance tourist safety and improve the visitor experience…
Norwegian Reward partners with Groupon in UK
Norwegian Reward has added Groupon UK to its growing list of partners where members can earn points toward discounted and free Norwegian flights.The award-winning loyalty programme is fast approaching…
Staying at the Dunedin Distinction hotel
Daniel Simmonds checks into the Dunedin Distinction hotel.Getting there: A brisk 30-minute drive from the Airport to the City Centre on Liverpool St, and just a five-minute stroll from Dunedin’s…