InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the new Holiday Inn in Mutare, Zimbabwe, following the increase of business travel on the African continent.The franchised property, which is owned by Af…
The 3 Safest Countries in Latin America
Safety is a big concern around the world today. With crime, terrorism and other threats, it’s easy to feel like you might not be safe anywhere. But the 2017 Global Peace Index actually reports t…
New Zealand accommodation: Queenstown’s most exclusive hideaways
Thousands of snow-seekers from around New Zealand and the world descend on Queenstown every winter, but for those who don’t wish to stay in busy hotels, there are plenty of ultra-luxurious priva…
Stratosphere joins Best Western portfolio
Best Western is getting its highest-profile hotel, in name and in height.The Stratosphere, Las Vegas’ tallest building with the loftiest observation deck in the U.S., is joining the hotel group&…
Dubai International records robust growth in first half of 2017
Dubai International welcomed 6.8 million customers during May, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.In May 2017 passenger numbers at DXB rose 1.9 per cent to 6,850…
Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg completes first refurbishment phase
The award-winning Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg has unveiled the first new bedrooms fresh from the launch phase of an ambitious refurbishment project.Some 120 refurbished deluxe bedrooms have been com…
Gatwick further expands long-haul network with Taipei flights
A new service to Taipei, Taiwan, takes Gatwick’s long haul network to 60 routes – the world’s largest long-haul network for a single runway airport, and the fifth biggest of any Euro…
Air India eyes Nairobi route
Air India has confirmed that it is planning to relaunch flights to Nairobi following a seven-year absence. Air India Spokesperson, Dhananjay Kumar, says the airline is currently undertaking market res…
Australia And Latin America Bet On Free Trade Agreements
Last January, as one of Donald Trump’s first executive orders, the United States withdrew itself from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPP. Since then, the remaining countries (Australia, Brunei, …
Travel insider: Scott Brannigan on Perth, Australia
Kiwi expat Scott Brannigan shares his favourite things about this West Australian cityWhat is your favourite thing about living in Perth?Work was the reason I came but the weather and lifestyle are co…