In preparation for Easter weekend, the Mexican government did sweeping tests of the water quality at all the popular beaches in Mexico. Thankfully all but one came out clean enough for swimmers. The o…
Qantas introduces Premium Economy cabin seats
Qantas has unveiled its next generation Premium Economy seat. According to the announcement, the new seat has a unique recline motion that provides a class-leading level of comfort and it is wider alo…
Disney: Star Wars Land guests will feel like they’re in the movie
Disney is touting its Star Wars-themed lands, expected to open in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts in 2019, as fully immersive environments that will make guests feel like they are in the Star…
Dubai to welcome largest ever Arabian Travel Market
Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s leading travel industry showcase, opens its doors on Monday April 24th for four days of business networking opportunities, insightful seminar sessions an…
Philip de Klerk to step down as chief financial officer at Flybe
Flybe Group has said Philip de Klerk, currently chief financial officer with the company, has resigned.He will take up the role of chief financial office at performance materials manufacturer Low &…
Seven Tides to charge Tesla owners in Dubai
Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides has installed Tesla Destination Charging connectors at three of its Dubai properties – Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Dukes Dub…
Western Cape boutique hotel gets Fair Trade certification
Cascade Country Manor in the Western Cape is the most recent establishment to become Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) certified.The property has demonstrated commitment to sustainability and is invested in th…
Lovely L’Otel in the Doce18 Complex of San Miguel de Allende
Normally when you picture a hotel being on top of a retail complex, it evokes some high-rise in a big city, but new L’Otel in San Miguel de Allende is a very different story. Occupying the upper…
He Tangata: A chat with the manager of Kinross Cottages in Gibbston Lizzie Ross
Multi-tasking globetrotter Lizzie Ross, manager of Kinross Cottages in Gibbston, talks to Elisabeth Easther about her adventures.I was brought up in a beautiful place in the countryside, in the Border…
Port of Seattle launches free airport luggage service
Cruise passengers arriving at the Port of Seattle this summer will be able to check their luggage through to the airport and receive an airline boarding pass before disembarkation.The Port of Seattle …