I’m a caveman. Born and raised in Waitomo, suckled on stalactites – I grew up on 1600 acres of farm full of caves and forest and cliffs. When I was growing up, we didn’t get out much…
Virgin Voyages doesn’t hold back on design partners
Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin announced several key design partners for Virgin Group’s first cruise venture, including the team behind hipster hotel chain Ace Hotels.At a steel-cutting ceremony…
It’s official: Alaska Airlines won’t keep Virgin America brand
Alaska Airlines will do away with the Virgin America brand, likely sometime in 2019.However, Alaska jets will adopt some of the features that have helped Virgin America earn consistently high rankings…
African travel agency Wakanow launches in Europe
Africa’s fastest-growing online travel agent, Wakanow, has launched in the UK market.The online travel agent will provide a one-stop-shop for travel to Africa, offering a diverse range of compet…
Access to capital the greatest barrier to responsible tourism – study
The cost of retrofitting establishments to make them more environmentally friendly is one of the primary challenges businesses face when implementing responsible tourism practices, according to a rece…
World Travel Awards set for Latin America Ceremony at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
World Travel Awards will host its much anticipated Latin America Ceremony 2017 at the glittering Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on September 9th.Located on Mexico’s breathtakingly beautiful Pacifi…
Untreated ‘miracle water’ could bring fine for travellers from Fiji
Travellers who bring so-called Fijian “miracle water” into New Zealand are being warned they risk a $400 fine.Media in Fiji have run stories on the claimed healing properties of water from…
United Airlines introduces automated screening lanes at Newark
United Airlines is enabling customers to move through the screening process quicker at its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport with the opening of a fully redesigned and consolidated security …
Marriott buys stake in tours/activities search engine
Marriott International has acquired a stake in PlacePass, as the world’s largest hotel company looks to expand its presence in the tours and activities sector.PlacePass offers listings and price…
easyJet bans large electronics on flights from Turkey and Egypt
easyJet has confirmed that it will be introducing new security measures on its flights from Turkey and Egypt to the UK from today.The move is in line with new UK government requirements.The new requir…