Inspired by the Trail Lite competition in Tuesday Travel, readers share their best tips for campervan holidays in New Zealand, and where they’d go if they had the freedom of the open road.Kids l…
U.S. airlines flew a record 823M passengers last year
U.S. airlines carried a record 823 million passengers in 2016, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, topping 2015’s record 798 million passengers by 3.1%.Domestic flyers made up …
IAG launching Level, a low-cost transatlantic airline
International Airlines Group (IAG) — the parent of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus — will launch a low-cost transatlantic airline in June called Level.Level will be based i…
Astana EXPO 2017 embarks on global promotional roadshow
Astana EXPO 2017 has embarked on a series of road shows across Asian, Europe and the Middle Eastern to promote the upcoming event.The exhibition is not only a business, thematic, cultural and entertai…
Malaysia’s budget airline updates flight schedule
The very name of the airline, Malindo Air, represents the cooperation between the 2 countries of Malayasia and Indonesia. The airline was founded in 2012.Malindo Air is adding flights to its Kuala Lum…
Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone to open next year
The Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone, scheduled to open in Botswana’s capital this year, is now expected to open in 2018.The 150-room hotel marks Hilton’s entry into Botswana.“The hotel is…
Airlines drop Cuba flights, citing lower demand than anticipated
Just six months after being the first airline to sell seats on regularly scheduled flights to Cuba, Silver Airways, a regional carrier based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., that specializes in smaller marke…
He Tangata: A chat with owner/operator of Paihia Dive Craig Johnston
Each week, Elisabeth Easther gets the story of people in the Kiwi tourism industry. This week, she speaks to the owner/operator of Paihia Dive Craig Johnston.I’m one of six kids, although my old…
LATAM moves into black for financial 2016
LATAM Airlines Group has reported operating income of US$567.9 million for year to December 31st, 2016, an increase of 10.5 per cent compared with 2015.Operating margins reached six per cent above ful…
Lindblad going with inclusive pricing for two ships
Starting with April departures, Lindblad Expeditions’ cruises on the National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion will be all-inclusive.There will be no extra charge for guests&rsq…