Sarah Kerr, from Travel Wild, says that while Zimbabwe is experiencing a cash shortage, this has little effect on tourism in the country. Kerr is responding to a recent article published on Tourism Up…
Cox & Kings appoints executives
Luxury tour operator Cox & Kings has named Warren Chang chief operating officer of its Americas division in Los Angeles and promoted Patrick Richards to president.Chang joins Cox & Kings after…
‘Hutjoy’ and a busted knee on Shania Twain’s Kiwi trail
Shania Twain has awesome taste in real estate. Scott K MacLeod spent three days shivering and hobbling his way around her back yard.On Shania Twain’s ridgeline, the wind slices through our cloth…
General manager appointed for New York Wheel
The New York Wheel, a 60-story observation wheel set to become the world’s tallest at 630 feet above New York Harbour when it opens in 2018, announces Joel Ward as its general manager.Tasked wit…
DOT’s proposed baggage-fee rule might not survive Trump
A newly proposed DOT rule would require airlines and ticket agents, including travel agents, to disclose fees for carry-on and checked bags from the beginning of a fare inquiry.But it remains to be se…
Iberostar sees revenue rise in 2016
Spanish hotel chain Iberostar saw turnover increase to €2.03 billion for 2016, up ten per cent on the previous year.Its international presence, which extends to 30 countries, and its ongoing comm…
Classic Vacations expands to Asia
Classic Vacations has made the leap to Asia after saying it would launch Asia tours last year.Classic Asia, as the new division is called, is currently live and available for sale. Classic Asia offers…
New wellness centre for Kapama lodge
Kapama Karula in the Kapama Private Game Reserve in Hoedspruit, has built a wellness centre – Karula Spa.Kapama Karula and Southern Camp guests will have access to the spa. Southern Camp guests …
In Colombia, gourmet meals worth going to jail for
Visitors are flocking to the all-women San Diego prison in this popular Caribbean tourist town — to dine at Cartagena’s trendiest new restaurant.Convicts, some of them found guilty of murd…
Queenstown: Eichardt’s quiet ult-luxe
Amid the hurly-burly adventures to be had, Riki Swannell opts for quiet ult-luxe.Sitting proudly in the centre of town, occupying a prime location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Priv…