John Barnes, currently director of conservation and learning at Historic Royal Palaces has been appointed to the role of chief executive with the organisation.He will take up the new position from Jul…
Airlink increases flight frequencies
Airlink has announced a number of extra flights that will be added during 2017.The carrier will introduce a third daily flight from Cape Town to Windhoek from February 6. Flight SA8126 will depart fro…
Apple Leisure Group sold
Private-equity companies KSL Capital Partners and KKR have agreed to acquire Apple Leisure Group from Bain Capital for an undisclosed price.The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of…
New Zealanders now need visa to travel to South Africa
Kiwis will soon need a visa to visit South Africa, its government has announced in a move that matches a New Zealand government move this year.Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said yesterday that t…
Indigenous tourism industry supported by Canadian government
Indigenous tourism is a key economic driver in generating long-term social and economic benefits for Indigenous people and for all Canadians.Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigeno…
TripAdvisor invests in Traxo
TripAdvisor is leading a $5.2 million financing round for travel data company Traxo. Traxo’s clients include Lufthansa and travel management firm Travel and Transport.The financing will go towar…
TAP adds six new summer destinations to 2017 route network
TAP Portugal will launch six new destinations for summer 2017.As of June and July 2017, TAP will fly via its hub in Lisbon to the new countries of: Canada (Toronto), Hungary (Budapest) and Romania (Bu…
Sandals Whitehouse rebranded as Sandals South Coast
Sandals Resorts has rebranded the Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Jamaica, and that’s not the only change.The newly named Sandals South Coast is getting 12 overwater bungalows c…
Rebuilt wellness facilities for Wilderness Safaris Zambian camp
Wilderness Safaris’ Toka Leya Camp, near Livingstone in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, has upgraded the wellness area and added a traditional Zambian massage to its spa menu. The new treatment…
Commercial Office of Peru in India organises seminar on the wonders of Peru
The Commercial Office of Peru in India recently organised a seminar aptly titled, “Peru: Empire of Hidden Treasures,” which was aimed at Indian tourists who are yet to explore the wonders …