Customers of SWISS can now travel to Canberra on a new codeshare service operated by Singapore Airlines, which is also offering onward connections from the Australian capital to Wellington in New Zeal…
UNWTO supports tourism development of Sudan
Secretary General of UNWTO, Taleb Rifai, has expressed the commitment of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to support Sudan’s tourism development during his recent official visit to Sudan.T…
Miguel Insulza to run for president
Former OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza said that he plans to seek the Socialist Party’s nomination for president of Chile.“I come to confirm that I am available to participate in…
Flight Check: Norfolk Island to Brisbane on Air NZ
Ellie Hutchinson flies Air New Zealand’s NZ765 from Norfolk Island to Brisbane.Plane: An Airbus A320.Class: Economy with The Works.Price: One-way ‘Works’ fares start from $327. &lsqu…
Florida health department shrinks Miami Beach’s Zika zone
Central and northerly portions of Miami Beach are no longer part of the active Zika transmission zone, Florida Gov. Rick Scott said.The Florida Department of Health made that decision because it had n…
Ryanair severs ties with Momondo over breach of contract
Ryanair has revoked a licencing agreement with Momondo following what the airline terms a “breach of contract”.Ryanair had granted a non-exclusive licence to Momondo to display its fares f…
Hong Kong Disneyland expansion includes ‘Frozen’ land
Hong Kong Disneyland will receive $1.4 billion in improvements, including the addition of a land dedicated to the 2013 animated feature film “Frozen.”The Hong Kong government will fund $75…
Consultants hired to advise SAA
National Treasury has confirmed the appointment of Boston-based management consulting firm, Bain & Company, and South African consulting and advisory firm, Abacus Advisory, to advise on SAA’…
Peru and China to cooperate in tech, mining, energy
Peru’s Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and Chinese President Xi Jinping presided on Monday over the signing of bilateral pacts in fields including technology, mining and energy.The signings followed talks…
Jetstar boosts Bay economy
Jetstar’s arrival in Hawke’s Bay could boost the economy by $8 million, according to Infometrics research.The gross domestic product (GDP) growth could support up to 132 new jobs, accordin…