Waitomo might be known for its glow worm caves, but the countryside of King Country is riddled with troglodyte passageways and grottoes. While some are easily reached, there are hundreds of caverns on…
TrekAmerica to cease operations in wake of travel slump
Tour operator TrekAmerica has become the latest victim of the slump in travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.The company earlier said it would cease trading as part of a wider restructure of the adve…
Poll Results: Alcohol ban will hit tourism
Yes, any regulation that curbs guests’ freedoms – especially if it flouts accepted international norms – will impact negatively. 54%No, a local transport regulation will have no effe…
London City-Belfast connection restored
A fast connection between London and Belfast was restored on earlier, as flights resumed between the two cities’ most central airports.The five-times-a-week service between London City Airport (…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi welcomes first A321neo to fleet
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has welcomed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport.A joint-venture established between holding company ADQ and Wiz…
Rwanda announces date for gorilla naming ceremony
Rwanda’s 16th gorilla-naming ceremony will be held virtually on World Gorilla Day (September 24).The ceremony is modelled on a centuries-old tradition in which Rwandans name their children in th…
These Paradise Islands Are Reopening To Tourists Who’ve Had COVID-19
Could this be one of the more unusual travel news stories you’ll hear this week? A group of beautiful paradise islands off the coast of Brazil will reopen to tourists after being closed since Ma…
Destination DC releases Washington’s visitation numbers, discusses industry resilience
After 10 years of growth, total visitation to DC estimated to fall by more than 50 per cent in 2020 before a potential rebound in 2021Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organizat…
Bruzzone appointed to new vice president role with Silversea
Silversea Cruises has appointed Roberto Bruzzone to the new role of senior vice president of marine operations with the company.He will report directly to Silversea chief executive, Roberto Martinoli,…
WTTC unveils guidelines for safe return to adventure tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled the latest set of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence.The latest protocols for the global tourism sector focus on measures to en…